PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jong Sae Gun (ranked 5005 p4p, 5692 weight class) and Kerim Engizek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerim Engizek acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Sae Gun
vs
Engizek

178 cm
25
173
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
170
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jong Sae Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kerim Engizek!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engizek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sae Gun defends well and Engizek ends up having to push Sae Gun into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sae Gun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sae Gun lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Kerim Engizek has been cut.
Sae Gun slaps away a takedown attempt from Engizek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Engizek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sae Gun.
Engizek feints the counter takedown.

Sae Gun moves into range and clinches up with Engizek.

Sae Gun pulls guard.
Engizek preventing the sweep.
Sae Gun keeping full guard, as Engizek tries to pass.
Sae Gun has control of Engizek's left arm, preventing Engizek from doing any damage.
Engizek landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engizek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Engizek wants to control from the top but Sae Gun keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engizek is fighting to break Sae Gun's control of his arms but Sae Gun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Engizek trying to control the position from guard on top but Sae Gun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engizek is looking to work some ground and pound but Sae Gun has wrist control.
Sae Gun wants to stand up but Engizek is controlling him.
Engizek trying to control but Sae Gun is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Engizek fails with the takedown.
Jong Sae Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kerim Engizek.
Sae Gun shoots in for a takedown but Engizek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Engizek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Engizek or perhaps it was just good defense by Sae Gun, which made it look bad.
Sae Gun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Engizek defends well and Sae Gun ends up having to push Engizek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Sae Gun breaks from the clinch.
Engizek fails with a takedown attempt.
Sae Gun shoots in for a takedown but Engizek shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sae Gun is defended easily by Engizek.
Sae Gun is breathing heavily.
Engizek shoots in for a takedown but Sae Gun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Engizek scores with a takedown into Sae Gun's guard.
Engizek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Engizek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sae Gun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engizek stays in close to Sae Gun's body and controls the position.
Engizek won't allow Sae Gun to get back to his feet.
Engizek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Sae Gun has his foot on Engizek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Engizek works his way back into a safe position though.
Engizek postures up in Sae Gun's guard and throws a big left but Sae Gun blocks it.
Sae Gun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Engizek moves into range and clinches up with Sae Gun.
Engizek jumps guard but Sae Gun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Engizek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sae Gun smiles and moves away.
Sae Gun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Engizek's waist but Engizek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sae Gun off to one side.
Sae Gun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Engizek tries to avoid it but Sae Gun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Engizek to the ground. Engizek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been told by Sae Gun's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Engizek fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Engizek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sae Gun did well to prevent Engizek getting side control.

Sae Gun manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Engizek keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Engizek is trying to pull guard but Sae Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Sae Gun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sae Gun landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Sae Gun pulls guard effortlessly.
Engizek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sae Gun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Engizek is pushing down on Sae Gun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sae Gun is fighting to maintain full guard but Engizek has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sae Gun wants to improve his position but Engizek is controlling well.
Engizek is trying to control. Sae Gun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jong Sae Gun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kerim Engizek's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Engizek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sae Gun tries to avoid it but Engizek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sae Gun to the ground. Sae Gun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Engizek or perhaps it was just good defense by Sae Gun, which made it look bad.
Engizek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sae Gun as he avoids it easily.
Jong Sae Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kerim Engizek.
Sae Gun throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jong Sae Gun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Engizek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sae Gun counters by clinching up.

Sae Gun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Sae Gun has Engizek up against the cage in a clinch.
Engizek tries to pull guard but Sae Gun won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engizek jumps guard but Sae Gun stands there with Engizek around his waist. Engizek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Sae Gun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Engizek is breathing heavily.
Sae Gun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Engizek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sae Gun shoots in looking for a takedown but Engizek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sae Gun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Engizek or perhaps it was just good defense by Sae Gun, which made it look bad.
Sae Gun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Engizek is fending him off so far but Sae Gun persists. Nope, Engizek circles away and we're back to standing.

Sae Gun moves into the clinch successfully.
Sae Gun tries to score a body lock takedown but Engizek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Engizek pulls Sae Gun into guard.
Engizek trying to control the position.
Engizek 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.
Sae Gun is looking to work some ground and pound but Engizek has wrist control.
Sae Gun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Engizek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sae Gun's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engizek is fighting to break Sae Gun's control of his arms but Sae Gun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Engizek throws a big elbow that misses.
Engizek trying to control but Sae Gun is working from the bottom.
Engizek content to stall in guard here.
Sae Gun wants to sweep here but Engizek controlling him for the moment.
Sae Gun has Engizek pulled in close to control his posture.
Engizek pushing down on Sae Gun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engizek is trying to control the action in half guard but Sae Gun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Engizek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sae Gun keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Engizek trying to control from half guard but Sae Gun is working away.

Engizek is working for a kimura but Sae Gun is defending it quite comfortably.

Engizek is trying to work for a kimura but Sae Gun is defending well.

Engizek looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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.
Sae Gun misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Engizek sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Sae Gun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engizek is trying to control the action in half guard but Sae Gun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Sae Gun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Engizek, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jong Sae Gun dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kerim Engizek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Engizek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Sae Gun to counter with a crisp jab.
Sae Gun shoots in but Engizek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Engizek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sae Gun tries to avoid it but Engizek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sae Gun to the ground. Sae Gun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Engizek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Engizek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sae Gun defends it nicely.
Jong Sae Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kerim Engizek.

Engizek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engizek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sae Gun keeps working.
Sae Gun wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sae Gun manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Sae Gun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Engizek is trying to pull guard but Sae Gun has him pressed against the cage.

Sae Gun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Sae Gun takes the fight into the clinch.

Sae Gun ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sae Gun no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Engizek trying to control the position from guard on top but Sae Gun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sae Gun keeping full guard, as Engizek tries to pass.
Sae Gun wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sae Gun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Engizek can do to turn this around?
Sae Gun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Engizek controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engizek wants to pass the guard but Sae Gun is keeping the position.

Sae Gun working for a triangle but Engizek defends it easily.
Sae Gun keeping moving, preventing Engizek from controlling successfully.
Engizek is in close to Sae Gun's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sae Gun working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sae Gun holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jong Sae Gun is winning the standup battle so far.

Sae Gun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sae Gun trying to control the position from guard on top but Engizek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sae Gun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Engizek's guard.
Engizek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Engizek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sae Gun defends it easily.
Sae Gun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kerim Engizek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Engizek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sae Gun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sae Gun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engizek is keeping the position for now.

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.
Engizek working a defensive guard but Sae Gun passes into half guard.
Engizek punching from the bottom.
Engizek is looking to control Sae Gun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Engizek avoid being mounted?
Engizek is trying to get back to full guard.
Sae Gun blocks the strikes from Engizek.
Sae Gun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Engizek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sae Gun.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sae Gun is taking a breather. Engizek says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jong Sae Gun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Sae Gun moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Engizek.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jong Sae Gun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sae Gun has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jong Sae Gun!