PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beau Hatfield (ranked 24598 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alimsultan Korgay (ranked 5183 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hatfield
vs
Korgay

172 cm
19
193 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

183 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beau Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alimsultan Korgay!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Korgay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hatfield's guard.
Hatfield trying to keep a closed guard but Korgay is proving a slippery customer.
Korgay won't allow Hatfield to sweep him here.
Hatfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hatfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korgay defends well.
Korgay advances position into side control!
Hatfield is looking to reverse the position.
Korgay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korgay misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Korgay throws an elbow but Hatfield slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hatfield could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Korgay working the ground and pound but Hatfield is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korgay tries to score with some ground and pound. Hatfield controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hatfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hatfield is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Korgay off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
I really don't envy Korgay right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hatfield's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Korgay wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hatfield has the hooks in. Korgay is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korgay breaks Hatfield's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korgay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hatfield trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Korgay is looking to work some ground and pound but Hatfield has wrist control.
Hatfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hatfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hatfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hatfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hatfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korgay stopping the sweep attempt from Hatfield.
Korgay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korgay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Korgay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korgay postures up.

Korgay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Korgay advances to half guard.
Korgay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Korgay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Korgay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hatfield is looking to improve his position.
Korgay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Korgay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hatfield defends it well.
Hatfield is looking to get back to full guard here but Korgay has managed to pass to side control instead.

Korgay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hatfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Hatfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korgay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hatfield to see if he's OK.
Hatfield tries to improve position but can't.

Korgay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Korgay tries to land a leg kick but Hatfield saw it coming and moves away.

Korgay gets caught flat footed, as Hatfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hatfield is breathing heavily.
Korgay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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!
Korgay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hatfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hatfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hatfield.
Hatfield is trying to control the position but Korgay postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alimsultan Korgay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Korgay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Korgay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hatfield avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Korgay.
Korgay is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hatfield's shoulder. That is not cool.
Korgay misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Korgay wants to control but Hatfield is keeping him busy.
Hatfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Korgay throws a strike aimed at the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield avoids it well.
Korgay working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Korgay trying to control the position but Hatfield is working away.
Hatfield manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield is pressing down on Korgay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Korgay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korgay trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hatfield is trying to control. Korgay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korgay holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Korgay gets back to full guard.
Hatfield would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Korgay looking for subs off his back but Hatfield has passed one foot through into half guard.
Korgay is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hatfield passes into side control, despite Korgay's attempt to control the position.
Korgay is trying to get back to half guard.
Korgay is trying to control Hatfield's posture but Hatfield avoids it.
Hatfield controls the position.

Hatfield stands up and beckons Korgay to his feet.
Korgay misses with a double jab.

Hatfield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Korgay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korgay won't allow Hatfield to sweep him here.
Korgay throws a big right hand that misses.

Hatfield has his foot on Korgay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korgay works his way back into a safe position though.
Korgay throwing strikes from guard but Hatfield blocks nicely.
Korgay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hatfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Korgay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Hatfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Korgay working a defensive guard here.
Hatfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Korgay is looking for a triangle but Hatfield pushes his legs off easily.
Hatfield controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatfield wants to stand but Korgay is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alimsultan Korgay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hatfield shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hatfield showed some decent athleticism there.

Korgay manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Korgay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hatfield circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hatfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!

Korgay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hatfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Korgay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Korgay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korgay controls Hatfield momentarily but Hatfield frees himself.

Hatfield stands and steps away. Korgay gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Korgay connects with a single shot there.

Hatfield shoots in and gets a takedown into Korgay's guard.

Korgay pushes Hatfield off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korgay is trying to control the action in half guard but Hatfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hatfield tries to get to full guard but Korgay has control of the leg.
Hatfield is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Korgay throwing shots but Hatfield is blocking nicely.
Hatfield moves into full guard.
Hatfield trying to control the position.
Hatfield trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korgay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Korgay from controlling successfully.
Korgay passes Hatfield's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Korgay trying to pass the guard but Hatfield defending well.
Hatfield moves into full guard.
Hatfield is looking to sweep but instead, Korgay has passed into half guard.
Korgay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hatfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Korgay thows a huge punch but Hatfield dodges it nicely.

Hatfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korgay pulls his head out easily.

Korgay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatfield sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield trying to control from the bottom.
Alimsultan Korgay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Korgay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hatfield is refusing to be controlled, as Korgay sits in half guard.
Korgay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hatfield trying to control but Korgay postures up.

Hatfield actively working from the bottom here.

Hatfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korgay pulls his head out easily.
Korgay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alimsultan Korgay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Korgay 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alimsultan Korgay!