PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wylie Carland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Eye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Carland
vs
Eye

175 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wylie Carland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dragon Eye!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carland looks to land a combination but Eye avoids it well.
Eye lands a jab to Carland's midsection.
Eye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carland on the side of the head.
Carland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eye was well out of range. Poor timing from Carland.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eye. Carland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eye lands with a straight right. Carland didn't see that one coming.
Eye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carland.
Eye scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Eye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eye scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eye with a hook.

Carland is rocked!

Eye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Eye.
Eye lands a nice uppercut.
Eye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carland's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eye lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Carland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eye lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carland seems to have got his legs back now.
Eye lands a nice shot to the body.
Eye misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eye.
Carland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Eye.
Carland is breathing heavily.
Eye lands a hook that snaps the head of Carland backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carland is trying to break the clinch but Eye has him pressed against the cage.
Carland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eye lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eye pushes Carland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eye can't find room to land a body shot as Carland controls the action.
Carland tries to throw a body punch but Eye avoids it by throwing Carland back against the cage.
Eye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eye lands with a left to the head.
Eye lands a body punch.
Eye can't find room to land a body shot as Carland controls the action.
Eye is working Carland over against the cage.
Eye swings wildly with an uppercut but Carland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eye lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carland backwards.
Eye lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eye is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carland is trying to break free.
Eye lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carland backwards.
Eye struggles to land a body shot inside as Carland controls his hands.
Eye stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Eye pushes Carland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carland is pushing Eye up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A body shot lands from Eye.
Carland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eye lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Eye.
A right hook to the body lands for Eye.
Carland wants to get back to striking at distance but Eye won't allow it.
Carland taking a breather.
Eye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eye swings wildly with an uppercut but Carland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eye lands a body shot.
Eye lands with a short shot to the head.
Carland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eye lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carland misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Eye has Carland up against the cage in a clinch.
Carland taking a breather.
Eye is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dragon Eye seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Eye.
Carland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carland prevents a body shot from Eye.
Eye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carland.
Eye lands a right hand.
Carland prevents a body shot from Eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye throws a punch but it's blocked by Carland.
Carland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eye.
Eye tries a body shot but Carland blocks it.
Eye prevents Carland from breaking the clinch.
Eye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eye.
Eye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Eye fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Eye scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carland blocks a body shot from Eye.
Carland blocking some punches.
Eye misses with a punch to the body.
Carland tries to break free but Eye pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carland.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eye lands a right hand.
Eye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carland backwards.
Eye misses with a punch on the inside.
Eye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carland is trying to break the clinch but Eye has him pressed against the cage.
Eye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carland misses with a punch on the inside.
Eye swings wildly with an uppercut but Carland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carland presses Eye against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eye lands a hook that snaps the head of Carland backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carland tries a body shot but Eye blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eye has a couple of punches blocked by Carland.
Eye lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carland blocks an uppercut.
Eye misses with the head strike.
Eye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carland is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Carland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carland.
Carland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eye misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eye is breathing heavily.
Carland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Carland fails to land.
Carland misses with a punch to the body.
Eye tries a body shot but Carland blocks it.
Eye lands with a light punch inside.
Eye lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Eye scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carland is trying to force a seperation but Eye has the dominant position.
Carland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Eye.
Carland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carland.
Eye lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Eye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A slow jab from Carland misses its intended target.
Eye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eye lands a jab to Carland's midsection.
Eye connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eye checks a leg kick.
Wylie Carland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eye doesn't manage to clinch there - Carland circles away.
Carland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eye steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carland.
Carland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eye manages to avoid it.
Carland sets himself, and Eye steps forward looking for the clinch! Carland avoids it this time.
Eye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carland looks to land a right hand but Eye moved out of range.
Dragon Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Eye has managed to clinch.
Eye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carland blocking some punches.
Eye misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carland.
Eye swings wildly with an uppercut but Carland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eye has him pressed against the cage.
Carland throws a punch but it's blocked by Eye.
Eye lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eye.
Eye lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eye lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Eye scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Eye on the inside.
Wylie Carland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carland misses with a punch to the body.
Eye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eye lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carland.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eye.
Eye digs a right hand underneath Carland's ribcage. Carland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eye lands with a short shot to the head.
Eye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carland.
Carland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carland swings wildly with an uppercut but Eye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carland tries to break free but Eye pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eye.
Carland tries to throw a body punch but Eye avoids it by throwing Carland back against the cage.
Eye gets through Carland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eye lands a hook that snaps the head of Carland backwards.
Eye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragon Eye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carland stalling in the clinch.
Eye throws a punch but it's blocked by Carland.
Carland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eye's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carland misses with an elbow strike.
Carland takes a shot to the head.
Carland missing with knees to the body.
Carland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carland misses with a punch to the body.
Carland tries a body shot but Eye blocks it.
Carland wants to break free but Eye has control.
Carland tries to work over Eye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eye lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carland backwards.
Eye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carland's efforts to push away.
Carland swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dragon Eye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eye 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Dragon Eye!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Dragon Eye!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Dragon Eye!

Dragon Eye wins by unanimous decision!