PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Korvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzmitry Pobzenhaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pobzenhaus's choice of entrance music: Kavkaz Sila. Dzmitry Pobzenhaus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eric Korvey's chin.

Korvey
vs
Pobzenhaus

190 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Korvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dzmitry Pobzenhaus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korvey wants to clinch up but Pobzenhaus keeps it at a distance.
Korvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Korvey fails with a takedown attempt.
Korvey looks to land a left hand but Pobzenhaus moved out of range nicely.
Korvey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pobzenhaus tries to avoid it but Korvey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pobzenhaus to the ground. Pobzenhaus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Korvey tries to clinch but Pobzenhaus is having none of it.
Korvey fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Korvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korvey 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 one minute gone in the round.
Pobzenhaus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korvey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pobzenhaus pinned against the cage. Pobzenhaus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Korvey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pobzenhaus is fending him off so far but Korvey persists. Nope, Pobzenhaus circles away and we're back to standing.
Pobzenhaus throws a good cross that connects.
Korvey misses with a looping left.
Korvey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pobzenhaus as he avoids it easily.
Korvey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pobzenhaus tries to avoid it but Korvey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pobzenhaus to the ground. Pobzenhaus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Korvey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Korvey doesn't manage to clinch there - Pobzenhaus circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Pobzenhaus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korvey doesn't seem phased though.
Korvey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pobzenhaus throws a hook to the side of Korvey's head but Korvey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Pobzenhaus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pobzenhaus wants to stand and escape but Korvey is having none of it.
Korvey wants to control from the top but Pobzenhaus keeps moving.

Korvey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pobzenhaus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Korvey has Pobzenhaus in his guard.
Korvey looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pobzenhaus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Pobzenhaus stands up from Korvey's guard - Pobzenhaus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pobzenhaus scores with the left hand. Korvey knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Korvey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pobzenhaus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Korvey ducks under a wild hook from Pobzenhaus.
Pobzenhaus slaps away a takedown attempt from Korvey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pobzenhaus scores with the left hand. Korvey knows he should have avoided that one.
Pobzenhaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Pobzenhaus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korvey doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korvey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eric Korvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korvey closes the distance and clinches up with Pobzenhaus, looking for a takedown. Korvey pushes Pobzenhaus against the cage but Pobzenhaus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dzmitry Pobzenhaus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Korvey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pobzenhaus circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Pobzenhaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pobzenhaus.
Pobzenhaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korvey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Korvey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pobzenhaus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Korvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korvey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pobzenhaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korvey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pobzenhaus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korvey fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pobzenhaus cracks Korvey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pobzenhaus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Korvey fails with the takedown.
Pobzenhaus cracks Korvey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Korvey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Korvey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pobzenhaus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pobzenhaus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pobzenhaus wants it to stay on the feet.
Korvey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pobzenhaus avoids it really well and circles away.
Dzmitry Pobzenhaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korvey takes one on the button.
Korvey fails with the takedown.
Pobzenhaus cracks Korvey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Korvey tries to clinch there but Pobzenhaus circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Pobzenhaus. No joy for Korvey on that attempt.
Korvey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pobzenhaus dips to his left and cracks Korvey with an uppercut!
Pobzenhaus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Korvey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pobzenhaus defends it nicely.
No luck for Korvey with that takedown attempt.
Pobzenhaus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Korvey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pobzenhaus is fending him off so far but Korvey persists. Nope, Pobzenhaus circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korvey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pobzenhaus.
Pobzenhaus stuffs the takedown attempt from Korvey. Korvey gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab from Pobzenhaus.
Pobzenhaus cracks Korvey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Korvey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pobzenhaus scores with the left hand. Korvey knows he should have avoided that one.
Korvey misses with a takedown attempt - Pobzenhaus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Korvey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pobzenhaus.
Pobzenhaus cracks Korvey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dzmitry Pobzenhaus 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korvey.
Eric Korvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korvey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pobzenhaus as he jumps to the side.
Pobzenhaus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Korvey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pobzenhaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pobzenhaus cracks Korvey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Korvey with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Korvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Pobzenhaus. No joy for Korvey on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korvey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pobzenhaus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Korvey somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Pobzenhaus.
Pobzenhaus lands a jab to the head.
Korvey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Korvey drops his hands momentarily and Pobzenhaus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pobzenhaus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Korvey moves forwards but Pobzenhaus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Korvey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Korvey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pobzenhaus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korvey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Korvey throws a head kick that misses.
Korvey needs to keep his hands up - Pobzenhaus had a free shot at his head there.
Pobzenhaus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Korvey shoots in for a double leg but Pobzenhaus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot lands for Pobzenhaus.
Korvey shoots in looking for a takedown. Pobzenhaus tries to sprawl out of it but Korvey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pobzenhaus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Korvey walks into a straight right hand from Pobzenhaus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korvey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pobzenhaus tries to avoid it but Korvey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pobzenhaus to the ground. Pobzenhaus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pobzenhaus scores with a hook.
Korvey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pobzenhaus lands with an overhand left.
Pobzenhaus with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Pobzenhaus.
Pobzenhaus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Korvey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pobzenhaus circles away.
Korvey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Korvey shoots in for a takedown but Pobzenhaus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korvey drops his hands momentarily and Pobzenhaus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pobzenhaus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korvey's head backwards.
Korvey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Korvey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Korvey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Korvey fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Pobzenhaus as Korvey shoots in.
Pobzenhaus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eric Korvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dzmitry Pobzenhaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Korvey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dzmitry Pobzenhaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pobzenhaus 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dzmitry Pobzenhaus!