PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Sizzlac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Ironeyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sizzlac
vs
Ironeyes

194 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Sizzlac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Ironeyes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizzlac with a jab.
Sizzlac throws a series of punches but Ironeyes moves out of range.
Ironeyes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sizzlac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sizzlac lands with an uppercut that bounces Ironeyes off the cage and back into range.
Sizzlac lands a nice looking body shot.
Sizzlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sizzlac throws a combination that misses

and Ironeyes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sizzlac!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironeyes is trying to ground and pound but Sizzlac uses the momentary lack of control by Ironeyes to regain half guard.
Ironeyes controlling the action here.
Ironeyes trying to mount his opponent but Sizzlac defends it.
Ironeyes slips a nice elbow through Sizzlac's hands, connecting with Sizzlac's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizzlac regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ironeyes.
Ironeyes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ironeyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sizzlac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironeyes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sizzlac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sizzlac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ironeyes is controlling him.
Ironeyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sizzlac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sizzlac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ironeyes is one step ahead there.
Ironeyes throwing strikes from guard but Sizzlac blocks nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ironeyes postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sizzlac lands with a shot to the body.
Sizzlac misses with a kick to the body.
Sizzlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Sizzlac throws a lazy body kick

and Ironeyes counters with a shoot takedown. Sizzlac fights it but they end up in guard.
Ironeyes looking to pass the guard.
Ironeyes is looking to advance position but Sizzlac has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Sizzlac thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironeyes is squirming around, avoiding Sizzlac's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sizzlac is really struggling to control Ironeyes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been informed that Ironeyes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ironeyes wants to control but Sizzlac is having none of it.
Sizzlac looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sizzlac's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sizzlac won't let Ironeyes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Sizzlac dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ironeyes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Ironeyes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sizzlac did well to prevent Ironeyes getting side control.
Ironeyes thows a huge punch but Sizzlac dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sizzlac manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sizzlac looking to control.
Ironeyes being controlled here momentarily.
Ironeyes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzlac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ironeyes manages to get himself to full guard.

Sizzlac controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironeyes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sizzlac is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ironeyes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sizzlac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ironeyes is keeping the position for now.

Sizzlac decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ironeyes, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sizzlac throws a leg kick

and Ironeyes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ironeyes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sizzlac is trying to control the position but Ironeyes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sizzlac is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ironeyes with a flurry of punches that miss.

Ironeyes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sizzlac dives on top into guard.

Sizzlac stops Ironeyes from standing up.
Ironeyes keeping full guard, as Sizzlac tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironeyes seems keen to control Sizzlac's posture.
Sizzlac trying to control but Ironeyes is working from the bottom.
Sizzlac being controlled here momentarily.
Ironeyes is continuing to stall.

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

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.
Ironeyes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sizzlac scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sizzlac, right into the meat.
Sizzlac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sizzlac is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ironeyes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ryan Sizzlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ironeyes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sizzlac lands with a straight right. Ironeyes didn't see that one coming.
Sizzlac scores with a hook.
Sizzlac lands a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sizzlac swats away the attempt to clinch by Ironeyes.
Sizzlac swings for the body but Ironeyes moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Sizzlac dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A nice inside leg kick there by Sizzlac. That's going to slow Ironeyes down.
Sizzlac scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sizzlac scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Sizzlac.
Sizzlac misses with a low kick.
And Ironeyes tries to counter it with a takedown but Sizzlac pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sizzlac throws a series of punches but Ironeyes moves out of range.

Ironeyes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironeyes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sizzlac keeping full guard, as Ironeyes tries to pass.
Ironeyes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sizzlac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ironeyes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironeyes throws a big right hand that misses.
Sizzlac 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.

Ironeyes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sizzlac is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sizzlac has escaped and now he's on top!

Ironeyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sizzlac wants to control from the top but Ironeyes keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ironeyes managing to control the position.
Ryan Sizzlac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ironeyes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sizzlac dives into side control.
Sizzlac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ironeyes keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironeyes tries to control but Sizzlac manages to take his back.
Sizzlac wants to control but Ironeyes is keeping busy.
Sizzlac is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ironeyes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sizzlac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ironeyes can do to turn this around?
Sizzlac is trying to stick to Ironeyes's back but Ironeyes is turning into Sizzlac. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sizzlac's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ironeyes.
Ironeyes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sizzlac's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ironeyes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sizzlac is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ironeyes, into his guard.

Sizzlac would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sizzlac is pushing down on Ironeyes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ironeyes is fighting to maintain full guard but Sizzlac has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironeyes is looking to control Sizzlac's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ironeyes avoid being mounted?
Chad Ironeyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ironeyes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Sizzlac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sizzlac, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Sizzlac!