PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myron Peslyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Legeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legeld is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by System Of A Down-Metro. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Peslyak
vs
Legeld

183 cm
25
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myron Peslyak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Legeld!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peslyak misses the shot to the body.
Peslyak slaps away a takedown attempt from Legeld, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Myron Peslyak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Peslyak misses.
Legeld keeps the fight on the outside.
Legeld checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Peslyak slaps away a takedown attempt from Legeld, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peslyak misses with a low kick.
Legeld defending well as Peslyak loads up on a big left hand.

Peslyak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Peslyak tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Legeld.
Legeld manages to get to full guard.
Legeld throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legeld has Peslyak pulled in close to control his posture.
Peslyak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Peslyak being controlled here momentarily.
Legeld wants to sweep here but Peslyak controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Legeld has his hands on Peslyak's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Myron Peslyak.
Peslyak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peslyak digs a good body shot into Legeld's ribs.
Peslyak misses with a wild body shot.
Peslyak is looking to clinch but Legeld is avoiding it.
Peslyak is looking to clinch but Legeld is avoiding it.
Legeld moves out of range as Peslyak strikes.
Peslyak misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peslyak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peslyak wants it to stay on the feet.
Myron Peslyak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Legeld.
Peslyak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peslyak throws a body punch but Legeld moves out of range.
No joy there for Peslyak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peslyak is breathing heavily.
Peslyak wants to clinch up but Legeld keeps it at a distance.
Peslyak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Legeld tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peslyak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legeld somewhat.
Legeld shoots in for a takedown but Peslyak shows good takedown defense.

Peslyak gets a takedown into half guard.
Legeld trying to control but Peslyak postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peslyak decides to stand and escape the position.

Peslyak moves into range and clinches up with Legeld.

Legeld ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Legeld no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Legeld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peslyak preventing the sweep.
Peslyak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Legeld with a poor takedown

and Peslyak counters with a shoot takedown. Legeld fights it but they end up in guard.
Legeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peslyak is one step ahead there.
Legeld looking to control.
Peslyak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peslyak wants to stand but Legeld is controlling his posture from full guard.
Legeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legeld might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Peslyak kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Martin Legeld hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Peslyak enables Legeld to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peslyak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Peslyak wants to stand up but Legeld is controlling him.
Legeld in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peslyak wants to stand up but Legeld is controlling him.
Legeld chips away with some ground and pound.
Peslyak keeping moving, preventing Legeld from controlling successfully.
Legeld throws a big right hand that misses.
Peslyak wants to stand and escape but Legeld is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legeld throws a strike but Peslyak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Legeld is looking for a triangle but Peslyak pushes his legs off easily.
Peslyak wants to pass the guard but Legeld is keeping the position.
Peslyak trying to control but Legeld is working from the bottom.

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.

Legeld working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peslyak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peslyak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Legeld has a closed guard, preventing Peslyak from standing up.
Legeld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peslyak's guard.

Peslyak manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myron Peslyak dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Peslyak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peslyak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peslyak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legeld.

Legeld closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peslyak quickly recovers to half guard.
Peslyak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legeld.

Legeld is working for a kimura but Peslyak is defending it quite comfortably.
Peslyak pushes Legeld off looking to stand but Legeld dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peslyak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Legeld scores with a couple of nice shots.

Peslyak kicks off Legeld and gets to his feet.
Peslyak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peslyak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Peslyak.
Myron Peslyak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legeld dives in and grabs Peslyak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peslyak pushes down on Legeld's head and hops out.
Peslyak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Legeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peslyak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legeld.
Peslyak tries to clinch up but Legeld circles away and keeps his distance.
Peslyak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legeld moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peslyak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Myron Peslyak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Legeld.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peslyak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legeld shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peslyak as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Peslyak misses.

Legeld changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peslyak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peslyak tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Legeld punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Legeld.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peslyak trying desperately to get to his feet.
Legeld lands a big elbow.
Peslyak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legeld on the ground.

Peslyak defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Legeld.

Peslyak bucks up and throws Legeld to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
A looping hook to the body misses from Peslyak. Legeld does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Legeld shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peslyak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peslyak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peslyak wants to get back to his feet but Legeld is dominant here and he's now got Peslyak's back!
Peslyak controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Martin Legeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Myron Peslyak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Legeld lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Legeld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peslyak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myron Peslyak!