PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ac Res (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irvin comes to the cage accompanied by Jimmy Eat World - Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Irvin
vs
Res

179 cm
27
180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
175 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Irvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ac Res!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Res throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irvin throws a low kick but Res moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Irvin misses the target.
Irvin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irvin wants it to stay on the feet.
Irvin stuffs the takedown attempt from Res. Res gets slowly back to his feet.
Res tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irvin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Res somewhat.
Bruce Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ac Res.

Irvin has Res up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irvin obliges.
Res is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Irvin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Irvin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Res tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Irvin smiles and moves away.

Irvin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Irvin.

It looks like Ac Res has been cut.
Irvin missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irvin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Res is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Irvin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Irvin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Irvin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Res takes an elbow to the forehead.
Res can't get the takedown.
Irvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irvin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Res avoiding damage as Irvin throws knees to the body.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Res avoids it.

Res decides to pull guard.

Res had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irvin defends it easily.

Res escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Irvin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Res keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Irvin wants to pass the guard but Res is keeping the position.
Irvin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Res can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irvin controls the pace.

Bruce Irvin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Res shoots in but Irvin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Irvin gets caught napping as Res dives in and scores a takedown. Irvin manages to retain guard.
Irvin wants to stand up but Res is controlling him.

Res has gone for a leg lock! Irvin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Res's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin wants to control from the top but Res keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Res is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irvin is aware though and is defending well.

Res throws his legs up looking for a submission but Irvin uses it to pass to side control.
Res tries to bench press Irvin off him but Irvin keeps the position.
Irvin controlling the position.
Irvin'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.
Irvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Res keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Res is being controlled here.
Res is not content to let Irvin control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Bruce Irvin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Irvin. That's going to slow Res down.
Nice takedown defense from Irvin. No joy for Res on that attempt.
Res shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Irvin as he jumps to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Irvin.

Irvin gets tackled into the cage by Res. Res maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Res tries to pull guard but Irvin won't allow it.

Res pulls guard successfully.
Irvin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Res looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Irvin passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Irvin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ac Res's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice takedown defense from Irvin. No joy for Res on that attempt.
Res tries for a takedown but Irvin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Irvin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irvin wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruce Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ac Res.
Res shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Irvin counters with an outside leg kick.
Irvin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Irvin scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Irvin.
Ac Res seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irvin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Irvin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irvin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Res is breathing heavily.
Irvin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Res.
Res avoiding damage as Irvin throws knees to the body.
Irvin misses with an elbow strike.
Irvin looking to slow down the pace here.
Irvin can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Res blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Irvin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Irvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Res is defending well for now.
Irvin trying to land knees to the body.
Irvin lands an elbow that stopped Res in his tracks for a moment.
Irvin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Res's defenses.
Irvin gets underhooks to prevent Res's takedown attempt.

Res breaks the clinch.

Res throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Irvin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Res is in Irvin's guard.

Res is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Irvin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Irvin has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Res is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irvin defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin wants to control from the top but Res keeps moving.

Res is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Res working for a triangle but Irvin defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Res has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Irvin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Res.
The referee asks Irvin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Irvin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Res is not content to let Irvin control the position.
Res manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Irvin is doing well to control the position and prevent Res from advancing to side control.

We're going to have a standup here because Bruce Irvin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Res tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irvin swivels and escapes.

Res looking to score a takedown here. Irvin is defending well but Res drives through and ends up in Irvin's guard.

Res drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Irvin dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Irvin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Res has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irvin has managed to get both his arms back between Res's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Res looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Irvin has picked Res up and slammed him! Res can't keep hold of the triangle and Irvin manages to pass to side control!
Irvin tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Irvin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ac Res's cut.
That's time! Irvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Res has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Irvin.
Bruce Irvin is winning the standup battle so far.
Res fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Irvin.
Irvin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Res shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Res.
Bruce Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ac Res.
Irvin cracks the inside of Res's front leg.
Nice body kick from Irvin.

Irvin instigates a clinch.
Irvin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Res wants to break the clinch but can't.
Res takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Irvin lands an elbow that stopped Res in his tracks for a moment.
Bruce Irvin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Res avoids the damage to the body.
Irvin landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin missing with knees to the body.
Irvin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Irvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Res is defending well for now.
Irvin pushes Res back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Res fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Irvin misses with a knee strike.
Irvin pushes off an throws an elbow but Res leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Irvin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Res's defenses.
Irvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Irvin landing knees to the body.
Irvin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Res takes an elbow to the temple.
Res takes a knee right on the jaw!
Irvin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irvin lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Res tries to break free but Irvin pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Irvin.

Res is rocked!
Irvin is struggling to control the position.
Res is still on wobbly legs! Can Irvin finish him?
Res takes a knee to the side of the body.
Res takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Irvin.
Irvin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Res to his knees! Irvin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Irvin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bruce Irvin thanked Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).