PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean OMalley (ranked 4123 p4p, 4133 weight class) and Damionivitch Irwinivitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

OMalley
vs
Irwinivitch

180 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
140
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean OMalley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damionivitch Irwinivitch!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OMalley clinches up with Irwinivitch and pushes him back against the cage.
Irwinivitch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OMalley fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Irwinivitch drives through with a takedown into guard.

OMalley pushes Irwinivitch off and scrambles back to his feet.

Irwinivitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwinivitch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
OMalley is looking for a sweep. Irwinivitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OMalley wants to control but Irwinivitch is keeping busy.

Irwinivitch is trying to work for a kimura but OMalley is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Irwinivitch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Irwinivitch's back!
OMalley controlling the position well here. Irwinivitch rolled but OMalley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Irwinivitch staying busy and making it hard for OMalley to control.
Irwinivitch is really stuck here.
Irwinivitch covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Irwinivitch doesn't escape.
Irwinivitch wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OMalley tries to keep control of the position but Irwinivitch is staying busy.
Irwinivitch wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Irwinivitch wants to escape the position.

Irwinivitch defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of OMalley's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley has the hooks in. Irwinivitch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

OMalley is looking for a choke. Irwinivitch gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Irwinivitch manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Irwinivitch pushing down on OMalley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irwinivitch prevents OMalley from improving his position.
Irwinivitch trying to control from half guard but OMalley is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwinivitch prevents OMalley from improving his position.
Irwinivitch trying to control the action but OMalley is working from the bottom.
OMalley trying to hold on to Irwinivitch's head to control him but Irwinivitch postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OMalley is looking for a sweep. Irwinivitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean OMalley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

OMalley gets the takedown into side control.
Irwinivitch is trying to control OMalley's posture but OMalley avoids it.
OMalley controls the position.
Irwinivitch is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Irwinivitch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on OMalley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwinivitch trying to hold on to OMalley's head to control him but OMalley postures up.
OMalley wants to control but Irwinivitch is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OMalley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Irwinivitch has a hand on OMalley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. OMalley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Poor strikes thrown by OMalley there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
OMalley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Irwinivitch tries to lock up and control but OMalley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

OMalley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Irwinivitch is just holding on here. OMalley manages to take his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley trying to control.
OMalley controlling from the back.
OMalley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwinivitch can do to turn this around?
OMalley missing with strikes from the back.
Irwinivitch avoids the strikes from OMalley.
Irwinivitch trying to control the action but OMalley just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from OMalley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwinivitch covering up well under a series of strikes from OMalley.
Sean OMalley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OMalley scores with punches to the body.
OMalley misses with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - OMalley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Irwinivitch covering up well under a series of strikes from OMalley.
Irwinivitch is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwinivitch is trying to break free.
OMalley wants to control but Irwinivitch is keeping busy.

Irwinivitch preventing the rear naked choke attempt from OMalley.
Irwinivitch wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwinivitch trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Irwinivitch's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
OMalley controlling the position well here. Irwinivitch rolled but OMalley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean OMalley dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Irwinivitch gets a takedown into half guard.

OMalley pushes Irwinivitch off and gets back to his feet.

OMalley pushes Irwinivitch up against the cage in a clinch.
OMalley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Irwinivitch walks away with a smile on his face. OMalley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OMalley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Irwinivitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OMalley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OMalley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irwinivitch tries to avoid it but OMalley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irwinivitch to the ground. Irwinivitch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OMalley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irwinivitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OMalley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irwinivitch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OMalley somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean OMalley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Irwinivitch defends well and OMalley ends up having to push Irwinivitch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
OMalley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Irwinivitch walks away with a smile on his face. OMalley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Irwinivitch shoots in and bounces OMalley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Irwinivitch stopping the sweep attempt from OMalley.
Irwinivitch content to stall in guard here.
Irwinivitch chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwinivitch trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OMalley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irwinivitch is aware though and is defending well.
Irwinivitch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Irwinivitch is continuing to stall.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Irwinivitch takes the fight into the clinch.
OMalley misses with a knee to the head.
Irwinivitch tries to pull guard but OMalley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OMalley tries to pull guard but Irwinivitch holds him up against the cage and eventually OMalley drops back down to his feet.
OMalley can't get the takedown.
Irwinivitch drops down looking for an ankle pick but OMalley pulls his leg out and moves away.
OMalley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irwinivitch leaves OMalley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

OMalley gets caught napping as Irwinivitch dives in and scores a takedown. OMalley manages to retain guard.
OMalley is trying to control the position from the bottom.

OMalley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Irwinivitch off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwinivitch misses with a body shot.
Damionivitch Irwinivitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean OMalley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OMalley is defended easily by Irwinivitch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damionivitch Irwinivitch.
I think OMalley 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean OMalley!