PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ired Irwin (ranked 24134 p4p, 4480 weight class) and Lincoln Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Irwin
vs
Thompson

188 cm
23
155
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
19
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ired Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irwin cracks Thompson with an open hand slap.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Irwin is looking for a counter combo.

Irwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Irwin lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.

Thompson breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Irwin. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.

Irwin moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Irwin has the dominant position.
Irwin is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ired Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Irwin.
Irwin lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Irwin lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin leaning against his opponent.

Irwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Irwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Irwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Irwin wants to take the fight to the mat but Thompson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irwin.
Irwin wants a takedown.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Thompson wants to break free but Irwin has control.
Irwin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thompson after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Irwin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Irwin stalling the fight.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Irwin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson tries to break free but Irwin pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irwin has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson tries to circle away but Irwin has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Irwin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irwin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Irwin. Irwin maintains the clinch.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
Irwin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Irwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson throws a head kick but Irwin moves out of range.
Lincoln Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Irwin scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson scores with a head kick. Irwin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Irwin moves into the clinch.
Irwin lands a right hand.
Irwin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Irwin lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin stalling.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Irwin pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Irwin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Irwin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Irwin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irwin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Irwin has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irwin has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irwin lands with a left to the head.
Thompson letting Irwin take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Irwin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irwin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ired Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ired Irwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Irwin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Irwin. Irwin maintains the clinch.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Irwin has him pressed against the cage.
Irwin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Irwin avoids it well.
Lincoln Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick

and Irwin counters by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ired Irwin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Lincoln Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Irwin.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Irwin has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Irwin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Irwin scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Irwin on the inside.
Thompson avoiding damage as Irwin throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Irwin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irwin lands with a left to the head.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irwin leaning against his opponent.

Irwin breaks from the clinch.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Irwin moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
A nice left hand lands by Irwin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to break free but Irwin pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
Irwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irwin has him pressed against the cage.
Irwin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thompson after a bit of a struggle.
Irwin lands a right hand.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
Irwin wants a takedown but no success here.

Thompson breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson thumps Irwin with a low kick.
Lincoln Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range.
Irwin tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
As Thompson tries to get set, Irwin tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Irwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson is looking to score with low kicks.

Irwin drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.

Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range.
Thompson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thompson tries to move into range but Irwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ired Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot.
Irwin avoids the head kick by Thompson.

Irwin rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Irwin manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson throws a series of punches but Irwin moves out of range.

Irwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lincoln Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irwin'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ired Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Irwin, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ired Irwin!