PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Lootchencough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amish Hardcore Irish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardcore Irish has chosen Devil's Dance Floor as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Lootchencough
vs
Hardcore Irish

190 cm
22
274 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam Lootchencough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amish Hardcore Irish!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lootchencough lands a really nice looking cross but Hardcore Irish seems unphased.
Lootchencough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardcore Irish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardcore Irish throws a right hand that Lootchencough ducks under and follows up with a left that Lootchencough also avoids with ease.
Hardcore Irish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Lootchencough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liam Lootchencough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lootchencough lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lootchencough doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lootchencough is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardcore Irish.

It looks like Liam Lootchencough has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lootchencough shoots in and drives through. Hardcore Irish sprawls well.
Hardcore Irish cracks a nice hook into Lootchencough's ribs.
Lootchencough is breathing heavily.
Hardcore Irish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lootchencough motions for Hardcore Irish to come forward. Lootchencough throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardcore Irish misses with a double jab.
Hardcore Irish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lootchencough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardcore Irish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardcore Irish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardcore Irish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lootchencough lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lootchencough missing with a left hand there. Hardcore Irish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardcore Irish blocks a head kick by Lootchencough.
Lootchencough showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardcore Irish.
A combination from Hardcore Irish does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore Irish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardcore Irish throws a series of punches but Lootchencough moves out of range.
Hardcore Irish defending well as Lootchencough loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Lootchencough.
Lootchencough lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardcore Irish's head.
Hardcore Irish is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lootchencough rather than just go for the knockout.
Lootchencough has a takedown stuffed.
Amish Hardcore Irish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Lootchencough misses its intended target.
Lootchencough connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardcore Irish momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from Hardcore Irish.
Hardcore Irish throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lootchencough counters with a shoot takedown. Hardcore Irish fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lootchencough is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardcore Irish has wrist control.
Hardcore Irish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lootchencough throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardcore Irish wants to stand and escape but Lootchencough is having none of it.
Hardcore Irish is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lootchencough postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lootchencough lands a couple of digs.
Lootchencough has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lootchencough scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lootchencough trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardcore Irish wants to stand up but Lootchencough is controlling him.
Lootchencough slips nicely into half guard.
Lootchencough working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lootchencough wants to pass to mount but Hardcore Irish is defending the position.
Lootchencough trying to control the action but Hardcore Irish is working from the bottom.
Hardcore Irish is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lootchencough scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hardcore Irish manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lootchencough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore Irish loads up on a big right hand but Lootchencough slips the punch.
Hardcore Irish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardcore Irish walks into a jab.
Lootchencough goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hardcore Irish leaves Lootchencough with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Lootchencough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Lootchencough.

Lootchencough feints and as Hardcore Irish raises his hands in defense, Lootchencough changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lootchencough postures up and lands a big shot to Hardcore Irish's brow.
Lootchencough prevents Hardcore Irish from getting back to his feet.
Lootchencough in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lootchencough in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardcore Irish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lootchencough is controlling him.
Lootchencough postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lootchencough is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardcore Irish has wrist control.
Lootchencough throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lootchencough distracts Hardcore Irish with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lootchencough is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardcore Irish has wrist control.
Hardcore Irish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardcore Irish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardcore Irish can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lootchencough missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lootchencough scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lootchencough postures up in Hardcore Irish's guard and throws a big left but Hardcore Irish blocks it.
Lootchencough landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lootchencough throwing strikes but missing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lootchencough attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Lootchencough.
Hardcore Irish takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lootchencough fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Liam Lootchencough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam Lootchencough's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lootchencough throws a series of strikes that have Hardcore Irish backpedaling.
Nice sprawl there from Hardcore Irish as Lootchencough shoots in.
Amish Hardcore Irish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lootchencough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Hardcore Irish.
Lootchencough showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardcore Irish.
Hardcore Irish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Lootchencough.

Lootchencough throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hardcore Irish was covering up waiting for the punch and Lootchencough finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lootchencough scoring with some ground and pound.
Lootchencough trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardcore Irish wants to stand up but Lootchencough is controlling him.
Hardcore Irish is breathing heavily.
Lootchencough is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardcore Irish has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore Irish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lootchencough.
Lootchencough stands up over Hardcore Irish, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lootchencough throwing strikes but missing.
Lootchencough prevents Hardcore Irish from getting back to his feet.
Lootchencough scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lootchencough chips away with some ground and pound.
Lootchencough with a nice head shot there.
Lootchencough working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardcore Irish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lootchencough postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lootchencough with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hardcore Irish is looking to stand up but Lootchencough isn't so interested in that idea.
Lootchencough landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lootchencough scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Liam Lootchencough overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lootchencough is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardcore Irish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lootchencough is controlling him.

Lootchencough drops back looking for a leg! Hardcore Irish is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardcore Irish manages to kick Lootchencough off! Lootchencough jumps back into Hardcore Irish's guard.
Hardcore Irish can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lootchencough controls the pace.
Lootchencough working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hardcore Irish's head.
Lootchencough tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardcore Irish is retaining full guard.

Hardcore Irish uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lootchencough will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore Irish has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lootchencough tries to bum rush Hardcore Irish with a series of wild strikes but Hardcore Irish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardcore Irish falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lootchencough counter with a right hand.
Hardcore Irish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardcore Irish walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardcore Irish takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lootchencough connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardcore Irish walks into a stiff left hand from Lootchencough.
Nice jab there from Lootchencough.
Hardcore Irish scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Lootchencough closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lootchencough throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardcore Irish is looking to escape.
Lootchencough throwing shots but Hardcore Irish is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Lootchencough.
Nice strikes from Lootchencough there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore Irish taking some punishment here, with Lootchencough in his half guard.
Hardcore Irish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardcore Irish is trying to stand up here but Lootchencough is controlling him well.
Hardcore Irish has hold of Lootchencough's hands but Lootchencough slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lootchencough missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lootchencough working over Hardcore Irish with some ground and pound. Hardcore Irish looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hardcore Irish is trying to stand up here but Lootchencough is controlling him well.
Lootchencough throwing shots but Hardcore Irish is blocking nicely.
Hardcore Irish has hold of Lootchencough's hands but Lootchencough slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lootchencough is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lootchencough seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardcore Irish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lootchencough sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardcore Irish defending well though.
Lootchencough prevents Hardcore Irish from standing back up.
Lootchencough throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Lootchencough dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liam Lootchencough'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. This is the final round!

Lootchencough throws a wild body kick that Hardcore Irish sees coming a mile off.
Lootchencough connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardcore Irish. Hardcore Irish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Lootchencough shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardcore Irish manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lootchencough accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardcore Irish wants to stand but Lootchencough is controlling the position.
Lootchencough postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardcore Irish wants to stand and escape but Lootchencough is having none of it.
Lootchencough missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardcore Irish is looking to stand up but Lootchencough isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lootchencough makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lootchencough lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lootchencough scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lootchencough throwing strikes but missing.
Lootchencough stops Hardcore Irish from standing up.
Hardcore Irish keeping moving, preventing Lootchencough from controlling successfully.
Lootchencough is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardcore Irish has wrist control.
Lootchencough postures up and lands a big shot to Hardcore Irish's brow.
Hardcore Irish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lootchencough is controlling him.

Hardcore Irish scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lootchencough changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardcore Irish takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardcore Irish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lootchencough.
Some wild striking there from Hardcore Irish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lootchencough closes the distance and pushes Hardcore Irish back into the cage.
Hardcore Irish keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lootchencough's efforts to push away.
Lootchencough is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardcore Irish has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Lootchencough's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hardcore Irish has had enough of the clinch but Lootchencough keeps him there for the moment.
Hardcore Irish is trying to force a seperation but Lootchencough has the dominant position.
Lootchencough looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lootchencough prevents Hardcore Irish from breaking the clinch.
Hardcore Irish working hard to break the clinch.

Hardcore Irish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lootchencough looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lootchencough cracks Hardcore Irish with a solid left hand.
Lootchencough loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lootchencough throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardcore Irish wants to get back to his feet but Lootchencough is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Liam Lootchencough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lootchencough postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lootchencough sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lootchencough in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lootchencough lands a couple of elbows.
Lootchencough not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lootchencough stops Hardcore Irish from standing up.
Lootchencough is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardcore Irish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lootchencough content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lootchencough'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.
Hardcore Irish keeping moving, preventing Lootchencough from controlling successfully.
Lootchencough controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lootchencough prevents Hardcore Irish from getting back to his feet.
Amish Hardcore Irish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lootchencough seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Liam Lootchencough just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Lootchencough feints and as Hardcore Irish raises his hands in defense, Lootchencough changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Lootchencough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lootchencough, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Lootchencough!