PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahir Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Piotr Irvin enters the cage!

Han
vs
Irvin

200 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mahir Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piotr Irvin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irvin is looking to clinch but Han is avoiding it.

Irvin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Han, pushing him back against the cage.
Irvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irvin lands a body punch.
Irvin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Han is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irvin digs a right hand underneath Han's ribcage. Han let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Irvin lands a nice uppercut.
Irvin lands a knee to the body.
Irvin scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Irvin.
Han avoiding damage as Irvin throws knees to the body.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but Han blocks with his arms.
Irvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Irvin lands with a light punch inside.
Irvin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Irvin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Irvin.
Han avoids a wild elbow strike from Irvin.
Han tries for a takedown. No joy.
Irvin lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irvin looking to throw knees to the head but Han is blocking nicely.
Irvin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Irvin lands a nice shot to the body.
Irvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Han avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Irvin.
Irvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Han avoids the damage to the body.
Irvin pushes off an throws an elbow but Han leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Han blocks an elbow strike.
Irvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Han avoids the damage to the body.
Irvin misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Han or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Irvin.
Irvin is working Han over against the cage.
Irvin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Han backwards.
Han avoiding damage as Irvin throws knees to the body.
Irvin lands a body punch.
Irvin trying to land knees to the body.
Irvin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Han has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Han avoiding damage as Irvin throws knees to the body.
Irvin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Han.
Irvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Han is defending well for now.
Irvin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irvin digs a right hand underneath Han's ribcage. Han let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Han blocks an elbow strike.
Irvin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Irvin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Han backwards.
Irvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Han is defending well for now.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Han avoids it.
Irvin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Han dodges an elbow strike from Irvin.
Han managing to block the knees to the body from Irvin.
A short body shot lands from Irvin as the two fighters clinch.
Irvin throws an elbow but it misses.
Irvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Irvin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irvin works on Han's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irvin throws an elbow but it misses.
Irvin misses with a knee strike.
Irvin missing with knees to the body.
Irvin trying to land knees to the body.
Irvin looking to throw knees to the head but Han is blocking nicely.
Han avoiding damage as Irvin throws knees to the body.
A short right from Irvin.
Irvin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Irvin.
Han avoiding damage as Irvin throws knees to the body.
Irvin lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Irvin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Irvin is looking to clinch.
Irvin moves to clinch but Han breaks away

and Han decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Irvin's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Irvin can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Irvin wants to get back to his feet but Han passes into half guard.
Irvin is trying to maintain the position but Han is very close to passing his half guard.
Irvin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irvin tries to get to full guard but Han has control of the leg.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Piotr Irvin.
Irvin is looking to clinch but Han is avoiding it.
Irvin wants to clinch up but Han keeps it at a distance.
Irvin tries to clinch up but Han circles away and keeps his distance.
Irvin tries to close the distance and clinch but Han swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irvin tries to clinch but Han moves away

and Han counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin wants to improve his position but Han is controlling well.
Irvin controlling the position for now.
Irvin is looking for a sweep. Han is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Irvin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Piotr Irvin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Irvin moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin tries to work over Han's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piotr Irvin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Irvin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Han on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Han prevents a body shot from Irvin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irvin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Irvin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irvin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Han managing to block the knees to the body from Irvin.
Irvin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Han is defending well for now.
Irvin can't find room to land a body shot as Han controls the action.
Han wants to take the fight to the mat but Irvin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Irvin as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Irvin throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Han blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Irvin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Han.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Han.
Irvin digs a right hand into Han's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Han's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Irvin throws an elbow but misses.
Irvin throws an elbow but it misses.
Han avoiding damage as Irvin throws knees to the body.
Irvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Irvin.
Han on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Irvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Han circles away from the clinch attempt.

Irvin darts in and clinches Han up against the cage.
Han has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Irvin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Irvin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hans head.
Irvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Han avoids the damage to the body.
Irvin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but Han blocks it.
Irvin throws an elbow that misses.
Han tries for a takedown but Irvin manages to get underhooks.
Irvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Han is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irvin tries to work over Han's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Irvin.
Irvin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Han or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Han backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irvin.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Han.
Irvin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Han.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irvin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irvin looking to throw knees to the head but Han is blocking nicely.
Irvin throws an elbow that misses.
Han can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahir Han. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Han has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Irvin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Han.
A short right from Irvin.
Irvin lands a hook that snaps the head of Han backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Han is defending well for now.
Han avoids a wild elbow strike from Irvin.
Irvin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Han or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irvin lands a body punch.
Irvin lands with a left to the head.
Irvin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irvin scores with a shoulder strike.
Han avoids the elbow strike from Irvin, against the cage.
Han blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Han is working for takedown but Irvin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Irvin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Irvin throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Han looking for a takedown.
Han avoiding damage as Irvin throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Irvin - that landed with a thud.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but Han blocks it.
Irvin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irvin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irvin.
Han is looking for a takedown.
Irvin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Han backwards.
Irvin lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irvin lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Irvin digs a right hand into Han's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Han's gas tank.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Han avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irvin.
Irvin missing with knees to the body.
Han dodges an elbow strike from Irvin.
Irvin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Irvin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irvin missing with knees to the body.
Mahir Han has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piotr Irvin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Irvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Irvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Irvin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Irvin!
Piotr Irvin thanked the fans post fight for their support.