PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Irenicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Pickton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irenicus comes to the cage accompanied by Shadows of Amn. Robert Pickton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Irenicus
vs
Pickton

178 cm
32
165 lbs
19 - 9 - 1

178 cm
29
161 lbs
8 - 5 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Irenicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Pickton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab from Irenicus.
Irenicus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pickton walks into a stiff left hand from Irenicus.
Irenicus lands an overhand right.

Pickton is rocked!
Irenicus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irenicus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Pickton with that takedown attempt.
Pickton throws an off balance right hand
and Pickton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irenicus checks a leg kick.
Pickton shoots in and drives through. Irenicus sprawls well.
Jon Irenicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Pickton.
Pickton throws a hook to the side of Irenicus's head but Irenicus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irenicus tries a head kick but it misses.
Irenicus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pickton is still on wobbly legs! Can Irenicus finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pickton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pickton seems to have recovered his senses.
Pickton cracks the inside of Irenicus's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickton blocks a leg kick.
Irenicus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Irenicus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Irenicus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pickton.
Irenicus needs to keep his hands up - Pickton had a free shot at his head there.
Irenicus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pickton.
Irenicus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Pickton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pickton dives in for a single leg takedown but Irenicus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pickton loads up on a big right hand but Irenicus slips the punch.
Pickton moves forwards but Irenicus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irenicus checks a leg kick nicely.
Irenicus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pickton checks a leg kick.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown but Irenicus shows good takedown defense.
Pickton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irenicus lands a jab.

Pickton gets a double leg takedown into Irenicus's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus keeping moving, preventing Pickton from controlling successfully.
Irenicus has Pickton pulled in close to control his posture.
Pickton trying to control the position from guard on top but Irenicus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irenicus trying to control the position here.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Irenicus keeps moving.
Pickton postures up in Irenicus's guard and throws a big left but Irenicus blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Irenicus keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irenicus as he avoids it easily.
Pickton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irenicus's waist but Irenicus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pickton off to one side.
Pickton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jon Irenicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pickton darts in looking for a takedown but Irenicus gets double underhooks and turns Pickton into the cage.
Pickton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irenicus.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pickton is defended easily by Irenicus.
Irenicus scores with a hook to the body. Pickton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Irenicus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Irenicus.
Pickton fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pickton darts in looking for a takedown but Irenicus gets double underhooks and turns Pickton into the cage.
Irenicus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pickton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irenicus with a hook.
Pickton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot by Irenicus.

Pickton gets a double leg takedown into Irenicus's guard.
Pickton throwing strikes from guard but Irenicus blocks nicely.
Irenicus keeping moving, preventing Pickton from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irenicus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pickton postures up and lands a big shot to Irenicus's brow.
Irenicus pulls Pickton in close to prevent any damage.
Pickton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Irenicus dominated that round.
That's time! Irenicus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Irenicus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irenicus there as he acknowledges the shot.

Pickton shoots in and gets a takedown into Irenicus's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pickton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Irenicus keeps moving.
Irenicus keeping full guard, as Pickton tries to pass.
Irenicus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pickton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irenicus is controlling Pickton's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickton throwing strikes from guard but Irenicus blocks nicely.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Irenicus keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Irenicus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pickton can do to turn this around?
Irenicus has control of Pickton's left arm, preventing Pickton from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Irenicus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Irenicus connects with a right hand. Pickton shakes it off.
Irenicus with a nice cross.
Pickton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Pickton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Irenicus did well to prevent Pickton getting side control.
Irenicus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pickton postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickton looking to pass the guard.
Irenicus keeping moving, preventing Pickton from controlling successfully.
Pickton pushes down on Irenicus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pickton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pickton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irenicus keeps working.
Irenicus is controlling Pickton's trapped leg to prevent Pickton from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus tries to roll over but Pickton keeps him under control.
Irenicus is not content to let Pickton control the position.
Irenicus is trying to maintain the position but Pickton is very close to passing his half guard.
Irenicus is pressing down on Pickton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pickton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Irenicus keeps moving.
Pickton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pickton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pickton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Irenicus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pickton won't allow Irenicus to sweep him here.
Pickton wants to pass the guard but Irenicus is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Irenicus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pickton goes for a double leg but Irenicus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Irenicus continues to drive forward.
Irenicus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Irenicus as Pickton shoots in.
Pickton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irenicus swivels and escapes.
Jon Irenicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Pickton.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pickton.
Pickton is breathing heavily.
Pickton misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pickton shoots in but Irenicus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Irenicus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pickton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Robert Pickton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pickton dives in for a single leg takedown but Irenicus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pickton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irenicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Pickton.
Pickton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Irenicus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pickton tries for a takedown but Irenicus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jon Irenicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Pickton.
Pickton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Irenicus counters with a thumping low kick.
Pickton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irenicus pinned against the cage. Irenicus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Irenicus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Irenicus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickton moves in looking to clinch but Irenicus pushes him off.
Irenicus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pickton checks a leg kick nicely.
Irenicus cracks Pickton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Irenicus with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Irenicus sends Pickton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Irenicus is motioning to the referee to let Pickton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Irenicus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pickton is aggressively charging in as Irenicus backs up avoiding any damage. Irenicus tosses out a jab and Pickton runs right into it face first! Pickton is out cold! Irenicus dropped down on all fours and is barking in Pickton's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Irenicus!
Jon Irenicus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.