PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dvan Irago (ranked 3540 p4p, 460 weight class) and Tommy McLoughlin (ranked 4923 p4p, 569 weight class). Dvan Irago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Irago
vs
McLoughlin

195 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLoughlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLoughlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McLoughlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irago is fending him off so far but McLoughlin persists. Nope, Irago circles away and we're back to standing.
McLoughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLoughlin closes the distance and clinches up with Irago, looking for a takedown. McLoughlin pushes Irago against the cage but Irago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dvan Irago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McLoughlin.
McLoughlin misses with a takedown attempt - Irago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Irago tests McLoughlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tommy McLoughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLoughlin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Irago but Irago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McLoughlin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Irago circles away.
McLoughlin looks winded!
Good exchange - Irago coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLoughlin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Irago stuffs the takedown attempt from McLoughlin. McLoughlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irago lunges at McLoughlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLoughlin's hand.
Irago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McLoughlin is defended easily by Irago.
McLoughlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLoughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLoughlin goes for a double leg but Irago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Irago continues to drive forward.
McLoughlin walks into a jab.
Good exchange - Irago coming out on top.
Irago scores with a body shot.
Irago lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McLoughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irago throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

McLoughlin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irago.
McLoughlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Irago finish him?
A punch combination from Irago misses.
McLoughlin seems to have recovered his senses.
Irago scores with a shot to the body.
Irago is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irago lands a glancing blow to the side of McLoughlin's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McLoughlin misses with a takedown attempt - Irago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Irago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLoughlin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Irago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Irago cracks McLoughlin with an open hand slap.
Irago lands a lovely overhand right.
Irago sizes up McLoughlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLoughlin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Irago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McLoughlin.
Irago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Irago lands a jab-cross combination.
Irago punishes McLoughlin's body with a nice straight punch.
McLoughlin walks into a straight right hand from Irago.
McLoughlin fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irago lands with an overhand left.
Irago lands a nice hook to McLoughlin's body. McLoughlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McLoughlin misses with a takedown
and Irago counters with a three punch combo that has McLoughlin backing up. McLoughlin nods at Irago to acknowledge the strikes.
Irago connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLoughlin. McLoughlin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLoughlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLoughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLoughlin shoots and misses
and Irago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLoughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irago connects with a body shot that sends McLoughlin's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Irago.
McLoughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irago is working the combinations to good effect here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McLoughlin backs up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irago as he avoids it easily.
McLoughlin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Irago is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McLoughlin.
A jab lands there for Irago.
Irago lands with a straight right. McLoughlin didn't see that one coming.
Irago connects with a crisp jab.
McLoughlin has his takedown stuffed
letting Irago counter with a right hand.
Dvan Irago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLoughlin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Irago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McLoughlin misses with a wild combination.

Oooooh!!! Irago has knocked McLoughlin down with a huge combo! Irago steps away and waves a wobbly McLoughlin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irago cracks McLoughlin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLoughlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irago swivels and escapes.
McLoughlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLoughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dvan Irago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McLoughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dvan Irago is winning the standup battle so far.
Irago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLoughlin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McLoughlin shoots and misses
and Irago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Irago lands a left and a right that send McLoughlin crashing to the mat, dazed. Irago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Irago. No joy for McLoughlin on that attempt.
Irago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dvan Irago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McLoughlin.
Irago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McLoughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irago connects with a crisp jab.
Irago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Irago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLoughlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLoughlin momentarily.
McLoughlin is breathing heavily.
McLoughlin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Irago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irago lands a body shot.
Irago thuds a left hand into McLoughlin's body.

Irago lands a left and a right that send McLoughlin crashing to the mat, dazed. Irago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLoughlin walks straight into a right hand from Irago - that's dropped him! Irago jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McLoughlin from any more punishment! McLoughlin complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dvan Irago!
Dvan Irago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.