PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Irwin (ranked 2103 p4p, 2439 weight class) and Mono Loco (ranked 219 p4p, 241 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Irwin
vs
Loco

168 cm
30
154
8 - 11 - 0

168 cm
31
152
9 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Glomco Nutrition

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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Irwin as Loco shoots in.
Irwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irwin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Loco dives in for a single leg takedown but Irwin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Irwin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt - Irwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Irwin misses its target.
Ethan Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Irwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loco has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Irwin as Loco shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Irwin. No joy for Loco on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Loco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Loco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Irwin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Loco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Loco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Irwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loco controlling from the top position.
Loco postures up.

Loco drops back looking for a leg! Irwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Irwin manages to kick Loco off! Loco jumps back into Irwin's guard.
Loco controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loco is stalling in the full guard.
Irwin looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loco throwing strikes from guard but Irwin blocks nicely.
Irwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loco controls the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Loco darts in looking for a takedown but Irwin gets double underhooks and turns Loco into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Irwin. No joy for Loco on that attempt.
Loco shoots for a double leg takedown but Irwin sprawls well. He's pushed Loco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Irwin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Loco blocks the leg kick.
Loco fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Irwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Irwin defends well and Loco ends up having to push Irwin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Irwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Loco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Irwin sprawls well initially but Loco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Irwin is holding on to half guard well.
Loco is taking a breather. Irwin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Loco is controlling well.
Irwin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco content to control rather than advance.
Irwin is looking for a sweep. Loco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Loco is trying to work for a kimura but Irwin is defending well.
Loco is controlling the pace.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irwin keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Loco is working for a submission of some sort.
Irwin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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 Ethan Irwin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Irwin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Loco shoots and misses
and Irwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Loco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?

Loco dives in and scores a takedown into Irwin's guard.

Irwin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Loco is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Loco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ethan Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Loco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irwin working hard to break the clinch.
Irwin lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Irwin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irwin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loco's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco controlling the action here for a moment.
Irwin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Irwin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Irwin tries to break free but Loco pushes him back against the cage.
Loco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Irwin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Irwin shows good takedown defense.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Irwin circles away.
Loco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Irwin as Loco shoots in.
Mono Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries for a takedown but Irwin circles away easily
and Irwin counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Irwin.
Irwin cracks Loco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Irwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Irwin defends well and Loco ends up having to push Irwin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Irwin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loco.
Irwin stuffs the takedown.
Loco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Loco gets a takedown into half guard.
Irwin is not content to let Loco control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin is trying to maintain the position but Loco is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Loco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irwin keeps working.
Loco throwing shots but Irwin is blocking nicely.
Loco wants to control but Irwin is keeping him busy.
Loco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard but Loco has passed into side control.

Loco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin is not content to let Loco control the position.
You can see the frustration on Irwin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loco controlling from side mount.

Loco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Irwin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Irwin sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Irwin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Loco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Loco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Irwin is not content to let Loco control the position.

Loco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Irwin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Loco wants to control but Irwin is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Loco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Irwin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Irwin is letting Loco control him for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loco is trying to get an arm triangle but Irwin is defending well.

Loco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Irwin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Irwin is trying to get back to half guard.

Loco is trying to get an arm triangle but Irwin is defending well.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Irwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Loco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Irwin, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco trying to control the action but Irwin is working from the bottom.

Loco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Loco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Irwin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Loco wants to control but Irwin is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin can't do much from the bottom here.
Irwin is not content to let Loco control the position.
Irwin wants to control but Loco postures up.
Loco scoring with punches from side control.

Loco has hold of Irwin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Irwin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Loco cranks the arm and Irwin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Irwin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mono Loco!
Mono Loco thanked the fans post fight for their support.