PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Carrot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bret Irwin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bret Irwin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Irwin
vs
Carrot

205 cm
25
346 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
22
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Carrot!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrot shoots in and drives through. Irwin sprawls well.
Irwin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carrot.
Carrot looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Carrot has his takedown stuffed
and Irwin counters with a left and a right that stings Carrot.

Irwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irwin stalling the fight.
Irwin wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Irwin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Irwin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Carrot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Irwin is adopting a defensive guard.
Irwin continues to stall.
My spies in Den of Tears (22 coaches, $425 fee) inform me that Carrot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin is looking to stand up but Carrot isn't so interested in that idea.
Irwin managing to control the position.
Carrot stops Irwin from standing up.

That's two 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 adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Irwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Irwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irwin wants it to stay on the feet.
Bret Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Carrot.

Irwin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Irwin pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin controlling the position.

Irwin wriggles free and stands up.

Irwin clinches up against the cage.
Irwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carrot prevents it.

Irwin jumps guard.
Irwin pulls Carrot in close to prevent any damage.
Carrot is looking to stand up but Irwin won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Carrot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carrot won't allow Irwin to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Irwin seems keen to control Carrot's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Irwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carrot, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret Irwin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Irwin rushes Carrot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irwin stops a takedown attempt from Carrot.

Irwin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carrot uses from the top position.

Irwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irwin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carrot is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two 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.

Carrot gets caught napping as Irwin dives in and scores a takedown. Carrot manages to retain guard.
Irwin stays in close to Carrot's body and controls the position.

Carrot is working an open guard so Irwin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Irwin. Those never looked like landing.

Irwin clinches up with Carrot and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Carrot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Irwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bret Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Carrot.
Carrot keeps control of Irwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irwin works on Carrot's body with a couple of short punches.
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Irwin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Carrot can't fight it off and eventually Irwin manages to take the fight to the floor. Carrot looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Irwin chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Irwin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Irwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin'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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret Irwin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Irwin has managed to clinch.
Carrot is trying to push Irwin away but Irwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Irwin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carrot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrot is trying to pull guard but Irwin has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin effectively controlling the action here.
Irwin is looking for a takedown.
Carrot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Carrot is looking to control Irwin's arms but Irwin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carrot has his back to the cage.
Carrot jumps guard but Irwin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carrot or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irwin.
Irwin tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrot gets underhooks to prevent Irwin's takedown attempt.
Irwin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carrot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carrot takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrot can do to turn this around?
Irwin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carrot blocks an elbow strike from Irwin.
Carrot looking to slow down the pace here.
Irwin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carrot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bret Irwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Carrot manages to get underhooks.
Carrot prevents Irwin from breaking the clinch.
Irwin is pressed up against the cage. Carrot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Irwin down to the mat. Irwin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carrot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irwin's waist but Irwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carrot off to one side.
Irwin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
John Carrot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carrot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin throws a head kick that misses.
Carrot tries to counter with a clinch but Irwin shakes him off and moves away.
John Carrot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bret Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irwin is looking to clinch but Carrot is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irwin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Irwin!