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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Irvin throws a series of punches but Norris moves out of range.
Norris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norris lands with a kick to the temple. Irvin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Irvin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Chuck Norris has been cut.
Irvin misses with a two punch combination.
Norris appears to be looking for a big counter.
Irvin throws a combination that misses
and Norris counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Irvin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Irvin wants to clinch up but Norris keeps it at a distance.#T1#
A combination from Norris does no damage.
Norris missing with a left hand there. Irvin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Irvin misses.
Irvin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irvin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Irvin tries to close the distance and clinch but Norris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irvin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Irvin.
Irvin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irvin just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Norris.#T3#
Norris throws a leg kick that misses.
And Irvin tries to counter it with a takedown but Norris pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Norris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Irvin sprawls well initially but Norris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Irvin wants to control but Norris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irvin wants to get back to full guard.
Norris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Irvin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norris pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Norris decides to stand up.
Norris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
Irvin looks to land a combination but Norris avoids it well.
Irvin throws an off balance right hand
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
Norris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Irvin.
Norris dodges the punch combination from Irvin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Norris's cut.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Norris tries to clinch there but Irvin circles away.
Norris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good exchange - Norris coming out on top.
Chuck Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Irvin takes one to the side of the head.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irvin can do to turn this around?
Irvin fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin avoids the body shot from Norris.
Irvin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Norris defends it well.
Irvin avoids the head kick by Norris.
#T1#
Norris thumps Irvin with a low kick.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irvin.
Irvin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Irvin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irvin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irvin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Irvin throws a front kick aimed at Norris's knee but Norris avoids it well.
Chuck Norris is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Irvin throws a body kick that misses
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danga de danga de dang - Irvin scores with a four punch combination!
Norris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irvin misses with the body kick
and Norris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Irvin misses.
Norris tries to counter by clinching up but Irvin breaks away and moves out of range.
Norris lands with a kick to the temple. Irvin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Irvin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norris counters with a left and a right that stings Irvin.
Irvin misses with a two punch combination.
Norris throwing a counter right hand but Irvin manages to avoid it.
Irvin slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Norris sets himself, and Irvin steps forward looking for the clinch! Norris avoids it this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Irvin throws a series of punches but Norris moves out of range.
Norris tries to counter by clinching up but Irvin breaks away and moves out of range.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Norris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irvin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Irvin down.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Irvin is out of range.
Irvin with the counter takedown but Norris avoids it easily.
Irvin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irvin misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Norris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Norris lands with a slapping head kick.
Norris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Irvin.
Irvin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irvin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Irvin off the cage and back into range.
Norris dodges the punch combination from Irvin.
As Irvin tries to get set, Norris tries to push him back and clinch up but Irvin manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Norris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Irvin does no damage.
Norris appears to be looking for a big counter.
Irvin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Irvin does no damage.
And Norris counters with a quick kick to the body but Irvin blocks it.
Irvin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Norris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norris dodges the punch combination from Irvin.
Norris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irvin.
Irvin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
Irvin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Norris closes the distance and pushes Irvin back into the cage.
Irvin jumps guard but Norris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Norris to keep the fight standing.
Norris leaning against his opponent.
Irvin tries to pull guard but Norris won't allow it.
Chuck Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.#BC#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irvin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.#T4#
Norris thuds his right hand into Irvin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Irvin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irvin.
Norris misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irvin misses with a double jab
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norris 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Collins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Collins .
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irvin blocks a head kick by Collins .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Irvin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Collins , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Collins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Collins stuns Irvin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Collins moves out of range as Irvin throws a body kick.
Collins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Collins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Collins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irvin on the side of the head.
Irvin looks for the body kick but Collins saw that one coming.
Collins moves out of range of the body kick.
Collins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Good leg kick by Collins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Collins .
Collins scores with a jab.
Irvin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irvin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Irvin is rocked!
Steve Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Collins is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Irvin is in big trouble! Collins is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Irvin. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Steve Collins !
Steve Collins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Epirus moves into range and clinches up with Irvin.
Epirus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irvin. #TD2#
Irvin pulls Epirus into guard.
Epirus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Irvin is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Epirus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Irvin looking for a guillotine here but Epirus defends easily.
#SUB2#
Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Epirus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Irvin is working an open guard so Epirus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Irvin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Irvin.
Irvin won't allow Epirus to get back to his feet. #T1#
Irvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irvin won't allow Epirus to get back to his feet.
Irvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Epirus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Epirus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Epirus tries to clinch but Irvin moves out of range. #CL#
Epirus moves into the clinch successfully.
Epirus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Irvin avoids a wild elbow strike from Epirus.
I was talking to Epirus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Irvin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Irvin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Epirus is keeping busy.
Irvin blocking some punches.
Irvin blocking some punches.
Epirus lands an elbow inside that Irvin shrugs off.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irvin scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Epirus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Irvin's brow. #T2#
Irvin jumps guard but Epirus stands there with Irvin around his waist. Irvin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Irvin manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Irvin is looking for a triangle but Epirus pushes his legs off easily.
Epirus wanted to stand there but Irvin had control of the position. #SUB2#
Irvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Epirus is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Epirus stands up from Irvin's guard - Epirus perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Epirus moves into the clinch successfully.
Irvin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Epirus smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Epirus has closed the distance and engaged Irvin in a clinch.
#T3#
Irvin tries to pull guard but Epirus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.#TD2#
Irvin pulls Epirus into guard.
Epirus tries to stand but Irvin is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Epirus gets to his feet. Irvin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Epirus darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Irvin counters with a single leg into guard. Epirus didn't expect that. #ES#
Epirus kicks Irvin off and gets to his feet.
Epirus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but Irvin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irvin feints the counter takedown.
Irvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epirus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Irvin sprawls and moves away.
Epirus avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irvin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irvin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4##CL#
Epirus moves into the clinch.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irvin blocks an uppercut.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irvin tries to pull guard but Epirus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Irvin can't get the takedown.
A short right from Epirus.
Epirus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epirus scores with a knee to the head.
Epirus working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Irvin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Epirus gets to his feet - Irvin follows without any prompting.
Irvin misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Epirus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Irvin avoids the elbow strike from Epirus, against the cage.
Epirus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epirus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyrrhus Epirus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Epirus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irvin tries to bum rush Epirus with a series of wild strikes but Epirus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Epirus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irvin can do to turn this around?
Epirus tries to clinch up.#CL#
Epirus has closed the distance and engaged Irvin in a clinch.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but Epirus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Irvin.
Irvin blocks the elbow strike.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Epirus to keep the fight standing.
Epirus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irvin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin dodges an elbow strike from Epirus.
Irvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Epirus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Irvin is avoiding it.
Irvin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Epirus fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Epirus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Irvin fails to pull guard.
Pyrrhus Epirus has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Irvin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Irvin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Epirus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Epirus rushes Irvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irvin has a couple of punches blocked by Epirus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irvin.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Epirus.
Epirus lands with a light punch inside.
Irvin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Epirus lands with a short shot to the head.
Irvin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Epirus smiles and moves away.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epirus moves in looking to clinch but Irvin pushes him off.
Epirus wants to clinch.#T2#
Epirus tries to clinch there but Irvin circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epirus doesn't manage to clinch there - Irvin circles away.
Epirus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epirus moves to clinch but Irvin breaks away #TD2#
and Irvin counters with a single leg into guard. Epirus didn't expect that.
Irvin wants to stand but Epirus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Irvin stops Epirus from standing up. #ES#
Epirus manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Irvin tries to pull guard but Epirus won't allow it.
Irvin fails to pull guard.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but Epirus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Epirus tries a knee to the head but Irvin blocks it.
Epirus lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Epirus tries to land a knee to the head but Irvin blocks with his arms.
Irvin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Epirus lands an elbow inside.
Irvin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Irvin jumps guard but Epirus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Epirus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Irvin fails to land.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epirus misses with an elbow strike.
Irvin blocks the elbow strike.
Epirus lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Irvin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Irvin manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epirus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Irvin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Epirus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Irvin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Epirus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Irvin is breathing heavily.#T4#
Epirus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Epirus prevents Irvin from moving into mount.
Irvin prevents Epirus from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Irvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Irvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Epirus wants to get back to his feet.
Irvin wants to control but Epirus is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Irvin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Epirus has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyrrhus Epirus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Irvin swats away the attempt to clinch by Epirus.
A nice combination there by Irvin.
Epirus tries to clinch but Irvin moves out of range.
Irvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Irvin swats away the attempt to clinch by Epirus.
Epirus is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Irvin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Irvin is avoiding it.
Irvin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Epirus doesn't manage to clinch there - Irvin circles away.
Epirus is looking to clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Irvin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Epirus won't be happy with that. #ES#
Epirus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Epirus wants to clinch up but Irvin keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Epirus has Irvin up against the cage in a clinch.
Irvin blocks an elbow strike.
Irvin is trying to break free.
Irvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irvin tries to pull guard but Epirus won't allow it.
Epirus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Epirus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epirus with a knee to the head.
Irvin misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Irvin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Irvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Epirus gets to his feet. Irvin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Irvin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Irvin with the counter takedown but Epirus avoids it easily.#T2#
Irvin keeps the fight on the outside.
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!#CL#
Epirus clinches with his opponent.
Epirus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Epirus lands a nice uppercut.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epirus avoiding damage as Irvin throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Irvin pulls guard successfully.
Epirus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Irvin is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Epirus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Epirus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epirus tries to clinch but Irvin moves out of range.
Epirus is looking to clinch.
Irvin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but Irvin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epirus wants to clinch.#T3#
Epirus looks to clinch #TD2#
and Irvin counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Epirus throws Irvin to one side and escapes!#CL#
Epirus clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irvin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus misses with a knee to the head.
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!
Epirus misses with some punches.
Irvin working hard to break the clinch.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epirus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Epirus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irvins head.
Irvin fails to pull guard.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.
Irvin fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Nice elbow from Epirus.
Irvin avoids a wild elbow strike from Epirus.
Irvin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Epirus lands with a light punch inside.
Epirus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but Epirus has him pressed against the cage.
Epirus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Irvin.
Irvin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Epirus smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Epirus clinches up against the cage.
Irvin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Epirus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Epirus lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Epirus throws an elbow but misses.
Paul Irvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pyrrhus Epirus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irvin goes for a takedown attempt but Epirus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyrrhus Epirus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Epirus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyrrhus Epirus!
Pyrrhus Epirus spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Fon clinches up against the cage.
Irvin prevents a body shot from Fon.
We've been informed that Fon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Irvin decides to pull guard.
Fon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Irvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Irvin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Irvin has a closed guard, preventing Fon from standing up. #SU2#
Fon stands up and waves to Irvin to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Fon clinches.
Fon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Irvin is defending well for now.#T1#
Fon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irvin is struggling to control the position.
Fon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fon lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fon.
Fon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but Fon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fon works on Irvin's body with a couple of short punches.
Fon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Irvin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fon trying to land knees to the body.
Fon looking to throw knees to the head but Irvin is blocking nicely.
Fon lands an elbow that stopped Irvin in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Fon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Irvin's defenses.
Fon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Irvin takes a shot to the head.
Fon pushes Irvin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fon with a knee to the head.
Fon lands a body shot.
Irvin tries to pull guard but Fon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Irvin is trying to pull guard but Fon has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Irvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
Fon lands an elbow inside.
Fon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irvin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Fon.
Fon trying to land knees to the body.
Irvin tries to pull guard but Fon holds him up against the cage and eventually Irvin drops back down to his feet.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fon to keep the fight standing.
Fon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fon lands a nice uppercut.
Fon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Fon.
Irvin dodges an elbow strike from Fon.
Fon tries to throw a body punch but Irvin avoids it by throwing Fon back against the cage.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fon to keep the fight standing.
Irvin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fon lands an elbow just above Irvin 's eye.
Fon can't find room to land a body shot as Irvin controls the action.
Fon lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fon.
Fon pushes Irvin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Irvin.
Fon lands a nice shot to the body.
Irvin tries to pull guard but Fon holds him up against the cage and eventually Irvin drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Fon.
Fon lands a nice elbow.
Fon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Irvin.
Irvin tries to pull guard but Fon holds him up against the cage and eventually Irvin drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Fon.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fon.
Fon connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Irvin is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Irvin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fon lands a shoulder strike.
Fon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Irvin fails to pull guard.
Irvin misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Fon jerks Irvin's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Irvin drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Fon goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Fon because Irvin was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Rae Fon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rae Fon made sure he mentioned King Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Irvin (ranked 2095 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Berggren (ranked 2128 p4p, 0 weight class). Berggren has chosen Mozart - Lacrimosa as his entrance music. Sammy Berggren acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Paul Irvin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Sammy Berggren!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Irvin drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irvin (2) vs (0) Berggren
Irvin looking to pass the guard.
Berggren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Irvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berggren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berggren is staying active underneath Irvin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Irvin wants to pass the guard but Berggren is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin is working hard here to advance position.
Irvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berggren keeps working.
Irvin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Irvin trying to control the action but Berggren is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berggren wants to improve his position but Irvin is controlling well.
Berggren is doing well to control the position and prevent Irvin from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Berggren has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Berggren is not content to let Irvin control the position.
Irvin wants to free his trapped foot but Berggren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Irvin wants to take a breather but Berggren is having none of it.
Irvin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berggren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Irvin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berggren reverses the position - he's now on top in Irvin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irvin (2) vs (2) Berggren
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin keeping full guard, as Berggren tries to pass.
Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berggren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berggren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've been hearing good reports from Irvin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Irvin looking for a guillotine here but Berggren defends easily.
Irvin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berggren defends it easily.
Irvin has his foot on Berggren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berggren works his way back into a safe position though.
Berggren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berggren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irvin is keeping the position for now.
Irvin looking for a guillotine here but Berggren defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berggren forces his way into half guard.
Berggren is looking for a kimura here.
Berggren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Irvin wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Irvin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berggren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irvin is keeping the position for now.
Berggren wants to control from the top but Irvin keeps moving.
Irvin keeping full guard, as Berggren tries to pass.
Irvin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berggren defends well.
Irvin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berggren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Irvin looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berggren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berggren wants to pass the guard but Irvin is keeping the position.
Berggren drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Berggren seems to have locked his on tight now - Irvin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Berggren, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sammy Berggren! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Wakimi throws a right and a left that Irvin avoids nicely.
Irvin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wakimi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irvin counters with a left and a right that stings Wakimi.
A head kick misses from Wakimi.
Wakimi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irvin circles away quickly and effectively.
Irvin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wakimi throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Irvin counters with a takedown into side control.
Wakimi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wakimi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irvin works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Irvin is cranking Wakimi's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Wakimi! He's tightened the choke and Wakimi is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Irvin!
Paul Irvin made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Irvin circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Irvin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pearse keeping full guard, as Irvin tries to pass.
Pearse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Irvin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Irvin passes Pearse's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Irvin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pearse could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Irvin has cracked it and Pearse is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Irvin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Irvin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Paul Irvin thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Irvin throws a nice looking combination but Franklin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown. Irvin tries to sprawl out of it but Franklin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Irvin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Irvin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.
Irvin tries to counter with a takedown but Franklin is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin slips a jab and a cross from Irvin.
Franklin feints the counter takedown.
Franklin closes the distance and clinches up with Irvin, looking for a takedown. Franklin pushes Irvin against the cage but Irvin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paul Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Franklin.#T1#
Franklin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irvin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Irvin as Franklin shoots in.
As Franklin looks to move away, Irvin throws a big counter combo but Franklin just gets out of the way.
Irvin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irvin throws a wild body kick that Franklin sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Irvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irvin throws a right hand that Franklin ducks under and follows up with a left that Franklin also avoids with ease.
Franklin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Irvin. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Franklin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Irvin throws Franklin to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irvin throws a right hand that Franklin ducks under and follows up with a left that Franklin also avoids with ease.
Franklin feints the counter takedown.
Irvin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franklin.
Irvin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franklin sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Irvin misses. #T3#
Irvin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franklin.
Franklin misses with a takedown #TD#
and Irvin counters with a single leg into guard. Franklin didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Irvin stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Franklin throws up his legs and catches Irvin in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Irvin tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Franklin! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buddy Franklin!
A less than humble Buddy Franklin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Irvin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kelly to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kelly.
Kelly scores with a decent looking hook.
Kelly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Irvin does no damage.
Irvin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelly is looking to slow Irvin down with leg kicks.
Kelly cracks Irvin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Irvin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irvin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irvin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Kelly misses #TD2#
and Irvin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kelly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Irvin on the ground.
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Irvin there. #T1#
Irvin passes to full mount!
Irvin prevents Kelly from getting the reversal.
Irvin controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irvin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Irvin wants to take Kelly's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Irvin working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kelly turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Irvin off and cradles Kelly's limp body as Irvin celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Paul Irvin!
Paul Irvin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Irvin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Collins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Irvin misses with a series of wild punches.
As Irvin backs off Collins throws a huge counter combo but Irvin manages to avoid it all.
Collins lands a nice hook to Irvin's body. Irvin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Irvin.#T1#
Collins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Collins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Irvins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Irvin tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Collins 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irvin throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Irvin has been cut.
Irvin throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Irvin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins feints a counter leg kick.
Irvin throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Collins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Irvin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irvin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Collins .
Collins lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins connects with a right that clearly hurt Irvin. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Collins proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Irvin collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Collins !
Our winner, Steve Collins , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Trash Fights 19(185 structure)
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Irvin throws a head kick that misses.
Hasselhoff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Irvin falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Hasselhoff counters with a shoot takedown. Irvin fights it but they end up in guard.
Irvin trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Irvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hasselhoff is aware though and is defending well.
Hasselhoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Irvin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Irvin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hasselhoff frees his head nicely. Oh but Irvin has switched to an armbar! Hasselhoff is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paul Irvin!
Paul Irvin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EFC Horowich vs Yoshida
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Irvin misses with a combination
#TD#
and Steinheiser counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steinheiser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Irvin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irvin trying to control from the bottom.
Steinheiser is nestled in close to Irvin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steinheiser landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steinheiser scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Irvin is rocked!
Steinheiser working over Irvin with some ground and pound. Irvin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Irvin is still in real trouble! Can Steinheiser finish him?
Steinheiser lands a big elbow - Irvin is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Steinheiser!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynn Steinheiser!
During a confident post fight interview, Lynn Steinheiser thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFC Blaze vs Kishimoto
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Mordino dives in for a single leg takedown but Irvin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Mordino shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Irvin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Irvin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Spartans Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Irvin can't do much from the bottom here.
Irvin is looking to reverse the position.
Irvin is working hard here to advance position.
Irvin is not content to let Mordino control the position.
Irvin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Irvin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Mordino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Irvin, who protects the arm well.
Mordino happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Mordino moves into full mount!
Irvin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irvin is squirming around, avoiding Mordino's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordino prevents Irvin from getting the reversal.
Irvin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mordino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Irvin is just riding it out for now. Mordino eventually gives up the hold.
Mordino is just content to waste time from the top position. Irvin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2##SUB#
Irvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mordino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Irvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mordino is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Irvin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mordino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Irvin is tightening it up a little... Mordino has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mordino reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mordino taps out! Nice BJJ there by Irvin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Irvin!
Paul Irvin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFC Ruenroeng vs Built
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Irvin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dheeb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dheeb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irvin tries to avoid it but Dheeb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irvin to the ground. Irvin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dheeb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Irvin defends well and Dheeb ends up having to push Irvin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Irvin connects with a single shot there.
Irvin stuffs the takedown attempt from Dheeb. Dheeb gets slowly back to his feet.
Irvin throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waleed Dheeb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dheeb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Dheeb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irvin defends it nicely.#TD#
Dheeb throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Irvin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dheeb is in Irvin's guard.
Dheeb with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Dheeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Irvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dheeb landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dheeb keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Irvin's head.
Dheeb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dheeb lands a couple of elbows.
Dheeb scoring with some ground and pound.
Dheeb keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Irvin's head.#ROC#
Irvin is rocked!
Dheeb working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Irvin's head.
Irvin is still in real trouble! Can Dheeb finish him?
Dheeb postures up and lands a big shot to Irvin's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dheeb postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Irvin covers up, he's hurt! Dheeb keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dheeb and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dheeb can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waleed Dheeb!
Our winner, Waleed Dheeb, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFC Irvin vs Maturov
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up with Irvin, looking for a takedown. Matusov pushes Irvin against the cage but Irvin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irvin leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Irvin gets caught napping as Matusov dives in and scores a takedown. Irvin manages to retain guard.
Irvin can't keep his opponent in guard - Matusov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irvin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irvin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Irvin is just riding it out for now. Matusov eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Matusov wants to control but Irvin is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irvin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matusov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Irvin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matusov pulls his head out easily.
Matusov passes to side control.
Irvin is letting Matusov control him for a moment.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Irvin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matusov tries for a kimura but Irvin is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irvin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matusov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Irvin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matusov tries for a kimura but Irvin is defending well.
Matusov tries to advance to mount but Irvin denies him. #SUB2#
Matusov tries for a kimura but Irvin is defending well.
Irvin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Irvin stops Matusov from passing to mount.
Irvin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matusov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Matusov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matusov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Irvin!
Matusov controlling his opponent.
Matusov avoids the attempt from Irvin to control.
Irvin stops Matusov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Irvin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Spartans Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Matusov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Irvin is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Matusov has taken his back.
#T4#
Irvin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Irvin fending off the submission attempt from Matusov. #SUB2#
Matusov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Irvin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Matusov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Irvin is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irvin breaks Matusov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Matusov keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
Matusov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Matusov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Matusov shoots for a double leg takedown but Irvin sprawls well. He's pushed Matusov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Irvin. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
Irvin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matusov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paul Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Irvin leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Irvin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Irvin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irvin appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Matusov shoots in and gets a takedown into Irvin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matusov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matusov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matusov is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Matusov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Irvin keeps moving.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Irvin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Irvin working for a triangle but Matusov defends it easily.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irvin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boris Matusov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matusov pushing down on Irvin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irvin tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Matusov is working for a submission of some sort.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but Irvin defending well.
Matusov wants to control but Irvin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Irvin looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Matusov is working for a kimura but Irvin is defending it quite comfortably.
Irvin is refusing to be controlled, as Matusov sits in half guard.
Irvin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Irvin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Matusov is looking for a kimura but Irvin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matusov to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Matusov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Irvin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Boris Matusov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Irvin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irvin misses with a head kick.
Paul Irvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Irvin in a clinch.
#TD2#
Irvin jumps into guard, dragging McCarthy to the mat.
#SUB2#
Irvin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Irvin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCarthy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Irvin is tightening it up a little... McCarthy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McCarthy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McCarthy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Irvin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Irvin!
Our winner, Paul Irvin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DUEL#182 Pearson vs Dall
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Rio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irvin is fending him off so far but Rio persists. Nope, Irvin circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Irvin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Irvin showed some decent athleticism there.
Rio trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Irvin 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.
Irvin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rio!
Irvin wants to control the pace but Rio is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Irvin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rio is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rio and Irvin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1#
Rio prevents Irvin from improving position.
Rio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rio keeps working.
Rio prevents Irvin from moving into mount.
Rio is trying to get back to half guard.
Rio is not content to let Irvin control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Irvin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rio is not content to let Irvin control the position.
Rio is looking to reverse the position.
Irvin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Irvin tries to advance to mount but Rio denies him. #T3#
Irvin taking a breather here.
Irvin advances to full mount.
Irvin works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Rio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rio trying to control the hands but Irvin breaks the grip.
Irvin misses with punches from the back. #T4##SUB#
Rio defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Irvin tightening his grip on Rio, looking for the choke.
Rio is trying to break free.
Irvin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irvin is pressing down on Rio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rio is holding on for now.
Rio wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irvin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Irvin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rio wants to control but Irvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irvin trying to pass the guard but Rio defending well.
Irvin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Irvin with shots to the head and body - Rio looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rio is desperately trying to improve his position but Irvin has a good base and remains in mount.
Irvin trying to control but Rio is having none of it. #T1#
Irvin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rio taking shots to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Joseph Rio has been cut.
Rio is breathing heavily.
Irvin looking to control but Rio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rio has given up his back. Will we see Irvin going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Irvin has got his arm under Rio's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rio has spun round into Irvin's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Irvin keeping full guard, as Rio tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Irvin looking for a guillotine here but Rio defends easily.
#SUB#
Irvin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Irvin is looking for a triangle but Rio pushes his legs off easily.
Irvin keeping full guard, as Rio tries to pass. #SUB#
Irvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rio is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Irvin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rio defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Irvin looking for a guillotine here but Rio defends easily.
#SUB#
Irvin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rio defends it easily.
Irvin keeping moving, preventing Rio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rio wants to control from the top but Irvin keeps moving. #SUB#
Irvin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Irvin.
Irvin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Rio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Irvin defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Irvin looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irvin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Rio's cut.
That's time! Irvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##TD#
Irvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Irvin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Irvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rio can do to turn this around?
Irvin tries to pass to full mount but Rio defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Irvin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Irvin uses his free foot to push down on Rio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rio.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Irvin working the ground and pound effectively.
#SU#
Irvin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD#
Irvin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Irvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irvin postures up.
#T2#
Irvin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rio's guard.
Rio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irvin lands a couple of elbows.
Irvin passes Rio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Irvin wants to pass to mount but Rio is defending the position.
Irvin passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Irvin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rio is now in Irvin's guard. A big mistake from Irvin there, giving up the dominant position! #T3#
Rio looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Irvin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rio passes into side control.
Irvin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rio working away.
Irvin is not content to let Rio control the position.
Irvin is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irvin keeps working.
Irvin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Irvin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Irvin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irvin manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irvin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Rio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##TD#
Irvin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rio sprawls well initially but Irvin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Irvin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Irvin's back!#SUB2#
Irvin has hold of Rio's leg, trying to break free but it's let Rio lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Irvin is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Rio throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Rio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Irvin feints and as Lugg raises his hands in defense, Irvin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Irvin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lugg is keeping the position for now.
Lugg looking for a sweep. Not yet Lugg, not yet.
Lugg is working hard here to advance position.
Irvin postures up.
Lugg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Irvin is one step ahead there.
Irvin is pushing down on Lugg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lugg is fighting to maintain full guard but Irvin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Irvin is controlling the pace.
Lugg wants to control but Irvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin is looking to advance position but Lugg won't allow it.
Lugg is looking to improve his position.
Irvin wants to free his trapped foot but Lugg is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Irvin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Irvin is trying to control the action in half guard but Lugg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Irvin wants to pass the guard but Lugg is defending well.
Irvin is still trying to improve position.
Irvin moves nicely into side control.
Lugg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lugg is controlling Irvin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lugg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Irvin seems to be working for a kimura but Lugg defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Irvin wants to control but Lugg is keeping him busy.
Lugg is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irvin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lugg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lugg moves into full guard.
Lugg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lugg controlling the position.
Lugg is trying to keep Irvin in close.
Lugg keeping full guard, as Irvin tries to pass. #T3#
Lugg trying to keep a closed guard but Irvin is proving a slippery customer.
Irvin wants to pass the guard but Lugg is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lugg is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Irvin has his foot on Lugg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lugg works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lugg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lugg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lugg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Irvin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Irvin looking for a guillotine here but Lugg defends easily.
#T4#
Lugg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lugg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Irvin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Lugg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Irvin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Irvin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lugg wants to pass the guard but Irvin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irvin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Irvin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Irvin showed some decent athleticism there.
Paul Irvin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lugg is looking for a sweep. Irvin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lugg trying to control from the bottom.
Lugg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Irvin is looking for a kimura but Lugg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irvin to get the leverage.
Lugg is positioning himself well to prevent Irvin advancing to mount.
Lugg wants to control but Irvin is keeping busy.
Irvin slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin is looking to advance position but Lugg won't allow it.
Lugg moves into full guard.
Irvin looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lugg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lugg wants to sweep here but Irvin controlling him for the moment.
Lugg is controlling Irvin's posture.
Irvin postures up.
Lugg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lugg keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
Lugg keeping full guard, as Irvin tries to pass.
Lugg wants to sweep but no luck.
Lugg is pulling down on Irvin's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Irvin gets a double leg takedown into Lugg's guard.#T2#
Lugg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irvin being controlled here momentarily.
Irvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irvin wants to control from the top but Lugg keeps moving.
Lugg trying to control the position.
Irvin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lugg is retaining full guard.
Irvin advances to half guard. #T3#
Lugg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Irvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irvin is breathing heavily.
Irvin preventing the sweep.
Lugg looking to control.
Irvin wants to control from the top but Lugg keeps moving.
Lugg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irvin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lugg is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lugg is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Lugg advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Irvin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lugg seems to be working for a kimura but Irvin defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB#
Lugg is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Lugg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Irvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Irvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lugg is thwarting Irvin's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Irvin is defending against the submission attempts here by Lugg.
Irvin manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Irvin dives in for a single leg takedown but Lugg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lugg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Irvin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lugg can't do much from the bottom here.
Irvin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lugg's legs.
Irvin wants to control but Lugg is keeping him busy.
Irvin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Irvin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugg prevents Irvin from moving into mount.
Irvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lugg tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Lugg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lugg tries to lock up and control but Irvin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Irvin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lugg is looking to escape.
Lugg tries to hold on but Irvin postures up.#SUB2#
Irvin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lugg manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Irvin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lugg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lugg sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Lugg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lugg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Irvin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Irvin wants to control but Lugg is keeping him busy.
Lugg manages to get back to half guard.
Irvin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lugg wants to get back to full guard.
Lugg is pressing down on Irvin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lugg is trying to control the position but Irvin postures up. #T3#
Irvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lugg is trying to keep Irvin in close.
Lugg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lugg trying to keep a closed guard but Irvin is proving a slippery customer.
Irvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lugg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lugg keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
Lugg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irvin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Lugg drops back looking for a leg! Irvin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Irvin manages to kick Lugg off! Lugg jumps back into Irvin's guard. #SUB#
Lugg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lugg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Lugg tries to free his leg and advance position but Irvin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Irvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lugg is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Irvin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lugg frees his head nicely. Oh but Irvin has switched to an armbar! Lugg is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paul Irvin!
A victorious Paul Irvin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Irvin (ranked 2346 p4p, 274 weight class) and Tae Shik Cha (ranked 4147 p4p, 0 weight class). Cha has chosen Emancipator - When I Go as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Paul Irvin looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Paul Irvin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tae Shik Cha!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cha leaves Irvin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cha wants it to stay on the feet.
Irvin shoots in looking for a takedown. Cha tries to sprawl out of it but Irvin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Irvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irvin shoots in but no luck this time.
Irvin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cha counters by clinching up.
Cha gets control of Irvin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Irvin preventing the sweep.
Irvin wants to control from the top but Cha keeps moving.
Irvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cha is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irvin (0) vs (2) Cha
Cha controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cha passes Irvin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cha trying to mount his opponent but Irvin defends it.
Cha prevents Irvin from improving his position.
Cha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Irvin! Score +3 for passing guard: Irvin (0) vs (5) Cha
Cha content just to control the position here.
Irvin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irvin wants to hold on but Cha pushes him away.
Cha controlling the position easily from mount.
Irvin stops Cha from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cha tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cha pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cha controlling from mount.
Cha fails to move to back control.
Irvin is trying to escape the mount.
Cha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irvin is looking to get to half guard.
Cha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Irvin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cha controlling from the full mount.
Cha forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Irvin (0) vs (8) Cha
Irvin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cha is riding his opponent, not letting Irvin buck him off.
Cha avoiding Irvin 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Irvin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Cha has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Cha.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cha is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cha is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Cha.
Irvin turns into Cha and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irvin (2) vs (8) Cha
Cha pulls Irvin in close to his closed guard and prevents Irvin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Irvin is one step ahead there.
Cha keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Irvin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cha is pulling down on Irvin's head. It's preventing any offense from Irvin, at least for the moment.
Cha keeping full guard, as Irvin tries to pass.
Irvin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Irvin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cha looking for a guillotine here but Irvin defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cha wants to sweep here but Irvin controlling him for the moment.
Irvin trying to control but Cha is working from the bottom.
Cha wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Irvin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cha manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irvin (2) vs (10) Cha
Cha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Irvin working for a triangle but Cha defends it easily.
Irvin being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Irvin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cha tries to free his leg and advance position but Irvin is retaining full guard.
Cha passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cha passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Irvin! Score +3 for passing guard: Irvin (2) vs (13) Cha
Cha tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cha is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cha controlling from the full mount.
Irvin is working to get back to half guard.
Irvin is working hard here to advance position.
Cha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irvin is trying to escape the mount.
Irvin stops Cha from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cha controlling the pace for now.
Irvin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Irvin actively working from the bottom here.
Cha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Irvin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Irvin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cha controls the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
More stalling from Cha.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Irvin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cha pushing down on Irvin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irvin is looking to improve his position.
Irvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irvin is breathing heavily.
Cha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Irvin actively working from the bottom here.
Cha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Irvin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well,Irvin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Irvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cha controlling the action here.
Cha with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Cha is looking to advance position but Irvin won't allow it.
Irvin actively working from the bottom here.
Cha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Irvin looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cha is looking to advance position but Irvin won't allow it.
Irvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Irvin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Irvin wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Cha seems content to control.
Cha wants to free his trapped foot but Irvin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cha prevents Irvin from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cha wins on points by 13 to 2.
Tae Shik Cha tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Will Dearborn (ranked 3539 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Irvin (ranked 2288 p4p, 269 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Paul Irvin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Will Dearborn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Paul Irvin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dearborn takes the fight into the clinch.
Irvin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dearborn.
Dearborn tries to score a body lock takedown but Irvin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dearborn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dearborn (2) vs (0) Irvin
Dearborn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Irvin actively working from the bottom here.
Dearborn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin wants to control but Dearborn is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin manages to get to full guard.
Irvin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dearborn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dearborn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Irvin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dearborn uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dearborn (5) vs (0) Irvin
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn taking a breather here.
Dearborn'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.
Dearborn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Irvin for as long as he can get away with.
Irvin tries to bench press Dearborn off him but Dearborn keeps the position.
Irvin keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn working away.
Irvin trying to remain calm as Dearborn controls from the top position.
Irvin is trying to get back to half guard.
Dearborn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Irvin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dearborn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dearborn working away.
Irvin being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dearborn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dearborn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Irvin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dearborn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Dearborn.
Irvin is looking to regain half guard here but Dearborn keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Irvin's face as Dearborn controls the position.
Irvin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dearborn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dearborn happy to just control the position for now.
Dearborn continues to stall.
Irvin regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Irvin manages to get to full guard.
Irvin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dearborn controls the pace.
Dearborn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dearborn (8) vs (0) Irvin
Irvin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dearborn controlling from side mount.
Irvin wants to control but Dearborn postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Irvin tries to improve position but can't.
Irvin can't do much from the bottom here.
Irvin is looking to regain half guard here but Dearborn keeps moving and retains side control.
Irvin is letting Dearborn control him for a moment.
Irvin can't do much from the bottom here.
Dearborn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Irvin's shoulder. That is not cool.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dearborn.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dearborn off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dearborn (8) vs (4) Irvin
Dearborn trying to control the action but Irvin just sinks the hooks in.
Dearborn can't escape the position.
Irvin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dearborn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dearborn trying to control the position but Irvin manages to sink in the hooks.
Irvin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dearborn is defending well though. Irvin let's go of the attempt for now.
Irvin looking for the choke but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is persistently looking for the submission but Dearborn is defending it well.
Dearborn turns into Irvin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dearborn (10) vs (4) Irvin
Irvin pushes a forearm under Dearborn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dearborn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Irvin!
A victorious Paul Irvin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between New Guy (ranked 3014 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Irvin (ranked 2277 p4p, 266 weight class). New Guy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; New Guy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Paul Irvin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Irvin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Irvin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Irvin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guy.
Irvin has hold of one of Guy's legs. Guy is fighting the takedown attempt but Irvin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Guy (0) vs (2) Irvin
Guy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Irvin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Irvin is pressing down on Guy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guy is holding on for now.
Irvin seems to be looking for submissions.
Irvin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Irvin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Guy! Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (5) Irvin
Guy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin is looking to work his way around to Guy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Guy tries to reverse the position but Irvin maintains control.
Guy tries to lock up and control but Irvin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irvin moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Guy (0) vs (8) Irvin
Guy is trying to defend against the choke here but Irvin has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Irvin Tightens the hold and Guy taps out furiously! Irvin displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Irvin!
Paul Irvin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Irvin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Senchai was covering up waiting for the punch and Irvin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Senchai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Irvin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Irvin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Irvin won't allow Senchai to get back to his feet.
Irvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Senchai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irvin advances position into side control!
Senchai prevents Irvin from moving into mount.
Irvin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Senchai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senchai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Irvin is controlling him well.#T1#
Irvin has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Irvin is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Senchai is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Senchai flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Irvin anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Senchai and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Irvin slips an arm under Senchai chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Irvin has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Irvin is squeezing on Senchai like an anaconda would it's prey. Senchai fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Irvin!
A victorious Paul Irvin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Buzpung throws a nice head kick!
#TD#
Irvin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buzpung is trying to defend but Irvin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Buzpung is in trouble now - Irvin has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Irvin working for a guillotine from mount but Buzpung is in no mood to give up.
Irvin wants to take Buzpung's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Irvin is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Buzpung is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Irvin!
Our winner, Paul Irvin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Buzpung closes the distance and clinches.
Buzpung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Buzpung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Buzpung there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Buzpung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buzpung looks to score with a jab to the body but Irvin is just out of range.
Irvin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buzpung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Irvin somewhat.
Buzpung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buzpung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Irvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Irvin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Irvin works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Irvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Irvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Irvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Irvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Irvin has hold of Buzpung's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Buzpung seems comfortable defending it but Irvin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Buzpung is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Buzpung is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Irvin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Irvin!
Paul Irvin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Night of Champions
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2714 p4p, 312 weight class) and Paul Irvin (ranked 2679 p4p, 307 weight class). Schmeiser comes to the cage accompanied by David vs Monsanto. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Paul Irvin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schmeiser pushes Irvin up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmeiser has clasped his hands together around Irvin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (0) Irvin
Irvin tries to bench press Schmeiser off him but Schmeiser keeps the position.
Schmeiser taking a breather here.
Irvin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schmeiser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Irvin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmeiser looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser'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.
Further stalling from Schmeiser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irvin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser staying calm.
Schmeiser working away.
Irvin is letting Schmeiser control him for a moment.
Irvin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schmeiser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Irvin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (2) Irvin
Irvin moves into full mount! Schmeiser won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (5) Irvin
Schmeiser is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Schmeiser regains half guard.
Schmeiser regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schmeiser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irvin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (6) vs (5) Irvin
Irvin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Schmeiser is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Irvin. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (9) vs (5) Irvin
Schmeiser taking a breather here.
Irvin tries to bench press Schmeiser off him but Schmeiser keeps the position.
Schmeiser moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Irvin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Irvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schmeiser trying to control the pace.
Schmeiser moves into full mount! Irvin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (12) vs (5) Irvin
Schmeiser controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is trying to escape the mount.
Schmeiser controlling from the full mount.
Irvin tries to improve his position but Schmeiser has taken his back! Schmeiser has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Irvin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Schmeiser pushes Irvin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Percy Schmeiser!
Percy Schmeiser retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Percy Schmeiser made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Randy Klose (ranked 7971 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Irvin (ranked 2430 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Randy Klose! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paul Irvin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Irvin drives through with a takedown into Klose's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klose (0) vs (2) Irvin
Klose is trying to keep Irvin in close.
Irvin tries to free his leg and advance position but Klose is retaining full guard.
Klose controls Irvin momentarily but Irvin frees himself.
Klose is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Irvin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Klose working for a triangle but Irvin defends it easily.
Irvin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin passes Klose's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klose is looking to control Irvin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klose avoid being mounted?
Klose moves into full guard.
Irvin wants to control from the top but Klose keeps moving.
Klose trying to keep a closed guard but Irvin is proving a slippery customer.
Klose wants to control the position but Irvin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Irvin is thwarting Klose's attempts to control the position.
Klose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klose trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is looking for a kimura but Klose is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irvin to get the leverage.
Klose actively working from the bottom here.
Klose tries to roll over but Irvin keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Klose manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Klose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klose keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
Klose controls Irvin momentarily but Irvin frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin wants to pass the guard but Klose is keeping the position.
Irvin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Klose trying to keep a closed guard but Irvin is proving a slippery customer.
Klose trying to control the position here.
Irvin postures up.
Klose keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
Irvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Klose has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Irvin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Klose (0) vs (5) Irvin
You can see the frustration on Klose's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Irvin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klose has escaped the position, nice work there.
Irvin looks winded!
Irvin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klose has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klose is trying to control Irvin's posture but Irvin avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Klose sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Klose trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Irvin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Klose (0) vs (8) Irvin
Irvin prevents Klose from getting the reversal.
We've been informed that Irvin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Klose wants to hold on but Irvin pushes him away.
Irvin wants to control the pace but Klose is squirming around nicely.
Klose regains half guard.
Klose wants to control but Irvin is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Klose tries to roll over but Irvin keeps him under control.
Irvin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klose is just riding it out for now. Irvin eventually gives up the hold.
Klose is looking to control Irvin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klose avoid being mounted?
Irvin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klose defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Klose trying to control from the bottom.
Klose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klose is trying to control but can't.
Klose is defending against the submission attempts here by Irvin.
Klose is looking for a sweep. Irvin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klose wants to control but Irvin is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Klose is looking to get back to full guard here but Irvin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Klose (0) vs (11) Irvin
Klose is trying to get back to half guard.
Irvin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klose, who protects the arm well.
Irvin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klose is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Klose tries to buck Irvin off but Irvin is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Klose tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Irvin easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Klose (0) vs (13) Irvin
Klose is looking to get to half guard.
Irvin avoids the attempt from Klose to control.
Irvin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Klose is working to get back to half guard.
Irvin avoids the attempt from Klose to control.
Irvin looking to control but Klose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Klose is trying desperately to improve position.
Klose has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Irvin's lack of action.
Klose is looking to control Irvin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klose avoid being mounted?
Irvin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klose has managed to free his arm - good work.
Irvin trying to pass the guard but Klose defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Klose makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Klose.
Klose trying to keep a closed guard but Irvin is proving a slippery customer.
Klose pushes a forearm under Irvin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Irvin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Klose! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Irvin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lawang with a knee to the head.
Lawang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lawang tries to land a knee to the head but Irvin blocks with his arms.
Irvin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lawang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irvin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irvin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Lawang manages to break the clinch.
Lawang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Irvin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawang, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawang lands a knee to the body.
#T1#
Lawang landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Lawang.
Lawang with a knee to the head.
Irvin managing to block the knees to the body from Lawang.
Lawang missing with knees to the body.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawang to keep the fight standing.
Rampai Lawang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.#BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawang misses with a combination
and Irvin counters with a left to the body.
Irvin dives in for a single leg takedown but Lawang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Irvin looks for a takedown but Lawang sprawls well.
Lawang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawang stuffs the takedown.
Lawang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Irvin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Irvin clinches up with Lawang and pushes him back against the cage.
Lawang tries a knee to the head but Irvin blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Lawang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Irvin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Irvin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Irvin tries for a takedown but Lawang manages to get underhooks.
Lawang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irvin looks winded!
Lawang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lawang connects with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irvin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawang scores with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Lawang misses with a few strikes there.
Irvin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Lawang has managed to clinch.
Lawang landing knees to the body.
Irvin wants to take the fight to the mat but Lawang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Irvin takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Lawang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rampai Lawang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Irvin gets tackled into the cage by Lawang. Lawang maintains the clinch.
Lawang lands a good knee to the midsection. Irvin won't want to take too many of those.
Irvin wants to take the fight to the mat but Lawang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lawang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T4##BC#
Lawang manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lawang.
#CL#
Irvin gets tackled into the cage by Lawang. Lawang maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawang with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irvin tries for a takedown but Lawang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Lawang pushes Irvin up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lawang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lawang rushes Irvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawang connects with a knee to the head.
Lawang looking to throw knees to the head but Irvin is blocking nicely.
Lawang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampai Lawang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Lawang tries to keep at a distance but Irvin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lawang scores a nice knee to the body.
Lawang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lawang lands a nice knee to the body.
Lawang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Irvin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lawang lands a knee to the head.
#BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Irvin tries to keep at a distance but Lawang has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Lawang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Irvin has closed the distance and engaged Lawang in a clinch.
Irvin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Irvin is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Lawang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Irvin rushes Lawang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lawang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Lawang breaks from the clinch.
Lawang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lawang feints and then cracks Irvin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irvin down.
Lawang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irvin can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Irvin shoots in and bounces Lawang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawang is wriggling around but Irvin manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irvin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lawang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Irvin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Irvin prevents Lawang from standing back up.
Lawang is trying to escape back to his feet but Irvin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lawang is trying to buck Irvin off.
Irvin misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Irvin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawang is not content to let Irvin control the position.
Lawang wants to get back to his feet but Irvin drags him back down.#T3##SUB2#
Irvin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lawang is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Irvin yanks on the arm and Lawang is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Irvin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Irvin!
After winning the bout, Paul Irvin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Irvin (ranked 3169 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo De Barros (ranked 6138 p4p, 513 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paul Irvin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bernardo De Barros!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Barros tries for a takedown but Irvin circles away easily
and Irvin moves into the clinch.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Irvin won't allow it.
Irvin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. De Barros is trying to keep an underhook but Irvin manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irvin (2) vs (0) De Barros
Irvin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Barros! Score +3 for passing guard: Irvin (5) vs (0) De Barros
De Barros can't escape the position.
Irvin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Barros is still trying to improve position.
Irvin wants to finish this one by submission but De Barros is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Irvin.
Irvin working for a submission but De Barros is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Barros is surviving well by controlling Irvin's body position as best he can.
Irvin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Barros is surviving well by controlling Irvin's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Barros is looking to improve his position but Irvin isn't that keen on the idea.
De Barros wants to hold on but Irvin pushes him away.
De Barros regains half guard.
Irvin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Barros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Irvin.
Irvin wants to work for an arm triangle but De Barros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Barros wants to get back to full guard.
De Barros is pressing down on Irvin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Irvin trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Barros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Barros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irvin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irvin (5) vs (2) De Barros
Irvin can't keep his opponent in guard - De Barros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Barros wants to pass the guard but Irvin is defending well.
De Barros wants to work for an arm triangle but Irvin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Barros is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Barros is working for a kimura but Irvin is defending it quite comfortably.
De Barros seems to be working for a kimura but Irvin defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros seems to be working for a kimura but Irvin defends the submission attempt.
Irvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Barros trying to mount his opponent but Irvin defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irvin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Irvin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Barros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Barros drops back looking for a leg! Irvin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Irvin manages to kick De Barros off! De Barros jumps back into Irvin's guard.
De Barros wants to control from the top but Irvin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Barros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Barros is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Irvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Barros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irvin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Barros passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Barros's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Barros's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Irvin (9) vs (2) De Barros
Irvin controlling well, preventing De Barros from escaping the position.
Irvin doesn't have the hooks in and De Barros manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irvin (9) vs (4) De Barros
Irvin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Barros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irvin is keeping the position for now.
Irvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Barros trying to control the position from guard on top but Irvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Bigfoot Jiu-Jitsu inform me that De Barros has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Irvin is looking for a triangle but De Barros pushes his legs off easily.
De Barros stands and throws Irvin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Irvin (9) vs (7) De Barros
De Barros has hold of Irvin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Irvin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - De Barros cranks the arm and Irvin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Irvin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bernardo De Barros! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Irvin (ranked 3161 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Khamedd (ranked 7813 p4p, 517 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Irvin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elias Khamedd!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Irvin looks for a takedown but Khamedd sprawls well.
Khamedd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irvin to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irvin (2) vs (0) Khamedd
Irvin wants to pass the guard but Khamedd is keeping the position.
Khamedd keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamedd wants to sweep here but Irvin controlling him for the moment.
Irvin stands and throws Khamedd's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Irvin (5) vs (0) Khamedd
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khamedd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khamedd tries to improve position but can't.
Khamedd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Irvin's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Irvin! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Khamedd has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Irvin!
A relieved looking Paul Irvin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DUEL#100 Feltre vs Ibaka 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Irvin tries for a takedown but Picker circles away easily
enabling Picker to counter with a crisp jab.
Picker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irvin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Picker pinned against the cage. Picker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been informed that Picker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Picker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Picker lands with a hook. Irvin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Picker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker fails to land with a series of punches.
Picker scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Irvin is rocked!
Irvin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh Irvin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Irvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irvin drops his hands for a split second and Picker immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Irvin face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Picker follows up with a right hand that knocks Irvin into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Larson Picker!
An out of breath and clearly excited Larson Picker thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
DUEL#95 Johnsson vs oCrazy
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Irvin shoots for a takedown but Joe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Irvin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Joe wants to improve his position but Irvin is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Irvin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Joe is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Irvin!
After winning the bout, Paul Irvin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Irvin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irvin walks into a left hand.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIrvin.
Irvin is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Eric Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irvin gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irvin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Anderson pushes Irvin up against the cage in a clinch.
Irvin tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Anderson lands a high kick!
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Irvin avoids it.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Irvin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Irvin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Irvin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Eric Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.
Anderson takes a swing at Irvin's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irvin dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Irvin looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Irvin just gets out of the way.
Irvin is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Irvin or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Irvin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
Anderson is looking to wear down Irvin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Irvin is just out of range.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Irvin back into the cage.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irvin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Irvin fails with the takedown.
Eric Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson swings for the body but Irvin moves out of range.
#T3#
Anderson lands a high kick!
Irvin looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irvin was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Irvin fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Irvin moves out of range easily.
Anderson lands a jab to Irvin's midsection.
Irvin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irvin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been informed that Irvin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##TD2#
Irvin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anderson uses from the top position.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Irvin had control of the position. #SUB2#
Irvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Irvin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Anderson has his hands clasped together but Irvin extends and breaks Anderson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Irvin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Irvin!
A relieved looking Paul Irvin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Eric Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oi nah, the cunt cheated. Check his piss, the wanker's on steroids. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Irvin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irvin wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Palonesess gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Palonesess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palonesess keeps the fight on the outside.
Irvin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palonesess manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irvin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palonesess is fending him off so far but Irvin persists. Nope, Palonesess circles away and we're back to standing.
Palonesess steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Irvin.
Palonesess misses with a hook to the body
and Irvin counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Irvin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Irvin prevents Palonesess from improving his position.
Palonesess is looking to control Irvin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Palonesess avoid being mounted?#T1#
Palonesess wants to control but Irvin passes into side.
#SUB#
Irvin tries for a kimura but Palonesess is defending well.
Irvin scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Irvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Irvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Palonesess wants to control but Irvin postures up.#T2#
Palonesess is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Irvin is trying to get an arm triangle but Palonesess is defending well.
Irvin advances nicely into full mount.
Irvin avoids the attempt from Palonesess to control.
Palonesess really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Irvin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Irvin has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Palonesess is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Irvin!
A victorious Paul Irvin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Altintop Palonesess stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Fed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irvin.#CL#
Fed moves into the clinch.
Fed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Irvin's defenses.
Fed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fed as Irvin tries to tie him up.
Fed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Irvin.
Fed lands an elbow that stopped Irvin in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but Fed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Proejct Fed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.
Fed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Irvin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fed just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Nice elbow from Fed. #CUT#
It looks like Paul Irvin has been cut.
Fed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Irvin's defenses.
Irvin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Irvin dodges an elbow strike from Fed.
Fed lands an elbow just above Irvin 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fed just misses with a elbow thrown towards Irvin's brow.
Irvin letting Fed take a breather here.
Fed lands an elbow that stopped Irvin in his tracks for a moment.
Fed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Irvin has Fed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Irvin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fed misses with an elbow over the top.
Fed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Irvin's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irvin is trying to maintain a safe position but Fed gets an underhook and turns Irvin into the cage.#T2#
Fed lands an elbow inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Irvin is working for takedown but Fed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Irvin wants to take the fight to the mat but Fed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fed lands an elbow just above Irvin 's eye. #ROC#
Irvin is rocked!
Irvin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fed lands a nice elbow.
Irvin is still on wobbly legs! Can Fed finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Paul Irvin's cut even more.
Fed stops a takedown attempt from Irvin.
Irvin takes an elbow to the temple.
Fed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fed creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Irvin! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Fed.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Proejct Fed!
An out of breath Proejct Fed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Irvin misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Williams counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Williams throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Irvin is breathing heavily.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Irvin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Williams counters with a head kick that drops Irvin to the mat! Irvin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Irvin is rocked!
Williams throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Irvin crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ken Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Vasara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irvin fails with a takedown attempt.
Irvin is looking to clinch. #CL#
Vasara moves into range and clinches up with Irvin.
Irvin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vasara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Vasara breaks from the clinch.
Irvin tries for a takedown but Vasara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sami Vasara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.
Vasara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irvin.
Vasara tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Irvin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vasara won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Irvin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vasara has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Irvin is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasara is defending well. #T1#
Irvin wants to control but Vasara is keeping him busy.
Irvin looking to control but instead Vasara has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Irvin is thwarting Vasara's attempts to control the position.
Irvin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vasara trying to control from the bottom.
Irvin is nestled in close to Vasara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Irvin wants to pass the guard but Vasara is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Irvin seems to be looking for submissions.
Vasara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vasara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Irvin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasara is just riding it out for now. Irvin eventually gives up the hold.
Irvin wants to pass the guard but Vasara is defending well. #T3#
Irvin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Irvin moves into full mount! Vasara won't be happy about that!
Irvin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vasara because Irvin loaded up on that one.
Irvin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irvin unloads with some shots from mount but Vasara bucks and avoids them well.
Vasara is breathing heavily.#T4#
Irvin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Irvin landing punches. #SUB2#
Irvin goes for an armbar but Vasara turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vasara.
Irvin is trying to keep Vasara in close.
Vasara trying to stand up but can't free himself from Irvin's guard.
Irvin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Irvin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vasara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irvin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vasara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Irvin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Irvin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Vasara drives through and clinches with Irvin against the cage.
Irvin is working for takedown but Vasara is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Vasara breaks the clinch.
Irvin moves out of range of the leg kick from Vasara.
Vasara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sami Vasara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irvin darts in looking for a takedown but Vasara gets double underhooks and turns Irvin into the cage.
Nice body punch from Irvin.
Vasara throws a solid leg kick but Irvin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vasara.
Irvin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vasara defends it well.#CL#
Vasara moves into the clinch.
Irvin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sami Vasara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasara throws a right and a left that Irvin avoids nicely.
Irvin with the counter takedown but Vasara avoids it easily.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown but Vasara shows good takedown defense.
Vasara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasara throws a head kick but Irvin moves out of range.
#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Vasara as Irvin shoots in.
Vasara tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasara misses with a shot to the body
and Irvin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irvin dives in and grabs Vasara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vasara pushes down on Irvin's head and hops out.
Vasara throws a nice looking combination but Irvin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Irvin darts in and clinches Vasara up against the cage.
Irvin has had enough of the clinch but Vasara keeps him there for the moment.
Irvin is working for takedown but Vasara is calmly controlling the position for now.
Irvin fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Vasara manages to break the clinch.
Irvin fails to land the takedown.
Vasara lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2##CL#
Vasara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Irvin.
Irvin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasara smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Irvin.
Irvin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Vasara as Irvin shoots in.
Sami Vasara is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Irvin. #T3#
Vasara throws a jab when Irvin was well out of range.
Vasara lands a jab to the head.
Vasara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irvin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vasara throws a body punch but Irvin moves out of range.
Vasara throws a head kick but Irvin moves out of range.
Irvin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasara tries to avoid it but Irvin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasara to the ground. Vasara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vasara misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Irvin.
Vasara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Vasara has managed to clinch.
Irvin trying to stall but Vasara improves his position.
Irvin fails to pull guard.
We've been informed that Irvin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##BC#
Vasara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Vasara closes the distance and clinches.
Irvin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Irvin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasara smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Vasara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irvin tries for a takedown but Vasara manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Vasara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Vasara instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irvin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vasara after a bit of a struggle.
Irvin jumps guard but Vasara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Vasara dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vasara misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irvin.#CL#
Vasara has managed to clinch.
Irvin is trying to pull guard but Vasara has him pressed against the cage.
Sami Vasara has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Vasara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasara throws a head kick that misses.
Irvin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Vasara instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin wants a takedown but no success here.
Sami Vasara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.
Irvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Vasara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irvin tries for a takedown but Vasara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vasara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irvin circles away quickly and effectively.
Irvin unleashes a big counter combination but Vasara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1##TD2#
Irvin looking to score a takedown here. Vasara is defending well but Irvin drives through and ends up in Vasara's guard.#ES#
Vasara has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Irvin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vasara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Irvin.
Irvin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Vasara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sami Vasara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasara. Irvin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasara is looking to wear down Irvin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Irvin fails with the takedown.
Vasara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sami Vasara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2##CL#
Vasara moves into the clinch.
Vasara is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Vasara breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasara slaps away a takedown attempt from Irvin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irvin.#CL#
Vasara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irvin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasara pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Vasara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irvin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Vasara moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC#
Vasara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irvin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irvin throws a fast counter high kick but Vasara manages to duck under it in time.
Vasara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vasara wants it to stay on the feet.
Irvin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Irvin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vasara was covering up waiting for the punch and Irvin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vasara wants to get back to his feet but Irvin passes into half guard.
Vasara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irvin can do to turn this around?#REVR##SUB2#
Irvin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vasara sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB2#
Irvin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vasara defend it? Irvin steps over the head and cranks it - Vasara is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Irvin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Irvin!
Paul Irvin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Fed has Irvin up against the cage in a clinch.
Fed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Fed.
Fed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fed's coach down at Arvins Bootcamp was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fed's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Irvin's defenses.
Fed lands an elbow just above Irvin 's eye.
Fed lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Paul Irvin has been cut.
Fed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Fed.
Fed lands an elbow inside.
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!
Fed prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fed. #ROC2#
Irvin is rocked!
Irvin takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Irvin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fed lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Fed lands an elbow just above Irvin 's eye.
Clinched against the cage, Fed lands a big elbow that drops Irvin! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Irvin is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Proejct Fed!
During a confident post fight interview, Proejct Fed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Irvin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irvin goes for a double leg but Mite avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mite continues to drive forward.
Irvin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mite with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mite circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mite gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Irvin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mite misses with a straight left.
As Mite backs off Irvin throws a huge counter combo but Mite manages to avoid it all.
Mite gets in close and tags Irvin with a short punch that almost sends Irvin to the mat! Oh Irvin is in big trouble! He turns his back on Mite, trying to create some distance but Mite rushes him, striking wildly and Irvin goes down! The referee tackles Mite into the cage to end the fight! Mite is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dyno Mite!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Irvin drives through with a takedown into Morgan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Irvin tries to pass.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Irvin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Irvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgan trying to control the position here.
Irvin tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Irvin is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Irvin is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.#T1##SUB#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Irvin defends easily.
Irvin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Irvin.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Irvin drives through with a takedown into Morgan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Irvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irvin won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Irvin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Irvin tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irvin defends well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irvin's waist but Irvin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Irvin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morgan tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Irvin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Morgan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Morgan for a finish.
Morgan covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Irvin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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!
Irvin thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Irvin avoiding Morgan 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Irvin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Irvin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Irvin is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Morgan has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Irvin has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Morgan taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Irvin doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Irvin!
Paul Irvin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Organized Chaos
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Radford moves into the clinch.
Irvin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Radford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Irvin has Radford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Radford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Irvin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dave Radford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Radford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Radford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irvin backwards. #BC#
Radford breaks from the clinch.
Radford throws a right and a left that Irvin avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin looks to land a combination but Radford avoids it well.
Irvin misses with a takedown
and Radford counters with a series of strikes. Irvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Irvin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Irvin misses.#T1##KD#
Nice combo by Radford ! Oh, that's hurt him - Irvin falls to the canvas and Radford follows him into side control.
Irvin is trying to get back to half guard.
Irvin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Radford 's best efforts.#SU#
Radford stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Irvin tries to clinch there but Radford circles away.
Radford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irvin manages to circle out of the way.
Irvin shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radford throws a right and a left that Irvin avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Radford .
Radford swinging wildly here.
Irvin dodges the punch combination from Radford .
Dave Radford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Irvin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irvin shoots in looking for a takedown. Radford tries to sprawl out of it but Irvin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Radford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Irvin misses with a body kick.#CL#
Radford closes the distance and clinches.
Radford lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Radford .
Irvin is looking for a takedown.
Radford pushes Irvin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Irvin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irvin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Radford walks away with a smile on his face. Irvin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Irvin misses with a takedown attempt - Radford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Radford lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Radford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irvin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Radford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Radford lands with a cross.
Radford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Radford misses with a double jab.
Irvin wants to counter the offense by Radford and move into the clinch position.
A punch combination from Radford misses.
Radford moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Radford takes the fight into the clinch.
Radford works on Irvin's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Radford digs a right hand underneath Irvin's ribcage. Irvin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Radford - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Radford breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Radford misses with a body shot.
Irvin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Radford tries to bum rush Irvin with a series of wild strikes but Irvin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Radford lands a two punch combo.
Irvin goes for a double leg but Radford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Radford continues to drive forward.
Radford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Irvin looks winded!#TD2#
Irvin looking to score a takedown here. Radford is defending well but Irvin drives through and ends up in Radford 's guard.
Irvin prevents Radford from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Radford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Radford does no damage.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Radford as he avoids it easily.
Radford misses with a wild combination.
Radford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Radford keeps the fight on the outside.
Irvin tries to clinch but Radford is having none of it.
Radford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Radford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irvin can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Irvin gets the takedown into side control.
Radford tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Radford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Irvin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Radford is surviving well by controlling Irvin's body position as best he can.
Radford holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Irvin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T1#
Radford is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Irvin punching from mount but Radford doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Radford tries to buck Irvin off so he can stand up but Irvin has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Radford falls backwards, slamming Irvin to the mat but Irvin holds on tight! Radford is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Irvin!
Paul Irvin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dave Radford was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck u! Fuck your family!'.
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Event:
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Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Artis misses with the combination.
Artis misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Artis blocks the low kick.
Artis connects with a body shot that sends Irvin's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Irvin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Artis parries the strikes from Irvin easily there. Irvin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Artis to escape.
Artis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Irvin off and has taken his back!
Artis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Irvin on the ground.
Irvin wants to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artis is landing with strikes. Irvin can't take much more of this.
Irvin trying to control the hands but Artis won't let him.
Artis is punishing Irvin with strikes - can he finish him?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Irvin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Artis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Artis doesn't have the hooks in and Irvin manages to turn into his guard.
Irvin postures up.
#T2#
Irvin being controlled here momentarily.
Irvin stopping the sweep attempt from Artis.
Artis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irvin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Artis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Irvin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Artis is trying to control but Irvin passes into side control!
#T3#
Artis tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Irvin throws an elbow but Artis slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Irvin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Irvin cracks Artis with a big right hand but Artis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Artis is looking to reverse the position.
Irvin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Artis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Artis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Irvin's best efforts.#T4#
Irvin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Artis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Artis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Irvin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Irvin's back!
Artis landing with strikes.
Artis controls the position.
Artis keeps control of the position as Irvin tries to break free.
What can Irvin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Artis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Irvin misses with a kick to the body.
Irvin checks a leg kick.
Artis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irvin wants to clinch up but Artis keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Artis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Irvin gets tackled into the cage by Artis. Artis maintains the clinch.
Artis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irvin can do to turn this around?
Artis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Irvin.
Artis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin is trying to drag Artis to the mat but Artis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Come on Artis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Artis lands an uppercut.
Irvin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Artis.
Artis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irvin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irvin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Artis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marshall Artis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.
Irvin is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Artis.
#BC#
Artis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Artis throws a head kick but Irvin moves out of range.
Artis lands with a nice body kick.
Artis lands with an overhand left.
Irvin shoots in looking for a takedown. Artis tries to sprawl out of it but Irvin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Artis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Irvin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Artis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irvin blocks a head kick by Artis.
Artis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irvin looks to land a body kick but Artis moved away.
Artis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marshall Artis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artis throws a looping overhand right but Irvin ducks down to avoid it.
Artis misses with a head kick.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown but Artis shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Artis scores with a hook.
Artis throws a sloppy head kick and Irvin moves out of range easily. #T3#
Artis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Artis.
No joy there for Artis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Artis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Artis backs off Irvin throws a huge counter combo but Artis manages to avoid it all.
Artis misses with a head kick.
Artis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Irvin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artis.
Irvin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artis.
Irvin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Artis.
Despite the aggression on Irvin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Artis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Irvin counters with a two punch combo.
Artis throws a head kick that misses.
Irvin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Artis misses with a head kick.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irvin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Artis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Artis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irvin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Artis throws a nice head kick!
Irvin avoids the body shot from Artis.
Artis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irvin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Artis misses with a head kick.
Artis throws a shot from downtown. Irvin moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Artis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Artis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Irvin has a takedown stuffed.
Artis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Irvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irvin is working away from the top position though.
Irvin 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.
Artis is controlling Irvin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Artis is defending against the submission attempts here by Irvin.
#T1#
Irvin is controlling the pace.
Artis keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Irvin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Artis sees it coming and defends easily.
Marshall Artis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Irvin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Artis is looking to improve his position.
Artis is controlling Irvin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3##SUB2#
Irvin is looking for a kimura here.
#ES#
Artis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Irvin blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Artis has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Irvin breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Artis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artis jabs at Irvin's body.
Irvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall Artis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Irvin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Artis. Artis obviously looking to wear him down.
Artis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Irvin.
Artis throws a head kick but Irvin moves out of range.
As Artis backs off Irvin throws a huge counter combo but Artis manages to avoid it all.
Artis cracks a nice hook into Irvin's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irvin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Artis.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown but Artis shows good takedown defense.
Paul Irvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irvin looks to land a combination but Artis avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Artis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Artis 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Artis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Irvin on that attempt.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Irvin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irvin.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Irvin is defended easily by Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Irvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD#
Irvin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Irvin is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Irvin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones wants to control but Irvin is keeping busy.
Irvin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones wants to control but Irvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irvin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Irvin seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones is controlling Irvin's trapped leg to prevent Irvin from advancing to side control.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irvin is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones is trying to keep Irvin in close.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Irvin with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Irvin tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Irvin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Irvin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Irvin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Jones is right now.
Irvin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Irvin is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Irvin is breathing heavily.
Jones wants to control but Irvin postures up.#T4##SUB#
Irvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Irvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones wants to control but Irvin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Irvin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones holds on to Irvin's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irvin trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irvin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Irvin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Irvin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Irvin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Irvin is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Irvin seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Irvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Irvin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Irvin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Irvin wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
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.
Irvin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Irvin tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irvin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Irvin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Irvin is defended easily by Jones.#T3#
Irvin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Irvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irvin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irvin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irvin dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Irvin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Irvin.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dion Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irvin shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Irvin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Irvin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irvin is looking to land body kicks.
Irvin shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Irvin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irvin goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
And Jones responds with a good body kick, but Irvin manages to step out the way in time.
Irvin dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Irvin's head and hops out.
Jones raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dion Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Irvin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Irvin fails with the takedown.
Irvin misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Jones counters with a head kick that drops Irvin to the mat! Irvin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Irvin is rocked!
Irvin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and as Irvin loses concentration momentarily, Jones counters with a picture perfect head kick! Irvin goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dion Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Irvin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Brown has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Irvin. Oh but Brown has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Irvin goes limp - he's gone! Brown jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Brown!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Sezzer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Irvin shoots in and bounces Sezzer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Irvin pushing down on Sezzer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sezzer actively working from the bottom here.
Irvin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sezzer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sezzer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Irvin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Irvin prevents Sezzer from improving his position.
Irvin passes to side control. #T1#
Sezzer is looking for a sweep.
Irvin throws an elbow but Sezzer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Irvin throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Irvin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sezzer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sezzer is looking to reverse the position.
Irvin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sezzer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Irvin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sezzer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Irvin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sezzer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Irvin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sezzer looks calm but he's in trouble here. Irvin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sezzer is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Irvin lets go of the hold and Sezzer can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Irvin!
An out of breath Paul Irvin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Endon Sezzer had this to say: 'butt'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Irvin shoots and misses
and McConor counters with a three punch combo that has Irvin backing up. Irvin nods at McConor to acknowledge the strikes.
McConor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for McConor.
McConor jabs at Irvin's body.
McConor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irvin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
McConor clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
McConor gets control of Irvin's arms and successfully pulls guard. McConor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McConor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Irvin.
McConor is looking to stand up but Irvin isn't so interested in that idea.
McConor pulls Irvin in close to prevent any damage.
McConor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Irvin wants to pass the guard but McConor is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
McConor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irvin is aware though and is defending well.
McConor pulls Irvin in close to his closed guard and prevents Irvin from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McConor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McConor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McConor as he avoids it easily.
Irvin looks winded!
McConor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paul Irvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irvin shoots for a takedown but McConor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gregor McConor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Irvin.#CL#
McConor instigates a clinch.
McConor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Irvin's face.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Irvin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
McConor pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
McConor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
McConor working for submissions but it's allowed Irvin to get to half guard.
#T3#
McConor manages to get to full guard.
Irvin passes into half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irvin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McConor defends it well. #SUB2#
Irvin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McConor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McConor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConor is adopting a defensive guard.
McConor'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.
Irvin prevents McConor from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
McConor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Irvin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor McConor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from McConor as Irvin shoots in.#CL#
McConor closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
McConor gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McConor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Irvin on the ground.
McConor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McConor controlling from the full mount.
Irvin can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Irvin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Irvin is in bad spot here.
Irvin is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
McConor working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Irvin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Even with his hooks in, McConor manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Irvin rolls, trying to escape but McConor keeps control of the position.
#T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Irvin is trying to stand back up.
Gregor McConor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McConor trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Irvin doesn't escape. #SUB#
McConor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McConor is riding his opponent, not letting Irvin buck him off. #T3##SUB#
McConor looking for the choke from the back.
Irvin manages to reverse the position and now he's in McConor's guard. Nice work there by Irvin.
Irvin trying to control but McConor is working from the bottom.
McConor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Irvin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McConor is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Still in half guard, McConor seems content to control.
Irvin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McConor jumps into side control!
The ground and pound from McConor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Irvin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McConor just content to control the position.
Irvin is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor McConor 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!
#R3#
McConor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
McConor moves into range and clinches up with Irvin.
McConor landing knees to the head.
#TD#
McConor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Irvin can't fight it off and eventually McConor manages to take the fight to the floor. Irvin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Irvin keeping full guard, as McConor tries to pass.
McConor throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConor throws an elbow that misses. Irvin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McConor's guard. Nice move by Irvin!#REVB#
McConor striking off his back but it's not causing Irvin any problems. #T1#
McConor controlling the position.
Irvin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McConor is trying to keep Irvin in close.
#ES#
McConor has his feet on Irvin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
McConor forces Irvin back against the cage and clinches.
McConor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Irvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
McConor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Irvin won't allow McConor to sweep him here. #T2#
McConor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Irvin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McConor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McConor has his hands on Irvin's head, controlling the position. #SU2#
Irvin stands up and waves to McConor to follow him. #TD#
McConor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McConor showed some decent athleticism there.
Irvin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Irvin keeping full guard, as McConor tries to pass.
Irvin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McConor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Irvin stopping the sweep attempt from McConor.#SUB2#
Irvin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McConor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McConor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Irvin is looking for a triangle but McConor pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
McConor postures up in Irvin's guard and throws a big left but Irvin blocks it.
McConor stays in close to Irvin's body and controls the position.
Irvin wants to sweep here but McConor controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Irvin working for a triangle but McConor defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Irvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor McConor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McConor 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor McConor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Irvin shoots in and gets a takedown into Sezzer's guard.
Irvin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Irvin stands up and waves to Sezzer to follow him. #TD#
Irvin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sezzer looking to control.
#SUB#
Irvin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sezzer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Irvin, into his guard. #REVB#
Sezzer postures up.
Sezzer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sezzer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Irvin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sezzer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Irvin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sezzer controls the pace.#T1#
Irvin looking for a sweep. Not yet Irvin, not yet. #SUB#
Irvin working for a triangle but Sezzer defends it easily.
#SUB#
Irvin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sezzer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Irvin wants to sweep here but Sezzer controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sezzer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB#
Irvin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sezzer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sezzer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irvin working a defensive guard here.
Sezzer connects with a couple of short punches.
Sezzer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irvin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sezzer sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Irvin doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Sezzer paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Irvin - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Irvin!
In defeat, Endon Sezzer stepped up to the mic, saying 'butt'.
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