Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 55: West v Gustavsson
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger. #CL#
Granger tries to keep at a distance but Irrawaddy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Granger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Granger tries to work over Irrawaddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch.
Irrawaddy digs a good hook to Granger's body.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Granger cracks Irrawaddy with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Irrawaddy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Granger digs a good body shot into Irrawaddy's ribs.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Granger takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses.
Granger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irrawaddy momentarily.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice body shot.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Granger looks to land a left hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Irrawaddy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Irrawaddy's shoulder, as Irrawaddy tries to avoid the shot.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Granger throws the left hand but Irrawaddy avoids the punch easily.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Irrawaddy works Granger's body with a nice hook.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grangers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Granger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Good shot there by Granger.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Irrawaddy slips the punch.
Granger misses with a looping left.
Granger punishes Irrawaddy's body with a nice straight punch.
Irrawaddy needs to keep his hands up - Granger had a free shot at his head there.
Irrawaddy stalks Granger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Granger's face. Granger staggers backwards, shaken.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
Granger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick from Granger.#T3##CL#
Irrawaddy closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Irrawaddy gets control of Granger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Irrawaddy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Granger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Irrawaddy's guard.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Granger stands up from Irrawaddy's guard - Granger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Irrawaddy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irrawaddy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Granger tries to land a leg kick but Irrawaddy saw it coming and moves away.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Granger thuds a left hand into Irrawaddy's body.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick from Granger.
Irrawaddy lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Irrawaddy thuds his right hand into Granger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Granger misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Granger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granger connects with a single shot there.
Granger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Irrawaddy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Irrawaddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Irrawaddy lunges at Granger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Granger's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
A low kick lands for Granger.
Granger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Irrawaddy blocks a low kick nicely.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Granger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Irrawaddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Granger tests Irrawaddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irrawaddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irrawaddy lands a head shot.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Irrawaddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger lands with a right hand.
Irrawaddy misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Irrawaddy's knee momentarily.
Irrawaddy staying out of range there.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Irrawaddy misses with a right hand
and Granger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Granger counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Irrawaddy is rocked!
Granger drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Irrawaddy right on the button. Irrawaddy goes down! Granger follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Granger gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hard fight and respect for Benny The Bouncer '.

Event: RISE 50: Irrawaddy v Newton
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Newton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Irrawaddy sprawls well initially but Newton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Irrawaddy avoid being mounted?
Irrawaddy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Irrawaddy defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Newton 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.
Newton works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Newton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Newton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Irrawaddy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Irrawaddy is looking to reverse the position.
Newton avoids the strikes from the bottom by Irrawaddy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Newton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Irrawaddy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Irrawaddy, who protects the arm well.
Irrawaddy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Newton is not content to let Irrawaddy control the position.
Newton is pressing down on Irrawaddy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Newton has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Irrawaddy doesn't defend quickly enough and Newton has managed to lock this one up! Can Irrawaddy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Newton on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Newton!

Event: RISE 45: Halo v Motts
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Shabazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Irrawaddy lands with an overhand left.
Irrawaddy scores with a body shot.
Irrawaddy with a jab.
Irrawaddy lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Irrawaddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Shabazz responds with a good body kick, but Irrawaddy manages to step out the way in time.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Shabazz feints and as Irrawaddy raises his hands in defense, Shabazz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shabazz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shabazz throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shabazz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Irrawaddy keeps moving.
Irrawaddy controls Shabazz momentarily but Shabazz frees himself. #T1#
Irrawaddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shabazz.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Irrawaddy keeps moving.
Shabazz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Irrawaddy is trying to keep Shabazz in close.
Shabazz preventing the sweep.
Shabazz looking to pass the guard.
Shabazz stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy is working hard here to advance position.
Shabazz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shabazz working some strikes from top position.
Shabazz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shabazz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Irrawaddy's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irrawaddy is not content to let Shabazz control the position.#T2#
Irrawaddy is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Shabazz seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Irrawaddy tries to roll over but Shabazz keeps him under control.
Shabazz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Shabazz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shabazz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Irrawaddy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Irrawaddy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Irrawaddy is pressing down on Shabazz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Irrawaddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Shabazz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irrawaddy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Irrawaddy preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform us that Shabazz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Irrawaddy from controlling successfully.
Irrawaddy stopping the sweep attempt from Shabazz.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Irrawaddy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Irrawaddy works over Shabazz with some ground and pound from guard.
Irrawaddy stopping the sweep attempt from Shabazz.
Irrawaddy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Irrawaddy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Irrawaddy trying to control but Shabazz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shabazz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irrawaddy is aware though and is defending well.
Irrawaddy with a nice head shot there.
Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Irrawaddy from controlling successfully.
Irrawaddy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Irrawaddy with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shabazz is on top in guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shabazz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shabazz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Irrawaddy has Shabazz pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Irrawaddy coming out on top.
Shabazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irrawaddy defending well as Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
Shabazz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shabazz.
Shabazz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Shabazz looking to score a takedown here. Irrawaddy is defending well but Shabazz drives through and ends up in Irrawaddy's guard.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irrawaddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irrawaddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shabazz tries to free his leg and advance position but Irrawaddy is retaining full guard.
Irrawaddy with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Shabazz can't handle though.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Shabazz connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shabazz wants to pass the guard but Irrawaddy is keeping the position.
Shabazz trying to control but Irrawaddy is working from the bottom.
Shabazz wants to pass the guard but Irrawaddy is keeping the position.
Irrawaddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shabazz.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Shabazz working some strikes from top position.
Shabazz stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
Shabazz controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irrawaddy is on top in guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Shabazz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Irrawaddy frees his head nicely. Oh but Shabazz has switched to an armbar! Irrawaddy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rahim Shabazz!
Rahim Shabazz gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RISE 38: Hunter v Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Hunter takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Commie Hunter has been cut.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Irrawaddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Irrawaddy moves away and avoids it.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Irrawaddy saw that one coming.
Hunter connects with a body shot.
Hunter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Hunter throws a combination that misses
letting Irrawaddy counter with a right hand.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irrawaddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy lands a right hook to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy staying out of range there.
Hunter misses with a straight right.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter is looking to land body kicks.
Irrawaddy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irrawaddy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
Irrawaddy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Irrawaddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Irrawaddy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Irrawaddy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab. #CL2#
Irrawaddy moves into range and clinches up with Hunter.
Hunter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irrawaddy has him pressed against the cage.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Irrawaddy won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irrawaddy.
Hunter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irrawaddy blocking some punches.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Irrawaddy on the inside.
Irrawaddy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Irrawaddy slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hunter - that will leave a mark!
Hunter misses with a straight right.
Irrawaddy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunter with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Irrawaddy punishes Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Commie Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Irrawaddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the head.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Irrawaddy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Irrawaddy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch.
Irrawaddy works Hunter's body with a nice hook.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hunter cracks Irrawaddy with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Donk. Irrawaddy catches Hunter right on the button with a cross.
Irrawaddy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Irrawaddy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Irrawaddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Irrawaddy counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Hunter is rocked!
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Hunter slips a straight right by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Irrawaddy lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to Hunter's body. Hunter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that stumbles Hunter back into the cage. Irrawaddy follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Hunter to the canvas! Irrawaddy pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Hunter has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: RISE 32: Half Assed v Femme
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Irrawaddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Irrawaddy's head.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
Panayotov moves forwards but Irrawaddy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking body shot.
Irrawaddy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Irrawaddy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Panayotov's head but Panayotov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panayotov lands with a right hand. #T1#
Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Panayotov connects with a jab.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Panayotov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Irrawaddy under the eye.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Irrawaddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panayotov swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight right.
Panayotov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panayotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Irrawaddy to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Panayotov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Panayotov avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Panayotov misses its intended target.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Irrawaddy throws a good cross that connects.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Panayotov was well out of range.
Panayotov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Panayotov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Irrawaddy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panayotov counters with a right hand to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Panayotov moves out of range.
Panayotov moves forwards but Irrawaddy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panayotov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panayotov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Panayotov.
Donk. Irrawaddy catches Panayotov right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Panayotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panayotov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Panayotov throws a head kick but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy lands with a cross. #ROC#Panayotov is rocked!
Irrawaddy moves in close and cracks Panayotov with a massive right hand! Panayotov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Irrawaddy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 1 A
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Irrawaddy is looking to clinch but Lemieux is avoiding it.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux throws the left hand but Irrawaddy avoids the punch easily.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Irrawaddy drives through and clinches with Lemieux against the cage.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux lands a left hand.
Lemieux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irrawaddy or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irrawaddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Irrawaddy.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Irrawaddy misses with a body punch.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemieux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Irrawaddy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux. #T1#
Irrawaddy is trying to force a seperation but Lemieux has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Irrawaddy fails to land.
Lemieux pushes Irrawaddy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irrawaddy or not.
Irrawaddy looks winded!
Lemieux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irrawaddy blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Irrawaddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irrawaddy blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux stalling the fight. #BC2#
Irrawaddy manages to break the clinch.
Irrawaddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemieux 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. #CUT#It looks like Ken Irrawaddy has been cut.#CL#
Lemieux drives through and clinches with Irrawaddy against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Irrawaddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irrawaddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy pushes Lemieux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemieux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irrawaddy avoids a wild elbow strike from Lemieux.
Irrawaddy is leaning against Lemieux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irrawaddy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a right hand.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards.
Irrawaddy blocks an elbow strike from Lemieux.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux. #T3#
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemieux lands a left hand.
Irrawaddy tries to pull guard but Lemieux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Irrawaddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Irrawaddy pulls guard effortlessly.
Lemieux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Irrawaddy has a closed guard, preventing Lemieux from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Lemieux decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lemieux misses with a straight left. #CL#
Lemieux clinches with his opponent.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux.#T4#
Lemieux lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Irrawaddy is rocked!
Irrawaddy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemieux walks away with a smile on his face. Irrawaddy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vincent Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Irrawaddy.
Lemieux lands a right hook to the body.
Lemieux takes one to the chin there.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Lemieux throws a jab but it's blocked by Irrawaddy.
Nice defenses there by Lemieux.
Lemieux drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Irrawaddy right on the button. Irrawaddy goes down! Lemieux follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lemieux gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: RISE 20: Ship v Hunter
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kraag.
Kraag swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kraag was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy takes one on the button.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kraag! But no joy.
Irrawaddy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy cracks a nice hook into Kraag's ribs.
Irrawaddy avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Irrawaddy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kraag moves out of range as Irrawaddy strikes.
Irrawaddy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kraag looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irrawaddy lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag slips a jab from Irrawaddy.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Irrawaddy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Irrawaddy works Kraag's body with a nice hook.
Kraag misses with a hook.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter punch.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Irrawaddy is looking to wear down Kraag with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy punishes Kraag's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy lands a jab to the head.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Irrawaddy clinches up with Kraag and pushes him back against the cage.
Irrawaddy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.#T2#
Kraag swings away with a body shot that misses
and Irrawaddy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Irrawaddy rushes Kraag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Irrawaddy scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraag tests Irrawaddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kraag connects with a body shot that sends Irrawaddy's belly button to the back.
Kraag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Irrawaddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Irrawaddy scores with a body shot. #T3#
Irrawaddy cracks Kraag with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Kraag as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Ken Irrawaddy has been cut.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses. #CL#
Irrawaddy moves into the clinch.
Kraag fails to pull guard.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Kraag avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage. #BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy misses the body punch
enabling Kraag to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraag connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irrawaddy momentarily. #ROC2#Irrawaddy is rocked!
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag staying out of range there.
Kraag throws an off balance right hand
enabling Irrawaddy to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irrawaddy with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irrawaddy, as that shot connected.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kraag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kraag circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irrawaddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Irrawaddy rushes Kraag and presses him up against the cage.
Kraag wants to break free but Irrawaddy has control.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Irrawaddy has him pressed against the cage.
Irrawaddy lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraag is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Irrawaddy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ken Irrawaddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irrawaddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Kraag manages to break the clinch.
Kraag throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irrawaddy on the side of the head.
Irrawaddy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Irrawaddy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
Irrawaddy throws a big counter combination but Kraag scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to Kraag's body. Kraag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag throws a hook but Irrawaddy blocks it.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Desi Kraag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Kraag is out of range.
Kraag scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Kraag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy. #T1#
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Kraag thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrawaddy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irrawaddy.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kraag in his tracks.
Kraag takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kraag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irrawaddy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the body
and Kraag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Irrawaddy.#T2#
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irrawaddy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irrawaddy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Irrawaddy duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
Kraag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Kraag misses
and Irrawaddy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a shot to the body.
Kraag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Irrawaddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Irrawaddy scores with a punch to the head.
Kraag thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrawaddy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kraag circles away.
Kraag shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kraag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kraag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kraag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook. Kraag ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kraag stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraag takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kraag takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range. #T4#
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kraag takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses.
Kraag blocks a jab.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
A lazy left from Irrawaddy finds it's target.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraag takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Kraag slips the punch.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kraag with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irrawaddy to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy digs a good body shot into Kraag's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ken Irrawaddy'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#
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Irrawaddy moves into range and clinches up with Kraag.#TD2#
Kraag gets control of Irrawaddy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kraag will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Irrawaddy landing with the ground and pound.
Irrawaddy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irrawaddy defends well.#SUB2#
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irrawaddy defends it easily.
Irrawaddy landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking for a triangle but Irrawaddy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Irrawaddy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kraag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Irrawaddy is working Kraag over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Irrawaddy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irrawaddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraag is retaining full guard.
Kraag trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Irrawaddy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Irrawaddy distracts Kraag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irrawaddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraag can do to turn this around?
Irrawaddy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Kraag isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Irrawaddy stacks Kraag on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Irrawaddy!
Kraag taking a bit of punishment here - Irrawaddy scoring with strikes.
Kraag on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy working the ground and pound from side control.
Irrawaddy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#Kraag is rocked!
We've been hearing that Irrawaddy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Irrawaddy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kraag is still in real trouble! Can Irrawaddy finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kraag!
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot to the head.
Kraag wants to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Irrawaddy postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kraag badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Irrawaddy around the waist but Irrawaddy pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Irrawaddy is the winner by TKO! Irrawaddy jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: RISE 16: Half Assed v West
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Irrawaddy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chugman, pushing him back against the cage.
Chugman effectively controlling the action here.
Chugman is looking to control Irrawaddy's arms but Irrawaddy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chugman has his back to the cage.
Irrawaddy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
Irrawaddy pushes Chugman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chugman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Irrawaddy's efforts to push away.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
I was talking to Chugman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chugman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman is looking to control Irrawaddy's arms but Irrawaddy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chugman has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Klaus Chugman.
Chugman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chugman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chugman takes one on the button.
Chugman missing with a left hand there. Irrawaddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Irrawaddy cracks a nice hook into Chugman's ribs.
Chugman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irrawaddy to score with a decent uppercut.
Chugman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Chugman misses its intended target.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chugman.
Irrawaddy stuffs the takedown.
Irrawaddy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chugman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy. #CL#
Chugman has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Irrawaddy drags the fight down to the ground.
Chugman preventing the sweep.
Irrawaddy is still trying to improve position.
Chugman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chugman postures up in Irrawaddy's guard and throws a big left but Irrawaddy blocks it. #T2#
Chugman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chugman distracts Irrawaddy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Irrawaddy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chugman has passed into side control.
Chugman lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Irrawaddy is defending well.
Irrawaddy is looking for a sweep.
Chugman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Irrawaddy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chugman's best efforts.
Irrawaddy is pressing down on Chugman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Irrawaddy has momentary wrist control but Chugman slips an elbow through the middle.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugman is one step ahead there.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Chugman drops back looking for a leg! Irrawaddy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Irrawaddy manages to kick Chugman off! Chugman jumps back into Irrawaddy's guard. #T3#
Irrawaddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chugman trying to control but Irrawaddy is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chugman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Chugman is looking for a triangle but Irrawaddy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Irrawaddy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Irrawaddy being controlled here momentarily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Irrawaddy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4##SUB#
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irrawaddy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Irrawaddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Irrawaddy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Irrawaddy preventing the sweep.
Irrawaddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chugman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Irrawaddy passes into side control.
Chugman can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Chugman is just out of range.
Chugman misses with a lunging right hand
and Irrawaddy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irrawaddy jabs at Chugman's body.
Irrawaddy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chugman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chugman defending well as Irrawaddy loads up on a big left hand.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Irrawaddy sprawls and moves away.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Chugman's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a double jab.
Chugman looks to throw the jab but Irrawaddy is out of range.
Irrawaddy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chugman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Irrawaddy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irrawaddy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Irrawaddy as Chugman shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chugman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Chugman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Irrawaddy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Irrawaddy, who protects the arm well.
Irrawaddy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chugman off and has taken his back!
Chugman finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Irrawaddy prevents Chugman from getting the reversal.
Irrawaddy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chugman is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chugman taking shots to the head.
Irrawaddy scoring with strikes but Chugman is staying in there. #T2#
Irrawaddy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chugman's face.
Chugman regains half guard.
Irrawaddy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chugman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Irrawaddy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Irrawaddy's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Chugman tightening his grip on Irrawaddy, looking for the choke.
Chugman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chugman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Irrawaddy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Chugman is persistently looking for the submission but Irrawaddy is defending it well. #T3#
Irrawaddy turns into Chugman and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Irrawaddy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irrawaddy has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irrawaddy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irrawaddy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Irrawaddy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Irrawaddy connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Irrawaddy lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Chugman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irrawaddy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Irrawaddy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Irrawaddy distracts Chugman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chugman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Irrawaddy trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chugman's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chugman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Irrawaddy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Irrawaddy won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Irrawaddy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Irrawaddy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Irrawaddy, who protects the arm well.
Chugman trying to control the position but Irrawaddy is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy is trying to control Chugman's posture but Chugman avoids it.
Irrawaddy tries to bench press Chugman off him but Chugman keeps the position. #T1#
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Irrawaddy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman is putting a hurting on Irrawaddy here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Chugman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Irrawaddy is trying to improve his position.
Irrawaddy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Irrawaddy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Irrawaddy moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Chugman is trying to improve his position.
Irrawaddy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Irrawaddy is chipping away with strikes.
Irrawaddy scoring with punches and elbows.
Chugman tries to improve position but can't.
Irrawaddy working the head and body with strikes.
Chugman is not content to let Irrawaddy control the position.
Irrawaddy working the strikes but Chugman uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chugman moves into full guard. #T3#
Chugman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chugman looking to sit in guard and control but Irrawaddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Irrawaddy lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Irrawaddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Irrawaddy working some strikes from top position.
Irrawaddy scoring with some ground and pound.
Chugman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chugman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chugman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Irrawaddy looking to sit in guard and control but Chugman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Irrawaddy has momentary wrist control but Chugman slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Chugman won't allow Irrawaddy to sweep him here.
Chugman is looking to work some ground and pound but Irrawaddy has wrist control.
Chugman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chugman preventing the sweep.
Irrawaddy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ken Irrawaddy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Irrawaddy is trying to control the position but Chugman postures up.
Chugman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Irrawaddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chugman postures up and lands a big shot to Irrawaddy's brow.
Irrawaddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Irrawaddy.
Well Irrawaddy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: RISE 10: Halo v Lalla
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Choo lands with a hook. Irrawaddy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Irrawaddy clinches.
Irrawaddy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
Irrawaddy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
Choo working aggressively here.
Choo prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Choo misses with the head strike. #BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Choo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Choo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Choo 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.
Choo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irrawaddy connects with a right hand. Choo shakes it off.
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!
Choo slips under a jab.
Choo scores with a shot to the body.
Choo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Irrawaddy finds it's way through Choo's defenses.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
The fighters circling - Choo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irrawaddy lands with a good body shot.
Choo moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Irrawaddy forces Choo back against the cage and clinches.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy lands a shot to the body.
Choo throws a head punch that misses.
Irrawaddy lands a right hand.
Choo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irrawaddy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Choo prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy. #BC2#
Choo breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Choo misses its intended target. #CL2#
Choo rushes Irrawaddy and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Choo working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Irrawaddy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Irrawaddy. #CUT#It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Choo throws a jab when Irrawaddy was well out of range.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choo moves away.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab. Choo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Choo tries to clinch up but Irrawaddy circles away and keeps his distance.
Choo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Choo moves out of range.
Irrawaddy cracks Choo with an open hand slap.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choo moves away.
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
Choo misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Choo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irrawaddy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choo throws a one two combo.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Choo takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Choo lands the left hand.
Irrawaddy jabs Choo right on the nose. Choo blinks but takes it well.
Irrawaddy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Choo moves out of range.
Choo looks to land a right hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range.
Choo misses with a straight right.
Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choo.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
Irrawaddy walks into a left hand.
Irrawaddy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Choo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irrawaddy lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Choo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looks like Irrawaddy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irrawaddy throws a good cross that connects.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Choo moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Irrawaddy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Choo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Irrawaddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Choo throws a big shot that misses.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Choo's ribcage but misses.
Choo staying out of range there.
Choo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choo can do to turn this around?
Choo throws a jab when Irrawaddy was well out of range.
Irrawaddy stalks Choo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Choo's face. Choo staggers backwards, shaken.
Choo lands a nice shot to the body.
Choo cracks Irrawaddy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Irrawaddy has closed the distance and engaged Choo in a clinch.
Good body shot from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Choo manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Irrawaddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Irrawaddy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Irrawaddy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow 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!
Choo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Irrawaddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Choo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irrawaddy defends well.
Irrawaddy connects with a couple of short punches.
Choo can't keep his opponent in guard - Irrawaddy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Irrawaddy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Choo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Irrawaddy working the head and body with strikes.
Irrawaddy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Irrawaddy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Choo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Choo is looking for a sweep. Irrawaddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irrawaddy thows a huge punch but Choo dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Choo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choo trying to control here.
Choo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Irrawaddy scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Choo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irrawaddy pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Irrawaddy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Irrawaddy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Choo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Irrawaddy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Choo is not content to let Irrawaddy control the position.
Irrawaddy is looking to advance position but Choo won't allow it.
Irrawaddy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Irrawaddy wants to take a breather but Choo is having none of it.
Irrawaddy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Irrawaddy wants to pass the guard but Choo is defending well.
Irrawaddy is nestled in close to Choo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but Choo defending well.
Irrawaddy is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irrawaddy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Irrawaddy winds up and cracks Choo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Choo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy connects with a crisp jab.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Irrawaddy lands with a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab. Choo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irrawaddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choo misses with a right hand
letting Irrawaddy counter with a right hand.
Choo slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Choo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irrawaddy defending well as Choo loads up on a big left hand.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No joy there for Irrawaddy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Choo walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irrawaddy lands with a good body shot.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
Irrawaddy defending well as Choo loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Irrawaddy avoids the body shot from Choo.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choo lands a glancing blow to the side of Irrawaddy's head.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook. Choo ducked under it nicely.
Choo looks to land a combination but Irrawaddy avoids it well.
Irrawaddy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choo in his tracks.
Nice shot lands for Irrawaddy.#CL#
Irrawaddy rushes Choo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Irrawaddy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Choo uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choo stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
Choo looking to sit in guard and control but Irrawaddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Irrawaddy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Irrawaddy scoring with some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Irrawaddy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Irrawaddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Irrawaddy postures up in Choo's guard and throws a big left but Choo blocks it.
Irrawaddy wants to control from the top but Choo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Choo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Irrawaddy 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 Choo.
Irrawaddy with the ground and pound but Choo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Irrawaddy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Irrawaddy wants to control but Choo is keeping him busy. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Choo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Irrawaddy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Irrawaddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Irrawaddy lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Choo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irrawaddy defends it easily.
Irrawaddy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Choo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Irrawaddy throwing strikes from guard but Choo blocks nicely.
Irrawaddy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mew Choo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irrawaddy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Irrawaddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ken Irrawaddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irrawaddy throws a big right hand that misses.
Irrawaddy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Irrawaddy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irrawaddy 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 Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: RISE 5: Gustavsson v Carter
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Irrawaddy connects with a body shot.#CL#
Irrawaddy rushes Diego and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego. #BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch.
Diego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irrawaddy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up but Diego circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the body
and Diego counters with a good, hard body kick but Irrawaddy shrugs it off.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Irrawaddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy throws an off balance right hand
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot
and Diego counters with an inside leg kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the body
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irrawaddy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
Diego steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego tries a quick counter leg kick but Irrawaddy is wise to it.
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irrawaddy to score with a decent uppercut.
Diego throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy avoids them all with ease.
Irrawaddy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice cross by Irrawaddy.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Irrawaddy checks a leg kick.
Irrawaddy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Diego takes one to the side of the head.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irrawaddy backing away here, and Diego unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Irrawaddy moves out of range easily.
Irrawaddy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diego counters with a left to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.#T3#
Irrawaddy stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Irrawaddy saw that one coming.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab. Diego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Irrawaddy connects with a single shot there.
Irrawaddy misses with a left hand
and Diego counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Irrawaddy thinking.
Irrawaddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irrawaddy circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Irrawaddy misses with a body punch
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego wants to clinch up but Irrawaddy keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irrawaddy is looking for a counter combo.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irrawaddy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Irrawaddy jabs at Diego's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Irrawaddy scores with a nice right hand.
Diego goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Diego wants to counter with a clinch but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego is trying to counter with his kicks.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy sizes up Diego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy with a nice cross.
Irrawaddy jabs at Diego's body.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irrawaddy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irrawaddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Irrawaddy instigates a clinch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irrawaddy working aggressively here.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Irrawaddy lands a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Irrawaddy is working Diego over against the cage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy tries to pull guard but Diego forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
A hook to the body from Irrawaddy. #T2#
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego is working Irrawaddy over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irrawaddy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Irrawaddy misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Diego manages to break the clinch.
Irrawaddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Diego wants to slow Irrawaddy down by chopping away at his legs.
Diego slips under a jab from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Diego moves out of range. #T3#
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking body shot.
Irrawaddy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irrawaddy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Irrawaddy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy moves away from the strike by Diego.
Irrawaddy slips under a jab.
Irrawaddy throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Diego connects with a right hand. Irrawaddy shakes it off.
Irrawaddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking body shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irrawaddy with a body shot.
Irrawaddy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Irrawaddy scrambles back to his feet.
Irrawaddy lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
Diego looks to land a combination but Irrawaddy avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrawaddy.
Diego staying out of range there.
Irrawaddy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irrawaddy swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego wants to counter the offense by Irrawaddy and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego slips a jab from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Irrawaddy circles away.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Irrawaddy.
Jab from Irrawaddy.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Irrawaddy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Diego wants to counter the offense by Irrawaddy and move into the clinch position.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Irrawaddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Diego takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irrawaddy lands with a nice body punch.
Irrawaddy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irrawaddy checks it well.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Diego counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Irrawaddy's ribcage. Irrawaddy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Irrawaddy fails to pull guard.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
Diego lands a right hand.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Kron Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Irrawaddy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Diego lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irrawaddy misses with a lunging right hand
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Irrawaddy swings widly with a right hand
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Irrawaddy is rocked!#T4#
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!
Irrawaddy switches off momentarily and Diego cracks him with a monster right hand! Irrawaddy topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Diego dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Diego!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Diego!
Kron Diego was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#919 Damagon v Lohmus
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Irrawaddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fring ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Fring's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fring counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fring circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fring feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fring scores with a nice right hand.
Fring lands a nice shot that snaps Irrawaddy's head back.
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fring counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fring tries to score with a low kick but Irrawaddy moves his leg out of the way.
Irrawaddy wants to counter with a clinch but Fring pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy drops his hands momentarily and Fring takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Irrawaddy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irrawaddy takes one to the side of 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!
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fring.
Fring lands with a nice body punch.
Fring connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fring fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
Fring is looking to counter punch.
Fring dips to his left and cracks Irrawaddy with an uppercut!
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Fring is just out of range.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irrawaddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Fring counters with a straight right hand.
Fring ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fring, as that shot connected.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Fring counters with a nice body shot.
Fring is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fring takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses.
Fring looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Fring is just out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a lunging right hand
and Fring counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fring ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Fring throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gustavo Fring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Fring dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irrawaddy. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut lands for Fring. That snapped Irrawaddy's head back.
Fring avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy throws an overhand right that lands on Fring's shoulder, as Fring tries to avoid the shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fring just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from Fring.
Irrawaddy throws a series of punches but Fring avoids them all with ease.
Fring throws a shot to the body.
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking body shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook. Fring ducked under it nicely.
Fring is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Fring moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Fring takes the fight into the clinch.
Fring misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Fring creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Fring's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fring lands a right hand.
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Fring controls his hands.
Fring lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards. #BC2#
Irrawaddy manages to break the clinch.
Fring lands a jab to Irrawaddy's midsection.
Fring moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fring tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Irrawaddy is able to avoid easily.
Irrawaddy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Fring moves out of range.
Fring lands with a cross.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fring.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fring.
Fring ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irrawaddy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fring's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fring with the inside leg kick.
Fring is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fring lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Irrawaddy moves forwards but Fring connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot
and Fring counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Irrawaddy thinking.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Fring was well out of range.#T4#
Fring misses with a wild combination.
Fring lands a leg kick that knocks Irrawaddy off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Fring.
Irrawaddy with a nice cross.
Fring throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irrawaddy scores with a decent looking hook.
Irrawaddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut lands for Fring. That snapped Irrawaddy's head back.
Fring throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irrawaddy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irrawaddy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Fring avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Fring fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Irrawaddy, pushing him back against the cage.
Irrawaddy has a couple of punches blocked by Fring. #BC#
Fring breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Fring dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fring misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Fring forces Irrawaddy back against the cage and clinches.
Fring misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fring throws an elbow but misses.
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy scores with a shoulder strike.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Fring avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Fring controls his hands. #TD2#
Irrawaddy gets control of Fring's arms and successfully pulls guard. Irrawaddy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
Irrawaddy looking to control.
Irrawaddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Irrawaddy wants to improve his position but instead Fring has moved into half guard.
Irrawaddy wants to improve his position but Fring is controlling well.
Irrawaddy is still trying to improve position.
Irrawaddy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fring jumps into side control!
Irrawaddy 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.
Irrawaddy is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Irrawaddy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fring off and has taken his back!
Irrawaddy is throwing shots to the body but Fring manages to wriggle free. Irrawaddy pounces on him again and ends up in Fring's guard.
Irrawaddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Irrawaddy being controlled here momentarily.
Fring is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irrawaddy can do to turn this around?
Irrawaddy throws an elbow that misses. Fring uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Irrawaddy's guard. Nice move by Fring!#REVR#
Irrawaddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fring manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Fring has momentary wrist control but Irrawaddy slips an elbow through the middle.
Irrawaddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Fring is retaining full guard.
Irrawaddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Irrawaddy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fring keeping moving, preventing Irrawaddy from controlling successfully.
Irrawaddy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Irrawaddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Irrawaddy postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Irrawaddy trying to control but Fring is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irrawaddy stopping the sweep attempt from Fring.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Fring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irrawaddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Irrawaddy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Irrawaddy connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Fring working for a triangle but Irrawaddy defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fring looking for a sweep. Not yet Fring, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fring lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Fring.
Irrawaddy throws an overhand right that lands on Fring's shoulder, as Fring tries to avoid the shot.
Fring connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Irrawaddy's hands.
Fring throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gustavo Fring is winning the standup battle so far.
Fring misses with a looping right.
Fring moves away from the strike by Irrawaddy.
Fring ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fring.
A quick step to the side and Fring tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fring throws a nice head kick!
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Irrawaddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fring moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Irrawaddy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fring throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Irrawaddy blocks it with crossed arms.
Fring lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Irrawaddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fring lands a damaging elbow.
Fring lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Fring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fring is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Irrawaddy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Fring.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irrawaddy.
Fring blocking some punches.
Fring looking to stall.
Irrawaddy scores with a shot to the side of Fring's head.
Irrawaddy has a couple of punches blocked by Fring.
Irrawaddy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fring backwards.
Fring gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy working aggressively here.
Irrawaddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irrawaddy takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Ken Irrawaddy has been cut.
Irrawaddy has a couple of punches blocked by Fring.
Irrawaddy avoids a wild elbow strike from Fring.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Irrawaddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irrawaddy blocks an elbow strike from Fring.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Irrawaddy.
Fring lands an elbow just above Irrawaddy 's eye.
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Fring controls the action.
Irrawaddy avoids a wild elbow strike from Fring.
Fring misses with a knee to the head.
Fring pushes Irrawaddy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Irrawaddy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fring looking to stall. #BC2#
Irrawaddy breaks from the clinch.
Fring avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
Fring uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrawaddy.
Nice cross by Fring.#T3#
Irrawaddy wants to clinch but Fring slips to the side
and Fring counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Irrawaddy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fring circles away quickly and effectively.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Fring was well out of range.
Fring defending well as Irrawaddy loads up on a big left hand.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Fring blocks it.
Irrawaddy throws a looping overhand right but Fring ducks down to avoid it.
Fring avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irrawaddy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fring counters with a leg kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the body
letting Fring counter with a right hand.
Fring takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fring.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Fring's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Fring is out of range.
Fring throws a looping overhand right but Irrawaddy ducks down to avoid it.
Fring takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
Fring misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Fring.
Sloppy strikes from Fring. Those never looked like landing.
Fring throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Irrawaddy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fring looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. Fring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Irrawaddy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy lands with a nice body punch.
Irrawaddy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fring counters with a slapping leg kick.
That kick from Fring tenderised Irrawaddy's leg. Irrawaddy is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Fring showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fring has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Fring!
Gustavo Fring thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#915 Karim v Leonardo
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Boma throws a hook to the side of Irrawaddy's head but Irrawaddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irrawaddy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boma tries a low kick but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Irrawaddy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boma on the side of the head.
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
Irrawaddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irrawaddy slips a straight right by Boma.#CL2#
Irrawaddy has managed to clinch.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow. #BC#
Boma breaks the clinch.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrawaddy throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma lands with a cross.
Irrawaddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boma looks to land a left hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Irrawaddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boma throws a hook but Irrawaddy blocks it.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Boma's head but Boma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Boma needs to keep his hands up - Irrawaddy had a free shot at his head there.
Boma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Irrawaddy looks to land a combination but Boma avoids it well.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boma lands with a hook. Irrawaddy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irrawaddy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Irrawaddy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Irrawaddy lands a right hook to the body.
Boma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Irrawaddy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses. #T2#
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irrawaddy staying out of range there.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irrawaddy.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Irrawaddy is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Irrawaddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Boma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irrawaddy lands with a nice body punch.
Boma scores with a jab. Irrawaddy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irrawaddy.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Boma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Boma. #T3#
A big right from Irrawaddy misses. #CL2#
Irrawaddy clinches with his opponent.
Irrawaddy jumps guard but Boma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Irrawaddy.
Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Irrawaddy manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Irrawaddy.
Boma swats away the attempt to clinch by Irrawaddy.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Irrawaddy closes the distance and clinches.
Boma pushes off an throws an elbow but Irrawaddy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boma lands an uppercut.
Irrawaddy is trying to pull guard but Boma has him pressed against the cage.
Boma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards. #BC#
Boma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Irrawaddy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boma under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Irrawaddy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
Irrawaddy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irrawaddy lands with a nice body punch.
Irrawaddy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
Boma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boma looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
It seemed like Irrawaddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy's corner calls for a 1-2. Irrawaddy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Irrawaddy takes the fight into the clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body.
Boma takes a shot to the head.
Irrawaddy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Irrawaddy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boma prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
A nice left hand lands by Boma.
Irrawaddy is trying to pull guard but Boma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Irrawaddy is trying to push Boma away but Boma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Boma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Irrawaddy closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Boma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Irrawaddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irrawaddy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boma throws a leg kick
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice uppercut.
Irrawaddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.#T1#
Boma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Boma is having none of it.
Irrawaddy blocks a jab.
Boma misses with a hook
and Irrawaddy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Boma with the inside leg kick.
A big right from Boma misses.
Boma slips a straight right by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice strike.
Irrawaddy with a nice cross.
Irrawaddy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Boma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick from Boma.
A countering left hand to the body from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy throws an overhand right that lands on Boma's shoulder, as Boma tries to avoid the shot.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Boma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Irrawaddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boma throws a leg kick
and Irrawaddy counters with a stiff right hand.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch up but Boma keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Boma with a nice cross.
Boma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Boma throws a quick counter head kick but Irrawaddy was just out of range.
Irrawaddy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boma under the eye.#T3#
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Boma ducks right into an uppercut from Irrawaddy.
Boma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boma drops his hands momentarily and Irrawaddy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boma misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irrawaddy throws out a powerful jab.
Irrawaddy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boma moves out of range as Irrawaddy strikes.
Boma missing with a left hand there. Irrawaddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Donk. Irrawaddy catches Boma right on the button with a cross.#T4#
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Boma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy tests Boma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Boma.
Irrawaddy misses with a two punch combination.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Boma moves away and avoids it.
Irrawaddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Irrawaddy cracks Boma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irrawaddy fails to land with a series of punches.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. Boma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boma lands a head kick. Irrawaddy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boma ducks right into an uppercut from Irrawaddy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Irrawaddy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab to the body
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irrawaddy, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Irrawaddy drives through and clinches with Boma against the cage.
Irrawaddy scores with a shot to the side of Boma's head.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Irrawaddy pushes Boma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Irrawaddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
Irrawaddy misses with a body punch
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Boma scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boma finds it's way round the side to connect with Irrawaddy's head.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy jabs at Boma's body.#T1#
Irrawaddy staying out of range there.
Boma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irrawaddy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irrawaddy lands with a straight right. Boma didn't see that one coming.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Irrawaddy.
Boma misses with a looping right.
Boma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Irrawaddy with a hook.
Irrawaddy works Boma's body with a nice hook.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boma drops his hands momentarily and Irrawaddy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boma jabs Irrawaddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mark Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Irrawaddy works Boma's body with a nice hook.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Boma moves away
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Irrawaddy jabs at Boma's body.
Boma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Irrawaddy does it's job there.#CL2#
Irrawaddy rushes Boma and presses him up against the cage.
Irrawaddy is trying to pull guard but Boma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Boma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Boma slips under a jab.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Irrawaddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Irrawaddy throws out a counter right but Boma avoids it with no problem.
Irrawaddy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy slips a jab from Boma.
Irrawaddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irrawaddy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irrawaddy lands a glancing blow to the side of Boma's head.
Boma throws a solid leg kick but Irrawaddy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boma.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boma scores with a counter punch that sends Irrawaddy to the canvas! Boma smells blood - he's punishing Irrawaddy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Irrawaddy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Boma!
A very excited looking Mark Boma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#909 Clark v Hiro
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irrawaddy misses the body punch
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Raharuhi 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.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the body kick from Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Irrawaddy's body.
Irrawaddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irrawaddy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raharuhi on the side of the head.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi needs to keep his hands up - Irrawaddy had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Irrawaddy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Irrawaddy strikes.
Irrawaddy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Irrawaddy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Raharuhi jabs Irrawaddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Irrawaddy rather than just go for the knockout.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up.#CL#
Irrawaddy has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands a left hand. #T2#
Irrawaddy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raharuhi to keep the fight standing.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Irrawaddy controls the action.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Irrawaddy's head. #BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a double jab.
Irrawaddy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Irrawaddy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raharuhi digs a good body shot into Irrawaddy's ribs.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi feints a counter leg kick.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Irrawaddy misses with a body punch
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irrawaddy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Irrawaddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy backing away here, and Raharuhi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses.
Irrawaddy connects with a body shot.
Irrawaddy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi works on Irrawaddy's body with a couple of short punches.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Irrawaddy avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Raharuhi misses with a knee strike.
Raharuhi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Irrawaddy fails to land.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Irrawaddy.
A shot in the inside from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy pushes Raharuhi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Irrawaddy pulls guard effortlessly.
Raharuhi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Irrawaddy is looking to sweep but instead, Raharuhi has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Irrawaddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
A little jabbing left from Raharuhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy lands a head shot.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Irrawaddy checks it.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irrawaddy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi jabs at Irrawaddy's body.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Irrawaddy rushes Raharuhi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Irrawaddy blocks it. #T1#
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi works on Irrawaddy's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Irrawaddy's head.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharuhi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Irrawaddy controls his hands.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Irrawaddy controls the action.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Irrawaddy tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Irrawaddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irrawaddy moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws an off balance right hand
and Irrawaddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrawaddy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Irrawaddy controls his hands.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Irrawaddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irrawaddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Raharuhi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards. #T3#
Raharuhi lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharuhi lands a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Raharuhi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Raharuhi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Irrawaddy blocks it well.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Irrawaddy is out of range.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Raharuhi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Irrawaddy walks into a left hand.
Raharuhi thumps Irrawaddy with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irrawaddy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irrawaddy checks it well.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Raharuhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irrawaddy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irrawaddy.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target. #CL#
Irrawaddy gets a clinch.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Irrawaddy blocks it.
Irrawaddy tries to circle away but Raharuhi has him pinned against the cage.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Irrawaddy.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
A right handed body shot lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Irrawaddy's head.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Raharuhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Irrawaddy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Irrawaddy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irrawaddy with a body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi lands with a nice combination. Irrawaddy backs away looking to recover.
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice head shot.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy throws a one two combo.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Raharuhi.#T2#
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Irrawaddy off balance momentarily.
Irrawaddy looks to land a combination but Raharuhi avoids it well.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Irrawaddy down.
Raharuhi jabs Irrawaddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrawaddy throws out the jab.
Irrawaddy moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a two punch combo.
Irrawaddy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irrawaddy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a low kick, right behind Irrawaddy 's knee. #T3#
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Irrawaddy thinking.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy lands with a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that half lands.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Irrawaddy's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Irrawaddy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Irrawaddy off balance momentarily.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Irrawaddy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Irrawaddy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raharuhi momentarily.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
Raharuhi punishes Irrawaddy's body with a nice straight punch.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Irrawaddy - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raharuhi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
A relieved looking Taine Raharuhi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 33
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valdez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Irrawaddy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy throws a series of punches but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irrawaddy with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Irrawaddy works over Valdez's head and body with a nice combination.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab to the body
and Irrawaddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irrawaddy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdez's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been informed that Valdez 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.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses.
Irrawaddy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Irrawaddy throws a nice looking combination but Valdez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irrawaddy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valdez doesn't seem bothered though.
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.#T2#
No joy there for Irrawaddy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Valdez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Valdez instigates a clinch. #TD#
Irrawaddy drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valdez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Irrawaddy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Valdez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irrawaddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Irrawaddy with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irrawaddy lands with a right hand.
Irrawaddy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Irrawaddy moves out of range easily.
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch.
Valdez wants to counter the offense by Irrawaddy and move into the clinch position.
Valdez lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valdez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Irrawaddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Valdez misses with a low kick. #T1#
Valdez throws a head kick that misses.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy catches Valdez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valdez swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Irrawaddy - just one landing.
Valdez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Irrawaddy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez tries to move into range but Irrawaddy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.#T2#
Irrawaddy misses with a hook
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a double jab.
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!
Irrawaddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valdez's hands.
Valdez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by Irrawaddy.#CL2#
Valdez clinches.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head.
Irrawaddy jumps guard but Valdez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Irrawaddy jumps guard but Valdez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Irrawaddy pulls Valdez into guard.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position.
Valdez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Irrawaddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##CL#
Irrawaddy rushes Valdez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irrawaddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
Valdez digs a right hand underneath Irrawaddy's ribcage. Irrawaddy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irrawaddys head.
Irrawaddy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valdez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Irrawaddy.
Nice body punch from Valdez.
Valdez effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Valdez scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Irrawaddy jumps guard.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valdez is one step ahead there. #T1#
Irrawaddy looking to control but Valdez passes into half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irrawaddy trying to get back to full guard but Valdez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Irrawaddy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Irrawaddy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irrawaddy gets full guard.
Valdez preventing the sweep.
Valdez slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irrawaddy wants to control but Valdez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irrawaddy wants to improve his position but Valdez is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMario Valdez really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Irrawaddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Valdez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Irrawaddy rather than just go for the knockout.
Valdez slips under a jab from Irrawaddy.
Valdez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy walks into a jab.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
Valdez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Irrawaddy.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valdez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the body
and Valdez counters with a left to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Valdez throws a big counter head kick but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Valdez thuds a left hand into Irrawaddy's body.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy blocks a head kick by Valdez.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Valdez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valdez on the side of the head.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Valdez thinks about the counter body kick.
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Irrawaddy misses its target.
Irrawaddy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valdez under the eye.
Valdez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valdez counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdez misses with the body kick
and Irrawaddy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irrawaddy throws a good cross that connects.
Irrawaddy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Valdez misses with a looping left.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Irrawaddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irrawaddy scores with the left hand. Valdez knows he should have avoided that one.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Valdez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valdez misses with a hook
and Irrawaddy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Irrawaddy lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valdez prevents Irrawaddy from breaking the clinch.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valdez walks away with a smile on his face. Irrawaddy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdez. That snapped Irrawaddy's head back.
Irrawaddy misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Valdez thuds a left hand into Irrawaddy's body.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.#T2#
Irrawaddy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy lands an overhand right.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Irrawaddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez scores with a leg kick.
Valdez looks to land a body kick but Irrawaddy moved away.
Irrawaddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ken Irrawaddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ken Irrawaddy is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Irrawaddy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Irrawaddy catches Valdez right on the button with a cross.
Irrawaddy cracks Valdez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Irrawaddy's head but Irrawaddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Irrawaddy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Irrawaddy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Irrawaddy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021

178 cm
21 yrs
158 lbs

173 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs

Obi

Irrawaddy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Chike Obi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 1 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Irrawaddy gets a double leg takedown into Obi's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Obi (0) vs (2) Irrawaddy#SUB#
Obi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irrawaddy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Obi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Obi has his feet on Irrawaddy's thighs here. He's pushed Irrawaddy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Irrawaddy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chike Obi!
Our winner, Chike Obi, 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.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021

176 cm
35 yrs
167 lbs

173 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs

Cadman

Irrawaddy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cayden Cadman ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 1 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cadman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cadman (2) vs (0) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Irrawaddy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Cadman content to control rather than advance.
Irrawaddy is looking to control Cadman 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Irrawaddy avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Irrawaddy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cadman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Irrawaddy pulls Cadman in close to his closed guard and prevents Cadman from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cadman won't allow Irrawaddy to sweep him here.
Cadman advances to half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking for a sweep. Cadman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cadman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Irrawaddy is pressing down on Cadman 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cadman preventing the sweep.
Irrawaddy has control of Cadman 's left arm, preventing Cadman from doing any damage.
Irrawaddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cadman (2) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from the top position.
Irrawaddy looking to pass the guard.
Cadman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Irrawaddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadman is keeping the position for now.
Irrawaddy passes into half guard.
Cadman is holding on to half guard well.
Irrawaddy prevents Cadman from improving his position.
Irrawaddy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (2) vs (5) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from mount. #T5#
Let's hope that Irrawaddy 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.
Cadman working to try and regain half guard.
Irrawaddy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cadman is holding on tight.
Irrawaddy controlling from mount. #T6#
It looks like Irrawaddy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Irrawaddy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cadman is looking to escape.
Cadman regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irrawaddy in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Irrawaddy is looking to advance position but Cadman won't allow it. #T8#
Irrawaddy prevents Cadman from improving his position.
Irrawaddy slows the pace down in half guard.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.
Irrawaddy prevents Cadman from improving his position.#T9#
Irrawaddy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cadman is staying active underneath Irrawaddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Irrawaddy is controlling the pace.
Irrawaddy with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T10#
Irrawaddy trying to mount his opponent but Cadman defends it.
Cadman is looking for a sweep. Irrawaddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irrawaddy trying to control the pace.
Cadman is looking to improve his position. #T11#
Cadman is trying to maintain the position but Irrawaddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Irrawaddy 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.
Cadman trying to control but Irrawaddy postures up. #T12#
Irrawaddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cadman keeps working.
Irrawaddy stalling.
Irrawaddy wants to pass to mount but Cadman is defending the position. #T13#
Irrawaddy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Irrawaddy wants to free his trapped foot but Cadman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Irrawaddy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irrawaddy.#T14#
Irrawaddy is thwarting Cadman 's attempts to control the position.
Irrawaddy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cadman moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Irrawaddy from controlling successfully.
Cadman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 5 to 2.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021

173 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs

190 cm
35 yrs
162 lbs

Irrawaddy

Bastard

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Ken Irrawaddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lazy Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Bastard as Irrawaddy shoots in.
Bastard leaves Irrawaddy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bastard rushes Irrawaddy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Irrawaddy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irrawaddy (2) vs (0) Bastard
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bastard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bastard.
Bastard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Irrawaddy is one step ahead there.
Irrawaddy wants to pass the guard but Bastard is keeping the position.
Bastard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bastard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Irrawaddy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bastard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Irrawaddy won't allow Bastard to sweep him here.
Bastard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Irrawaddy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Irrawaddy stopping the sweep attempt from Bastard.
Irrawaddy being controlled here momentarily.
Bastard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bastard trying to keep a closed guard but Irrawaddy is proving a slippery customer.
Irrawaddy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bastard holds on and takes a little breather.
Bastard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Irrawaddy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bastard keeping full guard, as Irrawaddy tries to pass. #T3#
Bastard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Irrawaddy is one step ahead there.
Bastard keeping full guard, as Irrawaddy tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy slips nicely into half guard.
Bastard is in trouble now - Irrawaddy has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (5) vs (0) Bastard
Irrawaddy is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bastard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent. #T4#
Bastard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irrawaddy content just to control the position here.
Bastard wants to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Bastard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irrawaddy controlling from mount.
Irrawaddy tries to control but Bastard wriggling away.
Bastard is trying desperately to improve position.
Bastard gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Bastard tries to get to full guard but Irrawaddy has control of the leg.
Bastard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Irrawaddy wants to pass the guard but Bastard is defending well.
Irrawaddy controlling the action here.
Bastard won't allow Irrawaddy to pass to mount.
Bastard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irrawaddy is working away from the top position though.
Bastard wants to improve his position but Irrawaddy is controlling well. #T6#
Irrawaddy tries to pass to full mount but Bastard defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irrawaddy in particular looking to stall.
Bastard is trying to get back to full guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the action here.
Bastard is doing well to control the position and prevent Irrawaddy from advancing to side control.
Irrawaddy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Irrawaddy is looking to take a break and control but Bastard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Bastard is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bastard is looking to improve his position.
Bastard is still trying to improve position.
Bastard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Irrawaddy is taking a breather. Bastard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T8#
Bastard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Irrawaddy preventing the sweep.
Bastard trying to keep a closed guard but Irrawaddy is proving a slippery customer.
Bastard seems keen to control Irrawaddy's posture.
Irrawaddy content to stall in guard here.
Bastard wants to sweep here but Irrawaddy controlling him for the moment.
Bastard keeping full guard, as Irrawaddy tries to pass.
Bastard being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Irrawaddy wants to pass the guard but Bastard is keeping the position.
Irrawaddy wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Bastard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Irrawaddy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Irrawaddy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Bastard controlling the position.
Irrawaddy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastard 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.
Irrawaddy postures up.
Irrawaddy is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Irrawaddy from controlling successfully.
Irrawaddy wants to pass the guard but Bastard is keeping the position.
Bastard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Irrawaddy is one step ahead there.
Irrawaddy content to stall in guard here.
Bastard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irrawaddy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irrawaddy (5) vs (2) Bastard#T12#
Irrawaddy being controlled here, momentarily.
Irrawaddy has Bastard pulled in close to control his posture.
Irrawaddy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bastard controls the pace.
Bastard trying to control but Irrawaddy is working from the bottom.
Bastard is fighting to break Irrawaddy's control of his arms but Irrawaddy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bastard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irrawaddy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Bastard wants to control from the top but Irrawaddy keeps moving.
Bastard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Irrawaddy controlling Bastard's posture.
Bastard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irrawaddy has control of Bastard's left arm, preventing Bastard from doing any damage.
Bastard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Irrawaddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bastard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bastard trying to control but Irrawaddy is working from the bottom.
Bastard is fighting to break Irrawaddy's control of his arms but Irrawaddy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bastard content to stall in guard here.
Irrawaddy is pulling down on Bastard's head to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021

169 cm
27 yrs
146 lbs

173 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs

Heimo

Irrawaddy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aleksi Heimo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Heimo closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Heimo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Heimo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimo wants to sweep but no luck.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heimo is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irrawaddy controls the pace.
Heimo 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.
It looks like Irrawaddy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Heimo controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heimo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heimo is working hard here to advance position.
Irrawaddy controlling from the top position.
Heimo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heimo keeping full guard, as Irrawaddy tries to pass.
Heimo 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.#T2#
Irrawaddy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Heimo 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.#SUB#
Heimo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irrawaddy is aware though and is defending well.
Heimo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Heimo wants to sweep here but Irrawaddy controlling him for the moment.
Irrawaddy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Heimo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irrawaddy won't allow Heimo to sweep him here.
Irrawaddy 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. #SUB#
Heimo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irrawaddy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Heimo trying to control the position here.
Irrawaddy content to stall in guard here.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Heimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heimo keeping full guard, as Irrawaddy tries to pass.
Irrawaddy stopping the sweep attempt from Heimo.
Heimo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Heimo working a defensive guard here.
Irrawaddy preventing the sweep. #T5#
Heimo controlling the position.
Irrawaddy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Heimo trying to control the position here.
Irrawaddy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heimo has Irrawaddy pulled in close to control his posture.
Irrawaddy 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.
Irrawaddy won't allow Heimo to sweep him here. #T6#
Irrawaddy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Irrawaddy stopping the sweep attempt from Heimo.
Irrawaddy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Heimo wants to sweep but no luck.
Heimo trying to control the position.
Heimo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Irrawaddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Irrawaddy won't allow Heimo to sweep him here.
Heimo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Irrawaddy has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Heimo (0) vs (3) Irrawaddy#T7#
Heimo is trying to get back to half guard.
Heimo stops Irrawaddy from passing to mount.
Heimo tries to improve position but can't.
Irrawaddy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Heimo's legs.
Irrawaddy taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy 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.
Heimo can't do much from the bottom here.
Heimo tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Irrawaddy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Heimo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Heimo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heimo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Irrawaddy's best efforts.
Irrawaddy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Heimo (0) vs (6) Irrawaddy
Heimo is trying desperately to improve position.
Heimo is controlling an arm, preventing Irrawaddy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T9#
Irrawaddy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent.
Heimo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Heimo (0) vs (9) Irrawaddy
Heimo tries to break free.
Heimo breaks Irrawaddy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heimo (2) vs (9) Irrawaddy
Heimo is looking to advance position but Irrawaddy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Heimo (2) vs (13) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from mount.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.
Irrawaddy fails to take his opponent's back. #T10#
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irrawaddy tries to control but Heimo wriggling away.
Heimo prevents Irrawaddy from taking his back.
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Heimo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Irrawaddy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Irrawaddy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Irrawaddy prevents Heimo from getting the reversal.
Irrawaddy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heimo is looking to escape.
Heimo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Heimo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Heimo is wriggling around trying to escape. #T12#
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent.
Heimo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irrawaddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Irrawaddy looking to control but Heimo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Irrawaddy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Heimo is desperately trying to improve his position but Irrawaddy has a good base and remains in mount.
Irrawaddy content just to control the position here.
Irrawaddy wants to control the pace but Heimo is squirming around nicely.
Irrawaddy prevents Heimo from getting the reversal.
Heimo wants to control but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The adventures of Irrawaddy the control monster continue. Boring.
Heimo regains half guard.#T14#
Irrawaddy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
More stalling from Irrawaddy.#SUB#
Heimo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irrawaddy controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irrawaddy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heimo tries to roll over but Irrawaddy keeps him under control.
Heimo trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 13 to 2.

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021

183 cm
36 yrs
199 lbs

173 cm
28 yrs
155 lbs

Kuznetsov

Irrawaddy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Konstantin Kuznetsov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Irrawaddy dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kuznetsov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuznetsov (2) vs (0) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy is trying to keep Kuznetsov in close.
Kuznetsov controlling from the top position.
Irrawaddy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
Irrawaddy keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuznetsov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Irrawaddy is trying to keep Kuznetsov in close. #T2#
Kuznetsov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov postures up.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irrawaddy pulls Kuznetsov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuznetsov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
Kuznetsov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Irrawaddy 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Irrawaddy trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Irrawaddy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kuznetsov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Irrawaddy 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.
Irrawaddy seems keen to control Kuznetsov's posture.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Irrawaddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Irrawaddy seems keen to control Kuznetsov's posture.#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irrawaddy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuznetsov controls the pace.
Irrawaddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuznetsov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuznetsov (2) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Kuznetsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetsov, not yet.
Kuznetsov can't keep his opponent in guard - Irrawaddy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Irrawaddy is pressing down on Kuznetsov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuznetsov is holding on for now. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Irrawaddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
Irrawaddy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Irrawaddy wants to pass to mount but Kuznetsov is defending the position.
Irrawaddy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Kuznetsov is looking for a sweep. Irrawaddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuznetsov gets full guard.
Irrawaddy trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetsov is retaining full guard.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position here. #T9#
Irrawaddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irrawaddy trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy stays in close to Kuznetsov's body and controls the position.
It looks like Irrawaddy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T10#
Irrawaddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuznetsov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irrawaddy wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving. #T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kuznetsov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kuznetsov keeping full guard, as Irrawaddy tries to pass.
Irrawaddy is still trying to improve position.
Irrawaddy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Irrawaddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetsov is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Kuznetsov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Irrawaddy is looking to pass into half guard but Kuznetsov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuznetsov is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuznetsov (4) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy pulls Kuznetsov in close to prevent any damage.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.
Kuznetsov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Irrawaddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuznetsov (4) vs (4) Irrawaddy#T13#
Irrawaddy slows the pace down in half guard.
Irrawaddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuznetsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Irrawaddy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Kuznetsov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irrawaddy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kuznetsov is heads and Irrawaddy is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kuznetsov takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Konstantin Kuznetsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021

181 cm
40 yrs
166 lbs

173 cm
28 yrs
155 lbs

Pain

Irrawaddy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Royal Pain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Irrawaddy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pain (0) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy content to stall in guard here.
Pain trying to control the position here.
Irrawaddy content to stall in guard here.
Irrawaddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irrawaddy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Irrawaddy won't allow Pain to sweep him here. #T1#
Pain being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Irrawaddy is one step ahead there.
Irrawaddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Irrawaddy advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pain (0) vs (5) Irrawaddy
Pain is trying to get back to half guard.
Pain trying to remain calm as Irrawaddy controls from the top position.
Pain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irrawaddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The referee asks Irrawaddy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Irrawaddy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pain is looking for a sweep.
Irrawaddy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Irrawaddy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pain struggling a bit here.
Irrawaddy controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
It looks like Irrawaddy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Irrawaddy tries to move to mount but Pain blocks the move with his legs.
Pain tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Irrawaddy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pain (0) vs (7) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy is looking to work his way around to Pain's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pain has given up his back here. Will Irrawaddy look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pain (0) vs (10) Irrawaddy#T4#
Pain can't escape the position.
Irrawaddy is trying to stick to Pain's back but Pain is turning into Irrawaddy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Irrawaddy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pain.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (2) vs (10) Irrawaddy
We've been hearing that Pain has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Pain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irrawaddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irrawaddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (2) vs (12) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy not doing much here.
Pain tries to get to full guard but Irrawaddy has control of the leg.
Irrawaddy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is in trouble now - Irrawaddy has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pain (2) vs (15) Irrawaddy
Pain is desperately trying to improve his position but Irrawaddy has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pain gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irrawaddy pulls his head out easily.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but Pain defending well.
Irrawaddy stalling.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Irrawaddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pain works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a triangle but Irrawaddy pushes his legs off easily.
Pain can't keep his opponent in guard - Irrawaddy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6#
Pain wants to control the action here but instead Irrawaddy manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pain (2) vs (18) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Pain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy fails to take his opponent's back.
Pain is trying to escape the mount.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pain can't escape the position. #T7#
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pain can't escape the position.
Pain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy uses his free foot to push down on Pain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pain.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pain (2) vs (21) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.
Pain can't escape the position. #T8#
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
Pain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pain is desperately trying to improve his position but Irrawaddy has a good base and remains in mount.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Irrawaddy moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Pain (2) vs (24) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling the position well here. Pain rolled but Irrawaddy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy 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.#T9#
Pain is trying to break free.
Irrawaddy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pain trying to control but not successfully.
Irrawaddy biding his time, controlling Pain.
Pain tries to roll but Irrawaddy sticks to his back.
Irrawaddy is riding his opponent, not letting Pain buck him off. #T10#
Irrawaddy has the hooks in. Pain is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pain trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pain wants to control his opponent's hands but Irrawaddy gets his hands free.
Pain is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position as Pain tries to break free.
Pain tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Irrawaddy fails to move to back control.
Pain has given up his back here. Will Irrawaddy look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pain (2) vs (27) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Irrawaddy is not going to allow Pain to sit and survive in this position.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position easily here as Pain tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Pain's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pain is really stuck here.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T12#
Pain tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irrawaddy.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
Well,Pain is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pain gets back to half guard.#T13#
Pain wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Irrawaddy seems content to control.#SUB#
Pain actively working from the bottom here.
Irrawaddy tries to pass to full mount but Pain defends it.
Irrawaddy controlling the action here.#T14#
Pain is in trouble now - Irrawaddy has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pain (2) vs (30) Irrawaddy
Pain is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 30 to 2.
The defeated Royal Pain had this to say: 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021

177 cm
19 yrs
176 lbs

173 cm
28 yrs
155 lbs

Harms

Irrawaddy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Braydon Harms! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Harms goes for a double leg but Irrawaddy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Irrawaddy continues to drive forward.
Irrawaddy goes for a takedown attempt but Harms pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Irrawaddy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harms (0) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Irrawaddy passes into half guard.
Irrawaddy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harms is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Irrawaddy trying to control the pace.
Irrawaddy works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Harms (0) vs (5) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount.
Harms is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Harms tries to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Irrawaddy takes Harms's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Harms (0) vs (8) Irrawaddy
What can Harms do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harms looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
It looks like Irrawaddy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Harms is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Irrawaddy not allowing Harms to control his hands.
Irrawaddy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Harms.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Harms's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Irrawaddy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
More stalling from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.#T5#
Harms trying to control the action but Irrawaddy just sinks the hooks in.
Irrawaddy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The adventures of Irrawaddy the control monster continue. Boring.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irrawaddy.
Harms is in bad spot here. #T7#
Irrawaddy controlling from the back.
Yet more stalling tactics from Irrawaddy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Harms is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Irrawaddy with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Harms is trying to break free. #T9#
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. #T10#
Harms tries to roll but Irrawaddy sticks to his back.
Irrawaddy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T11##T12#
Well, with Irrawaddy on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Harms is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 8 to 0.

Event: OFK 78 - Lancaster Vs Copeland
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1#
Pacheco misses with a wild combination.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pacheco misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Pacheco moves out of range.
Pacheco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irrawaddy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pacheco misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter punch.
Pacheco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Irrawaddy has closed the distance and engaged Pacheco in a clinch.
A short right from Pacheco.
Pacheco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy lands a nice uppercut.
Pacheco lands an elbow that stopped Irrawaddy in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Ken Irrawaddy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacheco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with some punches.
Irrawaddy misses with some punches.
Irrawaddy lands a right hand.
Irrawaddy avoids the elbow strike from Pacheco, against the cage.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Pacheco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1##SUB2#
Pacheco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pacheco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pacheco stands and throws Irrawaddy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Irrawaddy sneaks back into half guard.
Irrawaddy wants to get back to full guard.
Irrawaddy is working hard here to advance position.
Irrawaddy taking some punishment here, with Pacheco in his half guard.
Irrawaddy won't allow Pacheco to pass to mount.
Pacheco is trying to control the action in half guard but Irrawaddy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Irrawaddy is looking to improve his position.
Irrawaddy manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Pacheco postures up.
Pacheco throwing strikes from guard but Irrawaddy blocks nicely.
Irrawaddy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pacheco has passed into side control.
Irrawaddy is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pacheco tries for a kimura but Irrawaddy is defending well.
Irrawaddy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pacheco is working for a kimura but Irrawaddy is defending it quite comfortably.
Pacheco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irrawaddy keeps working. #T3#
Irrawaddy wants to control but Pacheco is keeping busy.
Irrawaddy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pacheco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irrawaddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irrawaddy 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#
Pacheco throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Pacheco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irrawaddy pulls his head out easily.
Irrawaddy winds up and cracks Pacheco with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Irrawaddy wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is defending well. #SUB2#
Pacheco actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Irrawaddy there.
Irrawaddy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pacheco has hold of Irrawaddy's hands but Irrawaddy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacheco wants to get back to full guard.
Irrawaddy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Irrawaddy there.
Irrawaddy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Irrawaddy lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Irrawaddy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Irrawaddy connects with a body shot that sends Pacheco's belly button to the back.
Pacheco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pacheco misses with a hook.
Pacheco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the body
and Pacheco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pacheco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pacheco just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco drops his hands momentarily and Irrawaddy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Irrawaddy gets a clinch.
Pacheco tries to throw a body punch but Irrawaddy avoids it by throwing Pacheco back against the cage.
Irrawaddy pushes Pacheco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pacheco keeps control of Irrawaddy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pacheco presses Irrawaddy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pacheco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irrawaddy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pachecos head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Irrawaddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Pacheco avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Ken Irrawaddy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Pacheco avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Pacheco has picked Irrawaddy up - he's going for a ride! Pacheco dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pacheco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Irrawaddy defending well though.
Irrawaddy wants to get back to full guard.
Irrawaddy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pacheco is one step ahead there.
Pacheco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Irrawaddy 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.#T2#
Irrawaddy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pacheco has passed into side control.
Irrawaddy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pacheco working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Pacheco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Irrawaddy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pacheco throws a strike aimed at the side of Irrawaddy's head but Irrawaddy avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Pacheco.
Gerardo Pacheco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Irrawaddy tries to bench press Pacheco off him but Pacheco keeps the position. #SUB2#
Pacheco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pacheco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Pacheco throws an elbow but Irrawaddy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Irrawaddy is looking for a sweep.
Irrawaddy sneaks back into half guard.
Pacheco trying to control from half guard but Irrawaddy is working away. #SUB2#
Pacheco is working for a kimura but Irrawaddy is defending it quite comfortably.
Irrawaddy trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Irrawaddy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Irrawaddy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pacheco is working away from the top position though.
Irrawaddy wants to get back to full guard but Pacheco has passed into side control.
Pacheco wants to control but Irrawaddy is keeping him busy.
Pacheco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Pacheco swings around for an armbar but Irrawaddy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pacheco's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pacheco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irrawaddy defends well.
Irrawaddy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gerardo Pacheco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ken Irrawaddy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pacheco misses with an uppercut.
Pacheco ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Pacheco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ken Irrawaddy is winning the standup battle so far.
Pacheco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacheco is just out of range.
Irrawaddy sets himself, and Pacheco steps forward looking for the clinch! Irrawaddy avoids it this time.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacheco.
Irrawaddy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irrawaddy lands with a right hand.
Pacheco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pacheco.
Pacheco looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irrawaddy, as that shot connected.
Irrawaddy connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Pacheco.
The fighters circling - Irrawaddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pacheco throws a lazy right hand but Irrawaddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Pacheco ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Pacheco takes one to the chin there.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Pacheco avoids the punch easily.
Irrawaddy misses with a left hand
and Pacheco counters with a straight right hand.
Pacheco misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irrawaddy.
Pacheco lands a slapping body shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
A jab from Irrawaddy does it's job there.
Pacheco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Irrawaddy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Pacheco avoids the punch easily.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. Pacheco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pacheco misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacheco moves away.
Irrawaddy slips a jab from Pacheco.
Pacheco lands with a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a combination
and Pacheco counters with a straight right hand.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut
and Pacheco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pacheco.
Pacheco misses with a wild body shot.
Pacheco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacheco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Pacheco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pacheco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Pacheco's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pacheco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irrawaddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pacheco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irrawaddy on the side of the head.
Irrawaddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Pacheco moved out of range nicely.
Pacheco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pacheco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Pacheco avoids the punch easily.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking body shot.
Pacheco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pacheco cracks a nice hook into Irrawaddy's ribs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacheco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Pacheco misses with a jab to the body
and Irrawaddy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy avoids the body shot from Pacheco.
Pacheco's corner calls for a 1-2. Pacheco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Pacheco's head but Pacheco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Pacheco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irrawaddy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irrawaddy moves out of range as Pacheco strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Pacheco avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
A jab from Pacheco misses. #CL#
Irrawaddy forces Pacheco back against the cage and clinches.
Pacheco lands with a left to the head.
Irrawaddy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Irrawaddy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerardo Pacheco.
I think Pacheco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerardo Pacheco!
An out of breath Gerardo Pacheco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 70 - Williams Vs Harper
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1#
Irrawaddy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Irrawaddy.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Irrawaddy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Irrawaddy fails to land.
Irrawaddy tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irrawaddy 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.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A jab from Irrawaddy finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the body from Irrawaddy misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Irrawaddy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irrawaddy scores with a body shot.
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Irrawaddy sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith sizes up Irrawaddy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Irrawaddy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Irrawaddy throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch.#T2#
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Smith throws a low kick but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irrawaddy lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Irrawaddy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Smith scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Irrawaddy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy slips a straight right by Smith.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Irrawaddy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irrawaddy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irrawaddy tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Irrawaddy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith moves forwards but Irrawaddy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irrawaddy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Irrawaddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Irrawaddy lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irrawaddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irrawaddy to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy's corner calls for a 1-2. Irrawaddy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Smith throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
That's time! Irrawaddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Irrawaddy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith is looking to chop away at Irrawaddy's legs.
A combination from Irrawaddy does no damage.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Irrawaddy cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith moves out of range as Irrawaddy strikes.
Irrawaddy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irrawaddy cracks Smith with a good jab.#CL#
Irrawaddy moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Irrawaddy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irrawaddy.#BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Irrawaddy backs away looking to recover.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Irrawaddy's head.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Irrawaddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Irrawaddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith fails with the takedown
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Smith is rocked!#CL#
Irrawaddy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Irrawaddy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Irrawaddy finish him?
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Irrawaddy walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ken Irrawaddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.#T2#
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irrawaddy.
It looked like Irrawaddy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Irrawaddy smiles and moves away.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Irrawaddy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Ken Irrawaddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irrawaddy avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irrawaddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Irrawaddy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ken Irrawaddy is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Irrawaddy.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Irrawaddy.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrawaddy throws out the jab.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Irrawaddy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith cracks Irrawaddy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.#T4#
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Irrawaddy moves out of range easily.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irrawaddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irrawaddy misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Irrawaddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Irrawaddy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Irrawaddy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Irrawaddy misses.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Smith slips a jab from Irrawaddy.
As Irrawaddy backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it all.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Irrawaddy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Irrawaddy misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Irrawaddy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith tries to bum rush Irrawaddy with a series of wild strikes but Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Irrawaddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Smith blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Irrawaddy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Irrawaddy misses its intended target.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Smith misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Irrawaddy saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Irrawaddy slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter punch.
Irrawaddy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith slips under a jab.
Irrawaddy sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Irrawaddy avoids it this time.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy avoids them all with ease.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice combination there by Irrawaddy.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Irrawaddy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Irrawaddy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Smith.
Irrawaddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irrawaddy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Irrawaddy lands a body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Irrawaddy throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irrawaddy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrawaddy throws out the jab.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Irrawaddy steps away.#T4#
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Irrawaddy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Irrawaddy has managed to clinch.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irrawaddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Irrawaddy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Irrawaddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Irrawaddy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ken Irrawaddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irrawaddy stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Irrawaddy with a nice head shot there.
Irrawaddy with a nice head shot there.
Irrawaddy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Irrawaddy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irrawaddy 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: OFK 65 - Kasamsun Vs Power
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Harper misses with a wild combination.
Harper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harper 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.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Harper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Harper is out of range.
Harper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harper lands with a hook. Irrawaddy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irrawaddy throws out a loose jab but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harper misses with an uppercut. Irrawaddy saw that one coming.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
Harper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harper misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Irrawaddy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harper cracks Irrawaddy with an open hand slap.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Harper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrawaddy throws out the jab. #TD2#
Harper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking to improve his position.
Irrawaddy is trying to maintain the position but Harper is very close to passing his half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but Harper has passed to side control!
Harper tries to advance to mount but Irrawaddy denies him. #SUB2#
Irrawaddy wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Harper has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Irrawaddy's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Irrawaddy is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Harper!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Miguel Harper!
Miguel Harper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 57 - Kasamsun Vs Williams
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy with a hook.
Dacre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dacre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irrawaddy.
Dacre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dacre counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Dacre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Irrawaddy was covering up waiting for the punch and Dacre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Irrawaddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dacre pushing down on Irrawaddy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irrawaddy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy 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.
Irrawaddy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Dacre won't allow Irrawaddy to sweep him here.
Dacre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Irrawaddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irrawaddy is looking to sweep but instead, Dacre has passed into half guard.
Irrawaddy is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dacre connects with a nice short shot to Irrawaddy's temple.
Irrawaddy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dacre in particular looking to stall.
Dacre is thwarting Irrawaddy's attempts to control the position.
Dacre stalling.
Irrawaddy wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Irrawaddy is refusing to be controlled, as Dacre sits in half guard.
Dacre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Irrawaddy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Irrawaddy tries to roll over but Dacre keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irrawaddy gets back to full guard.
Dacre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Irrawaddy's face as Dacre controls the position.
Dacre misses with the ground and pound.
Irrawaddy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Irrawaddy being controlled for a moment.
Dacre scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dacre controls the position from side control.
Dacre is putting a hurting on Irrawaddy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Irrawaddy gets back to half guard.
Dacre prevents Irrawaddy from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irrawaddy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dacre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dacre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irrawaddy keeping moving, preventing Dacre from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep here but Dacre controlling him for the moment.
Irrawaddy keeping moving, preventing Dacre from controlling successfully.
Irrawaddy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Irrawaddy keeping moving, preventing Dacre from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep here but Dacre controlling him for the moment.
Dacre connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claude Dacre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Irrawaddy cracks Dacre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Irrawaddy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dacre on the side of the head.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook
and Dacre counters with a stiff right hand.
Dacre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from Irrawaddy as Dacre shoots in.
A slow jab from Irrawaddy misses its intended target. #CL2#
Dacre moves into the clinch.
Irrawaddy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dacre's elbow.
Irrawaddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Dacre. #BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Dacre moves out of range.
Dacre flicks out a counter leg kick but Irrawaddy steps away.
A slow jab from Irrawaddy misses its intended target.
Dacre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dacre moves away.#T1#
Dacre dives in for a single leg takedown but Irrawaddy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ken Irrawaddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dacre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dacre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irrawaddy swivels and escapes.
Ken Irrawaddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Irrawaddy throws a series of strikes that have Dacre backpedaling.
Dacre staying out of range there.
Irrawaddy looks to land a right hand but Dacre moved out of range.
Dacre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dacre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irrawaddy defends it nicely.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irrawaddy gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dacre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Irrawaddy - just one landing.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dacre manages to avoid it.
Dacre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Dacre throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Dacre looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Dacre looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Dacre takes the fight into the clinch.
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Dacre controls his hands.
Irrawaddy misses with some punches.
Dacre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow. #T3#
Dacre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Irrawaddy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irrawaddy digs a right hand underneath Dacre's ribcage. Dacre let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dacre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Dacre is out of range.
Dacre ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Dacre throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Irrawaddy slips a jab from Dacre.
Irrawaddy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dacre shoots for a takedown but Irrawaddy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dacre slips a straight right by Irrawaddy.
Dacre throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Irrawaddy coming out on top.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut. Dacre saw that one coming.#T4#
Irrawaddy misses with a hook
and Dacre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dacre cracks Irrawaddy with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Irrawaddy misses.
It seemed like Dacre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Irrawaddy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dacre doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Dacre finds it's way through Irrawaddy's defenses.
Dacre jabs at Irrawaddy's body.
Irrawaddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dacre can do to turn this around?
Dacre misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Dacre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dacre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dacre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dacre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dacre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Irrawaddy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dacre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Dacre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dacre was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Ken Irrawaddy is winning the standup battle so far.
Dacre tries to close the distance and clinch but Irrawaddy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irrawaddy throws an off balance right hand
and Dacre counters with a nice body shot.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dacre misses with an uppercut. Irrawaddy saw that one coming.
Irrawaddy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dacre slips under a jab from Irrawaddy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dacre staying out of range there.
Dacre slips a straight right by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy digs a good body shot into Dacre's ribs.#T1##CL2#
Dacre closes the distance and pushes Irrawaddy back into the cage.#BC#
Irrawaddy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Dacre as he connects with a hook.
Irrawaddy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dacre momentarily. #CL2#
Dacre clinches.
Irrawaddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy managing to block the knees to the body from Dacre.
Irrawaddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Irrawaddy as the two fighters clinch.
Irrawaddy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Irrawaddy misses with a body punch. #BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irrawaddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Dacre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Irrawaddy scores with a body shot.
Dacre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dacre staying out of range there.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Dacre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Dacre misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Dacre moves out of range.
Irrawaddy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dacre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Irrawaddy scrambles back to his feet.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Dacre avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target. #T3#
Irrawaddy lands an overhand right.
Dacre walks into a left hand.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook
and Dacre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrawaddy lunges at Dacre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dacre's hand.
Irrawaddy throws a series of strikes that have Dacre backpedaling.
Dacre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dacre connects with a looping right hand.
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to Dacre's body. Dacre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy digs a good body shot into Dacre's ribs.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Dacre staying out of range there.#CL2#
Dacre pushes Irrawaddy up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Dacre controls his hands.
Irrawaddy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dacre can't find room to land a body shot as Irrawaddy controls the action.
Dacre working aggressively here.
Ken Irrawaddy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irrawaddy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Dacre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Dacre was well out of range.#CL2#
Dacre closes the distance and pushes Irrawaddy back into the cage.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands a body punch.
Dacre tries to work over Irrawaddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dacre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irrawaddy blocks a body shot from Dacre.
Irrawaddy tries to work over Dacre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irrawaddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Irrawaddy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Irrawaddy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Irrawaddy!
The defeated Claude Dacre had this to say: 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: OFK 51 - Irrawaddy Vs Gay G
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Gay G shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Irrawaddy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irrawaddy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irrawaddy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gay G is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing that Irrawaddy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gay G wants to sweep but no luck.
Irrawaddy throws a big right hand that misses.
Irrawaddy throws a big right hand that misses.
Irrawaddy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Irrawaddy from controlling successfully.
Irrawaddy preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irrawaddy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Irrawaddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Irrawaddy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gay G works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Irrawaddy wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving.
Irrawaddy won't allow Gay G to sweep him here.
Gay G avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gay G is trying to keep Irrawaddy in close.
Gay G controlling Irrawaddy's posture.
Gay G 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.
Gay G is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Irrawaddy wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving.
Irrawaddy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gay G looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gay G is trying to control the position but Irrawaddy postures up.
Gay G told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Irrawaddy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gay G seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Irrawaddy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gay G looking for a sweep. Not yet Gay G, not yet.
Gay G has Irrawaddy pulled in close to control his posture.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy postures up in Gay G's guard and throws a big left but Gay G blocks it.
Irrawaddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Irrawaddy lands a couple of digs.
Irrawaddy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gay G works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gay G is trying to control the position but Irrawaddy postures up. #T3#
Gay G working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gay G is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Irrawaddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gay G is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gay G pulls Irrawaddy in close to prevent any damage.
Irrawaddy throws a big right hand that misses.
Irrawaddy wants to pass the guard but Gay G is keeping the position.
Gay G manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irrawaddy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gay G wants to control from the top but Irrawaddy keeps moving.
Irrawaddy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Irrawaddy is working hard here to advance position.
Irrawaddy looking to control.
Irrawaddy 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.
Gay G's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irrawaddy keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gay G is one step ahead there.
Irrawaddy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Irrawaddy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Irrawaddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gay G can do to turn this around?
Irrawaddy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gay G takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gay G moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Gay G shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Irrawaddy is trying to defend but Gay G finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gay G working over Irrawaddy with some ground and pound. Irrawaddy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Irrawaddy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gay G trying to control but Irrawaddy is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy looking to control.
Irrawaddy 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#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gay G trying to control but Irrawaddy postures up.
Irrawaddy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Gay G is working to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Irrawaddy.#ROC#Gay G is rocked!
Irrawaddy with the ground and pound from mount.
Gay G is still in real trouble! Can Irrawaddy finish him?
Irrawaddy loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Gay G scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Irrawaddy land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Irrawaddy stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: OFK 42-Saenamuang Vs Irrawaddy
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Saenamuang swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Saenamuang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irrawaddy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irrawaddy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Saenamuang.
A little feinted left hand from Saenamuang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Irrawaddy avoids a kick to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Saenamuang misses with a series of wild punches.
Saenamuang slips under a jab from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang misses with a looping left.
Irrawaddy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saenamuang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut. Saenamuang saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Saenamuang ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy misses the body punch
and Saenamuang counters with a nice uppercut.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the body
and Saenamuang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses.
Irrawaddy connects with a body shot.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saenamuang slips under a jab from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saenamuang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irrawaddy tests Saenamuang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Jettrin Saenamuang has been cut.
Saenamuang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Saenamuang is just out of range.
Saenamuang keeps the fight on the outside.
Saenamuang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irrawaddy cracks Saenamuang with an open hand slap.
Saenamuang avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang misses with a combination
and Saenamuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut. Saenamuang saw that one coming.
It looked like Saenamuang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Irrawaddy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saenamuang has time to react.
Saenamuang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Irrawaddy. Irrawaddy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saenamuang lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irrawaddy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saenamuang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irrawaddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Saenamuang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy thuds his right hand into Saenamuang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang slips under a jab.
Irrawaddy moves to clinch but Saenamuang breaks away
and Saenamuang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Saenamuang was well out of range.
Irrawaddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Saenamuang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saenamuang looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Saenamuang moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Saenamuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irrawaddy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saenamuang throws a leg kick which misses Irrawaddy's front leg but catches the back leg as Irrawaddy tries to avoid it.
Saenamuang with the inside leg kick.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the leg kick from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saenamuang counters with a nice uppercut.
Saenamuang throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Irrawaddy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Saenamuang blocks it.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch up but Saenamuang keeps it at a distance.
Saenamuang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Saenamuang moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saenamuang misses with a low kick as Irrawaddy jumps back.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saenamuang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Irrawaddy counters with a straight right hand.
Irrawaddy connects with a body shot that sends Saenamuang's belly button to the back.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Saenamuang moves out of range.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Saenamuang moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Saenamuang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Irrawaddy throws a lazy right hand but Saenamuang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irrawaddy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irrawaddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Saenamuang counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jettrin Saenamuang's cut.
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.#R2#
Irrawaddy misses with a hook
and Saenamuang counters with a straight right hand.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saenamuang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saenamuang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saenamuang manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy checks a leg kick.
Saenamuang slips a jab from Irrawaddy.
An attempted straight right counter from Saenamuang misses the target.
Irrawaddy throws an overhand right that lands on Saenamuang's shoulder, as Saenamuang tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Saenamuang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Irrawaddy with a hook.
Saenamuang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irrawaddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Irrawaddy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saenamuang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saenamuang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saenamuang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy thuds a left hand into Saenamuang's body.#T1#
Irrawaddy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saenamuang misses with an uppercut
and Saenamuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saenamuang misses with a series of wild punches.
Irrawaddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Saenamuang throwing a counter right hand but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy throws an off balance right hand
and Irrawaddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saenamuang lands a nice looking body kick.
Irrawaddy slips a jab from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy works Saenamuang's body with a nice hook.
Saenamuang lands with a straight right. Irrawaddy didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saenamuang moves away.
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!
Irrawaddy throws an off balance right hand
and Saenamuang counters with a stiff right hand.
Irrawaddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Saenamuang counters with a stiff right hand.
Irrawaddy cracks Saenamuang with a good jab.
Irrawaddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Saenamuang counters with a straight right hand.
Saenamuang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saenamuang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irrawaddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Saenamuang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Saenamuang slips a jab from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang is looking to counter punch.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saenamuang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Saenamuang misses the target.
Irrawaddy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Irrawaddy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Saenamuang scores with a head kick. Irrawaddy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the body kick from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy misses with a left hand
and Irrawaddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saenamuang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irrawaddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Saenamuang's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy lands a jab to the nose.
Irrawaddy scores with a decent looking hook.
Saenamuang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
Saenamuang is looking to counter punch.
Saenamuang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irrawaddy lands with a good body shot.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Saenamuang moves out of range. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick lands for Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the body
and Saenamuang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the body kick.
Saenamuang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irrawaddy! But no joy.
Irrawaddy cracks a nice hook into Saenamuang's ribs.
Saenamuang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Irrawaddy has time to react.
Irrawaddy throws an off balance right hand
and Saenamuang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Saenamuang gets tackled into the cage by Irrawaddy. Irrawaddy maintains the clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saenamuang blocking some punches.
Irrawaddy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Saenamuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Irrawaddy fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jettrin Saenamuang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jettrin Saenamuang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Saenamuang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saenamuang scores with a jab. Irrawaddy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut
and Saenamuang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Saenamuang misses.
Saenamuang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irrawaddy to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the body
and Saenamuang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrawaddy throws out a loose jab but Saenamuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Saenamuang blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Saenamuang misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Irrawaddy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saenamuang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Saenamuang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jettrin Saenamuang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saenamuang misses with a series of wild punches.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Saenamuang moves out of range.
Saenamuang is looking to counter punch.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. Saenamuang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irrawaddy lands with a hook. Saenamuang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saenamuang misses with a few strikes there.
Irrawaddy is looking to clinch.
Irrawaddy connects with a single shot there.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saenamuang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrawaddy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Saenamuang to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a left hand
and Saenamuang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Saenamuang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saenamuang lands a nice looking body kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saenamuang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Saenamuang.
Saenamuang avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang throws a leg kick which misses Irrawaddy's front leg but catches the back leg as Irrawaddy tries to avoid it.
Irrawaddy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saenamuang is looking to counter punch.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Saenamuang's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Saenamuang moves out of range.
Saenamuang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick from Saenamuang.
A little jabbing left from Irrawaddy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saenamuang throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
A jab from Irrawaddy misses.
Saenamuang misses with the combination.
Saenamuang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irrawaddy misses with a right hand
and Saenamuang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that half lands.
Saenamuang digs a good body shot into Irrawaddy's ribs.
Saenamuang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irrawaddy lands with an overhand left.
Saenamuang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saenamuang. #T4#
Saenamuang slips a jab and a cross from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang throws the kick towards the body but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Irrawaddy clinches.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saenamuang's elbow.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saenamuang's elbow. #BC2#
Irrawaddy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saenamuang moves away.
Saenamuang is looking to counter punch.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice strike.
Irrawaddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saenamuang throws out a loose jab but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jettrin Saenamuang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jettrin Saenamuang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Saenamuang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saenamuang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Irrawaddy jabs at Saenamuang's body.
That kick from Saenamuang tenderised Irrawaddy's leg. Irrawaddy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saenamuang defending well as Irrawaddy loads up on a big left hand.
Irrawaddy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Saenamuang to counter with a crisp jab.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saenamuang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saenamuang scoring well with a low kick there.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Saenamuang avoids it easily.
Irrawaddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saenamuang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws out a counter right but Saenamuang avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A good leg kick by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irrawaddy throws an overhand right that lands on Saenamuang's shoulder, as Saenamuang tries to avoid the shot.
Irrawaddy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saenamuang ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
A left and a right from Saenamuang both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Irrawaddy misses.
Saenamuang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irrawaddy misses with a lunging right hand
and Saenamuang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saenamuang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook
and Saenamuang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Saenamuang catches Irrawaddy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Irrawaddy misses with the combination.
Saenamuang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot
and Saenamuang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irrawaddy slips a jab and a cross from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the body kick from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang throws a wild body kick that Irrawaddy sees coming a mile off.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Saenamuang was well out of range.
Irrawaddy lands a right hook to the body.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saenamuang moves away.
Saenamuang avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy. #T3#
Irrawaddy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Irrawaddy is rocked!
Saenamuang with a nice calf kick.
Irrawaddy is still on wobbly legs! Can Saenamuang finish him?
Irrawaddy misses with a double jab
and Irrawaddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saenamuang is looking to slow Irrawaddy down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Irrawaddy crashing down! Irrawaddy tries to stagger back to his feet but Saenamuang just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Irrawaddy asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jettrin Saenamuang!
Jettrin Saenamuang retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Jettrin Saenamuang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 36 - Raymaker Vs Zinsou
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Irrawaddy instigates a clinch.
Irrawaddy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcarthy is trying to force a seperation but Irrawaddy has the dominant position.
Irrawaddy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcarthy's elbow.
Irrawaddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Mcarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irrawaddy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter punch.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcarthy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Irrawaddy is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Mcarthy pushes Irrawaddy up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcarthy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
I was talking to Irrawaddy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mcarthy misses with a knee to the head.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irrawaddy has a couple of punches blocked by Mcarthy.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Mcarthy moves out of range. #T1#
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Mcarthy drives through and clinches with Irrawaddy against the cage.
Mcarthy prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mcarthy.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Mcarthy pulls guard successfully.
Irrawaddy prevents Mcarthy from getting back to his feet.
Irrawaddy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Irrawaddy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Irrawaddy stops Mcarthy from standing up.
Irrawaddy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Irrawaddy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcarthy keeping moving, preventing Irrawaddy from controlling successfully.
Mcarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Irrawaddy is controlling him. #T2#
Irrawaddy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcarthy wants to stand and escape but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcarthy wants to stand up but Irrawaddy is controlling him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Irrawaddy jabs Mcarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
As Irrawaddy backs off Mcarthy throws a huge counter combo but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it all.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Mcarthy moved out of range nicely.#T3##TD2#
Mcarthy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Irrawaddy gets back to full guard.
Mcarthy wants to stand but Irrawaddy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Irrawaddy is working hard here to advance position.
Irrawaddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcarthy's guard. #REVR#
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irrawaddy won't allow Mcarthy to get back to his feet. #T4#
Irrawaddy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy won't allow Mcarthy to get back to his feet.
Irrawaddy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Irrawaddy works over Mcarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Irrawaddy is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Mcarthy is out of range.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Mcarthy moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Irrawaddy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcarthy tries to clinch but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcarthy can do to turn this around?
Irrawaddy slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcarthy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcarthy there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Irrawaddy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcarthy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Irrawaddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ken Irrawaddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU2#
Mcarthy gets to his feet - Irrawaddy follows without any prompting.
Mcarthy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
A left lands for Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcarthy misses with a double jab.
Ken Irrawaddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irrawaddy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irrawaddy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcarthy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SU2#
Mcarthy stands up out of the half guard.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. Mcarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcarthy fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Irrawaddy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Mcarthy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irrawaddy lands a jab to the nose.
Mcarthy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Mcarthy.
Irrawaddy cracks Mcarthy with an open hand slap.
Mcarthy defending well as Irrawaddy loads up on a big left hand.
Ken Irrawaddy is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcarthy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcarthy scores with a head kick. Irrawaddy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Irrawaddy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Mcarthy lands a high kick!
Mcarthy is breathing heavily.
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body. Mcarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcarthy moves in looking to clinch but Irrawaddy pushes him off.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy throws out a powerful jab.
A cross from Irrawaddy lands.
Irrawaddy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcarthy's head.#ROC#Mcarthy is rocked!
Irrawaddy cracks Mcarthy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mcarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Irrawaddy finish him?
Mcarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcarthy tries to get into range but Irrawaddy steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Mcarthy! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Irrawaddy scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: OFK 31 - Irrawaddy Vs Galeos
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galeos missing with a left hand there. Irrawaddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irrawaddy cracks Galeos with an open hand slap.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild combination.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galeos.
Galeos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Galeos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Irrawaddy. Irrawaddy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Irrawaddy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galeos.
Galeos misses with a straight left.
Galeos throws out a powerful jab.
Irrawaddy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Galeos.
A jab from Irrawaddy does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy misses with a two punch combination.
Irrawaddy cracks Galeos with a good jab.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galeos was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
The crowd cheers as Galeos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Irrawaddy doesn't seem phased though.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Galeos moves out of range. #T1#
Galeos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galeos cracks Irrawaddy with a good jab.
Galeos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrawaddy fails to land with a series of punches.
Galeos misses with a straight right.
Irrawaddy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Galeos stuns Irrawaddy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Galeos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
Irrawaddy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galeos to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Galeos moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galeos counters with a stiff right hand.
Galeos lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy defending well as Galeos loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Galeos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irrawaddy slips a jab and a cross from Galeos.
Irrawaddy takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Irrawaddy misses with a hook. Galeos ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galeos was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Galeos misses with a series of wild punches.
Irrawaddy throws a shot to the body.
Galeos misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Galeos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Galeos duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Galeos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galeos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irrawaddy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galeos dips to his left and cracks Irrawaddy with an uppercut!
Galeos lands with a hook. Irrawaddy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Galeos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Irrawaddy's hands.#ROC2#Irrawaddy is rocked!
Galeos lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Irrawaddy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Galeos knocks Irrawaddy out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Kristian Galeos!
Kyle Kristian Galeos is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Kyle Kristian Galeos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFK 25 - Reilly Vs Escobarre
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Saenamuang does no damage.
Irrawaddy lands with an uppercut that bounces Saenamuang off the cage and back into range.
Nice cross by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang looks to land a right hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range.
Irrawaddy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saenamuang with a body shot.
Saenamuang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
It looked like Saenamuang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saenamuang takes one on the button.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Irrawaddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Saenamuang.
Nice defenses there by Saenamuang.
An attempted straight right counter from Saenamuang misses the target.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Saenamuang moves away and avoids it.
Saenamuang throws a head kick but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Irrawaddy moves into range and clinches up with Saenamuang.#TD2#
Irrawaddy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saenamuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Irrawaddy is retaining full guard. #T1#
Saenamuang stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy keeps trying to improve his position.
Irrawaddy keeping moving, preventing Saenamuang from controlling successfully.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saenamuang advances position into side control!#SUB#
Saenamuang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Saenamuang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Saenamuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irrawaddy keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saenamuang takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Irrawaddy to pass into mount.
Saenamuang is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Irrawaddy is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Saenamuang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T3#
Saenamuang is looking to stand but Irrawaddy has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Irrawaddy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saenamuang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Irrawaddy working to try and regain half guard.
Irrawaddy tries to hold on but Saenamuang postures up.
Irrawaddy is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Saenamuang is looking to take a break and control but Irrawaddy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Saenamuang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Irrawaddy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep here but Saenamuang controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jettrin Saenamuang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Irrawaddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saenamuang swats away the attempt to clinch by Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang is looking to clinch but Irrawaddy is avoiding it.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irrawaddy dodges the punch combination from Saenamuang.
A head kick by Saenamuang misses
and Saenamuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saenamuang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy connects with a jab.
Jettrin Saenamuang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saenamuang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irrawaddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Saenamuang's head but Saenamuang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saenamuang scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saenamuang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saenamuang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saenamuang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saenamuang moves out of range as Irrawaddy strikes.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Irrawaddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irrawaddy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saenamuang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang throws a right hand that Irrawaddy ducks under and follows up with a left that Irrawaddy also avoids with ease.
Irrawaddy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Irrawaddy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saenamuang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saenamuang misses with a wild combination.
Jettrin Saenamuang is winning the standup battle so far.
Irrawaddy dodges the punch combination from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang misses with a looping left.
Irrawaddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saenamuang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Saenamuang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saenamuang throws a sloppy head kick
and Irrawaddy counters with a left to the body.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Saenamuang's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy dodges the punch combination from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses.
Saenamuang needs to keep his hands up - Irrawaddy had a free shot at his head there.
Irrawaddy thuds his right hand into Saenamuang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Saenamuang avoids it easily.
Saenamuang throws a right and a left that Irrawaddy avoids nicely.
Saenamuang misses with a double jab.
Saenamuang misses with a combination
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice body shot.
Irrawaddy cracks Saenamuang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saenamuang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Saenamuang. #T3#
Saenamuang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irrawaddy lands with a cross.
Saenamuang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saenamuang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick from Saenamuang is predictable there
and Irrawaddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Saenamuang avoids it easily.
Saenamuang staying out of range there.
A combination from Saenamuang does no damage.
Saenamuang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch there but Saenamuang circles away.
A head kick from Saenamuang lands but Irrawaddy takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Saenamuang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Saenamuang is just out of range.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saenamuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy connects with a body shot.
Jettrin Saenamuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irrawaddy.#T4#
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Saenamuang misses with an uppercut
and Irrawaddy counters with a right hand to the body.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch.
Irrawaddy lands a glancing blow to the side of Saenamuang's head.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
Saenamuang misses with a wild combination.
Saenamuang lands with a kick to the temple. Irrawaddy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice strike.
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot to the body.
Saenamuang throws a lazy head kick
letting Irrawaddy counter with a right hand.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch up but Saenamuang keeps it at a distance.
Saenamuang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Irrawaddy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saenamuang at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saenamuang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses
enabling Irrawaddy to counter with a crisp jab.
Saenamuang ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang is looking to slow Irrawaddy down with leg kicks.
Irrawaddy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Jettrin Saenamuang has been cut.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Saenamuang's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a series of wild punches.
Saenamuang throws a lazy right hand but Irrawaddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Irrawaddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saenamuang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irrawaddy to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy blocks a low kick nicely.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the body
and Saenamuang counters with a three punch combo that has Irrawaddy backing up. Irrawaddy nods at Saenamuang to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saenamuang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saenamuang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irrawaddy thuds his right hand into Saenamuang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saenamuang misses with a double jab.
Saenamuang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Saenamuang moves out of range.
Saenamuang slips under a jab from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
A combination from Saenamuang does no damage.
Irrawaddy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saenamuang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saenamuang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saenamuang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Irrawaddy's head.
Irrawaddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Saenamuang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irrawaddy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the body kick.
Saenamuang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands the left hand.
Saenamuang misses with a right hand
and Irrawaddy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Saenamuang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saenamuang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Irrawaddy backs up against the cage.
Saenamuang throws a head kick but Irrawaddy moves out of range. #T2#
Irrawaddy lands a jab to the head.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saenamuang has time to react.
Saenamuang on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Saenamuang is rocked!
Irrawaddy throws a lazy right hand but Saenamuang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Saenamuang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saenamuang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saenamuang seems to have got his legs back now.
Saenamuang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saenamuang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saenamuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
It looked like Saenamuang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Saenamuang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Saenamuang instigates a clinch.
Saenamuang has a couple of punches blocked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Irrawaddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irrawaddy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saenamuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saenamuang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Irrawaddy scores with a shoulder strike.
Irrawaddy blocking some punches.
Saenamuang throws a head punch that misses.
Saenamuang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Irrawaddy takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Ken Irrawaddy has been cut.
Irrawaddy is trying to pull guard but Saenamuang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Irrawaddy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang working aggressively here.
A short left from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy presses Saenamuang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saenamuang takes a shot to the head.
Saenamuang misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saenamuang blocking some punches.
Saenamuang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saenamuang lands a left hand. #T4#
Irrawaddy presses Saenamuang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jettrin Saenamuang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saenamuang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot to the body.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saenamuang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saenamuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy blocking some punches.
Irrawaddy lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Irrawaddy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Irrawaddy misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Irrawaddy manages to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saenamuang passes into half guard.
Irrawaddy is trying to get back to full guard.
Saenamuang wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ken Irrawaddy just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Saenamuang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Irrawaddy punishes Saenamuang's body with a nice straight punch.
Saenamuang scores with a one two! Irrawaddy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saenamuang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saenamuang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Irrawaddy throws out a counter right but Saenamuang avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Saenamuang misses.
Irrawaddy jabs Saenamuang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Irrawaddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saenamuang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Saenamuang misses.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Irrawaddy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saenamuang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Saenamuang misses
and Irrawaddy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saenamuang tests Irrawaddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Saenamuang dodges the punch combination from Irrawaddy. #T1#
Irrawaddy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saenamuang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saenamuang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saenamuang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Irrawaddy's head.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saenamuang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saenamuang misses with a double jab
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice uppercut.
Saenamuang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Saenamuang moves out of range.
Irrawaddy throws out a loose jab but Saenamuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saenamuang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Irrawaddy counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Irrawaddy instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy blocking some punches.
Irrawaddy tries a body shot but Saenamuang blocks it. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang throws an elbow but it misses.
Irrawaddy lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irrawaddy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irrawaddy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saenamuang throws an elbow that misses.
Irrawaddy lands a shoulder strike.
Irrawaddy tries to pull guard but Saenamuang won't allow it.
Irrawaddy scores with a shoulder strike.
Irrawaddy misses with the head strike.
Irrawaddy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saenamuang has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy - that landed with a thud.
Irrawaddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saenamuang walks away with a smile on his face. Irrawaddy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saenamuang throws a nice looking combination but Irrawaddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irrawaddy staying out of range there.#T3#
Saenamuang connects with a body shot that sends Irrawaddy's belly button to the back.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Saenamuang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saenamuang throws the left hand but Irrawaddy avoids the punch easily.
Saenamuang throws a right and a left that Irrawaddy avoids nicely.
Saenamuang tries a head kick but it misses.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Saenamuang slips the punch.
Saenamuang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saenamuang throws a lazy uppercut
and Irrawaddy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy connects with a looping right hand.
Saenamuang misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Irrawaddy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Irrawaddy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saenamuang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jettrin Saenamuang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Irrawaddy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irrawaddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saenamuang misses with the head strike.
Saenamuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irrawaddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Saenamuang throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Saenamuang on the inside. #TD2#
Irrawaddy gets control of Saenamuang's arms and successfully pulls guard. Irrawaddy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saenamuang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Saenamuang 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.
Irrawaddy 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.
Saenamuang passes into half guard.
Irrawaddy is not content to let Saenamuang control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Saenamuang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saenamuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
A combination from Saenamuang does no damage.
Saenamuang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saenamuang throws a push kick but Irrawaddy slaps the foot to one side.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saenamuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saenamuang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy misses with a series of wild punches.
Saenamuang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saenamuang tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saenamuang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irrawaddy looks to land a right hand but Saenamuang moved out of range.
Saenamuang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saenamuang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saenamuang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irrawaddy circles away quickly and effectively.
Irrawaddy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saenamuang misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Saenamuang moves away from the strike by Irrawaddy.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Saenamuang slips a jab from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saenamuang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irrawaddy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Irrawaddy finds it's way through Saenamuang's defenses.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saenamuang tries to bum rush Irrawaddy with a series of wild strikes but Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saenamuang fails to land with a series of punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Saenamuang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Irrawaddy's head.
Saenamuang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Saenamuang does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saenamuang moves away.
Saenamuang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Saenamuang tries to close the distance and clinch but Irrawaddy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saenamuang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy scores with a hook.
Saenamuang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Irrawaddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saenamuang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Irrawaddy lands a jab to Saenamuang's midsection.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saenamuang.#CL#
Saenamuang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Irrawaddy lands a left hand.
Irrawaddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang throws a head punch that misses.
Saenamuang lands with a light punch inside.
Saenamuang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saenamuang working aggressively here.
Irrawaddy working aggressively here.
Saenamuang misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Saenamuang blocks a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Saenamuang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irrawaddys head.
Saenamuang misses with some punches.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Saenamuang avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Saenamuang lands a nice uppercut.
Saenamuang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Irrawaddy lands an uppercut.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Saenamuang controls the action.
Irrawaddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saenamuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Irrawaddy manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Saenamuang does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irrawaddy! But no joy.
Saenamuang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saenamuang ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.#CL2#
Irrawaddy forces Saenamuang back against the cage and clinches.
Irrawaddy lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Saenamuang lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Saenamuang lands a nice elbow.
Saenamuang working aggressively here.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Irrawaddy tries to pull guard but Saenamuang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irrawaddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irrawaddy prevents a body shot from Saenamuang.
Good body shot from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy blocking some punches.
Saenamuang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ken Irrawaddy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saenamuang trying to land knees to the body.
Saenamuang lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang is leaning against Irrawaddy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy lands with a short shot to the head.
Saenamuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jettrin Saenamuang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Saenamuang.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jettrin Saenamuang.
I think Irrawaddy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ken Irrawaddy!
Ken Irrawaddy is the new featherweight champion!

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 15, 2020

169 cm
17 yrs
151 lbs

173 cm
25 yrs
155 lbs

Banino

Irrawaddy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Flibbo Banino! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Irrawaddy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banino (0) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Banino is looking to improve his position.
Irrawaddy wants to free his trapped foot but Banino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banino tries to get to full guard but Irrawaddy has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Banino (0) vs (5) Irrawaddy#T1#
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Banino is looking to improve his position but Irrawaddy isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy fails to advance to Banino's back.
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent.
Banino regains half guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the action here.#T2##SUB#
Banino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Banino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Irrawaddy 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.
Banino has a hand on Irrawaddy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Irrawaddy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Banino (0) vs (8) Irrawaddy
Banino is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Irrawaddy has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banino (0) vs (11) Irrawaddy
What can Banino do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3#
Irrawaddy has the hooks in. Banino is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Irrawaddy not allowing Banino to control his hands.
Irrawaddy is riding his opponent, not letting Banino buck him off.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy 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.#T4#
Banino looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Irrawaddy has good solid back control here.
Banino manages to reverse the position and now he's in Irrawaddy's guard. Nice work there by Banino.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banino (2) vs (11) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Irrawaddy is controlling Banino's posture.
Banino trying to control but Irrawaddy is working from the bottom. #T5#
Banino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irrawaddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irrawaddy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Banino pushing down on Irrawaddy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irrawaddy tries to roll over but Banino keeps him under control.
Irrawaddy manages to get to full guard.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Banino being controlled here momentarily.
Banino trying to control but Irrawaddy is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banino manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banino (2) vs (13) Irrawaddy#T6#
Irrawaddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banino working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Banino looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Irrawaddy passes into half guard.
Irrawaddy content to control rather than advance.
Banino trying to control but Irrawaddy postures up.
Irrawaddy works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banino (2) vs (16) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T7#
Irrawaddy works to advance to full mount. Banino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Banino (2) vs (18) Irrawaddy
Banino prevents Irrawaddy from taking his back.
Banino wants to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent.
Banino tries to reverse the position but Irrawaddy maintains control.
Irrawaddy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
Irrawaddy controlling from mount.
Banino is working to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Banino tries to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
More stalling from Irrawaddy.
Banino wants to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irrawaddy content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irrawaddy.#T10#
Banino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy trying to control the pace.
Banino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irrawaddy is working away from the top position though.
Irrawaddy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Banino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irrawaddy is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Banino is trying to get back to full guard.
Irrawaddy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banino!
Score +3 for passing guard: Banino (2) vs (21) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Banino regains half guard.
Irrawaddy is controlling the pace.
It looks like Irrawaddy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Banino is trying is best to control the position here.
Banino is looking to control Irrawaddy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banino avoid being mounted?
Banino tries to get to full guard but Irrawaddy has control of the leg.
Irrawaddy is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Banino looking for submissions off his back.
Banino won't allow Irrawaddy to pass to mount. #T13#
Irrawaddy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banino wants to control but Irrawaddy is keeping busy.
Banino is trying to control but Irrawaddy manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Banino (2) vs (24) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy fails to advance to Banino's back.
Irrawaddy controlling from mount. #T14#
Banino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Irrawaddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banino tries to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irrawaddy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 24 to 2.
Ken Irrawaddy is the new featherweight champion!

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020

165 cm
25 yrs
140 lbs

173 cm
25 yrs
155 lbs

Hall

Irrawaddy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tony Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Irrawaddy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hall on his heels. He'll look to pass Hall's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from the top position.
Hall is trying to control the position but Irrawaddy postures up.
Irrawaddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hall working for a triangle but Irrawaddy defends it easily.
Irrawaddy wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to control the position.
Irrawaddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Irrawaddy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard.
Hall moves into full guard. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Irrawaddy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Irrawaddy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Irrawaddy works to advance to full mount. Hall defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (0) vs (7) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Hall tries to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Hall can't escape the position.
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irrawaddy forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (0) vs (10) Irrawaddy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Let's hope that Irrawaddy 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.#T5#
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hall is really stuck here.
Irrawaddy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hall doesn't escape. #T6##T7#
Hall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Irrawaddy biding his time, looking for the opening. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Hall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Irrawaddy looking for the choke but no joy.
Irrawaddy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hall.#T9#
It looks like Irrawaddy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hall can't escape the position. #T10#
Irrawaddy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
More stalling from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy controlling well, preventing Hall from escaping the position.
Irrawaddy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.#T11##T12#
Irrawaddy doesn't have the hooks in and Hall manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (10) Irrawaddy#T13#
Irrawaddy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Irrawaddy holds on and takes a little breather.
Irrawaddy keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irrawaddy is keeping the position for now.
Irrawaddy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall won't allow Irrawaddy to sweep him here. #T14#
Hall wants to pass the guard but Irrawaddy is keeping the position.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Irrawaddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irrawaddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (12) Irrawaddy#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Irrawaddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (2) vs (15) Irrawaddy
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Irrawaddy the control monster continue. Boring.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 15 to 2.

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020

173 cm
25 yrs
155 lbs

170 cm
19 yrs
150 lbs

Irrawaddy

Roman

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Arturito Roman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Irrawaddy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Irrawaddy (4) vs (0) Roman
Irrawaddy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman tries to buck Irrawaddy off but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Roman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irrawaddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Irrawaddy 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 Roman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Irrawaddy moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Irrawaddy (6) vs (0) Roman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy content just to control the position here.
Roman is controlling an arm, preventing Irrawaddy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent. #T1#
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roman stops Irrawaddy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Roman wants to control but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Roman is working to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roman can't escape the position. #T2#
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount.
Roman is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount.
Roman is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Roman is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Irrawaddy (9) vs (0) Roman
Irrawaddy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Roman's body. #T3#
Roman tries to roll but Irrawaddy sticks to his back.
Roman breaks Irrawaddy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irrawaddy (9) vs (2) Roman
Irrawaddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irrawaddy (11) vs (2) Roman
Irrawaddy preventing the sweep.
Irrawaddy stands and throws Roman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (14) vs (2) Roman
Roman is looking to regain half guard here but Irrawaddy keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Irrawaddy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roman for as long as he can get away with.
Roman struggling a bit here.
Irrawaddy advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Irrawaddy (16) vs (2) Roman
Irrawaddy prevents Roman from getting the reversal.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Irrawaddy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman is trying to escape the mount.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irrawaddy continues to stall.
Roman has given up his back here. Will Irrawaddy look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Irrawaddy (19) vs (2) Roman
Roman is in bad spot here.
Irrawaddy controls the action.#T6#
Roman holding both Irrawaddy 's hands and preventing any damage.
I would not like to be Roman right now.
Roman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Irrawaddy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Roman wants to escape the position.
Irrawaddy not allowing Roman to control his hands.
I would not like to be Roman right now. #T7#
Irrawaddy'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.#SUB#
Irrawaddy looking for the RNC.
Irrawaddy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Roman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position easily here as Roman tries to buck him off.
More hug and hope from Irrawaddy.
Roman tries to escape the position.
Good control from Irrawaddy.#T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Irrawaddy.
You can see the frustration on Roman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Irrawaddy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Roman doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Roman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Roman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Roman is really stuck here.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T9#
Roman is in bad spot here.
Irrawaddy has good solid back control here.
Roman is trying to break free.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Roman can't escape the position. #T10#
Irrawaddy controls the position.
Roman trying to control the hands but Irrawaddy breaks the grip.
Irrawaddy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Roman wants to escape the position.
Irrawaddy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Irrawaddy continues to hold on tight.#T11#
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position as Roman tries to break free.
Roman trying to control the hands but Irrawaddy won't let him.
What can Roman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Irrawaddy not allowing Roman to control his hands. #T12#
Roman tries to escape but Irrawaddy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Roman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Irrawaddy.
Roman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Irrawaddy.#SUB#
Irrawaddy looking to break Roman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Roman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Irrawaddy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Roman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Roman trying to control the position but Irrawaddy manages to sink in the hooks.
Irrawaddy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Roman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Irrawaddy has the hooks in. Roman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Roman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Irrawaddy.
Roman is in bad spot here.
Irrawaddy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Roman's body. #T14#
Roman wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Roman 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 fight!
Irrawaddy takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

173 cm
25 yrs
155 lbs

173 cm
18 yrs
152 lbs

Irrawaddy

Lugano

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Diego Lugano!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Irrawaddy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lugano stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy controls Lugano momentarily but Lugano frees himself.
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
Lugano trying to control the position from guard on top but Irrawaddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lugano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irrawaddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irrawaddy (2) vs (0) Lugano
Irrawaddy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Irrawaddy uses his free foot to push down on Lugano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lugano.
Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (5) vs (0) Lugano#T1##SUB#
Irrawaddy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lugano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lugano tries to lock up and control but Irrawaddy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Irrawaddy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lugano wants to control but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy tries to control but Lugano wriggling away.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Lugano is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lugano is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Irrawaddy has control of Lugano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lugano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Irrawaddy wants to control the pace but Lugano is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Irrawaddy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Lugano tries to reverse the position but Irrawaddy maintains control.#SUB#
Irrawaddy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lugano has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Irrawaddy has control of Lugano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lugano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lugano wants to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.#SUB#
Irrawaddy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lugano manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lugano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Irrawaddy working away.
Irrawaddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lugano keeps working. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lugano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Irrawaddy has knee on belly momentarily but Lugano bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB#
Irrawaddy seems to be looking for submissions. #T5##SUB#
Irrawaddy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lugano is just riding it out for now. Irrawaddy eventually gives up the hold.
Lugano trying to hold on to Irrawaddy's head to control him but Irrawaddy postures up. #SUB#
Irrawaddy seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura but Lugano is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura but Lugano is defending well. #T6#
Irrawaddy is trying to control. Lugano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lugano is looking for a sweep. Irrawaddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but Lugano defending well.
Lugano trying to control but Irrawaddy postures up. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lugano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Irrawaddy wants to take a breather but Lugano is having none of it. #T7#
Irrawaddy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lugano!
Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (8) vs (0) Lugano
Irrawaddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lugano wants to control but Irrawaddy is having none of it.#SUB#
Irrawaddy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Irrawaddy wants to control the pace but Lugano is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Irrawaddy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lugano manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T8#
Lugano tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lugano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Irrawaddy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Irrawaddy (10) vs (0) Lugano
Irrawaddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Irrawaddy looking to control but Lugano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9##SUB#
Irrawaddy wants to finish this one by submission but Lugano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries to control but Lugano wriggling away.
Lugano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lugano wants to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.#SUB#
Irrawaddy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lugano has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lugano has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Irrawaddy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T10#
Lugano manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura but Lugano is defending well. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is looking for a kimura but Lugano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irrawaddy to get the leverage. #SUB#
Irrawaddy wants to work for an arm triangle but Lugano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lugano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irrawaddy is working away from the top position though.
Lugano gets back to full guard. #T11#
Irrawaddy passes Lugano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking to take a break and control but Lugano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura but Lugano is defending well.
Irrawaddy uses his free foot to push down on Lugano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lugano.
Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (13) vs (0) Lugano
Irrawaddy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lugano really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T12#
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Irrawaddy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Irrawaddy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lugano manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lugano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T13#
Lugano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Irrawaddy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Irrawaddy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lugano wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Lugano is trying to maintain the position but Irrawaddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Lugano tries to roll over but Irrawaddy keeps him under control.
Irrawaddy wants to pass to mount but Lugano is defending the position.
Lugano is staying active underneath Irrawaddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lugano gets full guard.
Irrawaddy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Irrawaddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Lugano is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.

Event: OFK 10 - Cusumanu Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Aug 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Mcarthy's ribcage but misses.
Mcarthy throws a head kick that Irrawaddy semi-blocks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irrawaddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irrawaddy scores with a punch to the head.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands an overhand right.
Mcarthy tries to clinch but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Mcarthy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Mcarthy.
Irrawaddy tries to counter by clinching up but Mcarthy breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Irrawaddy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcarthy's elbow.
Mcarthy can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries to pull guard but Mcarthy holds him up against the cage and eventually Irrawaddy drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Mcarthy breaks the clinch.
Mcarthy misses with a low kick as Irrawaddy jumps back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy cracks Mcarthy with a good jab.#T1#
Mcarthy throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Mcarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Irrawaddy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mcarthy manages to circle out of the way.
Mcarthy throws a hook but Irrawaddy blocks it.
Irrawaddy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irrawaddy throws a nice looking combination but Mcarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, jab by Mcarthy - just one landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Mcarthy. That snapped Irrawaddy's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Mcarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcarthy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mcarthy cracks Irrawaddy with an open hand slap.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Mcarthy slips the punch.
Mcarthy 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.
That kick from Mcarthy tenderised Irrawaddy's leg. Irrawaddy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Mcarthy. #CL#
Irrawaddy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mcarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcarthy's hands.
Irrawaddy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mcarthy fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Irrawaddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irrawaddy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcarthy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking body shot.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Mcarthy's ribcage but misses.
Mcarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
Irrawaddy thuds his right hand into Mcarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Mcarthy closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Irrawaddy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mcarthy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcarthy tries to break the clinch but Irrawaddy is controlling the position.
Irrawaddy misses with the head strike.
Irrawaddy works on Mcarthy's body with a couple of short punches.
Irrawaddy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mcarthy has had enough of the clinch but Irrawaddy keeps him there for the moment.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Irrawaddy lands an uppercut.
Mcarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Irrawaddy presses Mcarthy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body.
Mcarthy is trying to force a seperation but Irrawaddy has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcarthy.
Irrawaddy tries to work over Mcarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Mcarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mcarthy has managed to clinch.
Mcarthy wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Mcarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Mcarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcarthy misses with a double jab
and Irrawaddy counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Irrawaddy. That snapped Mcarthy's head back.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcarthy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Irrawaddy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Irrawaddy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mcarthy uses from the top position.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep here but Mcarthy controlling him for the moment.
Irrawaddy is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mcarthy won't allow Irrawaddy to sweep him here.
Mcarthy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Irrawaddy's guard.
Mcarthy won't allow Irrawaddy to sweep him here.
Mcarthy wants to stand but Irrawaddy is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mcarthy won't allow Irrawaddy to sweep him here. #SU2#
Mcarthy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Irrawaddy, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that 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.#R2#
Mcarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcarthy throws a hook to the side of Irrawaddy's head but Irrawaddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Mcarthy.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcarthy manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mcarthy looks to land a combination but Irrawaddy avoids it well.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the head.
Mcarthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Irrawaddy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcarthy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Mcarthy.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut. Mcarthy saw that one coming.
Mcarthy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Irrawaddy misses.
Mcarthy misses with the combination.
Irrawaddy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy slips a straight right by Mcarthy.
Irrawaddy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Irrawaddy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body. Mcarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Irrawaddy - just one landing.
Irrawaddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcarthy.
Irrawaddy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcarthy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Irrawaddy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body punch from Mcarthy. #CL#
Irrawaddy has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irrawaddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Mcarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcarthy feints a counter leg kick.
Mcarthy works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcarthy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Irrawaddy's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irrawaddy, as that shot connected.
Mcarthy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mcarthy lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Irrawaddy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mcarthy doesn't seem phased though.
Mcarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan Mcarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irrawaddy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Mcarthy moves away and avoids it.
Mcarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Irrawaddy lands.
Mcarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ken Irrawaddy is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Mcarthy has managed to clinch.
Mcarthy prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries a body shot but Mcarthy blocks it.
Irrawaddy tries a body shot but Mcarthy blocks it.
Irrawaddy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcarthys head.
Irrawaddy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcarthy walks away with a smile on his face. Irrawaddy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Irrawaddy stuns Mcarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mcarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcarthy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irrawaddy.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mcarthy. That's going to slow Irrawaddy down. #CL#
Irrawaddy moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Mcarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irrawaddy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mcarthy.
Irrawaddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcarthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irrawaddy circles away quickly and effectively.
Irrawaddy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mcarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
The crowd cheers as Irrawaddy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mcarthy doesn't seem phased though.
Mcarthy connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcarthy.
Mcarthy misses with a double jab.
Irrawaddy connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy misses with a right hand
and Mcarthy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mcarthy jabs Irrawaddy right on the nose. Irrawaddy blinks but takes it well.
Mcarthy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mcarthy tries to clinch but Irrawaddy is having none of it. #T4#
Irrawaddy throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Mcarthy is rocked!
Irrawaddy cracks Mcarthy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mcarthy falls backwards against the cage. Irrawaddy follows up with more strikes that drop Mcarthy to his knees. Irrawaddy keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mcarthy! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irrawaddy moves out of range as King strikes.
Irrawaddy connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Irrawaddy back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dwayne King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irrawaddy looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
Irrawaddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
King connects with a single shot there.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irrawaddy. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from King tenderised Irrawaddy's leg. Irrawaddy is trying to keep his angry face on.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irrawaddy works King's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by King.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Irrawaddy just manages to avoid it.#T1#
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a leg kick which misses Irrawaddy's front leg but catches the back leg as Irrawaddy tries to avoid it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
King looks to land a left hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but King blocks it.
A combination from Irrawaddy does no damage.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Irrawaddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Irrawaddy instigates a clinch.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Irrawaddy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to King's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Irrawaddy jumps guard.
King won't allow Irrawaddy to sweep him here.
Irrawaddy is still trying to improve position.#T2#
King is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, King seems content to control.
Irrawaddy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Irrawaddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irrawaddy is on top in guard. #REVB#
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Irrawaddy won't allow King to sweep him here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irrawaddy distracts King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Irrawaddy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Irrawaddy landing with the ground and pound.
Irrawaddy scoring with punches to the head and body.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Irrawaddy on the ground.
Irrawaddy is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Irrawaddy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Irrawaddy with a nice head shot there.
Irrawaddy scoring with some ground and pound.
King is trying to control the position but Irrawaddy postures up.
Irrawaddy throwing strikes but missing.
King keeping full guard, as Irrawaddy tries to pass.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Irrawaddy is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irrawaddy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Irrawaddy chips away with some ground and pound.
King trying to control the position.
Irrawaddy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
King misses with a low kick.
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Irrawaddy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice cross by King.
Irrawaddy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Irrawaddy off the cage and back into range.
Irrawaddy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Irrawaddy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irrawaddy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
Irrawaddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Irrawaddy manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irrawaddy is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King keeping full guard, as Irrawaddy tries to pass.
Irrawaddy pushes down on King's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Irrawaddy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Irrawaddy working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Irrawaddy working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Irrawaddy passes to side control.
Irrawaddy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Irrawaddy scoring with punches and elbows.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Irrawaddy keeps moving and retains side control.
Irrawaddy scoring with punches from side control.
Irrawaddy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for King!
Irrawaddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Irrawaddy lands a big shot there that rocks King but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
King can't escape the position.
The referee warns King that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots 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!
Irrawaddy with good strikes from the mount here!
Ken Irrawaddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Irrawaddy unloading with bombs!
Irrawaddy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Irrawaddy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can King hang on?#ROC2#King is rocked!
Irrawaddy landing punches.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irrawaddy unloads with some vicious shots from mount and King wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Irrawaddy celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: FFC I
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irrawaddy connects with a body shot that sends Ulatov's belly button to the back.
Ulatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown but Irrawaddy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Irrawaddy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ulatov shoots for a takedown but Irrawaddy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Ulatov looking to score a takedown here. Irrawaddy is defending well but Ulatov drives through and ends up in Irrawaddy's guard.
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Irrawaddy is keeping the position.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Irrawaddy is keeping the position.
Irrawaddy striking off his back but it's not causing Ulatov any problems.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ulatov is one step ahead there.
Irrawaddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ulatov's guard. #REVR##T1#
Irrawaddy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Ulatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irrawaddy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irrawaddy stops Ulatov from standing up. #SUB2#
Ulatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Irrawaddy postures up in Ulatov's guard and throws a big left but Ulatov blocks it.
Irrawaddy cracks Ulatov with a solid left hand.
Irrawaddy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Irrawaddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Ulatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Irrawaddy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Irrawaddy throwing strikes from guard but Ulatov blocks nicely. #T2#
Irrawaddy throwing strikes but missing.
Irrawaddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Ulatov keeping full guard, as Irrawaddy tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ulatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irrawaddy defends it easily.
Irrawaddy postures up and lands a big shot to Ulatov's brow.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulatov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ulatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irrawaddy defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Irrawaddy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ulatov has momentary wrist control but Irrawaddy slips an elbow through the middle.
Irrawaddy looking to sit in guard and control but Ulatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ulatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irrawaddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irrawaddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ulatov working for a triangle but Irrawaddy defends it easily. #T4#
Irrawaddy postures up and lands a big shot to Ulatov's brow. #SUB2#
Ulatov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irrawaddy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ulatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Irrawaddy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Irrawaddy is working Ulatov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Irrawaddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Ulatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irrawaddy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irrawaddy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Irrawaddy trying to control but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Ulatov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Irrawaddy's half guard.#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Irrawaddy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ulatov. #SUB2#
Ulatov 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! Irrawaddy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergei Ulatov!
Sergei Ulatov is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Sergei Ulatov, 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Terrell.
Terrell throws an overhand right that lands on Irrawaddy's shoulder, as Irrawaddy tries to avoid the shot.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Terrell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Terrell throws a combination that misses
and Irrawaddy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Terrell blocks it.
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with the combination.
Nice shot by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrell is just out of range.
Terrell blocks a jab.
Terrell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Irrawaddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Terrell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terrell throws a leg kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Terrell, as that shot connected.
Irrawaddy works Terrell's body with a nice hook.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Terrell moves out of range. #T1#
Terrell avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
Terrell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Terrell moves forwards but Irrawaddy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irrawaddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terrell.
Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Terrell.
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrell lands a slapping body shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terrell.
Irrawaddy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell.
Terrell digs a good body shot into Irrawaddy's ribs.
Terrell slips under a jab from Irrawaddy.
Terrell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Terrell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irrawaddy checks it well.
Terrell looks to land a left hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Terrell closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Irrawaddy. #T2#
Terrell takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Irrawaddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Irrawaddy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terrell looks to land a body kick but Irrawaddy moved away.
Terrell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Terrell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell catches Irrawaddy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terrell.
Terrell cracks Irrawaddy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Irrawaddy throws a series of punches but Terrell moves out of range. #CL2#
Terrell rushes Irrawaddy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irrawaddy has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Terrell lands a body shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Terrell pushes Irrawaddy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Terrell working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Terrell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irrawaddy slips under a jab from Terrell.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrell is just out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Terrell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the strikes.
Terrell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Terrell's ribcage but misses.
Terrell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Terrell is looking to clinch.
Terrell throws a leg kick that misses.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
Irrawaddy is looking to wear down Terrell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick there by Terrell.
Terrell is looking to clinch but Irrawaddy is avoiding it.
It looked like Irrawaddy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Terrell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Terrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Terrell throws a leg kick but Irrawaddy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Irrawaddy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Irrawaddy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irrawaddy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Terrell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy throws a looping overhand right but Terrell ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Terrell misses.
Terrell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Irrawaddy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irrawaddy.
Terrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrell is just out of range.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick from Terrell.
Terrell drops his hands momentarily and Irrawaddy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Terrell connects with a nice looking jab.
Terrell tries to work over Irrawaddy's front leg with a kick but Irrawaddy checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Terrell.
Terrell throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Terrell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terrell.
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.#CL2#
Terrell forces Irrawaddy back against the cage and clinches.
Terrell blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Irrawaddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Irrawaddy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terrell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irrawaddy with a body shot.
Terrell lands a head kick. Irrawaddy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Terrell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Irrawaddy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Terrell has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
Irrawaddy tries to work over Terrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irrawaddy lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Irrawaddy manages to break the clinch.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irrawaddy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Terrell lands a really nice looking cross but Irrawaddy seems unphased.
Terrell scoring well with a low kick there.
Terrell tries to clinch but Irrawaddy is having none of it. #T1#
Terrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Irrawaddy circles away.
Terrell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Irrawaddy fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Terrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrell tries to counter with a clinch but Irrawaddy shakes him off and moves away.
Irrawaddy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Terrell. Terrell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Terrell moves away and avoids it.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Terrell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Terrell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Irrawaddy is able to avoid easily.
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Terrell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Irrawaddy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut. Terrell saw that one coming.
Terrell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terrell throws a shot from downtown. Irrawaddy moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Terrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terrell.
Terrell tries to counter with a clinch but Irrawaddy shakes him off and moves away.
That kick from Terrell tenderised Irrawaddy's leg. Irrawaddy is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Terrell lands an overhand right.
Irrawaddy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrell tries to clinch but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Terrell scores with a leg kick.
Terrell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irrawaddy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Terrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irrawaddy swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Terrell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Irrawaddy is leaning against Terrell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irrawaddy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
A short uppercut from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Irrawaddy lands a shoulder strike.
Ken Irrawaddy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Irrawaddy misses with some punches.
Irrawaddy tries a body shot but Terrell blocks it. #T3#
Irrawaddy lands a left hand.
Terrell blocking some punches.
Irrawaddy fails to pull guard.
Irrawaddy lands a right hand.
Irrawaddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Irrawaddy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Irrawaddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Irrawaddy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
A right hook to the body lands for Terrell.
Irrawaddy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Terrell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terrell.
Irrawaddy lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL2#
Terrell has Irrawaddy up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
Terrell lands with a left to the head.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Terrell.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Irrawaddy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Irrawaddy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Terrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Terrell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Terrell is stalling here.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrell scores with a shot to the side of Irrawaddy's head.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy tries to pull guard but Terrell won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Irrawaddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irrawaddy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Terrell smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terrell swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Terrell tries to clinch but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
It looked like Irrawaddy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Terrell.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Terrell staying out of range there.
Terrell throws a looping overhand right but Irrawaddy ducks down to avoid it.
Irrawaddy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Terrell throws a big shot that misses.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell.
Terrell misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Irrawaddy. Those never looked like landing.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Terrell moves into the clinch.
Terrell trying to stall but Irrawaddy improves his position.
Terrell pushes Irrawaddy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Irrawaddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Terrell lands an uppercut.
Irrawaddy lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Irrawaddy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Irrawaddy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Terrell tries to free his leg and advance position but Irrawaddy is retaining full guard.
Irrawaddy 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#
Terrell trying to control but Irrawaddy postures up.
Irrawaddy throwing shots but Terrell is blocking nicely.
Terrell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Irrawaddy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Irrawaddy's back!
Irrawaddy is in bad spot here.
Phillip Terrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Irrawaddy turns into Terrell and is now in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy throws an elbow that misses. Terrell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Irrawaddy's guard. Nice move by Terrell!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irrawaddy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Irrawaddy lands a couple of elbows.
Irrawaddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Terrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irrawaddy trying to control but Terrell is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Terrell's head.#T3#
Irrawaddy throwing strikes from guard but Terrell blocks nicely.
Ken Irrawaddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Irrawaddy landing some decent shots from guard.
Terrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Terrell, not yet.
Terrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Terrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Terrell, not yet.
Irrawaddy wants to control from the top but Terrell keeps moving.
Irrawaddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irrawaddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Terrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Terrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Terrell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell.
Irrawaddy sets himself, and Terrell steps forward looking for the clinch! Irrawaddy avoids it this time.
Terrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
Nice shot by Irrawaddy.
Ken Irrawaddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irrawaddy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Terrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrell. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy blocks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Irrawaddy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Terrell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irrawaddy with a body shot.
Irrawaddy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Terrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Irrawaddy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irrawaddy 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: FARTMMA 99
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Irrawaddy misses.
Gentil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Irrawaddy with a hook.
Gentil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gentil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irrawaddy throws a combination that misses
enabling Gentil to counter with a crisp jab.
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Gentil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irrawaddy connects with the punch.
Irrawaddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Irrawaddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Gentil there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gentil cracks Irrawaddy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Gentil.
Gentil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil lands a right hook to the body.
Gentil throws a nice looking combination but Irrawaddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irrawaddy throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Gentil fires out a quick counter leg kick but Irrawaddy just manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Irrawaddy lands.
Gentil throws a low kick but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab to the body
and Gentil counters with a nice leg kick.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irrawaddy.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
A jab from Irrawaddy finds it's way through Gentil's defenses.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy scores with a punch to the head.
Gentil's corner calls for a 1-2. Gentil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy takes one on the button.
Irrawaddy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil thinks about countering with a body kick.
Irrawaddy misses the body punch
and Gentil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gentil throws a low kick but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Gentil takes one on the button.
Irrawaddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irrawaddy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gentil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irrawaddy jabs at Gentil's body.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil throws a low kick but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Irrawaddy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Irrawaddy off balance momentarily.
A combination from Irrawaddy does no damage.
Irrawaddy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Irrawaddy misses the body punch
and Gentil counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentil is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Gentil.
Irrawaddy swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentil.
Gentil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gentil throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentil is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gentil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irrawaddy on the side of the head.
Irrawaddy lands an overhand right.
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!
Gentil looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
Gentil chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good work by Irrawaddy as he checks the leg kick.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil scores with a nice head shot.
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irrawaddy tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Gentil.
Irrawaddy scores with the left hand. Gentil knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
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.

Irrawaddy connects with a body shot that sends Gentil's belly button to the back.
Irrawaddy throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentil moves forwards but Irrawaddy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Gentil takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Irrawaddy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.
Gentil scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Irrawaddy lands with a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irrawaddy throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Irrawaddy finds it's way through Gentil's defenses.
Nice jab there from Irrawaddy.
Gentil throws the left hand but Irrawaddy avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
Gentil thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gentil connects with a nice looking jab.
Gentil looks to land a body kick but Irrawaddy moved away.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gentil throws a poor cross that misses
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice uppercut.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Irrawaddy throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Gentil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irrawaddy jabs Gentil right on the nose. Gentil blinks but takes it well.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick from Gentil.
Gentil tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick from Gentil.
Gentil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irrawaddy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irrawaddy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gentil with a body shot.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Gentil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Gentil. That snapped Irrawaddy's head back.
Irrawaddy moves forwards but Gentil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Irrawaddy blocks the low kick.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irrawaddy. That did some damage!
Irrawaddy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gentil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irrawaddy finds it's way round the side to connect with Gentil's head.
Irrawaddy lands a lovely overhand right.
Irrawaddy throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentil tries a low kick but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Irrawaddy misses with a left hand
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gentil cracks the inside of Irrawaddy's front leg.
Irrawaddy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Irrawaddy throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irrawaddy blocks a head kick by Gentil.
Gentil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gentil there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gentil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
As Irrawaddy backs away, Gentil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A clash of legs there as Irrawaddy blocks the low kick.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy cracks Gentil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil throws a head kick but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the body
and Gentil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil lands with a nice body punch.
Irrawaddy cracks Gentil with a good jab.
Irrawaddy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gentil tests Irrawaddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Irrawaddy.
Gentil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gentil doesn't seem bothered though.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Gentil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gentil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Irrawaddy checks a leg kick.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking body shot.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irrawaddy connects with a jab.
Gentil misses with a low kick as Irrawaddy jumps back.
Gentil lands with a kick to the temple. Irrawaddy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Irrawaddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Irrawaddy's front leg but catches the back leg as Irrawaddy tries to avoid it.
Gentil scores with a hook to the body. Irrawaddy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
A jab from Irrawaddy misses.
Gentil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Irrawaddy misses the body punch
and Gentil counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Irrawaddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Gentil throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Irrawaddy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gentil to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil slips under a jab.
Gentil throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Irrawaddy down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irrawaddy. That did some damage!
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentil.
Gentil delivers a nice body kick.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy lands with a hook. Gentil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gentil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gentil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irrawaddy lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gentil misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donk. Gentil catches Irrawaddy right on the button with a cross.
Irrawaddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irrawaddy on the side of the head.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gentil lets loose with a powerful body kick. Irrawaddy will feel that in the morning.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy misses with a body punch
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Irrawaddy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Irrawaddy coming out on top.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Irrawaddy connects with a single shot there.
Irrawaddy swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gentil 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!
Paulo Gentil thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WKBC: The Zealot VS Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 30, 2020

#R1#
Irrawaddy slips under a jab.
Irrawaddy scores with a body shot.
The Zealot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - The Zealot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Zealot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
The Zealot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Zealot throws a sloppy head kick and Irrawaddy moves out of range easily.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch
and The Zealot counters with a stiff right hand.
Irrawaddy cracks The Zealot with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Zealot lands with a cross.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at The Zealot's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy lands a body shot.
Irrawaddy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Irrawaddy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Zealot counters with a leg kick.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Zealot rather than just go for the knockout.
Irrawaddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. The Zealot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
The Zealot throws a right hand that misses
and Irrawaddy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. The Zealot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Irrawaddy drives through and clinches with The Zealot against the ropes.
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as The Zealot controls his hands. #BC#
The Zealot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Zealot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Zealot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from The Zealot.
The Zealot jabs Irrawaddy right on the nose. Irrawaddy blinks but takes it well.
The Zealot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Zealot throws a front kick aimed at Irrawaddy's knee but Irrawaddy avoids it well.
Irrawaddy scores with a sloppy right hand. The Zealot should have avoided that one.
Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Zealot.
Nice straight punches there by The Zealot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Zealot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Zealot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Irrawaddy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Masada The Zealot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Zealot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the body kick from The Zealot.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but The Zealot moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch.
Nice body kick from The Zealot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Zealot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irrawaddy slips a jab and a cross from The Zealot.
Irrawaddy scores with a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Zealot was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Masada The Zealot will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The Zealot. Irrawaddy shrugs it off though.
The Zealot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Zealot duly obliges.
The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrawaddy.
The Zealot slips a jab from Irrawaddy.
The Zealot throws a lazy right hand but Irrawaddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Zealot.
The Zealot 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.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
The Zealot thows a leg kick but Irrawaddy checks it
letting Irrawaddy counter with a right hand.
The Zealot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Zealot throws a looping overhand right but Irrawaddy ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Irrawaddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but The Zealot moves out of range.
Irrawaddy lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Zealot slips a straight right by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but The Zealot slips the punch.#T1#
A combination from The Zealot does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Irrawaddy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irrawaddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Zealot lands a lovely overhand right.
Irrawaddy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Zealot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Irrawaddy.
The Zealot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Zealot ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
A jab from Irrawaddy misses.
The Zealot ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
The Zealot slips a jab from Irrawaddy.
The Zealot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - The Zealot scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy jabs at The Zealot's body.#T2#
Irrawaddy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Zealot backs up against the ropes.
Masada The Zealot is winning the standup battle so far.
The Zealot swats away the attempt to clinch by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy digs a good hook to The Zealot's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. The Zealot does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Zealot tries to bum rush Irrawaddy with a series of wild strikes but Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irrawaddy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook
and The Zealot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Zealot moves away.
The Zealot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Zealot swings widly with a right hand
letting Irrawaddy counter with a right hand.
The Zealot throws out a loose jab but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot throws a sloppy head kick and Irrawaddy moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but The Zealot moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Zealot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irrawaddy cracks The Zealot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The Zealot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irrawaddy circles away quickly and effectively.
The Zealot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irrawaddy.
The Zealot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Zealot slips a straight right by Irrawaddy.
The Zealot throws a nice looking combination but Irrawaddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
The Zealot misses with a straight right.
The Zealot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from The Zealot.#T1#
Irrawaddy takes a swing at The Zealot's ribcage but misses.
The Zealot lands a glancing blow to the side of Irrawaddy's head.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by The Zealot.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy scores with the left hand. The Zealot knows he should have avoided that one.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Zealot.
The Zealot misses with a few strikes there.
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to The Zealot's body. The Zealot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irrawaddy lands with a good body shot.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but The Zealot moves out of range.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Zealot.
The Zealot looks to land a right hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range.
The Zealot cracks Irrawaddy with a good jab.
A shot to the liver by The Zealot. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Zealot throws a leg kick but Irrawaddy moved away.
A nice side step and Irrawaddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Zealot. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Irrawaddy digs a good body shot into The Zealot's ribs.
The Zealot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. The Zealot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Zealot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Zealot throws out a loose jab but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy dodges the punch combination from The Zealot.
Masada The Zealot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Zealot throws a right and a left that Irrawaddy avoids nicely.
The Zealot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Zealot tries a head kick but it misses.
Irrawaddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Zealot throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Zealot moves out of range as Irrawaddy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Masada The Zealot did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A jab lands there for Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a right and a left that The Zealot avoids nicely.
The Zealot is looking to counter punch.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but The Zealot is just out of range.
The Zealot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Zealot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Zealot with a hook.
The Zealot throws a hook to the side of Irrawaddy's head but Irrawaddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Zealot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Irrawaddy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irrawaddy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Zealot.
The Zealot lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Irrawaddy moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
Irrawaddy lands with a left to the head.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
The Zealot is trying to break the clinch but Irrawaddy has him pressed against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Irrawaddy. #BC#
The Zealot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from The Zealot.
The Zealot scores with a jab.
The Zealot scores with a nice strike.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
The Zealot missing with a left hand there. Irrawaddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irrawaddy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Irrawaddy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Zealot.
Irrawaddy connects with a nice looking jab.
Irrawaddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irrawaddy misses the body punch
and The Zealot counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Zealot lands a two punch combo. #T2#
The Zealot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Zealot misses the jab.
The Zealot lands with a good body shot.
Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Zealot.
Irrawaddy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irrawaddy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling The Zealot to counter with a crisp jab.
Irrawaddy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Zealot circles away quickly and effectively.
The Zealot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irrawaddy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irrawaddy throws out a loose jab but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears The Zealot was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Zealot throws a lazy uppercut
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice uppercut.
The Zealot tries to score with a low kick but Irrawaddy moves his leg out of the way.
The Zealot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Zealot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Masada The Zealot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
The Zealot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the body
and The Zealot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up but The Zealot circles away and keeps his distance.
Irrawaddy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Zealot.
An attempted straight right counter from The Zealot misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. The Zealot does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Zealot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch up but The Zealot keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by The Zealot.
The Zealot misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Irrawaddy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irrawaddy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy scores with a body shot.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but The Zealot moves out of range.
The Zealot defending well as Irrawaddy loads up on a big left hand.
The Zealot misses with a two punch combination.
Irrawaddy's corner calls for a 1-2. Irrawaddy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. The Zealot does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Zealot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Zealot connects with a nice looking jab.
Irrawaddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Zealot.
The Zealot ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
A counter left hand to the body from The Zealot misses its target.
The Zealot staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Irrawaddy.
Ken Irrawaddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Zealot throws a leg kick but Irrawaddy sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Zealot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masada The Zealot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Zealot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Irrawaddy's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irrawaddy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irrawaddy is looking to clinch.
The Zealot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Irrawaddy moves out of range as The Zealot strikes.
The Zealot cracks a nice hook into Irrawaddy's ribs.
Nice cross by The Zealot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for The Zealot. That snapped Irrawaddy's head back.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of The Zealot's head but The Zealot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Zealot.
The Zealot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Zealot was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Zealot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Zealot throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Zealot takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses.
The Zealot tests Irrawaddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Zealot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Masada The Zealot.
I think The Zealot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masada The Zealot!
Masada The Zealot retains his lightweight title!
Masada The Zealot took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dr Zoidberg Office for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Bushido K1: 2
Date: Mar 20, 2020

#R1#
Irrawaddy digs a good body shot into Bouya's ribs.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot
and Bouya counters with a one-two to the body.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Bouya loads up on a big right hand but Irrawaddy slips the punch.
Bouya tries a head kick but it misses.
Bouya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bouya is looking to chop away at Irrawaddy's legs.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up.
Bouya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Bouya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Irrawaddy looks to land a right hand but Bouya moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Irrawaddy lands a right hook to the body.
Bouya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bouya - that will leave a mark!
Bouya lands a jab-cross combination.
Bouya lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Bouya misses with a wild combination.
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bouya is looking for a counter combo.
Irrawaddy lands with a nice body punch.
Bouya throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Irrawaddy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Irrawaddy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bouya.
Bouya misses with a leg kick
enabling Irrawaddy to counter with a crisp jab.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouya is just out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut. Bouya saw that one coming.
Bouya misses with a few strikes there.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Bouya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Bouya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Irrawaddy under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy cracks Bouya with an open hand slap.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut
letting Bouya counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irrawaddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bouya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irrawaddy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bouya.
Bouya misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bouya.
Irrawaddy tests Bouya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harumichi Bouya will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Irrawaddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irrawaddy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bouya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a series of strikes that have Bouya backpedaling. #ROC2#
Bouya is rocked!
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bouya counters with a one-two to the body.
Irrawaddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Bouya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bouya blocks a jab.#CL2#
Irrawaddy clinches up against the ropes.
Bouya prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Bouya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Irrawaddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bouya counters with a stiff right hand.
Bouya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bouya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Irrawaddy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
A slow jab from Irrawaddy misses its intended target.
Bouya misses with a double jab
and Bouya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Bouya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bouya avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
Bouya throws a big counter combination but Irrawaddy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bouya seems to have got his legs back now.
Irrawaddy cracks Bouya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Bouya dips to his left and cracks Irrawaddy with an uppercut!
Irrawaddy scores with a jab. Bouya acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Irrawaddy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy presses Bouya against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irrawaddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irrawaddy.
Bouya blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouya controls his hands.
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouya controls his hands.
Irrawaddy tries to work over Bouya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Irrawaddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy tries a body shot but Bouya blocks it.
Irrawaddy has Bouya pressed against the ropes, preventing Bouya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bouya tries to break the clinch but Irrawaddy is controlling the position. #BC#
Bouya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bouya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bouya tries to land a leg kick but Irrawaddy saw it coming and moves away.
Bouya throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Bouya slips a jab from Irrawaddy.#KD2#
Irrawaddy closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Bouya crashing to the mat! Bouya uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bouya throws a low kick, looking for Irrawaddy's leg but Irrawaddy calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bouya takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Irrawaddy has Bouya up against the ropes in a clinch.
Irrawaddy tries to work over Bouya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irrawaddy misses with some punches.
Bouya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Irrawaddy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bouya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouya's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy working aggressively here. #BC2#
Irrawaddy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harumichi Bouya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irrawaddy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Bouya. Those never looked like landing.
Irrawaddy throws a right hand that misses
and Bouya counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Bouya ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouya is just out of range.
Bouya is looking for a counter combo.
Bouya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bouya slips a straight right by Irrawaddy.
Bouya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Bouya shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Irrawaddy eats them both and turns towards Bouya to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Irrawaddy slips a jab and a cross from Bouya.
Irrawaddy swings widly with a right hand
and Irrawaddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy throws a right hand that Bouya ducks under and follows up with a left that Bouya also avoids with ease.
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irrawaddy checks the leg kick.#T2#
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouya manages to avoid it.
Bouya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irrawaddy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Irrawaddy clinches with his opponent.
Irrawaddy scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Irrawaddy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bouya.
Bouya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
Bouya tries to break the clinch but Irrawaddy is controlling the position.
Irrawaddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouya.
Irrawaddy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bouya seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Irrawaddy can turn it around.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Irrawaddy tries to work over Bouya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Irrawaddy.
Well Irrawaddy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: Rising Dragon: 3
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
Spasov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spasov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spasov lands a nice looking body shot.
Irrawaddy with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spasov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Spasov moves out of range.
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!
Spasov tries to clinch there but Irrawaddy circles away.
Irrawaddy lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Irrawaddy moves into the clinch.
Irrawaddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy digs a right hand underneath Spasov's ribcage. Spasov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Irrawaddy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Spasov controls the action.
Irrawaddy blocks a body shot from Spasov.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Spasov tries to throw a body punch but Irrawaddy avoids it by throwing Spasov back against the ropes.
Spasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Irrawaddy controls the action.
Spasov has a couple of punches blocked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy has a couple of punches blocked by Spasov. #T1#
Spasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
Spasov misses with a punch to the body.
Spasov lands a right hand.
Spasov tries to work over Irrawaddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irrawaddy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Irrawaddy scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Irrawaddy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Spasov both land. Nice combination.
Spasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irrawaddy counters with a straight right hand.
Spasov misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Irrawaddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Irrawaddy as he connects with a hook.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spasov.
Irrawaddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spasov.
Spasov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Irrawaddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Spasov closes the distance and pushes Irrawaddy back into the ropes.
Good body shot from Spasov.
Irrawaddy has a couple of punches blocked by Spasov. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irrawaddy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Spasov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irrawaddy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Irrawaddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Irrawaddy controls the action.
Spasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Irrawaddy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irrawaddy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spasov slips a jab and a cross from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irrawaddy looks to land a combination but Spasov avoids it well.
Irrawaddy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spasov misses with a series of wild punches.
Spasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrawaddy.
Spasov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Irrawaddy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
That's time! Spasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irrawaddy lands a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irrawaddy tries a body shot but Spasov blocks it.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Irrawaddy tries to work over Spasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irrawaddy lands with a light punch inside.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Spasov controls his hands.
Spasov lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Spasov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Irrawaddy.
Spasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spasov working hard to break the clinch.
Irrawaddy digs a right hand into Spasov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spasov's gas tank.
Irrawaddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Spasov is trying to force a seperation but Irrawaddy has the dominant position.
Spasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irrawaddy has him pressed against the ropes.
Irrawaddy working aggressively here.
Spasov stalling in the clinch but Irrawaddy improves position.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Spasov breaks from the clinch.
Spasov throws a nice looking combination but Irrawaddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irrawaddy.
Spasov misses with a double jab
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spasov thinking.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Spasov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Irrawaddy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spasov scrambles back to his feet.
Irrawaddy thuds a left hand into Spasov's body.
Spasov is looking to clinch.
Spasov lands a nice shot that snaps Irrawaddy's head back.
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!
Spasov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Spasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spasov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irrawaddy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Spasov gets tackled into the ropes by Irrawaddy. Irrawaddy maintains the clinch.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Irrawaddy controls his hands.
Irrawaddy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spasovs head.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spasov's elbow. #BC2#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spasov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Spas Spasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irrawaddy.
Spasov walks into a straight right hand from Irrawaddy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy dodges the punch combination from Spasov. #CL#
Spasov pushes Irrawaddy up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Spasov misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Spasov avoids it easily.#CL#
Spasov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Irrawaddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Irrawaddy has closed the distance and engaged Spasov in a clinch.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Spasov avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the ropes.
Spas Spasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Spasov on the inside.
Spasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irrawaddy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov blocks a body shot from Irrawaddy.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Irrawaddy lands an uppercut.
Irrawaddy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Spasov backwards. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spasov.
Irrawaddy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Irrawaddy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irrawaddy stuns Spasov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Spasov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spasov wants to clinch but Irrawaddy slips to the side
letting Irrawaddy counter with a right hand.
Spasov misses with a combination
and Irrawaddy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Irrawaddy.
Spasov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irrawaddy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spasov on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Spasov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spasov manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Irrawaddy dodges the punch combination from Spasov.
A countering left hand to the body from Irrawaddy misses.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Irrawaddy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spasov misses with the combination.
Spasov defending well as Irrawaddy loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ken Irrawaddy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy avoids them all with ease.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Spasov is just out of range.
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irrawaddy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spasov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ken Irrawaddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy blocks a jab.
Irrawaddy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Irrawaddy jabs Spasov right on the nose. Spasov blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Spasov does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Irrawaddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Irrawaddy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1#
Dwight misses with a combination
and Irrawaddy counters with a straight right hand.
Dwight throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy avoids them all with ease.
Dwight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irrawaddy on the side of the head.
Dwight misses with a wild combination.
Irrawaddy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dwight throws a sloppy head kick
and Irrawaddy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dwight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy.
No joy there for Dwight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dwight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dwight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irrawaddy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dwight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irrawaddy.
Dwight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Dwight is rocked!
Dwight throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy avoids them all with ease.
Dwight is still on wobbly legs! Can Irrawaddy finish him?
Irrawaddy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dwight looks winded!
Irrawaddy throws a monster overhand right that drops Dwight! Irrawaddy follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: UnderGround FC 90
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Ambe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ambe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Ambe tries to counter with a clinch but Irrawaddy shakes him off and moves away.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Ambe jabs at Irrawaddy's body.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Ambe throws an overhand right that lands on Irrawaddy's shoulder, as Irrawaddy tries to avoid the shot.
Ambe slips under a jab.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ambe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ambe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Irrawaddy sprawls well initially but Ambe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Irrawaddy is trying to maintain the position but Ambe is very close to passing his half guard.
Irrawaddy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Irrawaddy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ambe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Irrawaddy tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambe working over Irrawaddy with some ground and pound. Irrawaddy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Ambe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Irrawaddy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Irrawaddy is refusing to be controlled, as Ambe sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ambe connects with a nice short shot to Irrawaddy's temple.
Ambe controlling the action here.
Ambe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irrawaddy keeps working.
Ambe thows a huge punch but Irrawaddy dodges it nicely.
Irrawaddy is looking to improve his position.
Irrawaddy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ambe.
Ambe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ambe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Ambe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Irrawaddy is staying active underneath Ambe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ambe is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ambe lands a nice short elbow.
Ambe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irrawaddy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Irrawaddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ambe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Irrawaddy won't allow Ambe to sweep him here.
Ambe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irrawaddy is looking to sweep but instead, Ambe has passed into half guard.
Ambe winds up and cracks Irrawaddy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nice strikes from Ambe there.
Ambe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ambe wants to pass to mount but Irrawaddy is defending the position.
Irrawaddy has a hand on Ambe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ambe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ambe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ambe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Ambe.
Ambe content just to control the position here.
Ambe landing shots from mount.
Irrawaddy can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ambe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ambe wants to control the pace but Irrawaddy is squirming around nicely.
Irrawaddy regains half guard.
Irrawaddy gets full guard.
Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ambe chips away with some ground and pound.
Ambe throwing strikes from guard but Irrawaddy blocks nicely.
Ambe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position.
Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ambe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ambe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ambe scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ambe has Irrawaddy pressed against the cage.
Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irrawaddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action. #BC#
Irrawaddy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Ambe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irrawaddy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Ambe both land. Nice combination.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut. Ambe saw that one coming.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Irrawaddy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Ambe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ambe throwing shots but Irrawaddy is blocking nicely. #T1#
Irrawaddy won't allow Ambe to pass to mount.
Irrawaddy tries to get to full guard but Ambe has control of the leg.
Irrawaddy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ambe is fighting to break Irrawaddy's control of his arms but Irrawaddy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ambe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Irrawaddy looking to control.
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
Ambe working some strikes from top position.
Ambe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irrawaddy keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
Ambe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ambe with a nice head shot there.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ambe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ambe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Ambe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ambe clinches up with Irrawaddy and pushes him back against the cage.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Irrawaddy.
Ambe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from Ambe.
Ambe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irrawaddy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irrawaddy.
A short uppercut from Ambe. #T4#
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe.#BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Irrawaddy.
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!#TD2#
Ambe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Irrawaddy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ambe is in Irrawaddy's guard.
Irrawaddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ambe's guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Irrawaddy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Irrawaddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ambe wants to sweep here but Irrawaddy controlling him for the moment.
Ambe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Irrawaddy.
Ambe has control of Irrawaddy's left arm, preventing Irrawaddy from doing any damage.
Ambe trying to control the position.
Ambe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Irrawaddy swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Ambe misses its intended target.
Ambe closes the distance but Irrawaddy moves to the side
and Irrawaddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ambe throws a big shot that misses.
Ambe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Irrawaddy's head.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight right.
Ambe tries to clinch up but Irrawaddy circles away and keeps his distance.
Irrawaddy is looking for a counter combo.
Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Irrawaddy ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Ambe gets a clinch.
Irrawaddy tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Good body shot from Irrawaddy.
Ambe blocking some punches.
Scar Ambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards.
Ambe takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Irrawaddy breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Ambe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Irrawaddy did well to prevent Ambe getting side control.
Ambe prevents Irrawaddy from improving his position.
Ambe controlling the action here.
Irrawaddy wants to get back to full guard.
Ambe trying to mount his opponent but Irrawaddy defends it.
Irrawaddy is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irrawaddy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irrawaddy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Irrawaddy stays in close to Ambe's body and controls the position.
Scar Ambe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ambe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ambe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Irrawaddy preventing the sweep.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ambe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ambe controls Irrawaddy momentarily but Irrawaddy frees himself.
Irrawaddy scoring with some ground and pound.
Ken Irrawaddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irrawaddy landing with the ground and pound.
Irrawaddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Irrawaddy cracks Ambe with a solid left hand.
Ambe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irrawaddy's guard. #REVB#
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Irrawaddy controls Ambe momentarily but Ambe frees himself.
Ambe throws a big elbow that misses.
Ambe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Irrawaddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scar Ambe.
I've got Ambe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe!
A very excited looking Scar Ambe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UnderGround FC 82
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Haranda moves out of range.
Haranda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irrawaddy moves out of range as Haranda throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Irrawaddy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haranda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haranda.#CUT#
It looks like Koki Haranda has been cut.
Haranda connects with an inside leg kick.
Haranda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut.
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haranda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irrawaddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haranda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haranda tries to bum rush Irrawaddy with a series of wild strikes but Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haranda throws a looping overhand right but Irrawaddy ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Haranda.
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!
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Haranda avoids the punch easily.
Haranda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Haranda lands a jab to Irrawaddy's midsection.
Haranda sizes up Irrawaddy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haranda throws a chopping leg kick but Irrawaddy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Haranda moves out of range.
Haranda throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Haranda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Haranda wants to clinch up but Irrawaddy keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Irrawaddy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haranda.
Irrawaddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haranda.
Irrawaddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haranda.
Haranda throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy avoids them all with ease.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Haranda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Irrawaddy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Irrawaddy. That snapped Haranda's head back.
Haranda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haranda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Irrawaddy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Haranda throws a hook but Irrawaddy avoids it easily.
Irrawaddy throwing a counter right hand but Haranda manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Haranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Haranda misses.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter punch.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Irrawaddy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irrawaddy slips under a jab from Haranda.
Haranda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irrawaddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Irrawaddy.
Haranda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haranda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haranda.
Irrawaddy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haranda.
Irrawaddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haranda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haranda lands a head shot.
Jab from Irrawaddy.
Haranda throws a sloppy head kick and Irrawaddy moves out of range easily.
Irrawaddy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Haranda's ribcage but misses.
Haranda ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.#T3#
Haranda lands a jab to the head.
Irrawaddy lunges at Haranda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haranda's hand.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Haranda's ribcage but misses.
Haranda throws a head kick but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Haranda keeps Irrawaddy at a distance using the push kick.
Irrawaddy throws a good cross that connects.
Irrawaddy throws a right hand that Haranda ducks under and follows up with a left that Haranda also avoids with ease.
Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haranda.
Haranda misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Haranda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haranda throws a hook to the side of Irrawaddy's head but Irrawaddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to Haranda's body. Haranda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haranda misses with a straight left.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haranda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irrawaddy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koki Haranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Haranda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irrawaddy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irrawaddy.
Haranda blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Haranda controls the action.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haranda prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy is leaning against Haranda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Irrawaddy as the two fighters clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy digs a right hand underneath Haranda's ribcage. Haranda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haranda misses with a punch on the inside.
Haranda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irrawaddy blocking some punches.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irrawaddy blocking some punches.
Haranda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haranda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haranda working aggressively here.
Haranda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haranda throws a punch but it's blocked by Irrawaddy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haranda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haranda swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haranda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irrawaddy digs a right hand underneath Haranda's ribcage. Haranda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koki Haranda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Irrawaddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haranda.
Haranda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irrawaddy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haranda misses with a wild body shot.
Haranda looks to throw the jab but Irrawaddy is out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy walks into a left hand.
Irrawaddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Haranda.
And Haranda responds with a good body kick, but Irrawaddy manages to step out the way in time.
Irrawaddy connects with a right hand. Haranda shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Haranda as he connects with a hook.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haranda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haranda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ken Irrawaddy is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Irrawaddy as he checks the leg kick.
Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haranda.
Haranda tries a head kick but it misses.
Haranda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haranda avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haranda. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Irrawaddy has knocked Haranda down with a huge combo! Irrawaddy steps away and waves a wobbly Haranda back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Haranda is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Koki Haranda's cut even more.
Irrawaddy jabs Haranda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haranda is still on wobbly legs! Can Irrawaddy finish him?
Haranda is breathing heavily.
Irrawaddy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Haranda drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Irrawaddy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Haranda's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: UnderGround FC 66
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Irrawaddy 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.
Irrawaddy lands a slapping body shot.
Irrawaddy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Irrawaddy.
Gracie moves forwards but Irrawaddy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Irrawaddy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Irrawaddy's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Irrawaddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVB#
Gracie wants to sweep here but Irrawaddy controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Irrawaddy stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gracie has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Irrawaddy manages to get his head free but now Gracie has transitioned to an armbar! Irrawaddy grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gracie! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Oct 28, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shiro Tanaka (ranked 2964 p4p, 274 weight class) and Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 4405 p4p, 421 weight class). Tanaka comes into the arena with The good the bad and the ugly theme song blaring out of the sound system. Irrawaddy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Laos Rules!. 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!

172 cm
20 yrs
149 lbs

173 cm
22 yrs
155 lbs

Tanaka

Irrawaddy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Shiro Tanaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Irrawaddy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Irrawaddy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Irrawaddy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tanaka did well to prevent Irrawaddy getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tanaka (0) vs (2) Irrawaddy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Tanaka wants to control but Irrawaddy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace.

Tanaka actively working from the bottom here.
Irrawaddy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Irrawaddy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy not doing much here.
Irrawaddy prevents Tanaka from improving his position.

Tanaka actively working from the bottom here.
Tanaka is trying to control but can't.

Tanaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irrawaddy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tanaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irrawaddy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Irrawaddy is controlling well.
Tanaka wants to control but Irrawaddy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irrawaddy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tanaka tries to get to full guard but Irrawaddy has control of the leg.
Irrawaddy is taking a breather. Tanaka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tanaka is trying to maintain the position but Irrawaddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.
Tanaka is trying to maintain the position but Irrawaddy is very close to passing his half guard.

Tanaka actively working from the bottom here.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace.
Tanaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Irrawaddy is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Irrawaddy uses his free foot to push down on Tanaka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tanaka.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tanaka (0) vs (5) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
Tanaka tries to lock up and control but Irrawaddy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tanaka tries to hold on but Irrawaddy postures up.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Irrawaddy avoids the attempt from Tanaka to control.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position but Irrawaddy isn't that keen on the idea.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
Tanaka is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
Tanaka working to try and regain half guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
Tanaka tries to hold on but Irrawaddy postures up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy content just to control the position here.
Tanaka is controlling an arm, preventing Irrawaddy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka wants to control but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy controlling from mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy avoids the attempt from Tanaka to control.
Irrawaddy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tanaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Irrawaddy has a good base and remains in mount.
Irrawaddy controlling from mount.
The adventures of Irrawaddy the control monster continue. Boring.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to lock up and control but Irrawaddy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tanaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Irrawaddy has a good base and remains in mount.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tanaka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Tanaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irrawaddy is trying to take his opponent's back.
Irrawaddy controlling from mount.
Irrawaddy works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tanaka (0) vs (8) Irrawaddy

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
I really don't envy Tanaka right now.
Tanaka is working hard here to advance position.
Irrawaddy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tanaka doesn't escape.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position as Tanaka tries to break free.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Irrawaddy.
Tanaka just trying to survive but Irrawaddy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tanaka is trying to break free.
Irrawaddy controlling the position well here. Tanaka rolled but Irrawaddy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tanaka rolls, trying to escape but Irrawaddy keeps control of the position.
Tanaka wants to control his opponent's hands but Irrawaddy gets his hands free.
Irrawaddy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy not allowing Tanaka to control his hands.
Irrawaddy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tanaka just trying to survive but Irrawaddy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position easily here as Tanaka tries to buck him off.
Tanaka tries to break free.
Irrawaddy avoiding Tanaka 's attempts to control his hands.
Tanaka can't escape the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tanaka.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Irrawaddy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tanaka's body.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 8 to 0.
Ken Irrawaddy is the new lightweight champion!
Shiro Tanaka was interviewed post fight and said 'Maybe next time'.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 27, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 2229 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 4384 p4p, 421 weight class). Irrawaddy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Laos Rules! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ken Irrawaddy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

225 cm
47 yrs
135 lbs

173 cm
22 yrs
155 lbs

Szczęsny

Irrawaddy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Victor Szczęsny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Irrawaddy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Szczęsny (0) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy is controlling the pace.
Irrawaddy trying to mount his opponent but Szczęsny defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (0) vs (5) Irrawaddy
Szczęsny is not content to let Irrawaddy control the position.
Szczęsny is trying to control Irrawaddy's posture but Irrawaddy avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is staying tight to Szczęsny's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Szczęsny is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Szczęsny sneaks back into half guard.
Szczęsny tries to get to full guard but Irrawaddy has control of the leg.
Szczęsny won't allow Irrawaddy to pass to mount.
Szczęsny wants to get back to full guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the action here.
Irrawaddy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (0) vs (8) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Szczęsny (2) vs (8) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy is adopting a defensive guard.
Irrawaddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Szczęsny (2) vs (10) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy is looking to advance position but Szczęsny won't allow it.

Szczęsny looking for submissions off his back.
Szczęsny wants to improve his position but Irrawaddy is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Irrawaddy seems content to control.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irrawaddy is working away from the top position though.
Irrawaddy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Szczęsny actively working from the bottom here.
Szczęsny tries to roll over but Irrawaddy keeps him under control.
Szczęsny won't allow Irrawaddy to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Szczęsny works his way to full guard. Good work.
Irrawaddy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irrawaddy controlling from the top position.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Irrawaddy advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (2) vs (13) Irrawaddy

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is trying to control Irrawaddy's posture but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Szczęsny is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Irrawaddy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Irrawaddy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Szczęsny wants to control but Irrawaddy postures up.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy happy to just control the position for now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Szczęsny struggling a bit here.
Szczęsny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irrawaddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Irrawaddy is staying tight to Szczęsny's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Irrawaddy wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy.
Irrawaddy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Szczęsny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irrawaddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szczęsny keeps working.
Szczęsny is looking to regain half guard here but Irrawaddy keeps moving and retains side control.
Irrawaddy staying calm.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy 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.
Szczęsny is trying to control Irrawaddy's posture but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Szczęsny is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is not content to let Irrawaddy control the position.
Szczęsny struggling a bit here.
Irrawaddy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Szczęsny will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Szczęsny is trying to control Irrawaddy's posture but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Irrawaddy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irrawaddy.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny can't do much from the bottom here.
Szczęsny tries to bench press Irrawaddy off him but Irrawaddy keeps the position.
Szczęsny regains half guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the action here.
Irrawaddy wants to free his trapped foot but Szczęsny is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Irrawaddy is controlling the pace.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy trying to mount his opponent but Szczęsny defends it.
Szczęsny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irrawaddy content to stall in guard here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Szczęsny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irrawaddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szczęsny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irrawaddy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Szczęsny is adopting a defensive guard.
Irrawaddy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Szczęsny wants to sweep here but Irrawaddy controlling him for the moment.
Irrawaddy slips nicely into half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irrawaddy is working away from the top position though.
Irrawaddy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Szczęsny trying to control from the bottom.
Irrawaddy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Irrawaddy is pressing down on Szczęsny's thigh, looking to free his foot. Szczęsny is holding on for now.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny works his way to full guard. Good work.
Irrawaddy stands and throws Szczęsny's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (2) vs (16) Irrawaddy
Szczęsny is being controlled here.
Szczęsny is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Szczęsny is looking to regain half guard here but Irrawaddy keeps moving and retains side control.
Irrawaddy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szczęsny seems a little lost for a moment, as Irrawaddy dominates the positioning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 16 to 2.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between vh ff (ranked 4782 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 4356 p4p, 418 weight class). Irrawaddy has chosen Laos Rules! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ken Irrawaddy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

180 cm
22 yrs
150 lbs

173 cm
22 yrs
155 lbs

Irrawaddy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; vh ff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Irrawaddy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: ff (0) vs (2) Irrawaddy
ff is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

ff actively working from the bottom here.
Irrawaddy slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Irrawaddy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ff is trying to get back to full guard.
Irrawaddy is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.
Irrawaddy is thwarting ff's attempts to control the position.
Irrawaddy trying to control the pace.
The adventures of Irrawaddy the control monster continue. Boring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for ff!
Score +3 for passing guard: ff (0) vs (5) Irrawaddy
ff tries to hold on but Irrawaddy postures up.
Irrawaddy works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: ff (0) vs (8) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position easily here as ff tries to buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ff trying to control the action but Irrawaddy just sinks the hooks in.
Irrawaddy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of ff's body.
ff is in bad spot here.
Irrawaddy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for ff.
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.
ff trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
ff looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
ff manages to reverse the position and now he's in Irrawaddy's guard. Nice work there by ff.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: ff (2) vs (8) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy pulls ff in close to prevent any damage.

ff has gone for a leg lock! Irrawaddy slips out almost immediately though and dives into ff's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: ff (2) vs (10) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
ff is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
ff wants to sweep here but Irrawaddy controlling him for the moment.
Irrawaddy is stalling in the full guard.
ff controls Irrawaddy momentarily but Irrawaddy frees himself.
Irrawaddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: ff (2) vs (13) Irrawaddy

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy controlling the position from side mount.
ff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irrawaddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ff seems a little lost for a moment, as Irrawaddy dominates the positioning.
ff is trying to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: ff (2) vs (15) Irrawaddy
ff tries to lock up and control but Irrawaddy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ff is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy 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.
Irrawaddy works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: ff (2) vs (18) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy has the hooks in. ff is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be ff right now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irrawaddy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
ff looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Irrawaddy.
ff is trying to break free.
ff is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Irrawaddy.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on ff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Irrawaddy biding his time, controlling ff.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
ff tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Irrawaddy controlling the positon.
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
I really don't envy ff right now.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
ff is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 18 to 2.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 4324 p4p, 423 weight class) and Jon Rambo (ranked 4920 p4p, 0 weight class). Irrawaddy comes to the cage accompanied by Laos Rules!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

173 cm
21 yrs
155 lbs

180 cm
18 yrs
149 lbs

Irrawaddy

Rambo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Irrawaddy drives through with a takedown into Rambo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irrawaddy (2) vs (0) Rambo
Irrawaddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rambo controls Irrawaddy momentarily but Irrawaddy frees himself.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irrawaddy looking to pass the guard.
Irrawaddy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy stands and throws Rambo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (5) vs (0) Rambo

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Irrawaddy (7) vs (0) Rambo
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Rambo is controlling an arm, preventing Irrawaddy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irrawaddy mounts Rambo! Really nice guard pass there!
Rambo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy controlling from mount.
Rambo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
Rambo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Irrawaddy (10) vs (0) Rambo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Irrawaddy is persistently looking for the submission but Rambo is defending it well.
Irrawaddy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rambo.
Irrawaddy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rambo for as long as he can get away with.
Irrawaddy continues to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy'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.
More hug and hope from Irrawaddy.
Rambo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Irrawaddy controlling the position well here. Rambo rolled but Irrawaddy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Further stalling from Irrawaddy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo wants to escape the position.
Irrawaddy controlling from the back.

Irrawaddy tightening his grip on Rambo, looking for the choke.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

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

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy continues to hold on tight.

Irrawaddy tightening his grip on Rambo, looking for the choke.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is not going to allow Rambo to sit and survive in this position.
Irrawaddy has good solid back control here.

Irrawaddy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rambo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy not allowing Rambo to control his hands.
Irrawaddy controlling the position well here. Rambo rolled but Irrawaddy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rambo is really stuck here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rambo rolls, trying to escape but Irrawaddy keeps control of the position.
Irrawaddy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Irrawaddy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Irrawaddy biding his time, controlling Rambo.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Irrawaddy is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position as Rambo tries to break free.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Rambo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Irrawaddy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 4314 p4p, 423 weight class) and Calos Crispy (ranked 5514 p4p, 486 weight class). Irrawaddy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Laos Rules!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

173 cm
21 yrs
155 lbs

176 cm
25 yrs
162 lbs

Irrawaddy

Crispy

Crispy gets a clinch.
Irrawaddy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Irrawaddy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Irrawaddy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crispy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Irrawaddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispy tries for a takedown but Irrawaddy manages to get underhooks.
Irrawaddy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crispy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Irrawaddy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crispy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crispy fails in his attempt to clinch.

Crispy closes the distance and clinches.
Crispy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Irrawaddy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crispy tries to pull guard but Irrawaddy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispy is trying to pull guard but Irrawaddy has him pressed against the cage.
Irrawaddy wants a takedown.
Irrawaddy is working for takedown but Crispy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Irrawaddy has Crispy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crispy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Irrawaddy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crispy fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crispy rushes Irrawaddy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irrawaddy is working for takedown but Crispy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Irrawaddy is looking for a takedown.
Irrawaddy wants a takedown but no success here.
Irrawaddy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crispy pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Irrawaddy with that takedown attempt.
Crispy wants to clinch up but Irrawaddy keeps it at a distance.

Crispy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Irrawaddy to the ground. Crispy is now in Irrawaddy's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irrawaddy (0) vs (2) Crispy
Crispy looking to pass the guard.
Crispy trying to control but Irrawaddy is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy is pulling down on Crispy's head to control his posture.
Crispy looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispy trying to control but Irrawaddy is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Crispy wants to control from the top but Irrawaddy keeps moving.
Irrawaddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irrawaddy (2) vs (2) Crispy
Irrawaddy works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (5) vs (2) Crispy
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent.
Irrawaddy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy wants to take his opponent's back but Crispy doesn't allow it.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irrawaddy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Crispy is trying to escape the mount but Irrawaddy keeps good control and instead manages to take Crispy's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Irrawaddy (8) vs (2) Crispy

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Irrawaddy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crispy is really stuck here.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Irrawaddy gets his hands free as Crispy looks to control.
Irrawaddy has good solid back control here.

Irrawaddy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position as Crispy tries to break free.
Irrawaddy has good solid back control here.
Irrawaddy controlling well, preventing Crispy from escaping the position.
Irrawaddy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Crispy doesn't escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crispy for as long as he can get away with.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Irrawaddy looking to break Crispy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crispy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Irrawaddy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crispy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Irrawaddy continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Irrawaddy.

Irrawaddy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Irrawaddy not allowing Crispy to control his hands.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Crispy doesn't escape.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy continues to hold on tight.

Crispy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Irrawaddy gets his way!
Crispy tries to escape but Irrawaddy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy controlling from the back.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Irrawaddy.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Irrawaddy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.

Event: AKT 9
Date: Aug 30, 2019

#R1#
Irrawaddy jabs at Baby's body.
Baby misses with a hook
and Baby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irrawaddy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irrawaddy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irrawaddy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Da Baby has been cut.
Baby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baby.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from Baby.
Baby misses the jab.#CL2#
Irrawaddy clinches up with Baby and pushes him back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Irrawaddy.
A left hand lands to the body for Baby.
Irrawaddy gets through Baby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Baby is rocked!
Irrawaddy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Baby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irrawaddy lands a nice uppercut.
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Baby with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Baby looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Baby get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: Rick Steiner Special
Date: Aug 06, 2019

#R1#
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy scores with a punch to the head.
Lee tries to clinch there but Irrawaddy circles away.
It looked like Irrawaddy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irrawaddy sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Irrawaddy avoids it this time.
Lee tries to clinch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Irrawaddy cracks Lee with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: AKT 4
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Keter tried to counter with a leg kick but Irrawaddy avoided it.
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot that snaps Keter's head back.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut
and Keter counters with a three punch combo that has Irrawaddy backing up. Irrawaddy nods at Keter to acknowledge the strikes.
Keter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrawaddy throws out the jab.
Keter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Irrawaddy lands a glancing blow to the side of Keter's head.
Keter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keter was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries to bum rush Keter with a series of wild strikes but Keter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Keter misses the target.
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!
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Keter tests Irrawaddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Irrawaddy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Irrawaddy misses.
Keter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keter misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keter.
Irrawaddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keter moves away.
As Irrawaddy backs away, Keter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Keter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irrawaddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Irrawaddy thuds a left hand into Keter's body.
Keter misses with a hook
and Irrawaddy counters with a straight right hand.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Keter moves out of range. #T2#
Keter misses the jab.#CL2#
Irrawaddy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keter, pushing him back against the ropes.
Keter lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Irrawaddy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch
and Keter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot that snaps Keter's head back.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irrawaddy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Irrawaddy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Irrawaddy looks to land a combination but Keter avoids it well.
Irrawaddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keter.
Keter lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Keter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Irrawaddy forces Keter back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Keter breaks from the clinch.
Keter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irrawaddy checks it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Keter.
Irrawaddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keter is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keter misses with a low kick.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch.#T1#
Keter moves away from the strike by Irrawaddy.
An attempted straight right counter from Keter misses the target.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch there but Keter circles away.
Wilfred Keter is winning the standup battle so far.
Keter throws a head kick that misses.
Keter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keter ducks right into an uppercut from Irrawaddy.
Keter ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Irrawaddy checks a leg kick nicely.
Keter misses with a body shot
and Irrawaddy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Irrawaddy digs a good hook to Keter's body. #CL2#
Irrawaddy rushes Keter and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irrawaddy.
Still in the clinch, Irrawaddy scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Irrawaddy scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Irrawaddy breaks from the clinch.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keter moves away.
Irrawaddy slips a jab from Keter.
A nice side step and Irrawaddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keter throws a solid leg kick but Irrawaddy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keter.
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Irrawaddy scores with a sloppy right hand. Keter should have avoided that one.
Keter lands a slapping body shot.
Keter slips under a jab from Irrawaddy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Keter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Keter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilfred Keter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irrawaddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Keter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Keter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keter.#CL2#
Irrawaddy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Irrawaddy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Irrawaddy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Keter or not.
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Keter controls the action.
Keter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irrawaddy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Keter has had enough of the clinch but Irrawaddy keeps him there for the moment.
Irrawaddy scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irrawaddy throws an overhand right that lands on Keter's shoulder, as Keter tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keter misses with a lunging right hand
and Irrawaddy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Keter avoids the punch easily.
Keter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keter misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy cracks a nice hook into Keter's ribs.
Keter throws a front kick that sends Irrawaddy stumbling back into the ropes.
Keter misses with a head kick.
Keter slips under a jab.
Keter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keter looks to land a right hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range.
Irrawaddy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keter at a distance.
Keter misses with a looping right.
Keter staying out of range there.#T2#
Keter takes one to the chin there.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight right.
Keter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Keter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keter.
Ken Irrawaddy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Keter's head but Keter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keter is looking to counter punch.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Keter blocks it.
Keter scores with a leg kick.
Keter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Keter cracks Irrawaddy with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Irrawaddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Irrawaddy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: RH47
Date: Jul 03, 2019

#R1#
Wilkinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilkinson staying out of range there.
Wilkinson digs a good body shot into Irrawaddy's ribs.
Wilkinson lands with a straight right. Irrawaddy didn't see that one coming.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Wilkinson lands with a hook. Irrawaddy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wilkinson works the jab nicely.
Wilkinson's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilkinson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wilkinson misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a lazy right hand but Wilkinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irrawaddy slips under a jab.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook. Wilkinson ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Wilkinson avoids it easily.
Wilkinson lands with a cross.
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!
Irrawaddy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irrawaddy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook. Wilkinson ducked under it nicely.
Wilkinson throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Wilkinson connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Irrawaddy is rocked!
BAM! Wilkinson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Irrawaddy like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jordan Wilkinson!

Event: RH38
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Irrawaddy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith catches Irrawaddy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Irrawaddy slips a jab from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith throws a hook but Irrawaddy blocks it.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irrawaddy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Irrawaddy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith throws a push kick but Irrawaddy slaps the foot to one side.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Irrawaddy misses its target.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight right.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Irrawaddy misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Smith.
Irrawaddy lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
A jab from Irrawaddy finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith cracks Irrawaddy with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Irrawaddy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irrawaddy throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Irrawaddy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irrawaddy throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Irrawaddy connects with a looping right hand.
Irrawaddy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Irrawaddy as he checks the leg kick.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Irrawaddy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Irrawaddy swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Irrawaddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith throws a hook but Irrawaddy avoids it easily.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Irrawaddy checks it.
Irrawaddy takes one on the button.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy slips a straight right by Smith.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body.
Smith prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith pushes Irrawaddy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Irrawaddy.
Smith lands a right hand.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Irrawaddy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with some punches.
Smith presses Irrawaddy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Irrawaddy's head.
Bryant Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irrawaddy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Irrawaddy fails to land.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Irrawaddy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Irrawaddy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Irrawaddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irrawaddy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Irrawaddy moves his leg out of the way.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Irrawaddy.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Irrawaddy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irrawaddy moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A cross from Smith lands.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Irrawaddy digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Irrawaddy's head but Irrawaddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith cracks Irrawaddy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Smith throws a leg kick but Irrawaddy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Irrawaddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Irrawaddy down.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Irrawaddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Irrawaddy's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Irrawaddy fails to land with a series of punches.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Smith throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Irrawaddy should have avoided that one.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Irrawaddy lands with a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryant Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RH25
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1#
Scott moves away from the strike by Irrawaddy.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Irrawaddy clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the ropes.
Irrawaddy lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands with a light punch inside.
Scott prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the ropes.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Irrawaddy is controlling him.
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy has Scott pressed against the ropes, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Irrawaddy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Irrawaddy.
Scott wants to break free but Irrawaddy has control.
Irrawaddy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy lands a right hand.
Irrawaddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy misses with the head strike. #BC#
Irrawaddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body. Scott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Scott is rocked!
Irrawaddy circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Scott tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Irrawaddy wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: FARTMMA 31
Date: Apr 23, 2019

#R1#
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee closes the distance but Irrawaddy moves to the side
and Irrawaddy counters with a straight right hand.
Lee thuds a left hand into Irrawaddy's body.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Irrawaddy finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irrawaddy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee tries to clinch but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy lands a body shot. #CL2#
Irrawaddy clinches.
Irrawaddy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Irrawaddy.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Irrawaddy has him pressed against the cage.
Lee can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Irrawaddy breaks from the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!#T1#
Irrawaddy connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irrawaddy cracks Lee with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lee tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Irrawaddy pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lee is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Irrawaddy!

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