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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Kohler
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Irwin swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Irwin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Irwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shredder connects with a single shot there.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Irwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Nice shot lands for Shredder.
Shredder lands with an uppercut that bounces Irwin off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Irwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Shredder prevents the takedown attempt.
Irwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shredder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
Shredder swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Irwin's ribs.
No joy there for Irwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irwin moves in looking to clinch but Shredder pushes him off.#T1#
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Irwin is looking to wear down Shredder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shredder 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.#CL#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shredder prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Irwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shredder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Irwin in his tracks.
Irwin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shredder sprawls well. Shredder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Shredder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Shredder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irwin.
Shredder cracks Irwin with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Irwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shredder to score with a decent uppercut.
Irwin swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Irwin walks into a left hand.
Irwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Irwin takes one on the button.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shredder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder digs a good hook to Irwin's body.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Irwin darts in and clinches Shredder up against the cage.
Shredder lands a left hand.
Irwin wants a takedown.
Irwin wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder. #TD#
Irwin gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Irwin is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Irwin is trying to work for a kimura but Shredder is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Irwin is working for a kimura but Shredder is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Irwin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shredder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Irwin.
Shredder is trying to stand.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irwin trying to control the action but Shredder is working from the bottom.
Irwin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Irwin is working for a kimura but Shredder is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin stops Shredder from getting back to his feet.
Irwin wants to free his trapped foot but Shredder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Irwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shredder keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irwin swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Irwin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shredder is fending him off so far but Irwin persists. Nope, Shredder circles away and we're back to standing.
Shredder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shredder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shredder lunges at Irwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irwin's hand.
Shredder lands a jab to Irwin's midsection.
Irwin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Irwin. Irwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shredder swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Irwin shoots in but Shredder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Shredder digs a good hook to Irwin's body.
#CL#
Irwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irwin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shredder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Irwin can't get the takedown.
Shredder works on Irwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shredder prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Shredder.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Irwin avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
Shredder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body.
Irwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder presses Irwin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
A short left from Shredder.
Shredder gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shredder prevents the takedown attempt.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
A short right from Shredder.
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Shredder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irwin tries to score a body lock takedown but Shredder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Shredder on the inside. #ROC2#Irwin is rocked!
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
Shredder lands a body punch. #T3#
Shredder lands with a light punch inside.
Slash Shredder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shredder creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Irwin with a big uppercut! Irwin tries to clinch up but Shredder pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Irwin to the mat! Irwin covers up and Shredder unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Slash Shredder! |
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Event:
SMASH: Chaos vs Nti
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Vasquez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Irwin tries to clinch
and Vasquez counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasquez stuns Irwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vasquez enables Irwin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vasquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vasquez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vasquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasquez prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irwin misses with a jab to the body
and Vasquez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vasquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vasquez connects with an inside leg kick.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Irwin takes a swing at Vasquez's ribcage but misses.
Irwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasquez. Vasquez obviously looking to wear him down.
Irwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vasquez swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Irwin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Vasquez counter with a right hand. #T1#
Irwin tries to clinch up but Vasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Irwin looks to clinch
and Vasquez counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasquez throws a leg kick which misses Irwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Irwin tries to avoid it.
Irwin walks into a straight right hand from Vasquez.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vasquez.
Vasquez thows a body kick. Irwin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Vasquez moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vasquez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Irwin is looking for a takedown.
Irwin is trying to drag Vasquez to the mat but Vasquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Irwin tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquez scores with a shot to the side of Irwin's head.
Nice body punch from Vasquez - that landed with a thud.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Vasquez stops a takedown attempt from Irwin.
A shot in the inside from Vasquez. #T2#
Vasquez lands an uppercut.
Irwin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vasquez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irwin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vasquez lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Vasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Vasquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vasquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Irwin is rocked!
Irwin misses with a body shot.
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasquez lunges at Irwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irwin's hand. #CL2#
Vasquez rushes Irwin and presses him up against the cage.
Vasquez lands with a short shot to the head.
Vasquez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Irwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasquez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vasquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vasquez steps in with a hook that catches Irwin right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vasquez follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Irwin looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nando Vasquez!
During a confident post fight interview, Nando Vasquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Choke vs Edwards
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Irwin down.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Cassino sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Irwin's belly button to the back.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin closes the distance and clinches up with Cassino, looking for a takedown. Irwin pushes Cassino against the cage but Cassino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irwin takes one on the button.
Irwin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Irwin's belly button to the back.
Irwin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cassino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino stuffs the takedown.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino. #T1#
Irwin shoots in but Cassino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Irwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Cassino looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Irwin tries to clinch but Cassino is having none of it.
Cassino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.#TD2#
Irwin gets a takedown into half guard.
Cassino is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Cassino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage.
Irwin is looking to stall here but Cassino recovers full guard.
Cassino wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Cassino is controlling Irwin's posture.
Irwin won't allow Cassino to sweep him here.
Cassino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irwin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cassino looking to pass the guard.
Irwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cassino's guard. #REVB#
Irwin trying to control but Cassino is working from the bottom.
Irwin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cassino keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Cassino keeps moving.
Cassino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cassino is controlling Irwin's posture.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin trying to move into half guard but instead Cassino has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Irwin wants to sweep here but Cassino controlling him for the moment.
Irwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cassino wants to control from the top but Irwin keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin 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.
Cassino pushes down on Irwin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Irwin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Cassino is controlling well.
Cassino stalling.
Irwin gets back to full guard.
Irwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Irwin tries to clinch up.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cassino sprawls well. Cassino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Irwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cassino swivels and escapes.
Irwin wants to clinch
and Cassino counters with a stiff right hand.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cassino.
Irwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cassino tests Irwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Irwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Irwin misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irwin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cassino defends well and Irwin ends up having to push Cassino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irwin.#T1#
Irwin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irwin.
Irwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cassino rather than just go for the knockout.
Cassino throws a good cross that connects.
Cassino lands with a shot to the body.
Irwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cassino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Irwin avoided it.
Cassino scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino scores with a body shot.
Irwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cassino digs a good body shot into Irwin's ribs.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt - Cassino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Irwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cassino's waist but Cassino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irwin off to one side.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cassino feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Irwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassino with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cassino scores with a hook to the body. Irwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Irwin tries to clinch but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cassino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassino keeps the fight on the outside.
Irwin swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
#CL2#
Irwin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Irwin just manages to avoid it.
Cassino feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Irwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Irwin moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Cassino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Irwin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Irwin showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Irwin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cassino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Cassino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage.
Irwin is thwarting Cassino's attempts to control the position.
Christopher Irwin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Irwin seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cassino lands with a good body shot.
Irwin throws a sloppy body shot
and Cassino counters with an inside leg kick.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Cassino tries to sprawl out of it but Irwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cassino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cassino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irwin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cassino. That one must have hurt.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cassino defends it nicely.
Cassino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino connects with a nice looking jab.
Cassino lands an overhand right.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Irwin down.
Irwin tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cassino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cassino as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Irwin tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Irwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Cassino. #CL2#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin is trying to drag Cassino to the mat but Cassino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cassino prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassino prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2##BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Irwin misses
and Cassino counters with a left to the body.
Irwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irwin.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irwin momentarily.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cassino, as that shot connected.
Cassino thumps Irwin with a low kick.
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Irwin's head.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Irwin moves into the clinch.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Irwin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cassino regains guard.
Irwin being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cassino seems keen to control Irwin's posture.
Cassino is trying to control the position but Irwin postures up.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cassino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irwin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Cassino stands and steps away. Irwin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Irwin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Cassino as he connects with a hook.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christopher Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cassino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cassino scores with a hook.#CL2#
Irwin clinches up with Cassino and pushes him back against the cage.
Irwin tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch.
Irwin is looking to clinch but Cassino is avoiding it.
Cassino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Irwin needs to keep his hands up - Cassino had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cassino can pounce on him.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Irwin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin darts in looking for a takedown but Cassino gets double underhooks and turns Irwin into the cage.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cassino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cassino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
A victorious Monte Cassino thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Cuntmara vs Branko
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Irwin misses with a shot to the body
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Vasquez throws a front kick that sends Irwin stumbling back into the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vasquez - that will leave a mark!
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vasquez counters with a good low kick that Irwin was not able to check.
Irwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Irwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Irwin avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Vasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasquez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vasquez.
Irwin is looking to clinch but Vasquez is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Vasquez drives through and clinches with Irwin against the cage.
Vasquez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasquez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Irwin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Vasquez to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Irwin.
Irwin wants to take a breather but Vasquez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Irwin.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Irwin drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Irwin off! Irwin jumps back into Vasquez's guard.
Irwin is fighting to break Vasquez's control of his arms but Vasquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Irwin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position.
Irwin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Irwin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Vasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Irwin.
Irwin stalling away here and it's allowed Vasquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vasquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Irwin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquez is retaining full guard. #T3#
Irwin wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Vasquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Irwin drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Irwin off! Irwin jumps back into Vasquez's guard.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Irwin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin takes one to the chin there.
Vasquez cracks Irwin with an open hand slap.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Vasquez circles away.
Vasquez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Irwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Irwin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vasquez is trying to defend but Irwin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Irwin is looking for submissions but instead, Vasquez has regained full guard.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquez is retaining full guard.
Irwin trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Vasquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Vasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Irwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Irwin clinches.
Vasquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Vasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irwin goes for a takedown attempt but Vasquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irwin on the side of the head.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasquez feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD2#
Vasquez drops Irwin with a beautiful combination! Irwin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vasquez is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Irwin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasquez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Irwin moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short right from Vasquez on the inside.
Irwin has Vasquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vasquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Vasquez drops Irwin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Irwin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasquez creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Irwin with a big uppercut! Irwin tries to clinch up but Vasquez pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Irwin to the mat! Irwin covers up and Vasquez unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nando Vasquez!
Nando Vasquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Edwards vs Torsten
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Irwin pushes Noriega up against the cage in a clinch.
Noriega lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Noriega manages to get underhooks.
Noriega lands a body punch.
Noriega pushes Irwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Noriega.
Irwin takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Noriega.
A short right from Noriega on the inside.
Irwin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been hearing reports that Irwin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Noriega using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Noriega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega unloads a knee to the mid-section. Irwin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Noriega lands a nice knee to the body.
Noriega digs a right hand underneath Irwin's ribcage. Irwin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Irwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Noriega prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega lands a body punch.
Noriega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Noriega lands a knee to the body.
Noriega is working Irwin over against the cage.#BC2#
Noriega breaks from the clinch.
Noriega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Noriega punishes Irwin's body with a nice straight punch.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Irwin didn't see that one coming.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noriega lands with a nice body punch.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noriega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Irwin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irwin wants to clinch
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega is looking to slow Irwin down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irwin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega scores with a hook to the body. Irwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
Noriega lands with a right hand.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega jabs at Irwin's body.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noriega fakes the leg kick and cracks Irwin in the body. #T2#
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irwin momentarily.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Noriega shows good takedown defense.
Irwin backing away here, and Noriega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Irwin is looking to clinch.
Irwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid body kick from Noriega.
Irwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Noriega.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Irwin shoots in and gets a takedown into Noriega's guard.
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noriega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irwin trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom. #T3#
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Irwin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Noriega manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Noriega is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Irwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noriega defends it easily.
Irwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noriega controls the pace.
Irwin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Noriega is keeping the position.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Noriega is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Irwin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Noriega dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Irwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noriega is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jab from Noriega.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Noriega circles away.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Noriega finds it's way through Irwin's defenses.
Irwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
Irwin throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Irwin wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Noriega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noriega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega lands with a slapping head kick.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irwin throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irwin is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Noriega circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Irwin takes one to the chin there.
Irwin is looking to clinch. #CL#
Irwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Noriega lands a nice elbow.
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!#BC2#
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Irwin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Noriega on his heels. He'll look to pass Noriega's guard now, I'm sure.
Noriega has his feet on Irwin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Irwin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Noriega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irwin on the side of the head.#TD#
Noriega gets caught napping as Irwin dives in and scores a takedown. Noriega manages to retain guard.
Irwin is stalling in the full guard.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Irwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Noriega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin is pushing down on Noriega's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noriega is fighting to maintain full guard but Irwin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Irwin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Noriega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noriega slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Irwin trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Irwin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Noriega is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Irwin, into his guard. #REVB#
Noriega wants to stand but Irwin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Noriega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irwin is trying to hold Noriega in close to prevent damage but Noriega has managed to pass into half guard.
Irwin wants to control but Noriega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irwin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Irwin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noriega is working away from the top position though.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega 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##TD#
Noriega gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Noriega trying to keep a closed guard but Irwin is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noriega with a nice cross.
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Irwin tries to clinch but Noriega moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Noriega as Irwin shoots in.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Irwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Irwin misses with a body punch
and Noriega counters with a nice body shot.
Noriega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irwin avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Irwin attempts a counter takedown but Noriega avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Irwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Irwin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Irwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Irwin takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Irwin throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega lands with a nice combination. Irwin backs away looking to recover.
Irwin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noriega swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega connects with a high kick.
Noriega throws a head kick that Irwin semi-blocks.
Irwin is looking to wear down Noriega with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Irwin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Irwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Noriega, who protects the arm well.
Irwin trying to control the position but Noriega is working away.
Noriega is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Irwin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Irwin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Noriega has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Irwin but great work by Noriega.
Christopher Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Irwin is looking for a sweep.
Irwin can't do much from the bottom here.
Irwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Noriega's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noriega prevents Irwin from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noriega in particular looking to stall.
Noriega prevents Irwin from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Noriega 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
WCF 116: Rockefeller v Wallace
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Marui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Marui blocks the leg kick.
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marui.
#TD2#
Irwin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Irwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marui tries to get to full guard but Irwin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Irwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Irwin trying to control the action but Marui is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marui is trying to control the position but Irwin postures up. #T1#
Marui working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Irwin.
Marui knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Irwin on the ground.
Irwin pushes down on Marui's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Marui is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage.
Irwin is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Irwin 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.
Marui wants to improve his position but Irwin is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Marui makes his way to full guard, as Irwin worked for a kimura.
#T2##SUB2#
Irwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marui keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully.
Irwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Irwin pushes down on Marui's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Irwin 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.
#T3#
Irwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Irwin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Irwin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marui tries to reverse the position but Irwin maintains control.
Irwin looking to control but Marui is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irwin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irwin.#SUB2#
Irwin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marui is surviving well by controlling Irwin's body position as best he can.
Marui is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Marui defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Irwin.
Marui is squirming around, avoiding Irwin's attempts to control the action.
Marui is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Irwin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marui turns into him and now he's in Irwin's guard.
#SUB2#
Irwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marui closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marui.
Marui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Marui misses the target.
Marui cracks a nice hook into Irwin's ribs.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Marui lands with a cross.
Irwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irwin misses with a takedown
and Marui counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Marui blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Marui finds it's way through Irwin's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Marui lands a left and a right that send Irwin crashing to the mat, dazed. Marui thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Irwin is rocked!#CL2#
Irwin closes the distance and pushes Marui back into the cage.
Marui is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Naoko Marui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.#BC#
Marui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Marui misses its intended target. #TD2#
Irwin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marui sprawls well initially but Irwin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin is keen to just control but Marui is a slippery customer.
Marui wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Irwin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Irwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Irwin trying to control the action but Marui is working from the bottom. #T3#
Irwin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marui is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marui scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marui. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marui manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Marui sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Irwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marui manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marui throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marui works the jab nicely.
Irwin fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Marui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irwin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Irwin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Marui counter with a right hand.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Irwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marui prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marui lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Marui manages to break the clinch.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Marui circles away.
Marui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Irwin takes one to the side of the head.
Marui lands with a nice body punch.
Marui is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irwin slips a jab and a cross from Marui.
Marui throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irwin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoko Marui dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marui jabs at Irwin's body.
Marui circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marui.
Irwin walks into a left hand.
Irwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Marui was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Irwin.
Marui lands a jab to Irwin's midsection.
Irwin throws a combination. Marui tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marui works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Irwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marui keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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#
Irwin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marui napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marui is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Irwin has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Irwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marui, who protects the arm well.
Marui on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marui tries to get out of the position.
Marui is trying to control Irwin's posture but Irwin avoids it. #T1##SUB2#
Irwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marui, who protects the arm well.
Marui is looking for a sweep.
Marui sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura here.
Irwin controlling the pace.
Marui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Marui is refusing to be controlled, as Irwin sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Irwin.
Marui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marui trying to control from the bottom.
Irwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Marui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Irwin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marui doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Irwin.
Irwin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Irwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marui is trying to control but can't.
Christopher Irwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Irwin trying to control from half guard but Marui is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Irwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marui is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Irwin misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Irwin rushes Marui and presses him up against the cage.
Irwin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marui gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marui lands a right hand.
Marui lands with a light punch inside.
Marui prevents a takedown attempt there.
Naoko Marui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.#T4##BC#
Marui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marui circles away.
Marui is looking to counter punch.
Marui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Marui changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin throws a sloppy body shot
and Marui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marui misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marui feints a jab promting Irwin to slip. Marui then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Irwin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marui throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marui as he avoids it easily.
Marui is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Irwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Marui finish him?
Marui lunges at Irwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irwin's hand.
Naoko Marui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marui wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
It looks like Marui has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marui jabs Irwin right on the nose. Irwin blinks but takes it well.
Marui avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoko Marui showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marui 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoko Marui!
Naoko Marui decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCF 113: Woo vs Fitzgerald
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Keane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Keane gets caught flat footed, as Irwin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Irwin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Keane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Keane has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Irwin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Keane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keane trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Irwin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Irwin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Irwin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Irwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keane's guard. #REVB#
Irwin content to stall in guard here.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin passes Keane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keane tries to roll over but Irwin keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irwin in particular looking to stall.
Keane is not content to let Irwin control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Irwin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Irwin 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.
Irwin trying to control from half guard but Keane is working away. #SUB#
Keane actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Irwin is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Irwin trying to mount his opponent but Keane defends it. #SUB2#
Irwin seems to be looking for submissions.
Keane is looking to improve his position.
Keane is refusing to be controlled, as Irwin sits in half guard.
Irwin wants to pass to mount but Keane is defending the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irwin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Keane reverses the position - he's now on top in Irwin's guard.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Keane from controlling successfully.
Irwin has his hands on Keane's head, controlling the position.
Irwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keane preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin is pulling down on Keane's head. It's preventing any offense from Keane, at least for the moment.
Keane trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
That's time! Keane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Keane misses with a looping right.
Irwin drops his hands momentarily and Keane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Keane misses.
And Irwin tries to counter it with a takedown but Keane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keane throws a looping overhand right but Irwin ducks down to avoid it.
Irwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keane, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Keane gets caught flat footed, as Irwin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Keane working for a triangle but Irwin defends it easily.
Keane seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Keane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irwin defends it easily.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Irwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Keane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Keane is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Keane looking for a guillotine here but Irwin defends easily.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Irwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Keane has his foot on Irwin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Irwin works his way back into a safe position though.
Irwin 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Keane lands a jab.#T3#
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keane defending well as Irwin loads up on a big left hand.
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keane.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keane misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Keane.#CL2#
Keane gets tackled into the cage by Irwin. Irwin maintains the clinch.
Irwin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Keane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Keane scores with a shot to the side of Irwin's head.
Irwin is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Irwin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Irwin manages to end up in side control.
Irwin trying to control the position but Keane is working away. #SUB2#
Irwin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keane has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Irwin but great work by Keane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Keane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Irwin keeps Keane under control for a moment.#T4##SUB#
Keane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Irwin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Christopher Irwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Irwin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Keane is trying to get an arm triangle but Irwin is defending well.
Irwin tries to bench press Keane off him but Keane keeps the position.
Irwin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Keane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Irwin won't allow Keane to pass to mount.
Irwin wants to control but Keane is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Keane seems to be looking for submissions.
Keane is trying to control the action in half guard but Irwin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Keane dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Keane throws a jab but it's blocked by Irwin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Irwin slips under a jab from Keane.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Keane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keane misses with an uppercut. Irwin saw that one coming.#CL2#
Irwin clinches up with Keane and pushes him back against the cage.
Keane works on Irwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Keane stops a takedown attempt from Irwin.
Keane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brett Keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin tries to score a body lock takedown but Keane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Irwin is looking for a takedown.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irwin is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin tries to score a body lock takedown but Keane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Keane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brett Keane is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Keane. That snapped Irwin's head back.
#TD2#
Irwin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keane's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Irwin wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Keane actively working from the bottom here.
Irwin controlling the pace.
Irwin is pressing down on Keane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keane is holding on for now.
Irwin is keen to just control but Keane is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Keane actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Irwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Keane actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
Irwin works his way into full mount!
Irwin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Keane because Irwin loaded up on that one. #T3#
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Irwin working for a submission but Keane is keeping him at bay.
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irwin is trying to control here but Keane has managed to regain half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Irwin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Irwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Irwin tries to pass to full mount but Keane defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christopher Irwin.
I think Irwin 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin!
Christopher Irwin 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. |
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Event:
WCF 108: Jones vs Gracie 2
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Irwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marui moves away.#CL2#
Irwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marui, pushing him back against the cage.
Marui swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Irwin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Marui clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Marui is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
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!
Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marui was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin.
Irwin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Irwin thinking.
Irwin tries to clinch but Marui is having none of it.
Marui is looking to counter punch.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marui circles away.
Marui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irwin.
Irwin with the counter takedown but Marui avoids it easily.
Irwin tries to clinch but Marui moves out of range.
Marui misses the shot to the body.
Irwin misses with a right hand
and Marui counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Irwin feints the counter takedown.
Marui works the jab nicely.
Irwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marui's waist but Marui gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irwin off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL#
Marui pushes Irwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Marui struggles to land a body shot inside as Irwin controls his hands.
Irwin wants to take the fight to the mat but Marui manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Naoko Marui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Marui stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marui lands a right hand.
Irwin wants a takedown.
Irwin tries to score a body lock takedown but Marui shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marui lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Irwin lands a takedown into guard.
Marui wants to stand and escape but Irwin is having none of it.
Irwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marui is trying to control the position but Irwin postures up.
Marui is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Irwin won't allow Marui to sweep him here. #T2#
Irwin wants to control from the top but Marui keeps moving.
Irwin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Irwin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Irwin preventing the sweep.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Marui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Irwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marui sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Irwin clinches up with Marui and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin goes for a takedown attempt but Marui pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marui avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Marui with a hook.#CL2#
Irwin drives through and clinches with Marui against the cage.
Marui throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Irwin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marui avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marui lands an uppercut.#T3#
Irwin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Irwin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marui lands with a left to the head.
Marui scores with a shot to the side of Irwin's head.
Marui scores with a shoulder strike.
Marui lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Marui.
Marui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marui fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irwin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marui is defending well.
Marui pushes Irwin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Irwin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Marui clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Well, with Irwin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Marui is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin is hanging on to Marui's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Irwin missing with strikes.
Irwin keeps control of the position as Marui tries to break free.
Marui trying to control the hands but Irwin won't let him.
Irwin tries to keep control of the position but Marui is staying busy.
Marui is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marui trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Irwin working for a choke but Marui is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Irwin has got one arm under Marui's chin. This could be trouble... Marui trying to control the other hand but Irwin gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Marui has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christopher Irwin!
Christopher Irwin 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. |
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Event:
WCF 104:Christmas Day Massacre
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Bravo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Irwin stays in close to Bravo's body and controls the position.
Bravo trying to control the position.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Bravo keeping full guard, as Irwin tries to pass. #SUB#
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Irwin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Irwin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Bravo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Irwin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Irwin wants to work for an arm triangle but Bravo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Irwin is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Irwin is stalling here. Bravo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Irwin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bravo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Irwin tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Bravo decides to stand back up. Bravo steps back and let's Irwin get back to his feet.#TD2#
Irwin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Irwin just content to control the position.
Bravo prevents Irwin from moving into mount.
Irwin takes a little break here. Bravo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Irwin throws an elbow but Bravo slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Irwin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Irwin trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Irwin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bravo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Irwin's guard! Nice work there by Bravo!
Irwin 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.#SUB2#
Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Irwin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Irwin's legs - danger averted.
Irwin controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself. #T4#
Irwin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Irwin looking to control.
Bravo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Irwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irwin controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself.
Irwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Irwin, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravo is fighting to break Irwin's control of his arms but Irwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Irwin 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christopher Irwin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Irwin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bravo is fending him off so far but Irwin persists. Nope, Bravo circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irwin.
Bravo leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bravo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irwin.
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bravo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edgar Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.#TD2#
Irwin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bravo's half guard.#SUB2#
Irwin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Bravo is defending against the submission attempts here by Irwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin is keen to just control but Bravo is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura here.
Irwin stops Bravo from getting back to his feet.
Irwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bravo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Irwin tries to pass to full mount but Bravo defends it.
Irwin not doing much here.
Bravo keeping hold of Irwin's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Irwin stops Bravo from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Bravo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage.
Irwin wants to take a breather but Bravo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Irwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Irwin trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Bravo is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Irwin trying to mount his opponent but Bravo defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bravo defends it well.
Bravo is trying to stand up here but Irwin is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Irwin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bravo wants to get back to full guard.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4##SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bravo defends it well.
Irwin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bravo is looking for a sweep. Irwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Irwin is keen to just control but Bravo is a slippery customer.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin is trying to control. Bravo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Irwin 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Irwin gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Irwin wants to work for an arm triangle but Bravo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Irwin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravo sees it coming and defends easily.
Bravo won't allow Irwin to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin is controlling the pace.
Irwin wants to control but Bravo is keeping him busy. #T1#
Bravo tries to roll over but Irwin keeps him under control.
Irwin slows the pace down in half guard.
Irwin prevents Bravo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Bravo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage.
Irwin wants to take a breather but Bravo is having none of it.
Irwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet.
Irwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Irwin is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Irwin wants to control but Bravo is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Irwin seems to be looking for submissions.
Irwin wants to control but Bravo is keeping him busy.
Bravo is trying to stand back up but Irwin is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irwin.#TD2#
Bravo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Irwin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christopher Irwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bravo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Irwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irwin defends it easily.#T4#
Irwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bravo gets caught flat footed, as Irwin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin 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.
Edgar Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Irwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Irwin 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin!
A very excited looking Christopher Irwin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 80: Corona vs Chai
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rogers.
Rogers throws a one two combo.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irwin.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Irwin. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irwin shoots in and drives through. Rogers sprawls well.
Mason Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Rogers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irwin.
Irwin shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers lands a jab to Irwin's midsection.
Irwin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Irwin shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
As Irwin backs away, Rogers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rogers thumps Irwin with a low kick.
Irwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rogers can pounce on him.
Rogers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Rogers feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
A good leg kick by Rogers.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irwin shoots in and drives through. Rogers sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Irwin.
Rogers feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with an outside leg kick.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers with the inside leg kick.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rogers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irwin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Irwin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Irwin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Irwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irwin walks into a left hand.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Irwin with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Rogers.
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Irwin. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Irwin looks winded!
Irwin with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin needs to keep his hands up - Rogers had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rogers.
#TD2#
Irwin shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#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!
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irwin's guard. #REVR#
Rogers is in close to Irwin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin keeps trying to improve his position.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Irwin looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Rogers works over Irwin with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogers is in close to Irwin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Irwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogers's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers pulls Irwin in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Irwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mason Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and Irwin ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Rogers is looking to slow Irwin down with leg kicks.
Irwin fails with the takedown
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers scores with a leg kick.
Rogers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rogers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irwin shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin moves forwards but Rogers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Irwin feints the counter takedown.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Rogers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Irwin with a poor takedown
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Irwin has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Irwin with that takedown attempt.
Irwin fails with the takedown
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers lands an overhand right.
Rogers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Irwin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Irwin lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irwin is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully.
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irwin's guard. #REVR#
Irwin wants to control but Rogers passes easily into half guard.
Rogers passes into side control, despite Irwin's attempt to control the position.
Rogers working the head with strikes.
Rogers is putting a hurting on Irwin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Irwin is looking for a sweep.
Rogers lands some shots froms side control.
Irwin tries to buck Rogers off but Rogers is having none of it.
Irwin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Irwin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rogers controlling the position well. #T3#
Rogers trying to control but Irwin postures up.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Irwin is thwarting Rogers's attempts to control the position.
Rogers won't allow Irwin to pass to mount.
Rogers is staying active underneath Irwin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Irwin controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Irwin seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Irwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers trying to control here.
Rogers is pressing down on Irwin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rogers is pulling down on Irwin's head to control his posture.
Rogers 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#
Irwin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Irwin misses with a takedown
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Irwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mason Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a good low kick that Irwin was not able to check.
Rogers moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Irwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irwin off to one side.
Rogers scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irwin.#T1#
Irwin has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogers is looking to clinch but Irwin is avoiding it.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Rogers rushes Irwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rogers gets underhooks to prevent Irwin's takedown attempt.
Irwin has Rogers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rogers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Rogers wants the takedown. Irwin is fighting it off but Rogers persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Irwin's guard against the cage.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers is in close to Irwin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Irwin is trying to hold Rogers in close to prevent damage but Rogers has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Irwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Irwin wants to get back to full guard but Rogers has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers working away.
Rogers working the head with strikes.
Irwin is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Irwin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Irwin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Irwin wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Irwin regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Irwin's head.
Irwin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Irwin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Irwin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Christopher Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Irwin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Ground and pound from Rogers.
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin trying to control here.
Irwin tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Irwin wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Rogers connects with a nice short shot to Irwin's temple.
Rogers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Irwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
Our winner, Mason Rogers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 75: Anderson v Jackson
Date: Oct 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Irwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Da Santiago for as long as he can get away with.
Da Santiago wants to get back to full guard but Irwin has passed into side control.
Da Santiago is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Irwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Irwin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Irwin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da Santiago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Irwin takes a little break here. Da Santiago wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Da Santiago is trying to improve his position.
Irwin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Irwin scores with punches from side control.
Irwin controls the position.
Irwin continues to stall.
Da Santiago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Further stalling from Irwin.
Irwin trying to mount his opponent but Da Santiago defends it.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Da Santiago trying to hold on to Irwin's head to control him but Irwin postures up.
It looks like Irwin is going to stand back up.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Da Santiago tries to get to full guard but Irwin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Da Santiago actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Irwin is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Santiago won't allow Irwin to pass to mount.
Irwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin 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##TD#
Irwin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Santiago can do to turn this around?
Da Santiago is in trouble now - Irwin has advanced to mount!
Irwin controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Da Santiago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Irwin controlling his opponent.
More hug and hope from Irwin.#SU#
Irwin stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD2#
Da Santiago feints and as Irwin raises his hands in defense, Da Santiago changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Irwin 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.
Da Santiago pushes down on Irwin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Irwin is pressing down on Da Santiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Santiago trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Irwin managing to control the position. #T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Irwin.
Da Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.
Irwin keeping full guard, as Da Santiago tries to pass.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irwin is pulling down on Da Santiago's head. It's preventing any offense from Da Santiago, at least for the moment.
Irwin continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Da Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.
Irwin pulls Da Santiago in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Irwin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Da Santiago did well to prevent Irwin getting side control.
Irwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Da Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions off his back.
Irwin is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Da Santiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwin slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Da Santiago is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Da Santiago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Irwin passes Da Santiago's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Da Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
Irwin moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Irwin stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Irwin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Da Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Da Santiago is trying to escape the position but Irwin is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alessio Da Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Irwin stands up and beckons Da Santiago to his feet. #T3#
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Santiago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Santiago wants to clinch up but Irwin keeps it at a distance.
Irwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin shoots for a takedown but Da Santiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Da Santiago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Da Santiago prevents Irwin from improving his position.
Da Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Irwin defends it.
Christopher Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Da Santiago is controlling well.
Irwin keeping hold of Da Santiago's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Da Santiago looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Da Santiago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irwin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin is holding on to half guard well.
Irwin gets back to full guard.
Irwin managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin 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#
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Irwin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin!
A very excited looking Christopher Irwin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 69: Yueng vs Baker
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Chow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chow lands in his opponent's guard.
Irwin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Chow gets caught napping as Irwin dives in and scores a takedown. Chow manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chow being controlled here, momentarily.
Chow trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Irwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chow for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Chow working for a triangle but Irwin defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irwin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Chow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
Irwin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Irwin is controlling the pace.
Chow trying to control but Irwin postures up.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Irwin wants to stand up but Chow is controlling the position.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chow is looking for a sweep. Irwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irwin controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Irwin.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Chow.
Chow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irwin. #TD#
Irwin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Irwin takes a little break here. Chow wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chow struggling a bit here.
Irwin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Irwin continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Irwin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Irwin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chow to the mat! Chow manages to get full guard.
Irwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Irwin is pushing down on Chow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chow is fighting to maintain full guard but Irwin has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin trying to pass the guard but Chow defending well.
Irwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irwin on the side of the head.
Irwin fails with the takedown.#TD#
Irwin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Irwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
More hug and hope from Irwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chow tries to improve position but can't.
Irwin controls the position.
Chow is looking to reverse the position.
Irwin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chow will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chow is trying to get back to half guard.
Irwin happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chow is trying to improve his position.
Irwin controls the position.
Chow struggling a bit here.
Irwin just content to control the position.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chow can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chow stuffs the takedown attempt from Irwin. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chow unleashes a big counter combination but Irwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Norris Chow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chow circles away.
Chow unleashes a big counter combination but Irwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Irwin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chow is fending him off so far but Irwin persists. Nope, Chow circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chow.
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chow counters with a one-two to the body.
Chow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chow wants it to stay on the feet.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irwin shoots in and drives through. Chow sprawls well.
Chow lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Irwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chow circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Irwin is defended easily by Chow.
Chow feints a jab and as Irwin dips his head, Chow unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Irwin right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Irwin falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Chow smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Norris Chow!
A victorious Norris Chow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WCF 83: Corona vs Bendetti
Date: Jul 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Leopold throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot.
Irwin darts in looking for a takedown but Leopold gets double underhooks and turns Irwin into the cage.
Leopold is stalling here.
Irwin is working for takedown but Leopold is calmly controlling the position for now.
Irwin looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Leopold manages to break the clinch.
Leopold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Leopold. No joy for Irwin on that attempt.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Irwin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leopold was covering up waiting for the punch and Irwin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Leopold manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Leopold throws a hook but Irwin avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leopold misses with an uppercut.
Leopold defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.
Leopold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irwin misses with a takedown
and Leopold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Leopold counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leopold sprawls well. Leopold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Leopold slaps away a takedown attempt from Irwin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leopold feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Irwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Irwin dives in and grabs Leopold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leopold pushes down on Irwin's head and hops out.#TD#
Irwin shoots in and bounces Leopold off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leopold keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully.
Irwin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopold wants to stand but Irwin is controlling the position. #T2#
Irwin trying to control but Leopold is working from the bottom.
Irwin content to stall in guard here.
Irwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Irwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leopold.
Irwin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Irwin shoots for a takedown but Leopold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corbin Leopold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leopold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irwin takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Leopold finds it's target.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leopold as he avoids it easily.
Leopold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#KD2#
Leopold lands a big uppercut and Irwin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Irwin looks OK. Leopold waves Irwin back to his feet!#ROC2#Irwin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irwin shoots and misses
and Leopold counters with a left to the body.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irwin seems to have got his legs back now.
Leopold looks to land a right hand but Irwin moved out of range.
A jab from Leopold misses. #T4#
Leopold lands a lovely overhand right.
Leopold has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leopold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Leopold closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin looking for a takedown.
Irwin is looking for a takedown.
Leopold lands a body punch. #BC2#
Leopold manages to break the clinch.
Leopold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Leopold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leopold is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leopold lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Irwin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Leopold dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corbin Leopold! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 61: Decimal vs Corona
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Irwin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hendersons did well to prevent Irwin getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Irwin 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.
Hendersons wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hendersons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irwin stalling.
Hendersons is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hendersons tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hendersons looking for submissions off his back.
Hendersons punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hendersons won't allow Irwin to pass to mount.
Hendersons misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Irwin is controlling the pace.
Irwin is looking to pass Hendersons's guard but actually Hendersons recovers to full guard.
Irwin 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.
Irwin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Irwin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Hendersons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irwin defends it easily.
Irwin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Irwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendersons keeps working.
Irwin 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 Hendersons's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SU2#
Irwin decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Irwin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Hendersons won't allow Irwin to pass to mount. #T4#
Irwin is taking a breather. Hendersons 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.
Hendersons is looking to control Irwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hendersons avoid being mounted?
Irwin is taking a breather. Hendersons 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.#SUB2#
Irwin is working for a submission of some sort.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin works his way into side control.
Hendersons misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
That's time! Hendersons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Irwin gets a double leg takedown into Hendersons's guard.
Hendersons can't keep his opponent in guard - Irwin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Irwin works his way into side control.
Irwin just content to control the position.
More stalling from Irwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hendersons is looking for a sweep.
Hendersons manages to get back to half guard.
Irwin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Irwin is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Irwin scores with a takedown into Hendersons's guard.
Irwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Hendersons keeps moving. #T3#
Hendersons being controlled here, momentarily.
Irwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendersons's guard.
Irwin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Irwin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hendersons is holding on tight.
#T4#
Irwin controlling from mount.
The adventures of Irwin the control monster continue. Boring.
Irwin wants to take his opponent's back but Hendersons doesn't allow it.
Irwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendersons swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Irwin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hendersons to the ground. Irwin is now in Hendersons's guard.
Hendersons has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hendersons throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendersons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irwin advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendersons is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Irwin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Irwin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Irwin controlling the action here.
Hendersons misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Irwin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hendersons!
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hendersons tries to reverse the position but Irwin maintains control.#T2##SUB2#
Irwin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hendersons is on top in guard.
Hendersons pushing down on Irwin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irwin tries to roll over but Hendersons keeps him under control.
Christopher Irwin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Irwin is defending against the submission attempts here by Hendersons.
Irwin tries to get to full guard but Hendersons has control of the leg.
Irwin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hendersons being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Hendersons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Irwin holds on and takes a little breather.
Hendersons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irwin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Irwin with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Christopher Irwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Hendersons drops back looking for a leg! Irwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Irwin manages to kick Hendersons off! Hendersons jumps back into Irwin's guard. #SUB#
Hendersons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Irwin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hendersons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irwin controls Hendersons momentarily but Hendersons frees himself.
Hendersons trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Irwin seems keen to control Hendersons's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hendersons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Irwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Irwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Irwin 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin!
Christopher Irwin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
WCF WNF55:Camorra v Anderson 3
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Irwin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Almeida is looking for a sweep.
Almeida sneaks back into half guard.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Almeida is defending well.
Irwin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Almeida's thigh. Almeida counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Irwin stays in close to Almeida's body and controls the position.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeida is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Almeida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Irwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeida is retaining full guard.
Irwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Almeida's guard.
Irwin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Irwin is pressing down on Almeida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Almeida is holding on for now.
Irwin controlling the action here.#SUB#
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Irwin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Almeida is working to get back to half guard.
Irwin content just to control the position here.
Almeida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Irwin 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#
Irwin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Irwin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Irwin is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Irwin.
Irwin is looking to work his way around to Almeida's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Almeida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Almeida has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Irwin controlling from the back.
Irwin with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Almeida is trying to break free.
Irwin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Almeida doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts inform us that Irwin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Irwin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Irwin controlling the action here.
The adventures of Irwin the control monster continue. Boring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida is trying to maintain the position but Irwin is very close to passing his half guard.
Almeida wants to improve his position but Irwin is controlling well.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Irwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Irwin controlling from mount. #SU2#
Irwin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD2#
Irwin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Almeida tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Irwin is in Almeida's guard.
Irwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB#
Almeida looking for a guillotine here but Irwin defends easily.
Irwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Almeida 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#
Almeida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Irwin stands up from Almeida's guard - Irwin perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##TD2#
Irwin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Irwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Irwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Almeida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irwin has managed to get both his arms back between Almeida's legs - danger averted.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Irwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Almeida is keeping the position.#T4#
Irwin stands and throws Almeida's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Almeida struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Almeida is trying to get back to half guard.
Irwin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Almeida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Irwin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almeida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christopher Irwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Almeida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Irwin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Almeida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Almeida is controlling well.
Irwin is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Almeida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Irwin wants to control but Almeida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irwin tries to roll over but Almeida keeps him under control.
Irwin is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Almeida seems to be looking for submissions.
Irwin keeping hold of Almeida's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Almeida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Irwin defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irwin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Almeida looking to pass the guard.
Irwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irwin pulls Almeida in to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Irwin 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.
Irwin is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Almeida closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Irwin to the mat! Irwin manages to get full guard.
Irwin wants to sweep here but Almeida controlling him for the moment.
Almeida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Almeida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin is still trying to improve position.
Irwin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Almeida 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.
Irwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irwin pulls Almeida in to control the position.
Christopher Irwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Irwin is looking to sweep but instead, Almeida has passed into half guard.
Irwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Almeida is looking for a kimura but Irwin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Almeida to get the leverage.
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Almeida 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.
Irwin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Almeida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Almeida's back!#T4#
Irwin keeps control of the position easily here as Almeida tries to buck him off.
Irwin is hanging on to Almeida's back as he tries to escape.
Irwin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Almeida doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Almeida tries to roll but Irwin sticks to his back.
Garry Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christopher Irwin.
Well Irwin 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin!
In his post fight interview, Christopher Irwin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WCF 68: Solo vs Byczkiewicz
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Irwin fails with the takedown.
Purcell tried to counter with a leg kick but Irwin avoided it.
Purcell feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Purcell looks to land a body kick but Irwin moved away.
Purcell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Purcell as he jumps to the side.
Purcell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Purcell gets caught napping as Irwin dives in and scores a takedown. Purcell manages to retain guard.
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.
Irwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Irwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Purcell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Irwin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Irwin won't allow Purcell to sweep him here.
Purcell wants to stand but Irwin is controlling the position. #T1#
Irwin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Irwin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Irwin controls the position.
Purcell tries to buck Irwin off but Irwin is having none of it.
Purcell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Irwin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Irwin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Purcell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Purcell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Irwin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Purcell's face as Irwin controls the position. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purcell is looking for a sweep.
Irwin just content to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Purcell is trying to improve his position.
Irwin taking a breather here. #SU2#
Irwin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Purcell to his feet. #T3#
Irwin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Irwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin dives in for a single leg takedown but Purcell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Irwin shoots in but Purcell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Purcell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irwin slips a straight right by Purcell.
Purcell connects with an inside leg kick.
Purcell leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Purcell throws a leg kick but Irwin checks it.
Purcell thuds his right hand into Irwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Purcell just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Purcell's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Irwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irwin there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irwin.
Purcell slaps away a takedown attempt from Irwin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Purcell swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin dives in and grabs Purcell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Purcell pushes down on Irwin's head and hops out.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Purcell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Purcell throws a chopping leg kick but Irwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Purcell loads up on a big right hand but Irwin slips the punch.
Irwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Purcell shows good takedown defense.
Purcell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Purcell leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Purcell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Irwin just manages to avoid it.
Irwin looks winded!
Purcell throws a sloppy head kick and Irwin moves out of range easily.
Justin Purcell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Purcell tried to score with a low kick but Irwin checks it.
Irwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Purcell cracks Irwin with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Irwin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Purcell's half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Purcell throws a push kick but Irwin slaps the foot to one side.
Justin Purcell is winning the standup battle so far.
Purcell misses the shot to the body.
Purcell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irwin fails with the takedown.
Purcell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Irwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irwin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Purcell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Irwin somewhat.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Purcell.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Purcell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Irwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Purcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Purcell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.
Purcell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irwin at a distance.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Purcell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.
Irwin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Purcell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Irwin somewhat.
Purcell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Purcell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Purcell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irwin fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Purcell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Irwin.
Purcell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Purcell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Purcell wants it to stay on the feet.
Irwin walks into a jab.
Purcell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Irwin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Purcell to the ground. Irwin is now in Purcell's guard.
Irwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Purcell is keeping the position for now.
Purcell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Purcell pushes Irwin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Purcell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Purcell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab by Purcell.#T2#
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Purcell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Irwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Purcell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Purcell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Irwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Purcell counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Purcell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Purcell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irwin checks it well.
Irwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Purcell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Purcell is trying to control the position but Irwin postures up.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Purcell keeps moving.
Irwin won't allow Purcell to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Purcell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irwin defends well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Irwin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Purcell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Irwin slips nicely into half guard.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Purcell trying to control but Irwin postures up.
Irwin stalling.
Purcell is trying to maintain the position but Irwin is very close to passing his half guard.
Irwin moves into full mount! Purcell won't be happy about that!
Purcell is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irwin is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Irwin.
Purcell wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Purcell is trying to reverse the position but instead Irwin has taken his back - oops!
Irwin controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Purcell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irwin defending well as Purcell loads up on a big left hand.
Purcell throws a hook but Irwin blocks it.
Purcell misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Irwin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Purcell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irwin controls the pace.
Irwin with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Purcell looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Purcell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Purcell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irwin controls the pace.
Irwin passes into half guard.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Irwin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Purcell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Irwin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Justin Purcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Purcell leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Purcell connects with a looping right hand.
Irwin moves forwards but Purcell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irwin blocks a jab.
Irwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Purcell throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Purcell.
The fighters circling - Purcell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Irwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Purcell is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Irwin is thwarting Purcell's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Irwin uses his free foot to push down on Purcell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Purcell.
Irwin controlling the pace for now.
Irwin prevents Purcell from getting the reversal.
Purcell tries to hold on but Irwin postures up.
Irwin controlling from mount.
Purcell is trying to escape the mount.
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Purcell can't escape the position.
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Purcell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Christopher Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Purcell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Irwin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Purcell is defending well. Irwin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Purcell has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Irwin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Irwin!
After the fight, Christopher Irwin 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. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 44: Rua vs Dylan
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakocevic tries to sprawl out of it but Irwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakocevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakocevic is looking to clinch.
Bakocevic tries to clinch up.#TD#
Irwin feints and as Bakocevic raises his hands in defense, Irwin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Bakocevic working for submissions but it's allowed Irwin to get to half guard.
Irwin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bakocevic!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin moves to the back.
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.
Bakocevic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T1#
Irwin controls the position.
Irwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bakocevic is trying to stand back up.
Bakocevic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Further stalling from Irwin.
Bakocevic tries to escape the position.
Irwin controlling the position well here. Bakocevic rolled but Irwin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irwin has the hooks in. Bakocevic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Irwin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bakocevic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bakocevic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Irwin.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin avoiding Bakocevic 's attempts to control his hands.
Bakocevic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
That's time! Irwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bakocevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin pulls Bakocevic in close to prevent any damage.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully.
Bakocevic 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Irwin holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Irwin is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Bakocevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Irwin has Bakocevic pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakocevic tries to sprawl out of it but Irwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakocevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakocevic with the counter takedown but Irwin avoids it easily.
Irwin fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Bakocevic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bakocevic is fighting to break Irwin's control of his arms but Irwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Irwin wants to sweep here but Bakocevic controlling him for the moment.
Irwin pulls Bakocevic in close to prevent any damage.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakocevic can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bakocevic trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bakocevic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin is controlling Bakocevic's posture.
Bakocevic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Irwin is adopting a defensive guard.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Irwin is looking to sweep but instead, Bakocevic has passed into half guard.
Irwin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Irwin tries to get to full guard but Bakocevic has control of the leg.
Bakocevic is taking a breather. Irwin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard.
Irwin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bakocevic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bakocevic's back!
Irwin controls the position.#T4#
Irwin avoiding Bakocevic 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bakocevic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin has good solid back control here.
Bakocevic is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Veljko Bakocevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bakocevic tries to clinch but Irwin is having none of it.
Irwin shoots in but no luck this time.
Irwin shoots in but no luck this time.
Bakocevic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Bakocevic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Irwin sprawls well initially but Bakocevic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bakocevic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Bakocevic is looking for a kimura here.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard but Bakocevic has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Irwin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bakocevic's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bakocevic! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Irwin has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Veljko Bakocevic! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 38: Camara v Henderson
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Da Santiago throws a series of punches but Irwin avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Da Santiago tries to sprawl but Irwin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Da Santiago wants to get back to full guard.
Da Santiago looks like he's trying to stand up.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Da Santiago is defending well.
Irwin 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.
Irwin trying to mount his opponent but Da Santiago defends it.
Well, if Irwin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago is in trouble now - Irwin has advanced to mount!
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irwin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Da Santiago tries to lock up and control but Irwin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Da Santiago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irwin controlling the pace for now.
Da Santiago can't escape the position.
Irwin controlling the pace for now.
Da Santiago has given up his back here. Will Irwin look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T2#
Irwin has good solid back control here.
Da Santiago is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Da Santiago manages to escape to his feet.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Santiago as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Da Santiago tries to work over Irwin's front leg with a kick but Irwin checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Irwin or perhaps it was just good defense by Da Santiago, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Da Santiago gets caught flat footed, as Irwin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!#SUB#
Da Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Irwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irwin has managed to get both his arms back between Da Santiago's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Da Santiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irwin defends it easily.
Irwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Da Santiago's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Da Santiago is trying to stand back up but Irwin is controlling him
Irwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Da Santiago is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irwin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Da Santiago!
Irwin works his way to his opponent's back.
Irwin controlling the position well here. Da Santiago rolled but Irwin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Da Santiago is trying to get back to his feet but Irwin has full control of the position and if anything, Da Santiago has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Da Santiago is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Irwin.
Let's hope that Irwin 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.
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet.
Irwin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Da Santiago trying to get back to his feet but Irwin is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Irwin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Irwin just content to control the position.
Da Santiago is looking to regain half guard here but Irwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Irwin controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Irwin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Irwin taking a breather here.
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Da Santiago is trying to escape the position but Irwin is controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irwin.
Da Santiago is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Irwin is controlling him well.
Irwin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Christopher Irwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yet more stalling tactics from Irwin.
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Irwin drags him back down.
Da Santiago seems a little lost for a moment, as Irwin dominates the positioning.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Da Santiago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Irwin controls the position.
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Da Santiago's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Santiago. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Da Santiago. No joy for Irwin on that attempt.
Da Santiago throws a chopping leg kick but Irwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Santiago wants to land a leg kick but Irwin is out of range.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Santiago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
Irwin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Da Santiago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Irwin is refusing to be controlled, as Da Santiago sits in half guard.
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Irwin gets full guard.
Da Santiago wants to get up but he can't break Irwin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Irwin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Irwin controlling the action here.
Da Santiago is trying to stand up here but Irwin is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Irwin passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Irwin controlling the pace for now.
Da Santiago really wants to buck Irwin off and get back to his feet.
Irwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Santiago is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Irwin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Da Santiago is in real trouble.
Irwin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Da Santiago's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Santiago tries to escape but Irwin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Irwin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Da Santiago misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Irwin drives through with a takedown into Da Santiago's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Irwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Santiago is keeping the position for now.
Irwin passes into half guard.
Da Santiago pushes Irwin off looking to stand but Irwin dives back in and keeps control.
Da Santiago trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Da Santiago is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Da Santiago actively working from the bottom here.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Irwin is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Irwin the control monster continue. Boring.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Da Santiago is defending well.
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet.
Irwin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Irwin seems content to control.
Irwin works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Da Santiago has escaped the position, nice work there.
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. #T2#
Da Santiago pushes Irwin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Irwin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Irwin taking a breather here.
Da Santiago is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Irwin controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Da Santiago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alessio Da Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irwin takes a little break here. Da Santiago wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
More stalling from Irwin.#T3#
Da Santiago is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Irwin is controlling him well.
Irwin takes a little break here. Da Santiago wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Christopher Irwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Da Santiago wants to control but Irwin postures up.
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.
Da Santiago wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Da Santiago feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down. #T4#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches up with Da Santiago, looking for a takedown. Irwin pushes Da Santiago against the cage but Da Santiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irwin checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Da Santiago misses.
Irwin slips a straight right by Da Santiago.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Santiago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irwin. #TD2#
Irwin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Da Santiago on his heels. He'll look to pass Da Santiago's guard now, I'm sure.
Da Santiago will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Irwin is pushing down on Da Santiago's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Santiago is fighting to maintain full guard but Irwin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Irwin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Santiago tries to reverse the position but Irwin maintains control.
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irwin wants to take his opponent's back but Da Santiago doesn't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Santiago throwing hammer fists to the chest of Irwin. What's that going to do exactly?
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Irwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Irwin 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin!
Christopher Irwin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCF 51: Tofail vs PAHPAC
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Chow lands a two punch combo.
Chow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chow's waist but Chow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irwin off to one side.
Chow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Irwin looks for a takedown but Chow sprawls well.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Chow shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chow.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Irwin shoots in and gets a takedown into Chow's guard.
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!
Irwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chow is keeping the position for now.
Irwin is working hard here to advance position.
Chow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Irwin is one step ahead there.
Irwin controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chow for as long as he can get away with.
Chow is trying to keep Irwin in close.
Irwin pushing down on Chow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irwin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Irwin continues to stall.
Irwin trying to pass the guard but Chow defending well.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Irwin 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Irwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Irwin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chow's half guard.
Irwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Chow keeping hold of Irwin's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chow trying to control but Irwin postures up.
Irwin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Irwin prevents Chow from improving his position.
Irwin wants to advance to full mount but Chow doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Irwin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Chow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irwin defends well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Chow looking for a guillotine here but Irwin defends easily.
Chow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More hug and hope from Irwin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Norris Chow will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Irwin shoots in but Chow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chow fails to land with a series of punches.
Chow slaps away a takedown attempt from Irwin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chow stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chow misses with a few strikes there.
Chow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Irwin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chow throws a chopping leg kick but Irwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Irwin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chow on his heels. He'll look to pass Chow's guard now, I'm sure.
Irwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Irwin prevents Chow from getting back to his feet.
Irwin slips nicely into half guard.
Chow is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Irwin seems content to control.#SU#
Irwin stands up from half guard.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chow as he avoids it easily.
Chow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Norris Chow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Irwin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chow sneaks out the side door and pushes Irwin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Irwin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Irwin somewhat.
Irwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Irwin's head.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Chow tries to sprawl out of it but Irwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Irwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Irwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chow trying to control but Irwin postures up.
Irwin trying to control the pace. #T3#
Further stalling from Irwin.
Irwin wants to advance to full mount but Chow doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Chow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Irwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irwin sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chow holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Irwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chow's guard.
Chow is positioning himself well to prevent Irwin advancing to mount.
Irwin works his way into full mount!
Chow is desperately trying to improve his position but Irwin has a good base and remains in mount.
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chow is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Chow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Irwin shoots in for a double leg but Chow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Irwin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chow avoids it really well and circles away.
Chow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Irwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Irwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chow's waist but Chow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irwin off to one side.
It seemed like Chow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chow keeping full guard, as Irwin tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irwin defends it easily.
Chow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Chow is still trying to improve position.
Chow working a defensive guard here.
Irwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chow trying to control the position.
Irwin content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chow trying to keep a closed guard but Irwin is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Irwin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Irwin prevents Chow from improving his position.
Irwin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Irwin wants to pass to mount but Chow is defending the position. #T3#
Chow is trying to maintain the position but Irwin is very close to passing his half guard.
Irwin is controlling the pace.
Irwin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Irwin is controlling the pace.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chow pushes Irwin off looking to stand but Irwin dives back in and keeps control.
Christopher Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Irwin seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Irwin shoots in but Chow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Irwin.
Chow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chow clobbers Irwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Irwin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Irwin showed some decent athleticism there.
Irwin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chow 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 27: Orion vs Skywalker
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Bakocevic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bakocevic lands in his opponent's guard.
Irwin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irwin is working hard here to advance position.
Irwin has his hands on Bakocevic's head, controlling the position.
Irwin keeping full guard, as Bakocevic tries to pass.
Irwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin has Bakocevic pulled in close to control his posture.
Bakocevic won't allow Irwin to sweep him here. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Irwin holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irwin is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakocevic is retaining full guard.
Irwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Bakocevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irwin is aware though and is defending well.
Irwin really is a fat lump.
Irwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakocevic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Irwin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bakocevic tries to strike from the bottom.
Irwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bakocevic keeping full guard, as Irwin tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bakocevic has an active guard here but Irwin has managed to pass into half guard.
Irwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Bakocevic is defending well. #T3#
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bakocevic for as long as he can get away with.
Bakocevic trying to control from the bottom.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Irwin's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bakocevic leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irwin.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bakocevic enables Irwin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bakocevic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bakocevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Irwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin 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. #SUB2#
Bakocevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irwin is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bakocevic is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Bakocevic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Irwin's half guard.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard but Bakocevic has mounted him!
Irwin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Irwin tries to hold on but Bakocevic postures up.
Irwin regains half guard.
Irwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully.
Irwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic is fighting to break Irwin's control of his arms but Irwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bakocevic looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin has his hands on Bakocevic's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irwin pulls Bakocevic in to control the position.
Irwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Irwin 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#
Bakocevic wants to control but Irwin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irwin controlling the action here. #T2#
Bakocevic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Irwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Irwin prevents Bakocevic from improving his position.
Irwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Bakocevic won't allow Irwin to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin looks for a takedown but Bakocevic sprawls well.
Veljko Bakocevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Bakocevic shows good takedown defense.
Irwin shoots in but Bakocevic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin has his takedown stuffed
and Bakocevic counters with a left and a right that stings Irwin.
Bakocevic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bakocevic wants it to stay on the feet.
Bakocevic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T4##TD#
Irwin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Irwin is stalling in the full guard.
Irwin prevents Bakocevic from getting back to his feet.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakocevic is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Veljko Bakocevic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches up with Bakocevic, looking for a takedown. Irwin pushes Bakocevic against the cage but Bakocevic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakocevic throws a counter combo.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakocevic tries to sprawl out of it but Irwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakocevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Bakocevic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bakocevic gets a takedown into half guard.
Bakocevic wants to pass to mount but Irwin is defending the position.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard.
Irwin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic is trying to control. Irwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Bakocevic is controlling well.
Bakocevic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Irwin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin is not content to let Bakocevic control the position.
Irwin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Bakocevic is controlling well.
Bakocevic is looking to take a break and control but Irwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Irwin is doing well to control the position and prevent Bakocevic from advancing to side control.
Bakocevic trying to control from half guard but Irwin is working away.
Irwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bakocevic stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Irwin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Irwin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bakocevic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Bakocevic's face as Irwin controls the position. #SU#
Irwin decides to stand back up. Irwin steps back and let's Bakocevic get back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bakocevic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bakocevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin struggling a bit here.
Irwin holds on to Bakocevic's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bakocevic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irwin keeps working.
Irwin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Bakocevic trying to control the action but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Bakocevic controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakocevic has control of an arm but Irwin manages to advance to Bakocevic's back!
Irwin controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Veljko Bakocevic.
I think Bakocevic 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Veljko Bakocevic! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 21: Zynne vs Escalante
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Pereyra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Irwin pushing down on Pereyra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irwin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pereyra's thigh. Pereyra counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Irwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Irwin stopping the sweep attempt from Pereyra.
Irwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Irwin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Pereyra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pereyra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Irwin is one step ahead there. #T1#
Irwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Pereyra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pereyra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pereyra working for a triangle but Irwin defends it easily.
Pereyra has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Advanced Fitness Inc.. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Irwin passes into half guard.
Irwin not doing much here.
Irwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pereyra is looking to improve his position.
Irwin wants to pass to mount but Pereyra is defending the position.
Irwin slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pereyra for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Irwin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irwin in particular looking to stall.
Irwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Irwin wants to free his trapped foot but Pereyra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Irwin 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.
Pereyra is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin controlling the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pereyra wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pereyra tries to roll over but Irwin keeps him under control.
Irwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Pereyra dives in and scores a takedown into Irwin's guard.#ES#
Irwin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pereyra off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Irwin looking to score a takedown here. Pereyra is defending well but Irwin drives through and ends up in Pereyra's guard.
Irwin stopping the sweep attempt from Pereyra.
Irwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Irwin preventing the sweep.
Irwin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereyra can do to turn this around?
Irwin is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pereyra trying to hold on to Irwin's head to control him but Irwin postures up.
Irwin trying to mount his opponent but Pereyra defends it.
Irwin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Irwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pereyra wants to control but Irwin is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Irwin works his way into full mount!
Irwin mounts Pereyra! Really nice guard pass there!
Irwin controlling from mount.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Irwin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Irwin controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Irwin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pereyra is trying to get back to his feet but Irwin has full control of the position and if anything, Pereyra has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pereyra is trying to break free.
Pereyra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Irwin controlling the positon.#T4#
Irwin continues to stall.
Irwin controlling well, preventing Pereyra from escaping the position.
Irwin biding his time, looking for the opening.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Irwin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that second round.
That's time! Irwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Irwin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Pereyra is in trouble now - Irwin has advanced to mount!
Irwin controlling the position easily from mount.
Pereyra is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereyra has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Pereyra is in bad spot here.
Irwin biding his time, controlling Pereyra. #T1#
Further stalling from Irwin.
Irwin is hanging on to Pereyra's back as he tries to escape.
Irwin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pereyra doesn't escape.
Irwin not allowing Pereyra to control his hands. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Irwin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pereyra doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Irwin is trying to stick to Pereyra's back but Pereyra is turning into Irwin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Irwin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pereyra.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Irwin holds on and takes a little breather.
Pereyra wants to control from the top but Irwin keeps moving.
Irwin keeping full guard, as Pereyra tries to pass.
Christopher Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Irwin, not yet.
Irwin seems keen to control Pereyra's posture.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Irwin is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pereyra trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Irwin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Pereyra won't allow Irwin to sweep him here.
Irwin is pulling down on Pereyra's head to control his posture.
Irwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pereyra is one step ahead there.
Sho Pereyra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pereyra trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pereyra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Irwin controlling Pereyra's posture.
Pereyra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irwin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin!
Christopher Irwin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Sho Pereyra stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm frustrated, so I'm getting back in the gym as soon as possible. That's it. '. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 16: Decimal vs Makino
Date: Aug 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Fulcher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Irwin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fulcher on the ground.
Irwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fulcher's best efforts.
Irwin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fulcher is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irwin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Irwin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Iron mikes mma that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Irwin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Irwin tries to get out of the position.
Irwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fulcher is one step ahead there.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fulcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fulcher preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin managing to control the position. #T1#
Irwin 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.
Irwin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fulcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Irwin pulls Fulcher in close to prevent any damage.
Irwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fulcher is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Fulcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Irwin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Irwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Fulcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irwin defends it easily.
Fulcher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irwin controls the pace.
Irwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Irwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Irwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Fulcher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Irwin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Fulcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Irwin wants to free his trapped foot but Fulcher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Irwin 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.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Fulcher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
Irwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fulcher is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin moves into full mount! Fulcher won't be happy about that!
Fulcher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Irwin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Irwin staying calm.
Fulcher tries to bench press Irwin off him but Irwin keeps the position.
Irwin slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fulcher can do to turn this around?
Fulcher being controlled for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Irwin.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fulcher for as long as he can get away with.
Fulcher is looking for a sweep.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fulcher will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fulcher is looking to reverse the position.
Irwin takes a little break here. Fulcher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Irwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Irwin.#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Irwin is stinking the place up with his stalling.#SU#
Irwin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Fulcher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Irwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irwin 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##T4##SUB2#
Fulcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fulcher is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fulcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irwin works his way into full mount!
Fulcher is trying desperately to improve position.
Irwin controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin moves to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fulcher tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Irwin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Irwin lands in his opponent's guard.
Fulcher being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Irwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fulcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irwin has managed to get both his arms back between Fulcher's legs - danger averted.
Irwin advances position into side control!
Irwin slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulcher tries to bench press Irwin off him but Irwin keeps the position.
Irwin just content to control the position. #T1#
Irwin continues to stall.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fulcher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Fulcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fulcher moves into full guard.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Fulcher is retaining full guard.
Irwin 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.
Irwin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Fulcher looking for a guillotine here but Irwin defends easily.
Fulcher has a closed guard, preventing Irwin from standing up.
Irwin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Irwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fulcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irwin has managed to get both his arms back between Fulcher's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Fulcher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fulcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Christopher Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Irwin 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. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Irwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fulcher looking for a guillotine here but Irwin defends easily.
Fulcher can't keep his opponent in guard - Irwin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Irwin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Duffy Fulcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irwin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin!
Christopher Irwin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Irwin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Szmyd being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szmyd is not content to let Irwin control the position.
Szmyd tries to bench press Irwin off him but Irwin keeps the position.
Irwin taking a breather here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szmyd can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin really is a fat lump.#T1#
Szmyd is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Szmyd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Irwin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Irwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Szmyd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Irwin wants to pass to mount but Szmyd is defending the position. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irwin in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Irwin trying to mount his opponent but Szmyd defends it. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irwin is pressing down on Szmyd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Szmyd is holding on for now.
Szmyd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Szmyd.#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a triangle but Irwin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Szmyd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Irwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Szmyd is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Szmyd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irwin defends it easily.#SUB2#
Szmyd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Irwin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Irwin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Irwin wanted to stand there but Szmyd had control of the position.
Irwin 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Szmyd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Szmyd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Irwin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Irwin trying to control here.
#T4#
Irwin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Irwin trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Szmyd seems to be working for a kimura but Irwin defends the submission attempt.
Irwin controlling the position well.
Irwin manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin controls Szmyd momentarily but Szmyd frees himself. #SUB2#
Szmyd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Szmyd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Szmyd scores with a takedown into Irwin's guard.
Szmyd being controlled here momentarily.
Irwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irwin is trying to control the position but Szmyd postures up.
Irwin keeping full guard, as Szmyd tries to pass.
Szmyd preventing the sweep.
Irwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Szmyd manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Szmyd being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Szmyd keeps moving.
Irwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB2#
Szmyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a triangle but Irwin pushes his legs off easily.
Irwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irwin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Szmyd is proving hard to escape from.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Irwin 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.
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Szmyd for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Irwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szmyd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irwin has managed to get both his arms back between Szmyd's legs - danger averted.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Szmyd is retaining full guard.
Szmyd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szmyd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irwin controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Irwin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Szmyd is trying to defend but Irwin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Irwin controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions off his back.
Szmyd moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irwin defends well.#SUB2#
Szmyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Irwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Szmyd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irwin is aware though and is defending well.
Szmyd being controlled here, momentarily.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Szmyd is retaining full guard.
Irwin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Irwin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Irwin controlling the pace.
Irwin is looking to advance position but Szmyd won't allow it. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwin wants to free his trapped foot but Szmyd is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU#
Irwin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Szmyd to get to his feet. #TD2#
Szmyd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Szmyd preventing the sweep.
Irwin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Szmyd advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Szmyd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irwin has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 Christopher Irwin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Irwin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Irwin lands in his opponent's guard.
Irwin is stalling in the full guard.
Irwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irwin defends well.
Irwin throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Szmyd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irwin defends it easily.
Irwin is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Irwin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szmyd can do to turn this around?
Szmyd wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Szmyd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Szmyd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Irwin is looking to advance position but Szmyd won't allow it.
Irwin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Irwin controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Szmyd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Irwin 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.
It looks like Irwin is going to stand back up.
Irwin not doing much here.
Szmyd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Szmyd.
Irwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Szmyd is retaining full guard. #T3#
Szmyd being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Irwin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Christopher Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.
Irwin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Irwin continues to stall.
Szmyd wants to improve his position but Irwin is controlling well.
Irwin controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Irwin seems content to control.
Krystian Szmyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irwin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin! |
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