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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Irwin (ranked 2281 p4p, 3696 weight class) and Veljko Bakocevic (ranked 234 p4p, 339 weight class). Veljko Bakocevic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Christopher Irwin's chin.
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4 - 1 - 1 |
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4 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veljko Bakocevic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin has Bakocevic pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
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?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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