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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davin Irwin (ranked 4072 p4p, 3386 weight class) and Ivan Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 340 weight class). Davin Irwin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Davin Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Irwin sprawls well. He's pushed Novikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Novikov takes a swing at Irwin's ribcage but misses.
Irwin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Novikov gets a double leg takedown into Irwin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novikov wants to control from the top but Irwin keeps moving.
Novikov is fighting to break Irwin's control of his arms but Irwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Novikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novikov throws a strike but Irwin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Irwin is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Novikov for as long as he can get away with.
Novikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Novikov working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Novikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Novikov working for submissions but it's allowed Irwin to get to half guard.
Novikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Novikov wants to improve his position but Irwin is controlling well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Novikov sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Novikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Irwin. No joy for Novikov on that attempt.
Novikov fails to land the takedown.
Irwin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Davin Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Novikov.
Irwin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Novikov.
Irwin fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Irwin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Irwin shoots for a takedown but Novikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Novikov.
Irwin feinted with a counter takedown.
Novikov shoots in for a double leg but Irwin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Irwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irwin in particular looking to stall.
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.
Davin Irwin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Irwin enables Novikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Irwin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Novikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Novikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Irwin pulls Novikov in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novikov looking to pass the guard.
Novikov postures up in Irwin's guard and throws a big left but Irwin blocks it.
Novikov wants to control from the top but Irwin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Novikov's guard.
Irwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Novikov has an active guard here but Irwin has managed to pass into half guard.
Irwin controlling the pace.
Novikov actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin slows the pace down in half guard.
Novikov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Irwin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Irwin!
Irwin controlling from side mount.
Irwin continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Irwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Novikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Novikov can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Irwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Novikov.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novikov.
Novikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Irwin but Irwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novikov takes a swing at Irwin's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davin Irwin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Novikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irwin.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Novikov.
Novikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Irwin.
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davin Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin dives in for a single leg takedown but Novikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Irwin jumps guard but Novikov stands there with Irwin around his waist. Irwin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Irwin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov has Irwin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Irwin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Irwin pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irwin is on top in guard.
Novikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irwin defends well.
Novikov trying to control the position.
Irwin controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivan Novikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Novikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Novikov trying his best to control but Irwin has mounted him.
Irwin content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Irwin.
Irwin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Novikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Irwin has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novikov tries to hold on but Irwin postures up.
Novikov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Irwin has taken his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davin Irwin!
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