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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Snookie Stallion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Snookie Stallion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion shoots in for a double leg but Irwin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Irwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irwin is stalling here.
Stallion wants a takedown.
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stallion shoots in looking for a takedown. Irwin tries to sprawl out of it but Stallion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Irwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snookie Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Stallion with that takedown attempt.
Stallion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Irwin is trying to control but Stallion passes into side control!
Irwin throws Stallion to one side and escapes!
Irwin clinches up with Stallion and pushes him back against the cage.
Irwin breaks from the clinch.
Irwin moves into the clinch.
Irwin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stallion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Irwin drives through and clinches with Stallion against the cage.
Stallion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Irwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stallion looking for a takedown.
Irwin manages to break the clinch.
Stallion looks for a takedown but Irwin sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Stallion or perhaps it was just good defense by Irwin which made him look bad.
Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
Stallion can't break the clinch.
Stallion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Irwin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stallion is breathing heavily.
Irwin is leaning against Stallion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Irwin. No joy for Stallion on that attempt.
Irwin rushes Stallion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irwin breaks from the clinch.
Irwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stallion, pushing him back against the cage.
Irwin breaks from the clinch.
Irwin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Irwin rushes Stallion and presses him up against the cage.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Stallion shoots in and drives through. Irwin sprawls well.
Irwin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stallion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Stallion circles away.
Stallion misses with a head kick.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irwin as he avoids it easily.
Stallion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Irwin stuffs the takedown.
Stallion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irwin is fending him off so far but Stallion persists. Nope, Irwin circles away and we're back to standing.
Stallion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Irwin tries to improve position but can't.
Stallion decides to stand up, so the ref orders Irwin to his feet.
Irwin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stallion wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Irwin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Irwin's back!
I would not like to be Irwin right now.
Irwin tries to escape the position.
Irwin controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Irwin showing good submission defense here.
Irwin staying busy and making it hard for Stallion to control.
Irwin can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stallion's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Stallion has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Irwin.
Stallion trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Irwin doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Irwin fending off the submission attempt from Stallion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stallion gets his way!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stallion working for a choke but Irwin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Snookie Stallion will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stallion shoots in for a double leg but Irwin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stallion has Irwin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Irwin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
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.
Stallion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Irwin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Irwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Stallion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stallion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Irwin.
Irwin throwing shots but Stallion is blocking nicely.
Stallion wants to control but Irwin is keeping busy.
Stallion is controlling Irwin's trapped leg to prevent Irwin from advancing to side control.
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Stallion is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion is looking to control Irwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stallion avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stallion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snookie Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stallion.
Irwin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Irwin tries to buck Stallion off but Stallion is having none of it.
Irwin is not content to let Stallion control the position.
Irwin tries to escape but Stallion is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stallion.
Stallion working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stallion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stallion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Irwin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Irwin tries to clinch up.
Stallion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stallion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irwin pinned against the cage. Irwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Irwin has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin successfully pulls guard.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully.
Irwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stallion is one step ahead there.
Irwin pushes Stallion off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stallion shoots in and drives through. Irwin sprawls well.
Irwin misses with a double jab.
Irwin stuffs the takedown.
Irwin has managed to clinch.
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stallion tries to clinch but Irwin moves away
and Irwin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stallion misses with a takedown
and Irwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stallion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Irwin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin has clasped his hands together around Stallion's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Irwin trying to control the action but Stallion is working from the bottom.
Irwin stands up and beckons Stallion to his feet.
Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
Stallion goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irwin prevents it.
Stallion wants a takedown but no success here.
Stallion tries to pull guard but Irwin won't allow it.
Stallion jumps guard but Irwin stands there with Stallion around his waist. Stallion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin wants a takedown.
Irwin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stallion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stallion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Irwin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Irwin has hold of one of Stallion's legs. Stallion is fighting the takedown attempt but Irwin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin wants to get up but he can't break Stallion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stallion keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully.
Stallion has a closed guard, preventing Irwin from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Irwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stallion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stallion shoots and misses
and Irwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stallion, pushing him back against the cage.
Irwin pulls guard effortlessly.
Irwin wants to stand but Stallion is controlling the position.
Stallion cracks Irwin with a solid left hand.
Stallion won't allow Irwin to get back to his feet.
Irwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Irwin wants to stand but Stallion is controlling the position.
Snookie Stallion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Irwin controls Stallion momentarily but Stallion frees himself.
Irwin is looking to stand up but Stallion isn't so interested in that idea.
Stallion controlling from the top position.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Irwin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Irwin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Irwin has Stallion up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Irwin.
Stallion tries for a takedown but Irwin manages to get underhooks.
Irwin goes for a takedown attempt but Stallion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stallion with a poor takedown
and Irwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snookie Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Irwin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irwin has Stallion up against the cage in a clinch.
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stallion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Irwin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Irwin has closed the distance and engaged Stallion in a clinch.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irwin with a knee to the head.
Irwin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stallion.
Stallion tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Irwin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Irwin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stallion is keeping busy.
Irwin is pressed up against the cage. Stallion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Irwin down to the mat. Irwin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snookie Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallion fails with the takedown
and Irwin counters by moving into the clinch.
Stallion tries to score a body lock takedown but Irwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stallion breaks the clinch.
Stallion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irwin misses with a head kick.
Stallion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irwin tries to avoid it but Stallion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irwin to the ground. Irwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Irwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Irwin decides to return to a standing position.
Stallion misses with a takedown
and Irwin counters with an inside leg kick.
Stallion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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 stops Stallion from passing to mount.
Irwin sneaks out the side door and pushes Stallion away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Irwin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Irwin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Irwin taking a breather.
Irwin stops a takedown attempt from Stallion.
Irwin lands with a short shot to the head.
Irwin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irwin breaks the clinch.
Irwin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stallion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Irwin drags the fight down to the ground.
Irwin looking for a guillotine here but Stallion defends easily.
Irwin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stallion with a poor takedown
and Irwin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stallion tries for a takedown but Irwin circles away easily
and Irwin counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion has Irwin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Irwin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Irwin gets underhooks to prevent Stallion's takedown attempt.
Stallion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Irwin tries to break the clinch but Stallion is controlling the position.
Stallion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Irwin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stallion can't get the takedown.
Stallion goes for a takedown attempt but Irwin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stallion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stallion tries to control but Irwin wriggling away.
Stallion controlling from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Irwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Irwin!
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