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Event:
Torcida 42 - Venom Vs Mikkonen
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Irago tries to bum rush Honda with a series of wild strikes but Honda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Honda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irago connects with a single shot there.
Honda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Irago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honda lets loose with a powerful body kick. Irago will feel that in the morning.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Irago misses.
Irago misses with an uppercut.
Irago misses with the combination.
Honda throws a push kick but Irago slaps the foot to one side.
Irago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Honda counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Honda.
Irago is breathing heavily.
Irago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irago misses with a wild combination.
Irago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Honda counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Irago throws the left hand but Honda avoids the punch easily.
Honda throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Honda.
Honda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Honda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Honda ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
Honda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Irago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Honda - the referee stops the clock and Irago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Honda. Irago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Honda, right into the meat.
Honda fakes the leg kick and cracks Irago in the body.
Honda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Honda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Irago if he has to take too many more of those.
Honda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Irago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Honda, right into the meat.
Honda cracks the inside of Irago's front leg.
Nice body kick there by Honda.
Irago takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Honda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Honda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Honda throws out a leg kick but Irago moves out of range and Honda only half commits.
Good leg kick by Honda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Honda. That's going to slow Irago down.
Irago misses with a shot to the body
and Honda counters with an inside leg kick.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Honda moves out of range as Irago strikes.#T3#
Honda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dvan Irago has been cut.
Honda throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Honda.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Honda.
Irago just misses with a punch to the body.
Honda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Honda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Honda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irago.
Irago misses with a hook.
Honda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Irago misses with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Honda.
Honda slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
Honda thinks about the counter body kick.
Irago throws a right hand that misses
and Honda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Irago's knee momentarily.
Irago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Honda. Honda obviously looking to wear him down.
Honda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Honda counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Honda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Irago if he has to take too many more of those.
Honda tries to land a front kick but Irago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Irago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Honda - the referee stops the clock and Irago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Honda. Irago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Honda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Irago's calf.
Honda scores with a kick to the body.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Honda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Irago will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Honda!
Honda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irago blocks a head kick by Honda.
Irago throws a looping overhand right but Honda ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dvan Irago's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Honda scoring well with a low kick there.
Honda tries a head kick but it misses.
Irago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Honda lands with a hook. Irago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Honda throws a sloppy head kick and Irago moves out of range easily.
Honda slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
Honda thows a body kick. Irago tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Honda.
A big left from Irago misses.
Honda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Iragos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Honda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Honda connects with a solid leg kick.
Honda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irago on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda throws a right hand that Irago ducks under and follows up with a left that Irago also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Honda scores with a push kick.#T1#
Honda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Honda connects with an inside leg kick.
Honda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Honda throws a fast counter high kick but Irago manages to duck under it in time.
Piston Honda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Honda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Honda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters circling a little - Honda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Honda looks to land a body kick but Irago moved away.
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irago misses with an uppercut. Honda saw that one coming.
Irago throws an overhand right that lands on Honda's shoulder, as Honda tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Irago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Honda - the referee stops the clock and Irago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Honda. Irago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Honda throws a head kick that Irago semi-blocks.
Dvan Irago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Honda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda misses with a body kick.
Irago throws a lazy uppercut
and Honda counters with a low kick, right behind Irago 's knee.
Honda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irago misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Honda throws a wild body kick that Irago sees coming a mile off.
Honda thumps Irago with a low kick.
Honda lands with a nice body kick.
Honda connects with a leg kick. Irago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Irago misses.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Irago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honda explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Irago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Honda throws a shot to the body.
Honda thuds his shin into the meat of Irago's side.
Irago misses with a straight left.
Honda is trying to counter with his kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Honda.
Honda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Honda feints and then cracks Irago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irago down.
Irago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Honda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Honda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Honda misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Honda misses with a body kick.#T4#
Honda slips a straight right by Irago.
Honda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irago.
Honda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Irago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Honda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Honda staying out of range there.
Irago tests Honda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Honda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Irago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Honda responds with a good body kick, but Irago manages to step out the way in time.
Irago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Honda.
Honda misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dvan Irago's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Honda works the jab nicely.
Honda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Honda feints and then cracks Irago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irago down.
Honda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Honda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Irago moves out of range as Honda throws a body kick.
Honda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irago thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago throws a combination that misses
and Honda counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Honda - that will leave a mark!
Irago takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Honda throws a sloppy head kick and Irago moves out of range easily.
Irago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Honda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Honda scores with a push kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Irago checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Irago misses with a two punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Honda.
Irago avoids the head kick by Honda.
Honda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Honda throws a front kick that sends Irago stumbling back into the cage.
Honda throws a push kick but Irago slaps the foot to one side.
Honda lands a nice looking body kick.
Irago throws a lazy uppercut
and Honda counters with a straight right hand.
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Honda throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Honda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Irago under the eye.
Honda defending well as Irago loads up on a big left hand.
Honda is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honda.
Honda scores with a spinning back kick!
Irago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Honda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Honda fakes the leg kick and cracks Irago in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Honda - that will leave a mark!
Irago avoids a kick to the body.
Honda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Honda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick from Honda.#T3#
Honda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Honda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Honda lands a head shot.
Irago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Honda counters with a nice leg kick.
Irago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda.
Honda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irago avoids a kick to the body.
Irago throws a big shot that misses.
Honda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Irago avoids a kick to the body.
Irago went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Irago. Those never looked like landing.
Irago's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Honda is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Irago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honda flicks out a counter leg kick but Irago steps away.
Honda connects with the punch.
Irago misses with a right hand
and Honda counters with an inside leg kick.
Honda staying out of range there.
Honda is trying to counter with his kicks.
Honda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dvan Irago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piston Honda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Irago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Irago checks a leg kick.
Irago is looking to counter punch.
Honda lands a two punch combo.
Honda slips a jab from Irago.
Honda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irago throws out the jab.
Honda thinks about the counter body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Honda - that will leave a mark!
Honda lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piston Honda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Honda 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piston Honda!
A very excited looking Piston Honda made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Dvan Irago was interviewed post fight and said 'Ref is a drug abuser'.
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Event:
Torcida 38 - Payne Vs Venom
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Toa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irago.
Irago throws a counter combo.
Toa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irago.
Irago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irago misses with a double jab.
Toa 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.
Irago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toa slips a jab from Irago.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Irago swings for the body but Toa moves out of range.
Irago throws a looping overhand right but Toa ducks down to avoid it.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Toa throws a jab but it's blocked by Irago.
Irago misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toa circles away quickly and effectively.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irago manages to circle out of the way.
Toa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irago.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Toa connects with a body shot.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irago, as that shot connected.
Irago slips under a jab from Toa.
Toa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irago throws out the jab.
Toa avoids the body shot from Irago.
Irago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toa was well out of range. Poor timing from Irago.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Irago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irago.
Toa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Toa with that takedown attempt.
Irago throws a lazy right hand but Toa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Toa.
Irago misses with a combination
#CL#
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2##BC#
Toa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irago throws the left hand but Toa avoids the punch easily.
Toa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irago.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toa was well out of range. Poor timing from Irago.
Irago lands a nice hook to Toa's body. Toa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irago misses with a hook.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Toa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toa is looking to counter the offense by Irago and move into the clinch.
Irago looks to land a left hand but Toa moved out of range nicely.
Irago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Toa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Toa misses with a looping right.
Irago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Irago misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Toa closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irago's corner calls for a 1-2. Irago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Toa slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
Irago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Irago swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Toa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Irago.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irago manages to circle out of the way.
We've been informed that Irago has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago connects with a body shot.
Irago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toa.
Irago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toa.
Irago throws a right and a left that Toa avoids nicely.
Irago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toa.
Irago throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Toa counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irago swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Irago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Irago looks to score with a jab to the body but Toa is just out of range.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
Toa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Irago misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Irago misses.
Dvan Irago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irago throws a jab when Toa was well out of range.
Irago fails to land with a series of punches.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Irago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toa avoids the body shot from Irago.
The fighters circling - Irago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dvan Irago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irago misses with a double jab.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Irago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irago is breathing heavily.
Toa misses with a two punch combination.
Toa works Irago's body with a nice hook.
Jimi Toa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irago throws an overhand right that lands on Toa's shoulder, as Toa tries to avoid the shot.
Irago swings for the body but Toa moves out of range.
Irago throws a body punch but Toa moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Irago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irago throws out a loose jab but Toa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
Irago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toa was well out of range. Poor timing from Irago.#T2#
Irago throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago throws a right and a left that Toa avoids nicely.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irago manages to circle out of the way.
Irago scores with a one two! Toa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Toa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Irago's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irago misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Toa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toa. #BC#
Toa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irago looks to land a combination but Toa avoids it well.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Irago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irago manages to circle out of the way.
Irago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irago.
Irago misses with a straight right.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Toa lands a jab to Irago's midsection.
Irago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Irago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toa moves away.
Toa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irago.
Irago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irago swinging wildly here.
#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Irago misses the target.
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Irago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Irago misses with a combination
#CL#
and Toa counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Toa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toa looks to land a combination. Irago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Irago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toa avoids the body shot from Irago.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Toa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irago misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dvan Irago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Irago looks to land a right hand but Toa moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Irago misses the target.
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Toa looks to land a left hand but Irago moved out of range nicely.
Toa dodges the punch combination from Irago.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
Irago misses with an uppercut.
Toa slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
Toa is looking to counter the offense by Irago and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa throws a right hand that Irago ducks under and follows up with a left that Irago also avoids with ease.
Irago scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Irago finds it's way through Toa's defenses.
Irago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toa moves away.#T1#
Toa moves out of range of the strikes.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Irago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
Irago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Irago throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irago misses with a few strikes there.
Irago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Toa lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Irago misses its intended target.
Toa dodges the punch combination from Irago.
Toa tries to counter by clinching up but Irago breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Irago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Irago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irago loads up on a big right hand but Toa slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Irago misses its intended target.
Toa misses with an uppercut. Irago saw that one coming.
Irago walks into a jab.
Irago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Irago misses with a wild combination.
Toa slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
#T3#
Toa misses with a wild combination.
Irago throws a hook but Toa avoids it easily.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Irago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Toa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toa lands with a right hand.
Irago swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Toa counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Irago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irago dodges the punch combination from Toa.
Toa drops his hands momentarily and Irago takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Irago misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Toa counters by clinching up. #BC#
Toa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irago throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dvan Irago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Irago. Irago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Irago looks to score with a jab to the body but Toa is just out of range.
Toa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toa. Irago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irago misses with a straight right.
Toa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A lazy left from Irago finds it's target.
Jimi Toa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irago throws a hook to the side of Toa's head but Toa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irago misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Toa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toa.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dvan Irago.
I've got Irago 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dvan Irago!
After winning the bout, Dvan Irago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jimi Toa spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight bro!'.
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Event:
Torcida 34 - Mfer Vs Anderson
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Irago moves away from the strike by Sharma.
Sharma scores with a nice head shot.
Irago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
Sharma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irago on the side of the head.
Sharma 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.
Sharma blocks a jab.#CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and pushes Irago back into the cage.
Sharma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irago cracks Sharma with an open hand slap.
Irago missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharma misses with a series of wild punches.
Sharma cracks Irago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Irago scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irago throws a looping overhand right but Sharma ducks down to avoid it.
Irago throws a series of punches but Sharma moves out of range.
A combination from Irago does no damage. #T1#
Irago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irago digs a good hook to Sharma's body.
Sharma scores with a shot to the body.
Irago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Sharma. Those never looked like landing.
Irago throws a series of punches but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma connects with a jab.
Irago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Irago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Irago controls his hands.
Sharma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Irago wants to break free but Sharma has control.
#T2#
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma lands a right hand.
Sharma tries to throw a body punch but Irago avoids it by throwing Sharma back against the cage.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irago avoids the body shot from Sharma.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irago has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irago there as he acknowledges the shot.
Irago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Sharma does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Irago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma digs a good body shot into Irago's ribs.
Irago moves out of range of the strikes.
Irago lands an overhand right.
Sharma misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Irago misses its target.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irago moves away.#T3##CL2#
Sharma moves into the clinch.
Sharma effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Sharma on the inside. #BC2#
Sharma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Irago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irago tests Sharma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Sharma.
Irago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irago misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
Sharma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sharma lands a nice hook to Irago's body. Irago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sharma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irago.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sharma.
A jab from Irago misses.
A big right from Irago misses.
Irago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Sharma connects with a body shot that sends Irago's belly button to the back.
Sharma is looking to land body kicks.
Irago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irago takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Irago throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irago throws a series of punches but Sharma avoids them all with ease.
Sharma throws the left hand but Irago avoids the punch easily.
Sharma slips under a jab.
Irago throws a hook but Sharma blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irago is breathing heavily.
Sharma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Sharma finds it's way through Irago's defenses.
Sharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sharma works the jab nicely.
Sharma throws a lazy right hand but Irago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharma stuns Irago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Irago misses the target.
Irago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharma takes a swing at Irago's ribcage but misses.
Irago lands a lovely overhand right.
Irago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
Sharma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irago misses with a hook.#CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A short left from Sharma.
Sharma pushes Irago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Dvan Irago has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma. #ROC2#
Irago is rocked!#BC2#
Sharma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sharma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Irago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irago backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irago blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma has Irago pressed against the cage, preventing Irago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irago wants to break free but Sharma has control.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irago blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma working aggressively here.
Sharma tries to work over Irago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma lands a right hand.
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
Oh Irago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irago seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Sharma. #T3#
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Irago controls the action.
Irago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma lands a left hand.
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
Irago can't break the clinch.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Irago controls the action.
Sharma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irago backwards.
Irago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma tries to work over Irago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Irago uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Irago can't break the clinch.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irago.
Sharma pushes Irago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sharma leaning against his opponent.
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharma pushes Irago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irago tries to circle away but Sharma has him pinned against the cage.
Irago prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma pushes Irago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rohith Sharma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dvan Irago's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharma with a nice cross.
Sharma throws a big shot that misses.
Dvan Irago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Irago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharma misses the target.
Sharma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Irago moves away and avoids it.
Irago was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Sharma misses.
Irago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Irago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharma moves away.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Irago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irago.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irago.
Nice body punch from Sharma.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharma connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
#T1#
Sharma lands a head shot.
Sharma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharma catches Irago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sharma tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Sharma.
Sloppy strikes from Irago. Those never looked like landing.
Sharma's corner calls for a 1-2. Sharma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Sharma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irago working hard to break the clinch.
Irago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sharma throws a punch but it's blocked by Irago.
Irago blocks an uppercut.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Irago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sharma pushes Irago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irago backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma works on Irago's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Sharma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Sharma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irago.
Irago throws a series of punches but Sharma moves out of range. #CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.
Sharma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Sharma is pushing Irago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rohith Sharma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Sharma.
Sharma continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sharma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Irago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma lands an uppercut.#BC#
Irago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irago moves out of range of the body kick from Sharma.
Irago misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Sharma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irago throws out a loose jab but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irago dodges the punch combination from Sharma.
Sharma throws a leg kick but Irago checks it.
Irago appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dvan Irago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Irago misses.
Sharma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharma lands with a nice body punch.
Sharma throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Sharma is looking to slow Irago down with leg kicks.
Sharma lands a nice looking body shot.
Irago takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.
Irago tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rohith Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharma 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rohith Sharma!
Rohith Sharma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dvan Irago spoke after the fight, saying 'Ref is a drug abuser'.
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Event:
Torcida 30 - Honda Vs Breed
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Shadow with a poor takedown
and Irago counters with a stiff right hand.
Irago lands with a good body shot.
Shadow walks into a straight right hand from Irago.
Irago lands a right hook to the body.
Shadow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shadow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irago scores with a one two! Shadow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shadow has a takedown stuffed.
Shadow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irago pinned against the cage. Irago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow. 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!
Irago goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shadow fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Irago. That snapped Shadow's head back.
Irago moves into range and connects with a jab.
Irago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shadow backs up against the cage.
Irago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shadow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shadow takes one to the side of the head.
A left lands for Irago.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shadow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Irago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shadow is breathing heavily.
Irago lands a slapping body shot.
Irago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Irago lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Shadow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Irago is trying to defend but Shadow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shadow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Shadow has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Shadow stops Irago from getting back to his feet.
Shadow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Irago defending well though.
Shadow working the head and body with strikes.
Irago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shadow.
Shadow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Irago defending well though.
Irago wants to get back to his feet.
Shadow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Shadow is trying to work for a kimura but Irago is defending well.
Shadow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irago keeps working. #T3#
Irago is trying to stand back up but Shadow is controlling him
Irago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shadow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Shadow.
Irago avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shadow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shadow lands a nice short elbow.
Shadow winds up and cracks Irago with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shadow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shadow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Shadow there.
Shadow uses his free foot to push down on Irago's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Irago. #T4#
Shadow with a couple of short strikes.
Shadow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadow landing strikes from the mount and Irago is in trouble!
We've been informed that Irago has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shadow lands a big shot there that rocks Irago but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shadow landing strikes from the mount and Irago is in trouble!
Shadow breaks from Irago's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shadow with shots to the head and body - Irago looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shadow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shadow unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Shadow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shadow lands a big shot there that rocks Irago but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dvan Irago will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shadow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chief Shadow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shadow has a takedown stuffed.
Irago lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Irago. That snapped Shadow's head back.
Irago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Irago there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Irago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irago.#T1#
A jab lands there for Irago.
Shadow misses with a takedown
letting Irago counter with a right hand.
Irago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dvan Irago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shadow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Irago's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shadow under the eye.
Irago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shadow.
Irago connects with a body shot that sends Shadow's belly button to the back.
Irago dips to his left and cracks Shadow with an uppercut!
Shadow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Shadow ducks right into an uppercut from Irago.
Irago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shadow tries for a takedown but Irago circles away easily
and Irago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Irago throws a one two combo.
Shadow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shadow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Shadow is rocked!
Irago thuds his right hand into Shadow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Shadow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irago throws a good cross that connects.
Irago throws an overhand right that drops Shadow like a sack of potatoes! Irago dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dvan Irago!
Dvan Irago thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Torcida 24 - Venom Vs Foot
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
McLoughlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLoughlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McLoughlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irago is fending him off so far but McLoughlin persists. Nope, Irago circles away and we're back to standing.
McLoughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLoughlin closes the distance and clinches up with Irago, looking for a takedown. McLoughlin pushes Irago against the cage but Irago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dvan Irago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McLoughlin.
McLoughlin misses with a takedown attempt - Irago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Irago tests McLoughlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tommy McLoughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLoughlin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Irago but Irago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McLoughlin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Irago circles away.
McLoughlin looks winded!
Good exchange - Irago coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLoughlin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Irago stuffs the takedown attempt from McLoughlin. McLoughlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irago lunges at McLoughlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLoughlin's hand.
Irago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McLoughlin is defended easily by Irago.
McLoughlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLoughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLoughlin goes for a double leg but Irago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Irago continues to drive forward.
McLoughlin walks into a jab.
Good exchange - Irago coming out on top.
Irago scores with a body shot.
Irago lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McLoughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irago throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#
McLoughlin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irago.
McLoughlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Irago finish him?
A punch combination from Irago misses.
McLoughlin seems to have recovered his senses.
Irago scores with a shot to the body.
Irago is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irago lands a glancing blow to the side of McLoughlin's head.#T2#
McLoughlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McLoughlin misses with a takedown attempt - Irago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Irago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLoughlin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Irago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Irago cracks McLoughlin with an open hand slap.
Irago lands a lovely overhand right.
Irago sizes up McLoughlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLoughlin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Irago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McLoughlin.
Irago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Irago lands a jab-cross combination.
Irago punishes McLoughlin's body with a nice straight punch.
McLoughlin walks into a straight right hand from Irago.
McLoughlin fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Irago lands with an overhand left.
Irago lands a nice hook to McLoughlin's body. McLoughlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McLoughlin misses with a takedown
and Irago counters with a three punch combo that has McLoughlin backing up. McLoughlin nods at Irago to acknowledge the strikes.
Irago connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLoughlin. McLoughlin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLoughlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLoughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLoughlin shoots and misses
and Irago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLoughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irago connects with a body shot that sends McLoughlin's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Irago.
McLoughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irago is working the combinations to good effect here.
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!
Irago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McLoughlin backs up against the cage.
#T4#
McLoughlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irago as he avoids it easily.
McLoughlin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Irago is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McLoughlin.
A jab lands there for Irago.
Irago lands with a straight right. McLoughlin didn't see that one coming.
Irago connects with a crisp jab.
McLoughlin has his takedown stuffed
letting Irago counter with a right hand.
Dvan Irago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLoughlin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Irago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McLoughlin misses with a wild combination.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Irago has knocked McLoughlin down with a huge combo! Irago steps away and waves a wobbly McLoughlin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irago cracks McLoughlin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLoughlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irago swivels and escapes.
McLoughlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLoughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McLoughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dvan Irago is winning the standup battle so far.
Irago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLoughlin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McLoughlin shoots and misses
and Irago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD#
Irago lands a left and a right that send McLoughlin crashing to the mat, dazed. Irago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Irago. No joy for McLoughlin on that attempt.
Irago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dvan Irago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McLoughlin.
Irago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
McLoughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irago connects with a crisp jab.
Irago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Irago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLoughlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLoughlin momentarily.
McLoughlin is breathing heavily.
McLoughlin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Irago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irago lands a body shot.
Irago thuds a left hand into McLoughlin's body.#KD#
Irago lands a left and a right that send McLoughlin crashing to the mat, dazed. Irago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T1#
McLoughlin walks straight into a right hand from Irago - that's dropped him! Irago jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McLoughlin from any more punishment! McLoughlin complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dvan Irago!
Dvan Irago 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:
Torcida 18-Woodsen Vs Deluccio
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Toa slips a straight right by Irago.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
Toa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irago defends it nicely.
Irago throws a series of punches but Toa moves out of range.
Irago misses with a looping left.
Toa's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Toa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Toa feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago throws a big shot that misses.
Toa feints the counter takedown.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Irago scores with a body shot.
Irago misses with a few strikes there.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Toa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Irago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irago.
Toa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Irago defends it well.
Irago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toa.
And Toa tries to counter it with a takedown but Irago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Irago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toa on the side of the head.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago misses with a straight right.
Irago just misses with a punch to the body.
Irago missing with a left hand there. Toa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irago.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irago misses with a body shot.
A combination from Irago does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toa. #T2#
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Irago.
Irago missing with a left hand there. Toa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irago connects with a crisp jab.
Irago throws a body punch but Toa moves out of range.
Irago throws a right and a left that Toa avoids nicely.
And Toa tries to counter it with a takedown but Irago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Irago throws a nice looking combination but Toa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Toa tries to counter it with a takedown but Irago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Toa avoids the body shot from Irago.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irago swinging wildly here.
Toa cracks Irago with a good jab.#T3#
Irago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toa defending well as Irago loads up on a big left hand.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago misses with an uppercut. Toa saw that one coming.
Irago throws a shot from downtown. Toa moves away and avoids it.
Toa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toa somewhat.
Dvan Irago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Toa.
Irago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvan Irago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irago misses with an uppercut. Toa saw that one coming.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Toa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irago.
Toa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Irago throws a series of punches but Toa moves out of range.
Irago slaps away a takedown attempt from Toa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Irago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toa circles away quickly and effectively.
Toa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
Irago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toa.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Irago misses with a wild combination.
Toa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Irago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toa.
Toa with the counter takedown but Irago avoids it easily.
Irago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Irago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irago misses the jab.
Toa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Toa slips under a jab from Irago.
Toa with the counter takedown but Irago avoids it easily.
Irago takes a swing at Toa's ribcage but misses.
Irago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toa can do to turn this around?
Irago misses with the combination.
Toa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Toa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1##SUB2#
Toa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Toa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Irago has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irago is being controlled here.
Toa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Toa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Irago is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimi Toa!
Jimi Toa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Dvan Irago stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ref is a drug abuser'.
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Event:
Torcida 17 - Akhmedov Vs Payne
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Irago throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bailey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Irago's guard.
Irago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bailey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bailey distracts Irago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Irago is looking to stand up but Bailey isn't so interested in that idea.
Bailey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bailey works over Irago with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Irago can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bailey postures up in Irago's guard and throws a big left but Irago blocks it.
Bailey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bailey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bailey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey throws a big right hand that misses.
Bailey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Bailey drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bailey as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Irago screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bailey! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Luke Bailey!
Luke Bailey retains his light heavyweight title!
Luke Bailey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Dvan Irago was interviewed post fight and said 'Ref is a drug abuser'.
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Event:
Torcida 14 -Woodsen Vs Dormier
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Elliot misses.
Irago misses the jab.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Elliot catches Irago right on the button with a cross.
Irago missing with a left hand there. Elliot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Elliot moves away from the strike by Irago.
Elliot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irago was well out of range. Poor timing from Elliot.
Irago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elliot to score with a decent uppercut.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago digs a good hook to Elliot's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irago looks to throw the jab but Elliot is out of range.
Elliot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irago throws a right and a left that Elliot avoids nicely.
Elliot's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Elliot's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
A lazy left from Irago finds it's target.
Irago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Elliot eats them both and turns towards Irago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Elliot throws an overhand right that lands on Irago's shoulder, as Irago tries to avoid the shot.
Irago tries to bum rush Elliot with a series of wild strikes but Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irago throws a right and a left that Elliot avoids nicely.
Irago takes a swing at Elliot's ribcage but misses.
Elliot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Irago finds it's way through Elliot's defenses.
Irago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irago takes a swing at Elliot's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irago, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elliot lands a jab to the nose.
We've been hearing reports that Irago has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Elliot with a jab.
Irago throws a right and a left that Elliot avoids nicely. #T2#
Irago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elliot moves away from the strike by Irago.
Irago tries to bum rush Elliot with a series of wild strikes but Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Irago. Those never looked like landing.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elliot slips a jab from Irago.
Irago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Irago looks to score with a jab to the body but Elliot is just out of range.
Elliot moves out of range of the strikes.
Irago lands a nice looking body shot.
Irago lands a nice shot to the body.
Irago misses with an uppercut.
Elliot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Elliot drops his hands momentarily and Irago takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Elliot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Jab from Elliot.
Irago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Irago misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Irago finds it's target.
Elliot misses with a hook.
Irago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irago scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elliot in his tracks.
A big left from Irago misses.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elliot slips under a jab from Irago.
Elliot throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.
Irago looks to land a left hand but Elliot moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irago misses with a double jab
and Elliot counters with a straight right hand.
Elliot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elliot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irago.
Irago swinging wildly here.
Irago lands a nice shot that snaps Elliot's head back.
Irago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elliot cracks a nice hook into Irago's ribs.
Irago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elliot lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elliot staying out of range there.
Elliot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Elliot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irago.
It seemed like Elliot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elliot.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Irago.
Elliot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irago.
Elliot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irago.
Elliot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elliot.
Elliot misses with a hook. Irago ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago throws the left hand but Elliot avoids the punch easily.
Irago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elliot.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elliot misses with a wild body shot.
Irago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Irago sizes up Elliot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Irago misses with a double jab.
Elliot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elliot with a nice cross.
Irago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elliot can do to turn this around?
Irago throws a nice looking combination but Elliot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elliot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irago throws a nice looking combination but Elliot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elliot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Irago lands a slapping body shot.
Irago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irago lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Irago.
Irago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elliot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elliot ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
Dvan Irago is winning the standup battle so far.
Elliot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Elliot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irago throws an off balance right hand
letting Elliot counter with a right hand.
Elliot misses with a straight left.
Elliot connects with a crisp jab.
Elliot misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Irago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elliot! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Irago.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Elliot might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Irago has got the better of the exchanges.
Irago throws a big shot that misses.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Irago misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elliot pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Irago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Elliot throws the left hand but Irago avoids the punch easily.
Elliot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irago.
Irago throws a one two combo.
Elliot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irago finds it's way round the side to connect with Elliot's head.
Elliot might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Irago takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elliot scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Elliot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irago misses with a straight left.
Irago tries to bum rush Elliot with a series of wild strikes but Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irago digs a good hook to Elliot's body.
Irago looks to land a combination but Elliot avoids it well.
Elliot throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.
Elliot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irago.
Dvan Irago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elliot lands with an uppercut that bounces Irago off the cage and back into range.
Elliot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Irago counters with a nice uppercut.
Irago misses with the combination.
It seemed like Elliot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elliot walks into a stiff left hand from Irago.
Irago connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Irago looks to land a combination but Elliot avoids it well.
Elliot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elliot lands a jab to the head.
Irago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elliot manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Elliot does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elliot! But no joy.
Irago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elliot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irago looks to land a right hand but Elliot moved out of range.
Elliot lands a jab.
Elliot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irago on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago takes a swing at Elliot's ribcage but misses.
Irago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Irago.
Irago moves away from the strike by Elliot.
Irago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elliot's head.#T1#
Elliot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elliot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Irago misses with a shot to the body
and Elliot counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Elliot misses the target.
Irago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elliot.
Irago misses with a few strikes there.
Irago scores with a sloppy right hand. Elliot should have avoided that one.
Elliot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Irago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elliot.
Elliot connects with a nice looking jab.
Elliot slips a jab from Irago.
A nice side step and Elliot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago scores with a decent looking hook.
Elliot dips to his left and cracks Irago with an uppercut!
Elliot cracks Irago with an open hand slap.
Irago defending well as Elliot loads up on a big left hand.
Irago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elliot manages to avoid it.
Elliot misses with a right hand
and Irago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elliot moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elliot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irago throws a lazy right hand but Elliot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irago misses with a shot to the body
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irago throws a jab when Elliot was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Elliot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elliot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Elliot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irago at a distance.
Irago swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Elliot to counter with a crisp jab.
Irago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elliot slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elliot! But no joy.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Elliot throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.
Elliot lands with a straight right. Irago didn't see that one coming.
Irago scores with a sloppy right hand. Elliot should have avoided that one.
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irago throws a series of punches but Elliot moves out of range.
Irago lunges at Elliot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elliot's hand.
Elliot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elliot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Irago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elliot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Jab from Elliot.
Irago misses with a straight left.
Irago misses with a combination
and Elliot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dvan Irago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elliot connects with a nice looking jab.
Elliot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ben Elliot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elliot dodges the punch combination from Irago.
Elliot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Irago throws a series of strikes that have Elliot backpedaling.
Irago looks to land a combination but Elliot avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Elliot.
Well Irago 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dvan Irago!
A relieved looking Dvan Irago thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Torcida 7 - Irago Vs Martel
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Martel slips a jab from Irago.
Irago scores with the left hand. Martel knows he should have avoided that one.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Irago is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irago, as that shot connected.
Martel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irago throws a jab but it's blocked by Martel.
Martel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Martel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No joy there for Irago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Martel slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
Irago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martel at a distance.
Martel looks to land a left hand but Irago moved out of range nicely.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martel defending well as Irago loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Irago.#T1#
Martel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martel looks to land a left hand but Irago moved out of range nicely.
Martel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Irago misses.
Martel takes a swing at Irago's ribcage but misses.
Irago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irago.
Irago slips a jab from Martel.
Martel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irago.
Martel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irago with a nice cross.
Martel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irago looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Martel looks to land a left hand but Irago moved out of range nicely.
Irago appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martel misses with a two punch combination.
Irago is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irago misses the body punch
enabling Martel to counter with a crisp jab.
Martel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irago.
Irago misses with the combination.
Irago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Irago throws a combination. Martel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Oberyn Martel has been cut.
Irago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irago cracks Martel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irago misses with a double jab.
Irago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Martel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dvan Irago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irago lands a head shot.#T3#
Irago jabs Martel right on the nose. Martel blinks but takes it well.
Irago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Irago throws a lazy uppercut
and Martel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Irago looks to throw the jab but Martel is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martel! But no joy.
Martel throws a hook to the side of Irago's head but Irago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martel throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irago.
Irago scores with a sloppy right hand. Martel should have avoided that one.
Irago looks to land a left hand but Martel moved out of range nicely.
Martel throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.
Martel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martel moves out of range of the strikes.
Martel swings for the body but Irago moves out of range.
Martel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Irago throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Irago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago misses with a shot to the body
and Martel counters with a two punch combo.
Irago lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Irago coming out on top.
Irago throws a lazy right hand but Martel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martel looks to land a combination but Irago avoids it well.
Martel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irago fails to land with a series of punches.
Martel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Irago moves out of range of the strikes.
Irago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martel just misses with a punch to the body.
Irago is looking to counter punch.
Irago looks to score with a jab to the body but Martel is just out of range.
Martel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irago manages to avoid it.
Irago appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oberyn Martel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Irago scores with a jab to the head.
Irago tries to bum rush Martel with a series of wild strikes but Martel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Martel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Irago misses its intended target.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Irago looks to land a combination. Martel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Irago lands with a nice combination. Martel backs away looking to recover.
Irago throws a series of punches but Martel avoids them all with ease.
Dvan Irago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martel misses with an uppercut. Irago saw that one coming.
Irago was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irago misses with a few strikes there.
Martel lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Irago.
Irago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Irago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martel misses with an uppercut.
Irago misses with a looping left.
Martel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Irago misses the target.
Martel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Irago catches Martel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Irago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Martel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Irago has got the better of the exchanges.
Martel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martel missing with a left hand there. Irago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Martel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irago.
Martel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martel lands with an overhand left.
Irago lands with a nice body punch.
Martel misses with a hook. Irago ducked under it nicely.
Irago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martel throws out the jab.
Irago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martel on the side of the head.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Irago throws a poor cross that misses
and Martel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martel can do to turn this around?
Martel takes one on the button.
Irago takes a swing at Martel's ribcage but misses.
Martel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irago finds it's way round the side to connect with Martel's head.
Irago misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Irago misses with an uppercut. Martel saw that one coming.
Irago with a nice cross.
Jab by Irago.
Dvan Irago is winning the standup battle so far.
Irago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Martel eats them both and turns towards Irago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Irago misses with an uppercut
and Martel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Irago connects with a looping right hand.
Martel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martel looks to land a right hand but Irago moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Irago misses the target.
Martel swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Irago misses the target.
Irago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irago misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martel! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martel misses with a straight right. #T4#
Martel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irago works over Martel's head and body with a nice combination.
Martel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martel throws a big shot that misses.
Irago blocks a jab.
No joy there for Martel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irago takes a swing at Martel's ribcage but misses.
Irago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Irago misses.
Irago looks to throw the jab but Martel is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Martel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Irago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oberyn Martel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Irago.
Martel dodges the punch combination from Irago.
Martel throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Martel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martel misses with a straight left.
Irago throws an overhand right that lands on Martel's shoulder, as Martel tries to avoid the shot.
Irago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Martel misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago misses with a straight right.
Irago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irago.
Irago dips to his left and cracks Martel with an uppercut!#T1#
Irago swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Martel misses.
Martel lands a jab.
Irago misses with a two punch combination.
Irago scores with a one two! Martel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Irago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martel to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Irago!
Good shot there by Irago.
Martel throws a hook to the side of Irago's head but Irago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irago.
It seemed like Martel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Irago. That snapped Martel's head back.
A big right from Irago misses.
Irago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martel counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Martel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Irago's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Martel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martel manages to avoid it.
Martel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Martel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irago moves forwards but Martel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irago swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martel walks into a stiff left hand from Irago.
Martel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Irago.
Nice defenses there by Martel.
Irago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Irago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irago lands a jab.
Irago throws out a powerful jab.
Irago throws a jab but it's blocked by Martel.
A swing and a miss from Irago.
Irago lands a slapping body shot.
Martel throws a body punch but Irago moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Martel misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Martel as he connects with a hook.
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Irago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martel throws an overhand right that lands on Irago's shoulder, as Irago tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Irago swings for the body but Martel moves out of range.
Irago looks to land a combination but Martel avoids it well.
Martel with the counter takedown but Irago avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irago throws a jab when Martel was well out of range.
Irago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martel avoids the body shot from Irago.
Dvan Irago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martel fails to land the takedown.
Irago throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Martel to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Irago. Those never looked like landing.
Martel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martel moves away.
Irago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martel circles away quickly and effectively.
Oberyn Martel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martel throws a hook but Irago blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dvan Irago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irago has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dvan Irago!
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Event:
Torcida 1 - Martel Vs Opened
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Irago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skeeter throws a head kick but Irago moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irago.#CUT#
It looks like Billy Joe Skeeter has been cut.
Jab, jab by Irago - just one landing.
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skeeter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Skeeter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Irago.
Irago misses with a hook.
Skeeter with the counter takedown but Irago avoids it easily.
Skeeter has a takedown stuffed.
Skeeter needs to keep his hands up - Irago had a free shot at his head there.
Skeeter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Irago throwing a counter right hand but Skeeter manages to avoid it.
Irago scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Skeeter is trying to counter with his kicks.
Skeeter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Irago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skeeter's head.#T1#
Irago misses with a shot to the body
and Skeeter counters with a stiff right hand.
Irago throws a right hand that Skeeter ducks under and follows up with a left that Skeeter also avoids with ease.
Skeeter fails to land the takedown.
Dvan Irago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Joe Skeeter.
Skeeter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Irago is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Irago misses the jab.
Irago is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irago throws a jab when Skeeter was well out of range.
Irago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skeeter shoots for a takedown but Irago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skeeter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dvan Irago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Irago does no damage.
Irago jabs Skeeter right on the nose. Skeeter blinks but takes it well.
Irago misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Irago thuds a left hand into Skeeter's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skeeter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skeeter slips under a jab from Irago.
Irago misses with the combination.
Skeeter wants to clinch
and Skeeter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skeeter wants to clinch.
Skeeter shoots in and drives through. Irago sprawls well.
Skeeter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Irago but Irago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skeeter looks winded!
Irago lands the left hand.
Irago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Skeeter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irago throws an overhand right that lands on Skeeter's shoulder, as Skeeter tries to avoid the shot.
Skeeter moves out of range of the strikes.
Skeeter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Irago. Those never looked like landing.
Skeeter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irago.
Skeeter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Skeeter dives in and grabs Irago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Irago pushes down on Skeeter's head and hops out.
Irago appears to be looking for a big counter.
Irago cracks Skeeter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irago misses with a straight left.
Skeeter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irago.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irago.
Irago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skeeter.
Irago lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Irago.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skeeter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skeeter there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Skeeter is rocked!
Irago tests Skeeter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skeeter is still on wobbly legs! Can Irago finish him?
Irago paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skeeter seems to have recovered his senses.
Irago throws an overhand right that lands on Skeeter's shoulder, as Skeeter tries to avoid the shot.
Skeeter drops his hands momentarily and Irago takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No luck for Skeeter with that takedown attempt.
Irago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skeeter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irago's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skeeter under the eye.
Irago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skeeter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irago cracks a nice hook into Skeeter's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Joe Skeeter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Irago digs a good body shot into Skeeter's ribs.
Skeeter defending well as Irago loads up on a big left hand.
Irago connects with the punch.
Irago clobbers Skeeter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Irago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skeeter can do to turn this around?
Skeeter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Skeeter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Irago has got the better of the exchanges.#KD#
Irago drops Skeeter with a beautiful combination! Skeeter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Irago is looking for the KO!
Irago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skeeter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Irago is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Skeeter.
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!
Skeeter defending well as Irago loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Irago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skeeter circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irago.
Skeeter is breathing heavily.
Skeeter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Irago defends well and Skeeter ends up having to push Irago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skeeter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skeeter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dvan Irago is winning the standup battle so far.
Irago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Irago stalks Skeeter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skeeter's face. Skeeter staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Skeeter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dvan Irago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irago connects with a looping right hand.
Skeeter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irago throws the left hand but Skeeter avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Skeeter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irago cracks a nice hook into Skeeter's ribs.
Skeeter slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Irago with a jab.
Irago jabs at Skeeter's body.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Nice shot lands for Irago.
Irago's corner calls for a 1-2. Irago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skeeter needs to keep his hands up - Irago had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skeeter.#T2#
Skeeter throws a low kick but Irago moves out of range easily.
Irago scores with a hook.
BOOM! Irago lands a beautiful left hook that drops Skeeter. Skeeter tries to recover but Irago is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Skeeter lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dvan Irago!
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