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Event: C217: Kahn vs Menday     
Date:   Aug 06, 2023
#R1#
Adam throws a good cross that connects.
A leg kick checked by Adam.
Irwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Irwin misses its intended target.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Adam circles away.
Adam with a jab.
Adam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Adam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard but Adam has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin is trying to get back to half guard.
Adam working away.
Irwin keeps Adam under control for a moment.
Irwin taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Irwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adam's best efforts.
Irwin is looking for a sweep. Adam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adam slows the pace down in half guard.
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin trying to control from the bottom.
Adam works his way into full mount!
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Irwin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irwin wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Adam putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adam controlling the pace for now.
Adam with the ground and pound from mount.
Irwin wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Irwin is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Irwin is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adam controlling his opponent.
Adam prevents Irwin from getting the reversal.
Adam avoids the attempt from Irwin to control.
Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Irwin is looking to escape.
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adam controlling from the full mount.
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Adam is working for a guillotine from mount but Irwin frees his head quite easily.
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Adam stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Adam scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the body from Irwin misses
and Adam counters with a left to the body.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Irwin moved out of range nicely.
Irwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adam connects with a crisp jab.
Adam dodges the punch combination from Irwin.
Irwin staying out of range there.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin digs a good hook to Adam's body.
Irwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irwin takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Adam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Adam cracks Irwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adam looks to land a combination. Irwin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Irwin throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Adam misses its target.
Adam scores with a leg kick.
Adam shoots in but no luck this time.
Irwin misses with a straight left.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Irwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adam scoring well with a low kick there.
Adam jabs Irwin right on the nose. Irwin blinks but takes it well.
Irwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irwin there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Irwin clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Adam manages to break the clinch.
Adam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irwin's waist but Irwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adam off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Irwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Irwin leaves Adam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin moves away from the strike by Adam.
Irwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irwin misses with a shot to the body
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
A big right from Irwin misses.
Irwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Irwin is quick to defend against it.
Irwin throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
Adam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
Adam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adam somewhat.#T3#
Irwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Irwin.
Joe Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irwin avoids the body shot from Adam.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Adam connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adam, as that shot connected.
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Irwin has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Adam. That snapped Irwin's head back.
Adam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Adam lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam connects with a crisp jab.
Adam lands a nice shot that snaps Irwin's head back.
Adam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irwin slips a jab from Adam.
Adam lands a head shot.
Adam blocks a jab.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Adam circles away. #TD#
Adam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adam passes Irwin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Irwin tries to roll over but Adam keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam dominated that second round.
That's time! Adam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Adam lands a nice hook to Irwin's body. Irwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Irwin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adam working aggressively here.
Adam wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Adam blocks with his arms.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irwin tries to clinch up but Adam circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irwin, as that shot connected.
Adam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Irwin's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Irwin tries to counter with a clinch but Adam shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Adam. Beautiful body shot.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Adam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Adam.#T1#
Adam tests Irwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Irwin throws a hook but Adam avoids it easily.
Irwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Adam misses with a hook.
Good work by Adam as he checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
Adam scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adam connects with a right hand. Irwin shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Adam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Irwin on his heels. He'll look to pass Irwin's guard now, I'm sure.

Irwin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Adam has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Adam throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Adam blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Adam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adam is looking to take this one to the mat.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Irwin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Adam lands a right hook to the body.
Adam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Irwin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adam.
Adam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Adam shoots in and gets a takedown into Irwin's guard.
Adam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adam defends well.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Irwin pulls Adam in close to his closed guard and prevents Adam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Irwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adam manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam is adopting a defensive guard.
Adam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!

A less than humble Principo Adam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: C204: Man vs McWrestler V     
Date:   Jun 25, 2023
#R1#
Irwin lands a nice shot that snaps Azul's head back.
Irwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irwin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Azul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Irwin.
Azul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irwin's waist but Irwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azul off to one side.
Joe Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azul misses with a lunging right hand
and Irwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin throws a body punch but Azul moves out of range.
Irwin sets himself, and Azul steps forward looking for the clinch! Irwin avoids it this time.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Irwin with a jab.
Azul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin misses with a left hand
and Azul counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Azul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azul misses with a jab to the body
enabling Irwin to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Irwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azul.
Azul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azul smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Azul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Azul.
Azul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irwin lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azul.
Irwin moves out of range as Azul strikes.
Irwin scores with a jab.
Irwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Azul misses with a right hand
and Irwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Irwin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Irwin moves out of range as Azul strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azul throws an off balance right hand
and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irwin throws a shot from downtown. Azul moves away and avoids it.
Azul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Irwin clinches.
Azul is looking to break free of the clinch but Irwin has double underhooks.
Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Azul is blocking nicely.
Irwin lands a right hand.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Azul blocks with his arms.
Our sources have told us that Irwin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Irwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Azul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azul tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Azul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Irwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Azul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin lands a left hand.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
Irwin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Azul has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irwin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Irwin misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irwin obliges.
Azul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irwin landing knees to the body.
Azul struggles to land a body shot inside as Irwin controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Irwin.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azul.
Azul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Azul misses with a punch on the inside.
Irwin scores with a shot to the side of Azul's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azul struggles to land a body shot inside as Irwin controls his hands.
Irwin pushes Azul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irwin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Azul up against the cage.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but Azul blocks it.
Azul misses with a punch on the inside.
Irwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irwin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Azul up against the cage.
Azul pushes Irwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irwin has a couple of punches blocked by Azul.
Azul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Irwin after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Irwin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Irwin lands a nice shot that snaps Azul's head back.
Irwin throws a leg kick which misses Azul's front leg but catches the back leg as Azul tries to avoid it.
Irwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Azul misses with a hook. Irwin ducked under it nicely.
Irwin lands with a nice body kick.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
Azul thuds his right hand into Irwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irwin lands a nice hook to Azul's body. Azul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irwin throws a leg kick
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Azul walks into a straight right hand from Irwin.
Azul connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Azul blocks a jab.
Joe Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irwin lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Irwin moves into the clinch.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
Joe Irwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but Azul blocks it.
Irwin with a knee to the head.
Irwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irwin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Azul has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Irwin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Azul can turn it around.
Irwin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Azul up against the cage.
Irwin scores with a knee to the head.
Azul swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azul.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Azul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irwin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irwin blocks an uppercut.
Irwin missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Azul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azul swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Irwin counters by clinching up.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Irwin.
A head punch on the inside from Azul fails to land.
Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Azul is blocking nicely.
Irwin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Azul is breathing heavily.
Irwin prevents a body shot from Azul. #T3#
Azul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azul has a couple of punches blocked by Irwin.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azul can do to turn this around?
Azul swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azul misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Irwin connects with a knee to the head.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Azul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azul avoiding damage as Irwin throws knees to the body.
Azul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azul has a couple of punches blocked by Irwin.
Azul misses with a punch to the body.
Azul misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azul blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Azul is blocking nicely.
Irwin stalling in the clinch but Azul improves position.
A bit of stalling here from Irwin.
Irwin landing knees to the body.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azul.
A short right from Azul on the inside.
Azul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irwin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Azul misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azul.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azul working aggressively here.
Irwin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Azul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but Azul blocks it.
Irwin wants to stall.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Irwin dominated that second round.
That's time! Irwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Irwin sizes up Azul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Azul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azul misses with a kick to the body.
Irwin throws a leg kick that misses.
Azul checks a low kick from Irwin.
Azul scores with a body shot.
Azul looks for the body kick but Irwin saw that one coming.
Azul jabs at Irwin's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Azul.
Azul throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Azul scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Azul on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Azul throws a nice inside leg kick.
Azul slips a jab from Irwin.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Irwin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin throws a lazy head kick
and Azul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Azul slips under a jab from Irwin.
Azul lunges at Irwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irwin's hand.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azul.
Azul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Irwin's hands.#T2#
Irwin lands with a hook. Azul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irwin with the inside leg kick.
Azul attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Irwin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Azul manages to circle out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azul just misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Irwin connects with the punch.
Irwin stuns Azul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Azul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Azul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Irwin walks into a left hand. #T3#
Azul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irwin.
Azul throws out a loose jab but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Azul counters with a three punch combo that has Irwin backing up. Irwin nods at Azul to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick lands for Irwin.
Azul stuns Irwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Irwin misses with a body shot.
Irwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Irwin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Azul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Azul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Irwin blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Irwin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Azul.
Irwin swings for the body but Azul moves out of range.
Azul misses the shot to the body.
Azul keeps the fight on the outside.
Irwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azul's hands.
Fiore Azul 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.
Azul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Azul feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Azul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irwin counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fiore Azul.
Well Irwin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Irwin!

A very excited looking Joe Irwin 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.

 

Event: C193: Ochoa vs Taneyev II     
Date:   May 21, 2023
#R1#
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Cranio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Irwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irwin moves out of range as Cranio strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irwin looking for a takedown.
Cranio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cranio has Irwin pushed against the cage.
Irwin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cranio walks away with a smile on his face. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin misses with a takedown
and Cranio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cranio circles away.
Jab, jab by Cranio - just one landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Irwin is defended easily by Cranio.#T1#
Irwin tries for a takedown but Cranio circles away easily
and Cranio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Irwin with a poor takedown
and Cranio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Irwin has been cut.
Cranio throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin is looking for a counter combo.
Cranio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cranio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irwin blocks a jab.#KD2#
Cranio lands a big right hand that sends Irwin crashing to the mat! Cranio stays standing though and waves Irwin back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin tries to clinch up.#T2#
Irwin wants to clinch but Cranio slips to the side
and Cranio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cranio lands a head shot.#ROC2#Irwin is rocked!
Cranio throws a lazy uppercut
and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irwin tries to clinch up
and Cranio counters with a right hand to the body.
Irwin fails with the takedown
enabling Cranio to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Cranio.
Irwin looks for the body kick but Cranio saw that one coming.
Irwin shoots and misses
letting Cranio counter with a right hand.
Cranio leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Irwin defending well as Cranio loads up on a big left hand.
Cranio throws a series of punches but Irwin moves out of range.
Cranio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Cranio shows good takedown defense.
Irwin misses with a takedown
and Cranio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Irwin is breathing heavily.#CL#
Irwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Cranio stalling in the clinch.
Cranio fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Irwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irwin takes one on the button.#T4#
Irwin tries for a takedown but Cranio circles away easily
and Cranio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irwin tries to clinch up
and Cranio scores with a counter punch that sends Irwin to the canvas! Cranio smells blood - he's punishing Irwin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Irwin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quebra Cranio!
An out of breath Quebra Cranio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C187: Line vs Bonaparte     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023
#R1#
A good leg kick by Irwin.
Shipilov throws a right and a left that Irwin avoids nicely.
Irwin blocks a jab.
Shipilov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Irwin has been cut.
Irwin lands a nice hook to Shipilov's body. Shipilov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shipilov misses with an uppercut
letting Irwin counter with a right hand.
Irwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shipilov takes one on the button.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Irwin moves in looking to clinch but Shipilov pushes him off.
Irwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shipilov.#CL#
Irwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shipilov scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Shipilov breaks from the clinch.
Irwin blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Shipilov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Irwin takes a step back to recover.
Shipilov 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.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Irwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Shipilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shipilov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shipilov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Shipilov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
Shipilov tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Irwin lands with a short shot to the head.
Shipilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irwin's elbow.
Nice body punch from Irwin.
Shipilov takes a shot to the head.
Shipilov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shipilov trying to control the position but instead, Irwin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shipilov into the cage.
Irwin lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irwin.
Shipilov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shipilov digs a right hand underneath Irwin's ribcage. Irwin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Our sources have told us that Irwin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A hook to the body from Irwin.
Irwin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shipilov.
Irwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Shipilov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shipilov misses with an uppercut.
Shipilov feints a jab promting Irwin to slip. Shipilov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Irwin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Irwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irwin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Irwin swings for the body but Shipilov moves out of range.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shipilov.
Shipilov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shipilov cracks Irwin with an open hand slap.#T3#
Irwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shipilov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Irwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shipilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irwin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses.
Shipilov cracks Irwin with an open hand slap.
Shipilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Shipilov misses.
Irwin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Irwin lands a nice looking body kick.
Shipilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shipilov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irwin tried to counter with a leg kick but Shipilov avoided it.#T4#
Shipilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Irwin counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shipilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Irwin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Irwin slips under a jab.
Irwin throws a quick counter head kick but Shipilov was just out of range.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shipilov moves away.
Shipilov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shipilov missing with a left hand there. Irwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irwin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shipilov.
Nice body kick there by Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a right hand
and Irwin counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Irwin does no damage.
Shipilov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shipilov.
Irwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sergey Shipilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin moves forwards but Shipilov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Shipilov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Irwin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##KD2#
Shipilov lands a big head kick that sends Irwin tumbling to the mat! Shipilov takes a step backwards and waves Irwin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shipilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Shipilov misses with a head kick.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin moves out of range as Shipilov strikes.
Shipilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shipilov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Shipilov.
Shipilov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Irwin cracks Shipilov with an open hand slap.
Shipilov cracks Irwin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Irwin is rocked!#KD2#
Shipilov sends Irwin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shipilov is motioning to the referee to let Irwin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Shipilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shipilov throws a hook to the side of Irwin's head but Irwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shipilov cracks Irwin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Irwin falls to his knees and Shipilov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Shipilov!
An out of breath Sergey Shipilov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C175: Dixon vs Xiaodong     
Date:   Mar 19, 2023
#R1#
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
Irwin throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Adam misses the target.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irwin.
Adam is looking to counter punch.
Joe Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Adam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irwin throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
Irwin throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irwin defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Adam avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irwin avoids the body shot from Adam.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Irwin looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Adam lands a really nice looking cross but Irwin seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Irwin.
Irwin takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Adam looks to land a right hand but Irwin moved out of range.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Irwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Adam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Adam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Irwin misses the jab.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Irwin misses the jab.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adam.
Adam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
Adam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adam throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Adam.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Irwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adam on the side of the head.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irwin connects with a jab.#T2#
Adam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irwin looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irwin.
Adam lands with a right hand.
Adam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
Irwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adam slips a straight right by Irwin.
Irwin lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
A big right from Adam misses.
Adam jabs at Irwin's body.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.#T3#
Irwin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adam finds it's way round the side to connect with Irwin's head.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Adam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irwin misses with a wild body shot.
Adam takes a swing at Irwin's ribcage but misses.
Adam avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Adam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irwin.
Irwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Adam connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Irwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam throws the left hand but Irwin avoids the punch easily.
Irwin scores with a shot to the body.
Irwin slips under a jab.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Irwin misses the shot to the body.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam. #T4#
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin.
Irwin with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Adam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adam scores with the left hand. Irwin knows he should have avoided that one.
Adam lands a nice hook to Irwin's body. Irwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam tries to move into range but Irwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irwin throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Irwin moves away and avoids it.
Irwin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joe Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irwin scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Irwin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Adam lands with a good body shot.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin.
Irwin defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Irwin moves away from the strike by Adam.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adam.
It looked like Adam was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Irwin.
Adam lands a right hook to the body.
Irwin misses with a looping right.
Irwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adam throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irwin.
Irwin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Irwin misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Adam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Irwin throws a hook to the side of Adam's head but Adam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irwin.
Adam scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Irwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Adam misses with an uppercut. Irwin saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
Adam scores with a jab to the head.
Adam clobbers Irwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Irwin works the jab nicely.
Irwin throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Irwin's corner calls for a 1-2. Irwin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adam connects with a body shot.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin with a hook.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irwin.
Adam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Irwin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adam moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Irwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Adam lands a nice shot that snaps Irwin's head back.
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Irwin ducks down to avoid it.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Irwin moved out of range.
Irwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irwin looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Irwin is quick to defend against it.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Irwin takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Adam misses its intended target. #T3#
Adam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Irwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adam scores with a hook to the body. Irwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Irwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adam.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Irwin.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irwin slips a straight right by Adam.
Adam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Irwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irwin throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irwin scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Irwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam lands a head shot.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Irwin.
Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Irwin moves away from the strike by Adam.
Irwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Irwin ducks down to avoid it.
Adam moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
Adam throws a hook but Irwin avoids it easily.
Adam lands a nice shot that snaps Irwin's head back.
Irwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Adam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Adam seems content to control.
Adam wants to pass to mount but Irwin is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Irwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Adam.
Adam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
A quick step to the side and Adam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin moves away from the strike by Adam.
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Irwin connects with a single shot there.
Irwin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Irwin.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Adam.
A little jabbing left from Irwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irwin misses with a straight right.
Irwin throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irwin stuffs the takedown attempt from Adam. Adam gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Adam blocks a jab.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Irwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irwin misses with a straight right.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Irwin lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Irwin.
It looked like Adam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Irwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adam stuns Irwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Adam tries to move into range but Irwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
Adam moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
Irwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irwin throws a big shot that misses.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Irwin moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Adam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Adam prevents Irwin from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Adam's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ES2#
Irwin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Irwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
A left lands for Adam.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Irwin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Adam throwing a counter right hand but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam fails with the takedown.
Irwin slips a jab from Adam.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Irwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irwin misses with a wild body shot.
Adam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adam misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Irwin slips a straight right by Adam.
Irwin misses the jab.#TD#
Adam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Irwin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Irwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Adam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Adam prefers to stall for the moment though.
Irwin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Irwin is bucking up trying to escape but Adam cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Adam controlling from the full mount.
Irwin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Irwin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Principo Adam.
Well Adam 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: OFK 241 - Okafor Vs Naulakko     
Date:   Oct 29, 2022
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Irwin is looking to counter punch.
Irwin looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irwin throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
We've been told by Irwin's head coaches at Golden Harvest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gomez looks to throw a body kick
enabling Irwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez slips a jab from Irwin.
Irwin slips a jab from Gomez.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Irwin throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.
Gomez throws a right hand that Irwin ducks under and follows up with a left that Irwin also avoids with ease.
Gomez defending well as Irwin loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Irwin.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Irwin moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
Carlos Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomez misses with a hook to the body
and Irwin counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Irwin moves out of range easily.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez throws a hook but Irwin avoids it easily.
Gomez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gomez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Irwin.
Nice jab there from Gomez.
Gomez wants to slow Irwin down by chopping away at his legs.
Irwin avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Gomez throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range.
Joe Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irwin connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Irwin.
Gomez throws a hook but Irwin blocks it.
Gomez misses with a body shot. #T2#
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Irwin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gomez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irwin misses with a wild combination.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Gomez - just one landing.
Gomez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Irwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez.
Gomez cracks Irwin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gomez with a poor takedown
and Irwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomez with a poor takedown
and Irwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Gomez.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez jabs Irwin right on the nose. Irwin blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Irwin moves away from the strike by Gomez.
Irwin punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Gomez is rocked!
Irwin circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gomez to the canvas! Gomez doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Irwin keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Irwin!
Joe Irwin retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Joe Irwin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFK 232 - Irwin Vs Jahouli     
Date:   Sep 25, 2022
#R1#
Irwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Jahouli's shoulder, as Jahouli tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Irwin there.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Jahouli has been cut.
Jahouli misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Jahouli clinches up with Irwin and pushes him back against the cage.
Jahouli swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jahouli lands an elbow just above Irwin 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Irwin has been cut.
Irwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Jahouli.
Irwin blocks an uppercut.
Jahouli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jahouli lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Irwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin misses with an uppercut
and Jahouli counters with a stiff right hand.
Jahouli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jahouli 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jahouli slips under a jab.
Jahouli slips under a jab.
Jahouli misses with the body kick
and Irwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Irwin works Jahouli's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Irwin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Irwin connects with a body shot that sends Jahouli's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Irwin's head coaches at Golden Harvest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Irwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jahouli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Irwin finds it's way through Jahouli's defenses.
Irwin's corner calls for a 1-2. Irwin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Irwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irwin swings for the body but Jahouli moves out of range.
Jahouli tries to score with a low kick but Irwin moves his leg out of the way.
Irwin swings for the body but Jahouli moves out of range.
Jahouli throws a series of punches but Irwin avoids them all with ease.
Irwin throws a sloppy head kick
and Jahouli counters with a straight right hand.
Jahouli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jahouli thinks about the counter body kick.
Irwin throws a body punch but Jahouli moves out of range.
Jahouli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irwin.
Jahouli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Irwin.
Irwin lands a high kick!
Irwin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irwin misses with a body shot.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jahouli is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Irwin.
Irwin slips under a jab.
Irwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Irwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jahouli misses with a wild body shot.
Irwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jahouli throws a body kick that misses.
Jahouli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Irwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jahouli moves out of range of the leg kick from Irwin.
A countering left hand to the body from Jahouli misses.
Irwin takes a swing at Jahouli's ribcage but misses.
Irwin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jahouli misses with an uppercut
and Irwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jahouli slips under a jab from Irwin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Irwin checks a leg kick.
Irwin looks to throw a body kick
and Jahouli counters with a nice uppercut.
Joe Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jahouli ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.#T4#
Irwin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jahouli's sensitive parts.
Irwin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jahouli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Irwin scrambles back to his feet.
Jahouli slips a jab from Irwin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jahouli momentarily.
That kick from Jahouli tenderised Irwin's leg. Irwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Irwin misses the jab.
Irwin misses with a hook
and Jahouli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Irwin misses with a body shot
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jahouli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jahouli catches Irwin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jahouli was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin.
Irwin looks to throw the jab but Jahouli is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Irwin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jahouli thumps Irwin with a low kick.
Joe Irwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Irwin misses with a jab to the body
and Jahouli counters with a low kick, right behind Irwin 's knee.
Jahouli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Irwin under the eye.
Jahouli throws out a loose jab but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jahouli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jahouli lands with a straight right. Irwin didn't see that one coming.
Jahouli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irwin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jahouli. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irwin tests Jahouli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Irwin.
Jahouli misses with a body shot.
Irwin throws a shot from downtown. Jahouli moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jahouli moves away.
Irwin misses with an uppercut
and Jahouli makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Irwin really felt that one!
Irwin connects with a looping right hand.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jahouli manages to avoid it.
Irwin throws a looping overhand right but Jahouli ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jahouli.
Good standup being displayed there by Jahouli as he connects with a hook.
Irwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Irwin throws a big shot that misses.
Jahouli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jahouli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irwin.
Irwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jahouli. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Irwin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jahouli misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jahouli.
Irwin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jahouli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Jahouli.
Irwin avoids the body shot from Jahouli.
Irwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jahouli feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Irwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jahouli counters with a right hand to the body.
Jahouli slips a jab from Irwin.#T3#
Jahouli slips under a jab from Irwin.
Irwin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jahouli throws a hook to the side of Irwin's head but Irwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jahouli avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Irwin misses with a left hand
and Jahouli counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Irwin checks a leg kick.
Irwin tries to land a front kick but Jahouli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jahouli lands with a shot to the body.
Jahouli tries a head kick but it misses.
Irwin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jahouli avoids it.
Irwin lands with a kick to the temple. Jahouli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#That has opened up Maxim Jahouli's cut even more.
A shot to the liver by Irwin. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Jahouli pushes Irwin up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Irwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jahouli pushes off an throws an elbow but Irwin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jahouli fails to land.
Irwin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jahoulis 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!
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jahouli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jahouli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jahouli blocking some punches.
Irwin throws a head punch that misses.
Jahouli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jahouli blocking some punches.
Irwin avoids the elbow strike from Jahouli, against the cage.
Jahouli pushes off an throws an elbow but Irwin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jahouli. #BC#
Irwin manages to break the clinch.
Jahouli throws a series of strikes that have Irwin backpedaling.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jahouli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Irwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jahouli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irwin lands with a nice combination. Jahouli backs away looking to recover.
Irwin misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jahouli! But no joy.
A big left from Irwin misses.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
A big left from Irwin misses.
A nice side step and Jahouli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Irwin swings for the body but Jahouli moves out of range.
Irwin misses with an uppercut. Jahouli saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jahouli.
Irwin looks to land a left hand but Jahouli moved out of range nicely.
Jahouli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jahouli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Irwin misses with a straight left.
Irwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Jahouli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jahouli.
A counter left hand to the body from Irwin misses its target.
Irwin looks to throw a body kick
and Jahouli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jahouli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Jahouli misses
and Irwin counters with a right hand to the body.
Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jahouli.
Jahouli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jahouli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jahouli.
It looked like Irwin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Irwin cracks Jahouli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Jahouli misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Irwin misses the target.
Irwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jahouli.
That kick from Jahouli tenderised Irwin's leg. Irwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jahouli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irwin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Irwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
Jahouli misses with a body punch
letting Irwin counter with a right hand.
Jahouli throws a jab but it's blocked by Irwin.
A little feinted left hand from Irwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Irwin moves out of range of the leg kick from Jahouli.
It looked like Irwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Jahouli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Jahouli is rocked!
Jahouli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jahouli is still on wobbly legs! Can Irwin finish him?
Jahouli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jahouli seems to have recovered his senses.
Irwin misses with a body kick.
Jahouli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jahouli throws a counter combo.
Jahouli blocks the body kick.
Jahouli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Irwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Jahouli.
Jahouli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Maxim Jahouli's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jahouli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Irwin misses the target.
Jahouli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irwin.
It looked like Irwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Jahouli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jahouli avoids the head kick by Irwin.
Irwin scores with a jab.
Jahouli scores with a jab to the head.
Jahouli slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jahouli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Irwin connects with a body shot that sends Jahouli's belly button to the back.
Irwin misses with a right hand
and Jahouli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jahouli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jahouli.
Irwin throws an off balance right hand
and Jahouli counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Irwin clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
A big right from Irwin misses.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jahouli.
Jahouli misses with a kick to the body.
Irwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jahouli lands with a right hand.
Jahouli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jahouli swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That kick from Jahouli tenderised Irwin's leg. Irwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jahouli.
Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irwin.
Irwin throws a sloppy head kick
and Jahouli counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Jahouli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Irwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Jahouli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Irwin misses with a shot to the body
and Jahouli counters with an outside leg kick.
Jahouli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jahouli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jahouli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
Nice body kick from Jahouli.
Jahouli scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jahouli looks to land a combination but Irwin avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Irwin misses its target.
Irwin delivers a nice body kick.
Irwin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Jahouli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jahouli tries a low kick but Irwin avoids it.
Jahouli staying out of range there.
Jahouli throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jahouli.
A nice side step and Jahouli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jahouli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin scores with a jab to the head.
Jahouli connects with a nice looking jab.
Irwin lands with a slapping head kick.
Irwin lands a nice hook to Jahouli's body. Jahouli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irwin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Irwin lands with an overhand left.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jahouli.
Jahouli connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by Jahouli.
Good standup being displayed there by Irwin as he connects with a hook.
Jahouli throws a good cross that connects.
Irwin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jahouli counter with a right hand.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin throws a right hand that misses
and Jahouli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irwin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irwin throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Jahouli counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Jahouli creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jahouli pushes Irwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Jahouli.
A short uppercut from Jahouli.
Jahouli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Irwin.
Irwin misses with the head strike.
Jahouli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irwin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jahouli.
Jahouli swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jahouli blocks an uppercut.
Maxim Jahouli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irwin.
Jahouli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irwin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jahoulis head.
Irwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irwin tries to throw a body punch but Jahouli avoids it by throwing Irwin back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jahouli dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Irwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jahouli at a distance.
Irwin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jahouli swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Irwin moves out of range of the body kick.
Jahouli throws the kick towards the body but Irwin avoids it.
Jahouli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Irwin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahouli connects with a right hand. Irwin shakes it off.
Jahouli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Irwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Irwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jahouli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Irwin counters with a straight right hand.
Jahouli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jahouli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jahouli misses with a looping left.
Jahouli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jahouli.
Jahouli throws out a loose jab but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
Jahouli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Irwin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jahouli.
Good shot there by Irwin.#T2#
Irwin takes one on the button.
Jahouli checks a leg kick nicely.
Irwin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jahouli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Irwin throws a hook to the side of Jahouli's head but Jahouli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irwin misses with a kick to the body
and Jahouli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jahouli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Irwin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Irwin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Irwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jahouli throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin swings widly with a right hand
and Jahouli counters with a straight right hand.
Jahouli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Irwin misses with a head kick.
Jahouli misses with a jab to the body
enabling Irwin to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Jahouli throws a poor cross that misses
and Irwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irwin cracks Jahouli with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jahouli falls to his knees and Irwin doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Irwin!
Joe Irwin retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Joe Irwin gave a big smile as he said 'Somebody get a casket fer this yellow-bellied scallawag!! And barkeep, give me a sarsaparilla!!! '.

 

Event: OFK 221 - Jahouli Vs Irwin     
Date:   Aug 20, 2022
#R1#
A head kick misses from Irwin.
Irwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jahouli.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jahouli.
Nice shot lands for Irwin.
Jahouli looks to throw a body kick
and Irwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jahouli misses the shot to the body.
Irwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jahouli. Jahouli obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jahouli. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Irwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Jahouli.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin throws a head kick but Jahouli moves out of range.
Irwin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jahouli in his tracks. #T1#
Jahouli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Irwin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Irwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Irwin avoids the body shot from Jahouli.
Jahouli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body kick from Irwin.
Jahouli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irwin.
Irwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Irwin takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Joe Irwin has been cut.#T2#
Irwin checks a low kick from Jahouli.
Jahouli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jahouli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Irwin tries to get set, Jahouli tries to push him back and clinch up but Irwin manages to avoid the attempt.
Irwin misses with a hook. Jahouli ducked under it nicely.
Jahouli lands a head shot.
Irwin lands a lovely overhand right.
Jahouli lands a slapping body shot.
Jahouli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jahouli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Irwin throws an off balance right hand
and Jahouli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Irwin misses. #T3#
Irwin swings for the body but Jahouli moves out of range.
Jahouli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irwin.
Jahouli is looking to wear down Irwin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jahouli ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Jahouli scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Jahouli moves into the clinch successfully.
Jahouli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irwin can't find room to land a body shot as Jahouli controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Irwin.
A short right from Jahouli.
Irwin blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Jahouli to work.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irwin.
Irwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irwin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Jahouli fails to land.
Irwin tries to work over Jahouli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##BC2#
Irwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin misses with a body shot.
Jahouli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jahouli ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Jahouli is looking to counter punch.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jahouli manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Jahouli counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Irwin.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
Jahouli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Irwin can pounce on him.
Jahouli moves away from the strike by Irwin.
Irwin slips a straight right by Jahouli.
Irwin missing with a left hand there. Jahouli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jahouli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jahouli blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Irwin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Irwin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Irwin.
Jahouli misses with a right hand
and Irwin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Irwin. Jahouli shrugs it off though.
Jahouli misses with a straight left.
Jahouli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
Irwin misses the shot to the body.
Jahouli connects with a body shot.
Irwin looks to land a left hand but Jahouli moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahouli is looking to slow Irwin down with leg kicks.
Jahouli throws the kick towards the body but Irwin avoids it.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Jahouli moved out of range.
Jahouli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jahouli lands with a cross.
Jahouli ducks right into an uppercut from Irwin. #CL#
Jahouli clinches up with Irwin and pushes him back against the cage.
Jahouli tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Irwin blocking some punches.
Irwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jahouli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irwin blocking some punches.
Irwin scores with a shoulder strike.
Jahouli lands an elbow inside that Irwin shrugs off.
Irwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Jahouli has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Jahouli.
Irwin misses with some punches.
Jahouli blocks an uppercut.
Jahouli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jahouli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irwin tries to circle away but Jahouli has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jahouli. #T2#
Irwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jahouli digs a right hand into Irwin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Irwin's gas tank.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irwin.
Jahouli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Jahouli blocking some punches.
Irwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jahouli tries to throw a body punch but Irwin avoids it by throwing Jahouli back against the cage.
Jahouli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irwin gets through Jahouli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jahouli.
Irwin misses with some punches.
Maxim Jahouli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Jahouli.
Jahouli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irwin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jahouli.
Irwin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jahouli.
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Jahouli misses with a punch to the body.
Jahouli misses with a body punch.
Irwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Irwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Irwin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jahouli lands an elbow that stopped Irwin in his tracks for a moment.
Jahouli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irwin.
Jahouli has a couple of punches blocked by Irwin.
Irwin is trying to push Jahouli away but Jahouli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jahouli misses with a punch on the inside.
Irwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jahouli throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin.
Jahouli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin working aggressively here.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but Jahouli blocks it.
Jahouli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jahouli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jahouli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Irwin's efforts to push away.#T4#
Jahouli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irwin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irwin is trying to push Jahouli away but Jahouli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jahouli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Jahouli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Jahouli blocks with his arms.
Irwin prevents a body shot from Jahouli.
Irwin blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
Irwin presses Jahouli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irwin misses with the head strike.
Jahouli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Irwin blocks an uppercut.
Irwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irwin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Irwin takes an elbow to the temple.
Jahouli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin tries to work over Jahouli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Irwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jahouli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Irwin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Irwin scores with the left hand. Jahouli knows he should have avoided that one.
Irwin misses with a looping left.
Irwin slips a jab from Jahouli.
Irwin walks into a jab.
Irwin's corner calls for a 1-2. Irwin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Irwin takes one to the side of the head.
Jahouli looks to land a body kick but Irwin moved away.
Irwin lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jahouli connects with a crisp jab.
Jahouli takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Jahouli misses. #T1#
Irwin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jahouli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Irwin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jahouli ducks right into an uppercut from Irwin.
Jahouli throws a jab but it's blocked by Irwin.
Irwin tests Jahouli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irwin misses with a wild body shot.
Jahouli with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Irwin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Irwin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jahouli's head backwards.
Irwin scores with a jab to the body.
Jahouli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Irwin is out of range. #T2#
Irwin misses with a hook.
Joe Irwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irwin throws out a loose jab but Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jahouli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Jahouli looks to land a left hand but Irwin moved out of range nicely.
Jahouli misses the jab.
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!
Jahouli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Irwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Jahouli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Irwin doesn't seem phased though.
Irwin blocks a jab.
A big right from Irwin misses.
Jahouli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Irwin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jahouli scrambles back to his feet.
Jahouli just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Jahouli tries to land a front kick but Irwin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Irwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Irwin lands a front kick.
Jahouli scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jahouli. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jahouli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irwin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jahouli's head backwards.
Irwin checks a low kick from Jahouli.
Irwin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Irwin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jahouli scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Jahouli moves out of range as Irwin throws a body kick.
Jahouli lands with a nice body punch.
Jahouli lands a nice hook to Irwin's body. Irwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irwin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jahouli manages to avoid it.
Jahouli throwing a counter right hand but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Jahouli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jahouli misses with a head kick.
Irwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Jahouli.
Jahouli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irwin connects with a body shot that sends Jahouli's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Irwin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Irwin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Irwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irwin throws a big shot that misses.
Jahouli thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jahouli takes one on the button.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Jahouli's shoulder, as Jahouli tries to avoid the shot.
Jahouli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jahouli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jahouli manages to avoid it.
Irwin throws a shot from downtown. Jahouli moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Jahouli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jahouli with a nice cross.
Irwin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Irwin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Irwin connects with a solid leg kick.
Jahouli throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Irwin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irwin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Irwin throws the left hand but Jahouli avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jahouli misses the target.
Irwin misses with a hook. Jahouli ducked under it nicely.
Jahouli moves away from the strike by Irwin.
Jahouli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jahouli walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jahouli.#T2#
Jahouli slips under a jab from Irwin.
An attempted straight right counter from Jahouli misses the target.
Jahouli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irwin.
Jahouli looks to land a body kick but Irwin moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Irwin misses.
A big left from Irwin misses.
Irwin catches Jahouli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick lands for Irwin.
Irwin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin slips a jab and a cross from Jahouli.
Jahouli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Jahouli moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jahouli misses. #T3#
Jahouli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jahouli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jahouli swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin throws out a counter right but Jahouli avoids it with no problem.
Jahouli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Irwin will feel that in the morning.
Irwin misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Jahouli misses its target.
Jahouli misses with an uppercut. Irwin saw that one coming.
Irwin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jahouli scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Jahouli.
A combination from Jahouli does no damage. #T4#
Jahouli looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range.
Irwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jahouli slips a jab from Irwin.
Jahouli with a nice cross.
Irwin misses with an uppercut. Jahouli saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jahouli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Irwin's head backwards.
A low kick lands for Irwin.
Jahouli slips a straight right by Irwin.
Irwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jahouli throws a head kick that half lands.
Jahouli jabs Irwin right on the nose. Irwin blinks but takes it well.
Jahouli misses with a hook
and Irwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Joe Irwin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Irwin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Jahouli moves away from the strike by Irwin.
Jahouli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jahouli throws a shot to the body.
Jahouli is looking to score with low kicks.
Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irwin.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jahouli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Irwin tenderised Jahouli's leg. Jahouli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Irwin misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahouli throws a sloppy head kick and Irwin moves out of range easily.
Irwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jahouli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Irwin.#T1#
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jahouli.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahouli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut there from Jahouli.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahouli fakes the leg kick and cracks Irwin in the body.
Jahouli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Irwin throws a hook but Jahouli avoids it easily.
Jahouli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Irwin misses with a straight left.
Irwin blocks the body kick.
Jahouli scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Irwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jahouli throws a wild body kick that Irwin sees coming a mile off.
Irwin lunges at Jahouli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jahouli's hand. #CL#
Jahouli closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jahouli throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin lands with a right to the head.
Jahouli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jahouli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jahouli lands a nice elbow.
Irwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jahouli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irwin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jahouli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irwin's elbow.
Maxim Jahouli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Irwin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Irwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irwin blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jahouli.
A short uppercut from Jahouli. #BC2#
Irwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jahouli.
Irwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irwin looks to land a left hand but Jahouli moved out of range nicely.
Irwin throws a looping overhand right but Jahouli ducks down to avoid it.
Irwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crunch! Irwin slams his shin into Jahouli's torso.
Jahouli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irwin.#T4#
A jab from Irwin misses.
Jahouli connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Jahouli.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
Jahouli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Irwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Jahouli does no damage.
A jab lands there for Jahouli.
Irwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irwin takes a swing at Jahouli's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Jahouli misses
and Irwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maxim Jahouli.
I think Irwin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Irwin!

Joe Irwin is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Joe Irwin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFK 215 - Line Vs Barnes     
Date:   Jul 30, 2022
#R1#
Irwin misses with a looping left.
Irwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Irwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab.
Irwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pat Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Kelly misses with a few strikes there.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irwin.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Irwin throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
Kelly 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.
Irwin lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin moves away from the strike by Kelly.
Irwin throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Kelly throws a big counter combination but Irwin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Irwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Irwin avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Irwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Irwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Irwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
Irwin works the jab nicely.
Kelly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Irwin in his tracks. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irwin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kelly misses with a hook to the body
and Irwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irwin misses the jab.
Kelly connects with a nice looking jab.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly misses with a right hand
and Irwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irwin with a hook.
The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Kelly as he connects with a hook.
Kelly with a poor takedown
and Irwin counters with a straight right hand.
Kelly misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Irwin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kelly! Irwin lets Kelly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Kelly is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Irwin 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.
Kelly tries to clinch but Irwin moves away
and Irwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Kelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irwin lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Irwin!
Joe Irwin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFK 206 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022
#R1#
A combination from Sight does no damage.
Irwin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sight staying out of range there.
Sight misses with the combination.
Irwin misses with a body kick.
Sight looks to throw the jab but Irwin is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irwin! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Irwin. That snapped Sight's head back.
Sight connects with a right hand. Irwin shakes it off.
Irwin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Irwin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good exchange - Irwin coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sight blocks a jab.
Irwin staying out of range there.
Sight jabs Irwin right on the nose. Irwin blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Sight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Irwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sight throws a shot from downtown. Irwin moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Sight.
Irwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irwin.
Irwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irwin.
Irwin slips a jab and a cross from Sight.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Sight's shoulder, as Sight tries to avoid the shot.
Irwin lands a lovely overhand right.
Irwin misses the jab.
Sight jabs Irwin right on the nose. Irwin blinks but takes it well.
A jab lands there for Sight.
We've been told by Sight's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sight.#T2#
Sight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sight stuns Irwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sight misses with an uppercut. Irwin saw that one coming.
Sight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sight throws out a loose jab but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sight slips under a jab.
Irwin misses the jab.
Irwin lunges at Sight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sight's hand.
Irwin staying out of range there.
Irwin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irwin dodges the punch combination from Sight.
Sight moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Sight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irwin.
Irwin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sight.
Irwin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Irwin.
Sight moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sight looks to land a right hand but Irwin moved out of range.
Irwin misses with a kick to the body.
Sight clobbers Irwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sight lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Joe Irwin has been cut.
Irwin looks to land a left hand but Sight moved out of range nicely.
Sight scores with the left hand. Irwin knows he should have avoided that one.
Sight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irwin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irwin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sight misses the shot to the body.
Irwin slips a jab from Sight.
Sight misses with a wild combination.
Sight misses with a hook. Irwin ducked under it nicely.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sight just misses with a punch to the body.
Sight cracks Irwin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin cracks a nice hook into Sight's ribs.
Sight loads up on a big right hand but Irwin slips the punch.
Irwin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sight moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Irwin'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.#R2#
A lazy left from Irwin finds it's target.
Irwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sight moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sight throws a jab when Irwin was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Irwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Irwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paul Sight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irwin throws a big shot that misses.
Sight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Sight. Beautiful body shot.
Irwin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Irwin throws a jab when Sight was well out of range.
Sight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sight walks into a left hand.
Sight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Irwin counter with a right hand.
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Irwin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#Sight is rocked!
Irwin ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Sight out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Irwin!
After winning the bout, Joe Irwin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFK 196 - Foley Vs Yoder     
Date:   May 22, 2022
#R1#
Kurtev shoots for a takedown but Irwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kurtev has his takedown stuffed
and Irwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kurtev or perhaps it was just good defense by Irwin, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurtev looks for a takedown but Irwin sprawls well.
Kurtev wants to clinch up but Irwin keeps it at a distance.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurtev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurtev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Irwin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Irwin avoids it really well and circles away.
Irwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Irwin lands with a straight right. Kurtev didn't see that one coming.
Irwin 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.#T1##CL#
Kurtev clinches with his opponent.
Irwin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurtev. #BC2#
Irwin manages to break the clinch.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but Irwin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch but Irwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irwin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurtev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irwin throws a jab when Kurtev was well out of range.
Krisko Kurtev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurtev misses with a takedown
letting Irwin counter with a right hand.
Irwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irwin wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irwin! But no joy.
Irwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurtev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Kurtev with a poor takedown
and Irwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurtev moves in looking to clinch but Irwin pushes him off.
Kurtev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irwin pinned against the cage. Irwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Irwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurtev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Irwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurtev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurtev.
Kurtev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurtev fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Irwin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kurtev or perhaps it was just good defense by Irwin, which made it look bad.
Kurtev fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Irwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irwin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kurtev moves into the clinch.
Irwin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kurtev wants a takedown but no success here.
Kurtev looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Irwin misses.
A big left from Irwin misses.
Kurtev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Irwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kurtev tries to clinch up but Irwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Irwin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Kurtev has a takedown stuffed.
Irwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurtev wants to clinch but Irwin slips to the side
letting Irwin counter with a right hand.
Kurtev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irwin is fending him off so far but Kurtev persists. Nope, Irwin circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Kurtev moves into range and clinches up with Irwin.#TD#
Kurtev pulls Irwin into guard.
Irwin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Kurtev working for submissions but it's allowed Irwin to get to half guard.
Kurtev is trying to control but can't.
Irwin wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy.
Irwin slips a nice elbow through Kurtev's hands, connecting with Kurtev's forehead.#SUB#
Kurtev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irwin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Irwin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kurtev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Kurtev tries to clinch but Irwin moves out of range.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irwin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kurtev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Irwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Joe Irwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irwin! But no joy.#TD#
Kurtev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Irwin did well to prevent Kurtev getting side control.

Irwin kicks Kurtev off and gets back to his feet.
Kurtev misses with a takedown
and Irwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. 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!
Kurtev has his takedown stuffed
and Irwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Irwin as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Irwin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kurtev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irwin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kurtev with a poor takedown
and Irwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurtev closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Irwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurtev shoots in but Irwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Irwin leaves Kurtev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kurtev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irwin defends it nicely.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
Irwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurtev.
Despite the aggression on Irwin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kurtev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Irwin avoids it really well and circles away.
Irwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Irwin throws out a counter right but Kurtev avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Kurtev closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin lands a left hand.
Irwin misses with some punches. #BC2#
Irwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Irwin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kurtev moves to clinch but Irwin breaks away
and Irwin counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kurtev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Irwin 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.
Kurtev tries to clinch there but Irwin circles away.
Irwin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Irwin misses.
Kurtev defending well as Irwin loads up on a big left hand.
Kurtev closes the distance and clinches up with Irwin, looking for a takedown. Kurtev pushes Irwin against the cage but Irwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kurtev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kurtev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Irwin defends well and Kurtev ends up having to push Irwin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Irwin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kurtev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irwin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kurtev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irwin prevents it.
Irwin scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irwin.#BC2#
Irwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kurtev moves into the clinch successfully.
Kurtev is trying to pull guard but Irwin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurtev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kurtev or perhaps it was just good defense by Irwin, which made it look bad.
Irwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Irwin lands a jab to Kurtev's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurtev.
Kurtev doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Irwin counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Irwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Irwin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Irwin duly obliges.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt
and Irwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kurtev is defended easily by Irwin.
Kurtev has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin throws a lazy right hand but Kurtev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurtev shoots in looking for a takedown but Irwin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kurtev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice side step and Irwin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev dives in for a single leg takedown but Irwin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Irwin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurtev.#BC2#
Irwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin jabs at Kurtev's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt
and Irwin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Irwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin scores with a hook to the body. Kurtev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Kurtev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtev.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irwin as he avoids it easily.
Kurtev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Irwin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Irwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irwin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kurtev tries to clinch but Irwin moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Irwin.
Kurtev fails with the takedown
and Irwin counters with a left to the body.
Kurtev tries to clinch up
and Irwin counters with a big head kick but Kurtev shrugs it off. #T2#
Kurtev tries to clinch up.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Kurtev does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kurtev takes the fight into the clinch.
Irwin presses Kurtev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krisko Kurtev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Irwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krisko Kurtev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurtev misses with a right hand
and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurtev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Irwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Kurtev is rocked!
Irwin cracks Kurtev with a good jab.
Oh Kurtev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irwin misses the jab.
Kurtev seems to have got his legs back now.
Irwin lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kurtev crumples to the floor! Irwin milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Irwin!
A very excited looking Joe Irwin 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.

 

Event: Slavic FL 22     
Date:   Apr 08, 2022
#R1#
Irwin tries to clinch but Andrianakis is having none of it.
Irwin misses with a straight right.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin misses with a looping left.
Irwin throws a jab when Andrianakis was well out of range.
Andrianakis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irwin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Irwin tries to keep at a distance but Andrianakis has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irwin.
Irwin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrianakis lands a nice uppercut.
Irwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Andrianakis - that landed with a thud.
Andrianakis takes a shot to the head.
Andrianakis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Irwin working aggressively here.
Andrianakis blocking some punches.
Andrianakis lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Irwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andrianakis lands a shoulder strike.
Andrianakis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as Irwin controls the action.
Andrianakis misses with some punches.
Andrianakis tries to throw a body punch but Irwin avoids it by throwing Andrianakis back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Irwin fails to land.
Irwin tries a body shot but Andrianakis blocks it.
Irwin blocks the elbow strike.
I was talking to Andrianakis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irwin throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianakis lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Irwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andrianakis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Andrianakis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Andrianakis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irwin throws a body punch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Irwin throws out a powerful jab.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Andrianakis counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Joe Irwin has been cut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Irwin finds it's way through Andrianakis's defenses.
Irwin thows a leg kick but Andrianakis checks it
and Andrianakis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianakis scores with a jab.
Andrianakis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianakis staying out of range there.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice straight punches there by Irwin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irwin.
Andrianakis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irwin misses with a straight right.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Irwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Andrianakis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irwin. #T3#
Irwin misses with a straight right.
Andrianakis just misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin tries a quick counter leg kick but Andrianakis is wise to it.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Irwin tries to clinch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Irwin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianakis.
Irwin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andrianakis under the eye.
Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis is looking to counter punch.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrianakis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrianakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irwin connects with a right hand. Andrianakis shakes it off.
Irwin slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Irwin. That one must have hurt.
Andrianakis is looking to wear down Irwin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andrianakis scores with a jab.
Andrianakis throws a lazy right hand but Irwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin looks like he wants to counter punch 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!
Andrianakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Irwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irwin jabs Andrianakis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Irwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrianakis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Andrianakis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Irwin swings for the body but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Irwin throws a leg kick which misses Andrianakis's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrianakis tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Irwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Andrianakis misses with an elbow over the top.
Andrianakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irwin or not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andrianakis.
Irwin lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Milo Andrianakis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Irwin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andrianakis misses with a straight left. #CL#
Andrianakis takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Irwin.
Andrianakis throws a head punch that misses.
Irwin misses with the head strike.
Andrianakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow.
Andrianakis blocks an uppercut.
Irwin misses with some punches.
Irwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irwin scores with a shot to the side of Andrianakis's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andrianakis.
Irwin throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Andrianakis manages to break the clinch.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Irwin slips the punch.
Irwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe Irwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irwin misses with a body shot
and Andrianakis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrianakis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Irwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irwin with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Irwin throws a hook but Andrianakis avoids it easily.
Irwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianakis manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice shot lands for Andrianakis.
Andrianakis slips under a jab from Irwin.
Irwin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Irwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a lazy right hand but Irwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrianakis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irwin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andrianakis lands with a shot to the body.
Andrianakis jabs at Irwin's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.#T2#
Donk. Irwin catches Andrianakis right on the button with a cross.
Irwin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andrianakis, as that shot connected.
Andrianakis slips under a jab from Irwin.
Andrianakis misses with a hook to the body
and Irwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianakis.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrianakis.
Andrianakis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
Irwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrianakis lands with a nice body punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrianakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with a jab to the body
and Irwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irwin lands a jab.#T3#
Andrianakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Andrianakis. Beautiful body shot.
Irwin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Andrianakis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot
and Andrianakis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irwin lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrianakis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irwin misses with a straight left.
Irwin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Irwin throws a combination that misses
and Andrianakis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrianakis cracks Irwin with an open hand slap.
Andrianakis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irwin misses with a leg kick
and Andrianakis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianakis.#T4#
Irwin scores with a body shot.
Irwin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andrianakis moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
Andrianakis throwing a counter right hand but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andrianakis throws a hook but Irwin avoids it easily.
Irwin throws out a counter right but Andrianakis avoids it with no problem.
Irwin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Irwin slips under a jab.#CL#
Andrianakis closes the distance and clinches.
Andrianakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Irwin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Irwin working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis blocks an uppercut.
Milo Andrianakis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andrianakis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irwin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Irwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Irwin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Irwin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Irwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irwin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andrianakis in his tracks.
Irwin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Irwin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andrianakis cracks a nice hook into Irwin's ribs.
Irwin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Irwin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Andrianakis moves out of range of the body kick.
Irwin clobbers Andrianakis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andrianakis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
A cross from Andrianakis lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin throws a body punch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Irwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Irwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
Andrianakis avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Andrianakis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Andrianakis moved out of range.
Andrianakis looks to throw the jab but Irwin is out of range.
A shot to the body from Irwin misses
and Andrianakis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Irwin thinking.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irwin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andrianakis throws a good cross that connects.
Andrianakis scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianakis lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Andrianakis.#ROC#Irwin is rocked!
Andrianakis drops Irwin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Irwin! Andrianakis dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Andrianakis!
After winning the bout, Milo Andrianakis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WCF 111: Cuntmara vs Anderson     
Date:   Feb 12, 2022
#R1#
Val Pacheco Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Val Pacheco Da Silva thows a leg kick but Irwin checks it
and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irwin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Irwin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Irwin throws a hook but Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids it easily.
Irwin cracks Val Pacheco Da Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Irwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses.
Irwin unleashes a big counter combination but Val Pacheco Da Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Val Pacheco Da Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
A slapping leg kick lands for Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Val Pacheco Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irwin finds it's way round the side to connect with Val Pacheco Da Silva's head.
Val Pacheco Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Val Pacheco Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Irwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a low kick as Irwin jumps back.
Val Pacheco Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Irwin misses with a hook. Val Pacheco Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Val Pacheco Da Silva takes one on the button.#T1#
Val Pacheco Da Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Joe Irwin has been cut.
Irwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Irwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Val Pacheco Da Silva has time to react.
Val Pacheco Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a hook but Irwin blocks it.
Irwin takes a swing at Val Pacheco Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Irwin misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Val Pacheco Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Val Pacheco Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin misses with a wild body shot.
Irwin stalks Val Pacheco Da Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Val Pacheco Da Silva's face. Val Pacheco Da Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Val Pacheco Da Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Irwin.
Val Pacheco Da Silva defending well as Irwin loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
A swing and a miss from Irwin.
Irwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Val Pacheco Da Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Irwin's hands.#T2#
Val Pacheco Da Silva scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irwin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Val Pacheco Da Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irwin momentarily.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a hook.
Irwin connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Irwin throws a hook but Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Irwin.
A big right from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Irwin.
A combination from Val Pacheco Da Silva does no damage.
Irwin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Val Pacheco Da Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
An inside leg kick lands from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Irwin.
Val Pacheco Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a hook
and Irwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Irwin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Val Pacheco Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
A head kick misses from Irwin.
Val Pacheco Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irwin slips under a jab from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Irwin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Val Pacheco Da Silva in his tracks.
Irwin scores with a jab to the head.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Irwin counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Val Pacheco Da Silva is rocked!
Val Pacheco Da Silva walks straight into a right hand from Irwin - that's dropped him! Irwin jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Val Pacheco Da Silva from any more punishment! Val Pacheco Da Silva 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 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Irwin!
An out of breath Joe Irwin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WCF WNF 79:Anderson v White 2     
Date:   Nov 10, 2021
#R1#
Irwin throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irwin loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Irwin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz takes a swing at Irwin's ribcage but misses.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irwin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Irwin tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Irwin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Irwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Irwin slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Irwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Irwin misses. #T1#
Irwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Irwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Irwin misses with a looping left.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range.
Diaz's coach down at The Rubber Guard Emporium was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irwin looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Irwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Irwin's head but Irwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Irwin tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Diaz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Diaz controlling the pace.
Irwin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Irwin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Irwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz stays in close to Irwin's body and controls the position.
Irwin trying to control the position. #T3#
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Irwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Diaz is trying to keep Irwin in close.
Irwin is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irwin postures up.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Irwin pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Irwin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Irwin stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Irwin!
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Irwin trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Irwin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Irwin throws a good cross that connects.
Irwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joe Irwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Irwin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diaz won't allow Irwin to sweep him here.
Irwin controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Frank Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Irwin wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Irwin trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Irwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Irwin to get to half guard. #T1#
Irwin is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Irwin trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Irwin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Irwin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diaz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Irwin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diaz pulls down on the head and he's put Irwin to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Diaz!
After winning the bout, Frank Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WCF 91: Corona vs Bardia 2     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Boudreaux moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
Irwin connects with a jab.
Boudreaux throws a low kick, looking for Irwin's leg but Irwin calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Irwin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Boudreaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irwin can't find room to land a body shot as Boudreaux controls the action.
Boudreaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boudreaux blocking some punches. #BC2#
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boudreaux swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux throws a nice looking combination but Irwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boudreaux moves in looking to clinch but Irwin pushes him off.
Boudreaux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boudreaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Boudreaux closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Irwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux avoiding damage.
Irwin lands a shoulder strike.
Boudreaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irwin working aggressively here.
Boudreaux lands a left hand.
Boudreaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boudreaux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Irwin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boudreaux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Irwin can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irwin.
Irwin misses with a punch to the body.
Boudreaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards. #T2#
Irwin throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Boudreaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boudreaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irwin fakes the leg kick and cracks Boudreaux in the body.
A punch combination from Boudreaux misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudreaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boudreaux throws a series of punches but Irwin moves out of range.
Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Irwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Boudreaux moved out of range.
Nice cross by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that half lands.
Boudreaux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boudreaux misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Irwin lands.#CUT2#It looks like Jethro Boudreaux has been cut.
Boudreaux wants to clinch up but Irwin keeps it at a distance.
Boudreaux misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Boudreaux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boudreaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Irwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boudreaux doesn't seem phased though.
Boudreaux takes one on the button.
Irwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boudreaux at a distance.
Irwin misses with a looping left.
It looked like Boudreaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but Irwin is having none of it.
Irwin throws out a counter right but Boudreaux avoids it with no problem.
Irwin scores with a jab. Boudreaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Boudreaux scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Boudreaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boudreaux.
A punch combination from Boudreaux misses.
Boudreaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Boudreaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Irwin cracks Boudreaux with an open hand slap.
Irwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boudreaux on the side of the head.
Irwin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boudreaux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boudreaux takes one to the side of the head.
Boudreaux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irwin checks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Irwin. That snapped Boudreaux's head back.
Boudreaux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Irwin with the inside leg kick.
Irwin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#Jethro Boudreaux's cut is getting worse.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Irwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudreaux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin jabs Boudreaux right on the nose. Boudreaux blinks but takes it well.
Irwin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boudreaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Irwin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jethro Boudreaux'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.#R2#
Boudreaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boudreaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Irwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudreaux.
Irwin sizes up Boudreaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boudreaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boudreaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Irwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boudreaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up but Irwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Irwin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boudreaux throws a hook but Irwin avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudreaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
Irwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Boudreaux tries to clinch up.
Irwin checks a leg kick.
Boudreaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Irwin throws out a powerful jab.
Boudreaux wants to clinch
and Irwin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boudreaux throws a series of punches but Irwin avoids them all with ease.
Irwin 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.
Irwin lands a lovely overhand right.
Boudreaux walks into a stiff left hand from Irwin.
Joe Irwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boudreaux appears to be looking for a big counter.
Irwin connects with the punch.
Boudreaux misses with a double jab.
Irwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irwin circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Irwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudreaux.
Irwin misses with a looping left.
Irwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudreaux misses with a wild combination.
Boudreaux wants to clinch up but Irwin keeps it at a distance.
Irwin tests Boudreaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jethro Boudreaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irwin scores with a decent looking hook.
Boudreaux throws a series of punches but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin scores with a jab. Boudreaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#Jethro Boudreaux's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Irwin connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Boudreaux is rocked!
Boudreaux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irwin counters with a huge left! Boudreaux is in big trouble! He's backing up but Irwin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Boudreaux from any more damage. A dominating finish by Irwin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Irwin!
An out of breath Joe Irwin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CACC 199:Feltre vRodionovich 2     
Date:   May 16, 2021





183 cm
31 yrs
199 lbs



183 cm
25 yrs
196 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steven Cold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Joe Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Irwin drives through and clinches with Cold against the ropes. #TD2#
Irwin has picked Cold up - he's going for a ride! Irwin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cold (0) vs (2) Irwin
Irwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Irwin seems content to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin trying to control the action but Cold is working from the bottom. #T1#
Irwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cold's coaches at MMA LA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Let's hope that Irwin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cold desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Cold is staying active underneath Irwin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cold is looking for a sweep. Irwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cold trying to control here. #T3#
Cold is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Irwin trying to control the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irwin.
Cold works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cold seems keen to control Irwin's posture.
Cold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Irwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Irwin is fighting to break Cold's control of his arms but Cold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Irwin trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom. #T6#
Cold is pulling down on Irwin's head. It's preventing any offense from Irwin, at least for the moment.
Cold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cold keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully. #T7#
Cold being controlled here, momentarily.
Cold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Irwin looking to sit in guard and control but Cold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cold (2) vs (2) Irwin#T8#
Cold content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Irwin holds on and takes a little breather.
Cold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Irwin working a defensive guard here. #T9##SUB2#
Irwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cold controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Cold has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Irwin managing to control the position.
Irwin wants to control the position but Cold says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T11#
Cold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Irwin trying to control here.
Cold content to control rather than advance.
Irwin wants to control but Cold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well,Cold is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Well, if Cold is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Irwin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cold is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Irwin reverses the position - he's now on top in Cold's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cold (2) vs (4) Irwin#T13#
Cold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irwin controls the pace.
Cold keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully. #T14#
Cold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Irwin content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cold keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irwin wins on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Joe Irwin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Steven Cold was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck it'.

 

Event: CACC 192: Huhrera vs Halli     
Date:   Apr 25, 2021





187 cm
37 yrs
194 lbs



183 cm
25 yrs
196 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joe Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Irwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Augustus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Augustus (2) vs (0) Irwin
Irwin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Augustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Augustus is working for a submission of some sort.
Augustus controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus tries to pass to full mount but Irwin defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Augustus is controlling the pace. #T1#
Irwin is staying active underneath Augustus , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Irwin won't allow Augustus to pass to mount.
Irwin controlling the position for now.
Irwin is looking to control Augustus 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Irwin avoid being mounted?#T2#
Augustus slows the pace down in half guard.
Augustus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Irwin for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Augustus trying to control the action but Irwin is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Augustus has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Augustus wants to control but Irwin is keeping him busy.
Augustus stalling. #T4#
Irwin is trying to maintain the position but Augustus is very close to passing his half guard.
Augustus is taking a breather. Irwin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T5##SUB#
Augustus looking for a submission but Irwin manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Augustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Irwin is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Irwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Augustus controls the pace.
Augustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irwin trying to keep a closed guard but Augustus is proving a slippery customer. #T6#
Augustus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Irwin is keeping the position.
Augustus controlling from the top position. #T7#
Irwin is adopting a defensive guard.
Irwin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Augustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Augustus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Augustus looking to pass the guard.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Irwin controls Augustus momentarily but Augustus frees himself. #T9#
Irwin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Augustus pushes down on Irwin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Augustus content to control rather than advance.
Augustus is trying to control the action in half guard but Irwin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Augustus controlling the action here.
Augustus 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Augustus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Irwin reverses the position - he's now on top in Augustus 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (2) vs (2) Irwin#SUB#
Augustus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Augustus is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Augustus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Augustus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T12#
Irwin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Augustus has his hands on Irwin's head, controlling the position.
Irwin controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Augustus seems keen to control Irwin's posture.
Augustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Irwin is one step ahead there.
Augustus keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully. #T14#
Augustus controls Irwin momentarily but Irwin frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Augustus gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Augustus takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
DJ Augustus spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: CACC 186: Ribbler vs Lee     
Date:   Apr 04, 2021





187 cm
40 yrs
201 lbs



183 cm
24 yrs
196 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Casper Timmermans! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Timmermans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Timmermans is trying to pull guard but Irwin has him pressed against the ropes.
Timmermans jumps guard but Irwin turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Timmermans is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Irwin to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Timmermans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Timmermans manages to get underhooks.
Timmermans 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.
Timmermans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Timmermans pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Irwin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Timmermans wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Irwin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Timmermans is just riding it out for now. Irwin eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Irwin seems to be looking for submissions.
Timmermans makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Timmermans.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
Timmermans looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmermans, not yet.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Timmermans controls Irwin momentarily but Irwin frees himself. #SUB2#
Irwin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Timmermans is keeping the position.
Timmermans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Timmermans (2) vs (0) Irwin
Timmermans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Irwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timmermans pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Irwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Irwin actively working from the bottom here.
Irwin is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Irwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Irwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timmermans pulls his head out easily.
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Irwin moves into full guard.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Timmermans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irwin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Timmermans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Irwin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Timmermans has managed to get both his arms back between Irwin's legs - danger averted.
Timmermans controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Irwin working for a triangle but Timmermans defends it easily.
Irwin being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Timmermans trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Irwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Irwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timmermans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Timmermans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Irwin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Timmermans has managed to get both his arms back between Irwin's legs - danger averted.
Timmermans content to stall in guard here.
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Timmermans is really struggling to control Irwin but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Irwin looking for a guillotine here but Timmermans defends easily.
Timmermans sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Irwin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Timmermans has his hands clasped together but Irwin extends and breaks Timmermans's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Irwin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Irwin!
A relieved looking Joe Irwin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Test678     
Date:   Nov 24, 2020
#R1#
A punch combination from Idowu misses.
Irwin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Idowu motions for Irwin to come forward. Idowu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Idowu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irwin.
Sloppy strikes from Idowu. Those never looked like landing.
Irwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Idowu to score with a decent uppercut.
Irwin lands a jab to Idowu's midsection.
Idowu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irwin on the side of the head.
Idowu misses with a body shot.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Idowu's shoulder, as Idowu tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Irwin lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Derrick Idowu has been cut.
Idowu 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin with a jab.
Idowu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irwin.
Irwin 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.
Decent striking displayed by Irwin there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Idowu. That's going to slow Irwin down.
Idowu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Irwin avoids the head kick by Idowu.
Irwin throws out a counter right but Idowu avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A head kick by Irwin misses
and Idowu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irwin throws a head kick that Idowu semi-blocks.
Idowu takes a swing at Irwin's ribcage but misses.
Idowu throws a lazy right hand but Irwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Irwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irwin lands a leg kick that knocks Idowu off balance momentarily.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin misses the shot to the body.
Irwin sizes up Idowu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Irwin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Idowu works over Irwin's head and body with a nice combination.
Irwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Idowu.
Idowu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Irwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Idowu misses with a right hand
letting Irwin counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin misses with a kick to the body
and Idowu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irwin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Irwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Idowu.#ROC2#Idowu is rocked!#T2#
Idowu misses with a straight left.
Oh Idowu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Irwin engages and cracks Idowu with a massive lead left hook - Idowu tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Irwin is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Irwin!
Joe Irwin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Dirty Needle Project , into his post fight interview.

 

Event: F&BE 12- The Flesh Market     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Marley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pettis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marley misses with a low kick.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Pettis as he checks the leg kick.
Pettis lands a jab to Marley's midsection.
Pettis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marley throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis works Marley's body with a nice hook.
Marley misses with a low kick.
Marley throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
A low kick from Marley is predictable there
and Pettis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marley throws a front kick aimed at Pettis's knee but Pettis avoids it well.
Pettis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marley's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettis scores with a head kick.
Pettis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pettis thows a body kick. Marley tries to catch it but that hurt him. #KD2#
Pettis lands a big head kick that sends Marley tumbling to the mat! Pettis takes a step backwards and waves Marley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Marley is rocked!#T1#
Pettis delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Marley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marley is breathing heavily.
Pettis lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Marley crumples to the floor! Pettis milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Pettis!
Michael Pettis is the new middleweight champion!
Michael Pettis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: F&BE 10- Flesh Addiction     
Date:   Nov 20, 2019
#R1#
A jab from Pettis finds it's way through Nakagawa's defenses.
Pettis lands with a straight right. Nakagawa didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Nakagawa is rocked!
Pettis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakagawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettis finish him?
Pettis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nakagawa looks winded!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Pettis throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Nakagawa is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Pettis!
In his post fight interview, Michael Pettis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: F&BE 8- Fresh French Flesh     
Date:   Nov 02, 2019
#R1#
Pettis feints a jab promting Toshiyuki to slip. Pettis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Toshiyuki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pettis clobbers Toshiyuki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pettis! Toshiyuki is out on his feet! Pettis rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Toshiyuki is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Toshiyuki is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Pettis!
A very excited looking Michael Pettis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: F&BE TF1- Full Blood Moon     
Date:   Oct 02, 2019
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Pettis. That's going to slow Stolgichenko down.
Pettis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stolgichenko.
Stolgichenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pettis throws out a counter right but Stolgichenko avoids it with no problem.
Pettis lands a nice hook to Stolgichenko's body. Stolgichenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some wild striking there from Stolgichenko.
Pettis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stolgichenko.
Stolgichenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pettis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pettis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stolgichenko manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Stolgichenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pettis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pettis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Michael Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stolgichenko is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Pettis lands a big head kick that sends Stolgichenko tumbling to the mat! Pettis takes a step backwards and waves Stolgichenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Stolgichenko is rocked!
Stolgichenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Stolgichenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stolgichenko glances at the clock... BAM! Pettis nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Stolgichenko crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Stolgichenko is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Pettis!
Michael Pettis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: F&BE 2- Pleasures of the Flesh     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Mysterio is looking to counter punch.
Mysterio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mysterio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pettis. Pettis obviously looking to wear him down.
Mysterio misses with a series of wild punches.
Pettis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mysterio clobbers Pettis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Pettis has been cut.
Mysterio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettis pushes Mysterio away with a front kick.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mysterio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pettis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mysterio was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettis.
Mysterio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mysterio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Pettis.
Mysterio connects with a body shot that sends Pettis's belly button to the back.
Pettis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pettis throws a front kick that sends Mysterio stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Pettis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mysterio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mysterio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pettis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mysterio thuds a left hand into Pettis's body.
Pettis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice takedown defense from Pettis. No joy for Mysterio on that attempt.
Mysterio is breathing heavily.
Pettis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mysterio has time to react.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pettis - that will leave a mark!
Mysterio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mysterio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#KD2#
Pettis drops Mysterio with a beautiful combination! Mysterio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pettis is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Mysterio is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis lands a big head kick that sends Mysterio to the canvas! Pettis follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Pettis!
Michael Pettis tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 25, 2019
#R1#
Pettis misses with a body kick.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Balint holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Balint pulls guard.
Balint looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pettis won't allow Balint to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Balint has his foot on Pettis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pettis works his way back into a safe position though.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Balint keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balint wants to sweep here but Pettis controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Balint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Balint is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pettis rolls with it to try and escape but Balint cranks on the arm and Pettis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Szabo Balint!

 

 
 
 
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