Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 230
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Irwin tries to clinch but Burns moves away
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
Burns lands a head shot.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irwin throws a leg kick
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Irwin misses
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Burns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns.
Irwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##CL2#
Irwin instigates a clinch.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Irwin tries to clinch but Burns moves away
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Irwin darts in trying to clinch
and Burns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Burns scores with the left hand. Irwin knows he should have avoided that one. #T2##KD#
Burns lands a big uppercut and Irwin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Irwin looks OK. Burns waves Irwin back to his feet!
Burns is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
Irwin throws out a leg kick but Burns moves out of range and Irwin only half commits.
Shawn Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Irwin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns scores with a body shot.
Burns lands with a straight right. Irwin didn't see that one coming.
Irwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick by Irwin misses
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irwin tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Irwin closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Burns counters with a nice right hand that sends Irwin toppling to the canvas! Irwin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burns finish him?!#ROC#Irwin is rocked!
Irwin tries to clinch but Burns moves away #KD#
and Burns counters with a nice right hand that sends Irwin toppling to the canvas! Irwin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burns finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns drops Irwin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Burns follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andreas Burns!
After the fight, Andreas Burns was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ENIGMA 227
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Irwin connects with a leg kick.
Irwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang tries a quick counter leg kick but Irwin is wise to it.
Irwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irwin wants it to stay on the feet.
Irwin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Irwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lang can pounce on him.
Lang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irwin throws a leg kick
and Lang counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Irwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Lang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lang blocks an elbow strike.
Irwin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lang's face. #CUT#It looks like Van Lang has been cut.
Irwin keeps control of Lang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irwin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lang leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Lang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lang with a knee to the head.
Irwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lang avoiding damage as Irwin throws knees to the body.
Lang has had enough of the clinch but Irwin keeps him there for the moment.
Lang blocks the elbow strike.
Lang slows down the pace here.
Lang being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lang avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin avoiding damage.
Lang misses with an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Irwin misses with an elbow strike.
Lang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Irwin avoids a wild elbow strike from Lang.
Lang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lang blocks an elbow strike.
Lang blocks the elbow strike.
Lang is trying to maintain a safe position but Irwin gets an underhook and turns Lang into the cage.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lang.
Irwin stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Irwin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Irwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Irwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Irwin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Irwin.
Lang avoids the elbow strike from Irwin, against the cage.
Irwin effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Lang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Irwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Van Lang'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#
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Lang.
Irwin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Irwin moves into range and clinches up with Lang.
Lang dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Irwin avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irwin.
Irwin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Irwin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Irwin misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin scores a nice knee to the body.
Irwin stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Irwin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Irwin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Irwin.
Irwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lang feints a counter leg kick.
Irwin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lang.
Irwin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lang counters with a leg kick.
Irwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lang.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Lang thumps Irwin with a low kick.#CL#
Irwin rushes Lang and presses him up against the cage.
Irwin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lang dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lang can do to turn this around?#T2#
Irwin throws an elbow that misses.
The referee calls for Irwin to work.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Lang blocks with his arms.
Irwin taking a breather.
Lang blocks an elbow strike from Irwin.
Lang dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Irwin.
Lang trying to stall but Irwin improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Lang. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Irwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Lang slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters up against the cage, Irwin throws an elbow but misses.
Shawn Irwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
Lang is trying to break the clinch but Irwin has him pressed against the cage.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lang.
A bit of stalling here from Lang. #T4#
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Irwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Lang misses with a knee strike.
Irwin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Lang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irwin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Irwin leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Irwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Van Lang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Irwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lang circles away.
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Irwin tries to clinch up
and Lang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Irwin wants to clinch up but Lang keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lang feints a counter leg kick.
Irwin moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.#T1#
Irwin moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
Irwin lands with a nice body kick.
Irwin looks to clinch
and Lang counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Irwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lang circles away. #T2#
Irwin checks a leg kick.#CL#
Irwin moves into the clinch.
Lang dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Irwin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lang trying to stall but Irwin improves his position.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
Irwin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lang wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it. #T3#
Irwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Lang is struggling to control the position.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
Van Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irwin lands an elbow just above Lang 's eye.
Irwin misses with an elbow strike.
Irwin trying to land knees to the body.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Lang.
Irwin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Irwin slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lang wants to stall.
Lang tries to land knees in the clinch but Irwin avoids the damage to the body.
Lang is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Irwin to work.
Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lang trying to land knees to the body.
Shawn Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irwin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Van Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Irwin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 114
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Irwin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Irwin walks into a stiff left hand from Richards.
Irwin 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.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richards throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range.
Richards throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Richards tries to counter by clinching up but Irwin breaks away and moves out of range.
Pedro Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Richards gets a clinch.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Richards digs a right hand into Irwin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Irwin's gas tank.
Richards scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Irwin prevents a body shot from Richards.
Richards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it.
Richards scores with a hook to the body.
Richards lands with a short shot to the head.
Richards lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Richards tries to work over Irwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Irwin avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
Richards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Richards on the inside.
Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Irwin trying to stall but Richards improves his position.
Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Richards is blocking nicely.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it.
Irwin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Irwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Richards tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Irwin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Richards is keeping busy.
Richards avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richards blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards lands with a light punch inside.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but Richards blocks it.
Irwin trying to land knees to the body.
Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richards misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Irwin throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Richards.
Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richards lands with a right to the head.
Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richards lands a left hand.
Irwin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richards lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Richards misses with some punches.
Richards blocks an elbow strike from Irwin.
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irwin slows down the pace here.
Irwin landing knees to the body.
Irwin trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Richards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Irwin is defending well for now.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards lands a shoulder strike.
Richards scores with a hook to the body.
Richards digs a right hand underneath Irwin's ribcage. Irwin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Richards drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irwin prevents a body shot from Richards.
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richards blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Richards.
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Richards avoiding damage as Irwin throws knees to the body.
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irwin slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Richards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richards keeps the fight on the outside.
Richards tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irwin manages to circle out of the way.
Irwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richards.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Richards getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range.
Richards sets himself, and Irwin steps forward looking for the clinch! Richards avoids it this time.#CL#
Richards clinches up with Irwin and pushes him back against the cage.
Irwin stalling.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irwin trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin tries to stall but Richards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Richards pushes Irwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irwin crunches a lovely knee into Richards's ribcage.
Richards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land. #T1#
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin.
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irwin has Richards pushed against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Irwin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irwin is trying to maintain a safe position but Richards gets an underhook and turns Irwin into the cage.
Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richards.
Richards blocks an elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards managing to block the knees to the body from Irwin.
Irwin landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richards.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irwin is pushing Richards up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Richards blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richards.
Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richards avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Richards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Richards lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin missing with knees to the body.
Richards dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin lands an elbow inside that Richards shrugs off.
Richards scores with a shoulder strike.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees to the body from Richards.
Irwin prevents a body shot from Richards.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Richards as Irwin tries to tie him up.
Richards tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards misses with a body punch.
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Irwin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Richards avoids the elbow strike from Irwin, against the cage.
Richards is leaning against Irwin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Richards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Richards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Richards misses with a body punch.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Richards dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Richards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Richards lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards checks a leg kick nicely.
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards tests Irwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richards cracks Irwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irwin moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Richards.
Irwin wants to clinch.#T1#
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
Richards digs a good hook to Irwin's body.
Richards lands a right hook to the body.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Richards is looking to wear down Irwin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards connects with a body shot.
Richards digs a good hook to Irwin's body. #CL#
Richards moves into range and clinches up with Irwin.
Richards cracks Irwin with a nice body shot.
Richards lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Richards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irwin or not.
Richards scores with a shot to the side of Irwin's head.
Irwin throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards lands with a left to the head.
Richards tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Richards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Richards - that landed with a thud.
Richards working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Richards breaks the clinch.
Irwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away. #CL#
Richards has managed to clinch.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Irwin controls his hands.
Irwin trying to stall but Richards improves his position.
Richards lands a body punch in the clinch.
Richards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head. #T3#
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irwin throws an elbow that misses.
Pedro Richards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Richards scores with a nice short uppercut.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Richards.
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Irwin won't want to take too many of those.
Richards scores a nice knee to the body.
Shawn Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedro Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irwin or not.
Richards lands a right hand.
Irwin misses with an elbow over the top.
Richards scores with a shoulder strike.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards. #T4#
Richards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richards dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Richards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Richards is blocking nicely.
Irwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it.
Richards lands a shoulder strike.
Irwin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Richards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Richards.
Irwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richards 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Richards!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 10
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Irwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Irwin clinches up against the cage.
Nutz lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Irwin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nutz lands a nice uppercut.
Irwin blocks a body shot from Nutz.
Nutz has had enough of the clinch but Irwin keeps him there for the moment.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
Irwin has Nutz pushed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nutz's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Nutz.
Irwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Nutz takes an elbow to the temple.
Nutz throws a head punch that misses.
Nutz tries to stall but Irwin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nutz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Nutz.
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 the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nutz.
Irwin misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Nutz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irwin slowing the pace effectively.
Nutz misses with the head strike.
Nutz tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Irwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nutz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Nutz trying to control the position but instead, Irwin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nutz into the cage.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nutz is defending well for now.
Nutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Irwin avoiding damage.
Nutz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nutz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nutz lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Irwin scores a nice knee to the body.
Irwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Joey Nutz has been cut.
Nutz dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Nutz.
Nutz 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 Nutz can turn it around.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Irwin as Nutz tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nutz avoids it.
Irwin missing with knees to the body.
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!
Nutz lands with a right to the head.
Nutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Irwin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Irwin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nutz.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irwin pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nutz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nutz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Irwin stalling in the clinch.
Nutz lands a left hand.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irwin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Nutz is leaning against Irwin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nutz is defending well for now.
Nutz throws a head punch that misses.
Nutz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nutz looking to slow down the pace here.
Nutz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
Nutz avoids the elbow strike from Irwin, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nutz blocks it with crossed arms.
Nutz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nutz is trying to break free.
Nutz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nutz avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nutz gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nutz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Nutz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Nutz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nutz misses with a straight left.
Nutz dips to his left and cracks Irwin with an uppercut!#CL#
Irwin darts in and clinches Nutz up against the cage.
Nutz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee calls for Irwin to work.
Nutz is looking to control Irwin's arms but Irwin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nutz has his back to the cage.
Nutz takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Nutz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nutz is defending well for now.
Nutz stalling.
Nutz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nutz letting Irwin take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Nutz fails to land. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Irwin has Nutz pushed against the cage.
Irwin landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irwin.
Nutz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Nutz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Irwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
Irwin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Irwin prevents a body shot from Nutz.
Nutz is trying to stall.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nutz avoids it.#T2#
Nutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Irwin blocking some punches.
Irwin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irwin avoiding damage.
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Irwin effectively controlling the action here.
Nutz lands a left hand.
Nutz avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
Nutz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
Irwin is stalling here.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Nutz on the inside.
Nutz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Nutz managing to block the knees to the body from Irwin.
Nutz lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Nutz.
Nutz dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Nutz gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nutz tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
Nutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Nutz takes an elbow to the temple.
Nutz can't find room to land a body shot as Irwin controls the action.
A short uppercut from Nutz.
Irwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nutz swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nutz takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Nutz lands with a right to the head.
Nutz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irwin.
Nutz wants to stall.
Nutz lands a nice uppercut.
Nutz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irwin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nutz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nutz presses Irwin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Nutz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Nutz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nutz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Irwin tries to clinch
enabling Nutz to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Irwin rushes Nutz and presses him up against the cage.
Nutz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nutz misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Irwin.
Irwin trying to stall but Nutz improves his position.
Nutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joey Nutz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Irwin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nutz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Irwin misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Irwin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Irwin stalling against the cage.
Nutz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Irwin controlling the action here for a moment.
Nutz wants to stall.
Nutz tries to stall but Irwin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Nutz on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Nutz seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joey Nutz.
Irwin tries to clinch up but Nutz circles away and keeps his distance.
Nutz clobbers Irwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Irwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nutz lands with an uppercut that bounces Irwin off the cage and back into range.
Nutz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nutz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irwin.
Irwin throws a leg kick but Nutz checks it.
Nutz throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot.
Irwin feints and then cracks Nutz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nutz down. #CL#
Irwin moves into range and clinches up with Nutz.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nutz is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Irwin.
Nutz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nutz blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nutz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Nutz takes an elbow to the temple.
Nutz tries to work over Irwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nutz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nutz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Irwin up against the cage.
Nutz wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Shawn Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nutz.
A short body shot lands from Nutz as the two fighters clinch.
Nutz stalling in the clinch but Irwin improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Nutz fails to land.
Irwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nutz avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nutz.
Nutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irwin missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Irwin slows down the pace here.
Nutz has a couple of punches blocked by Irwin.
Nutz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nutz lands a body punch.
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nutz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Nutz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Irwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Nutz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nutz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nutz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Nutz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nutz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Nutz!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 84
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Moss throws a nice looking combination but Irwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Irwin moves into the clinch.
Irwin lands an elbow just above Moss 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Jefferson Moss has been cut.
Moss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Irwin smiles and moves away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moss slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irwin prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moss tries to pull guard but Irwin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Irwin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moss is keeping busy.#T1#
Moss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Irwin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Irwin.
Moss is trying to break free.
Moss avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moss seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Irwin can turn it around.
Moss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Irwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moss wants a takedown but no success here.
Irwin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Moss tries to land knees in the clinch but Irwin avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Moss.
Moss can't break the clinch. #TD#
Moss drags the fight down to the ground.
Moss has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Irwin has passed into side control.
Irwin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Moss is avoiding damage well. #SU2#
Irwin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moss to his feet.
Moss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shawn Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moss misses with a few strikes there.
Irwin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moss blocks it with crossed arms.
Moss wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moss.
Moss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irwin prevents it.
Irwin lands an elbow inside that Moss shrugs off.
Irwin effectively controlling the action here.
Moss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Irwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moss is trying to pull guard but Irwin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
Moss can't get the takedown.
Moss is looking to break free of the clinch but Irwin has double underhooks.
Irwin tries to stall but Moss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moss avoiding damage as Irwin throws knees to the body.
Irwin misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Moss managing to block the knees to the body from Irwin.
Moss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Irwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irwin.
Irwin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irwin prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Irwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irwin obliges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin just leaning against Moss, taking a breather.
Moss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moss tries to score a body lock takedown but Irwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Irwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Moss's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Irwin tries to clinch up.
Moss checks a low kick from Irwin.
Moss appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Moss.
Irwin throws the kick towards the body but Moss avoids it.
Moss swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Moss circles away.
Moss misses with a takedown attempt - Irwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Irwin moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss taking a breather.
Irwin controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Moss - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Irwin lands an elbow inside.
Irwin is trying to stall.
Moss blocks the elbow strike.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Moss wants to break free but Irwin has control.
A frustrated look appears on Moss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irwin is pushing Moss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moss blocks it with crossed arms.
Irwin lands an elbow that stopped Moss in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Irwin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moss's face.
Moss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moss is trying to pull guard but Irwin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
Irwin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moss has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moss avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin lands a knee to the head.
Shawn Irwin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irwin has him pressed against the cage.
Moss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Irwin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moss's brow.
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moss avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
Moss tries to pull guard but Irwin won't allow it. #T3#
Moss dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moss avoids it.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin managing to block the knees to the body from Moss.
A bit of stalling here from Irwin.
Moss tries to pull guard but Irwin won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Irwin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Irwin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Moss is looking to break free of the clinch but Irwin has double underhooks.
Moss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Moss goes for a takedown attempt but Irwin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Irwin is looking to slow Moss down with leg kicks.
Irwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moss moves out of range as Irwin throws a body kick.
Moss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moss throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin moves in looking to clinch but Moss pushes him off.
Moss avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Irwin gets tackled into the cage by Moss. Moss maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin lands a damaging elbow.
Irwin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irwin is pushing Moss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Irwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Moss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Irwin. #CL#
Moss has Irwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Moss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irwin lands a damaging elbow.
Irwin lands a knee to the head.
Moss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Irwin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irwin prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irwin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Moss can't break the clinch.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moss's brow.
Moss dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Moss tries to circle away but Irwin has him pinned against the cage.
Moss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moss avoids it.
Irwin lands a nice elbow.
Moss wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
Irwin connects with a knee to the head.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
Irwin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Irwin to work.
Moss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Irwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Irwin is pushing Moss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Irwin lands an elbow just above Moss 's eye.
Irwin lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Irwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Moss avoids the damage to the body.
Irwin scores a nice knee to the body.
Moss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irwin prevents it.
Irwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moss blocks it with crossed arms.
Moss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moss being controlled against the cage.
Irwin looking to slow down the pace here.
Irwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Irwin leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Irwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moss can't break the clinch.
Irwin prevents Moss from breaking the clinch.
Irwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin leaning against his opponent.
Moss tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
Moss is trying to force a seperation but Irwin has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moss.
Moss tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Irwin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson Moss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Irwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moss can't find room to land a body shot as Irwin controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Irwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Irwin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 62
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Dragosavac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Irwin's hands.
Dragosavac misses with a body shot.
Irwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Irwin ducks right into an uppercut from Dragosavac.
Irwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Dragosavac there.
Dragosavac checks the leg kick.
Irwin tries to clinch but Dragosavac moves out of range.
Dragosavac circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Dragosavac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Irwin doesn't seem phased though.
Dragosavac avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Irwin throws a leg kick but Dragosavac moved away.
Dragosavac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac lands a body shot. #CL#
Irwin darts in and clinches Dragosavac up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragosavac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dragosavac gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dragosavac avoids it.
Dragosavac lands an uppercut.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dragosavac's brow.
A short uppercut from Dragosavac.
Dragosavac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irwin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dragosavac tries to circle away but Irwin has him pinned against the cage.
Dragosavac lands a nice uppercut.
Dragosavac digs a right hand underneath Irwin's ribcage. Irwin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dragosavac blocks the elbow strike.
Dragosavac lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dragosavac's brow.
Dragosavac lands a nice uppercut.
Irwin throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Dragosavac breaks the clinch.
Irwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Irwin throws a leg kick
and Dragosavac counters with a three punch combo that has Irwin backing up. Irwin nods at Dragosavac to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragosavac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Irwin's head.
Irwin misses with a kick to the body
and Dragosavac counters with a right hand from hell and Irwin is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gonzo Dragosavac!
Post fight, Gonzo Dragosavac stared into the camera and said '3-0 against Chris Chan. Victory is sweet but pussy of his wife is sweeter. I am getting too old for this and might be retiring soon, it was good rivalry and spite of it i wish him all the best!!! Hope at least he buys my DVD and learn's something'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 55
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Irwin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volland with a jab.
Volland throws a push kick but Irwin slaps the foot to one side.
Volland misses with a two punch combination.
Volland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Irwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Irwin is looking to clinch.
Volland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Volland.
Volland scores with a three punch combo!
Volland scores with a sloppy right hand. Irwin should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Irwin pushes Volland up against the cage in a clinch.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volland is trying to push Irwin away but Irwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Volland avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin managing to block the knees to the body from Volland.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volland's brow.
Volland dodges an elbow strike from Irwin. #T1#
Irwin stalling.
Volland wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Volland is leaning against Irwin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irwin just leaning against Volland, taking a breather.
Irwin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volland's efforts to push away.
Volland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Irwin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Volland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volland displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Volland scores with a sloppy right hand. Irwin should have avoided that one.
Volland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volland cracks Irwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volland lands a jab to the head. #T2##CL2#
Irwin drives through and clinches with Volland against the cage.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Volland blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Stephan Volland has been cut.
Volland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volland takes an elbow to the temple.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Volland blocks with his arms.
Irwin lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Irwin to work.
Irwin lands a damaging elbow.
Volland wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Irwin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volland is defending well for now.
Volland tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
Volland tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position. #T3#
Irwin takes an elbow to the temple.
Volland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irwin's elbow.
Volland tries to circle away but Irwin has him pinned against the cage.
Irwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Volland avoids the damage to the body.
Irwin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Volland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irwin prevents Volland from breaking the clinch.
Volland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Irwin lands an elbow that stopped Volland in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irwin.
Irwin lands a damaging elbow.
Volland blocks an elbow strike.
Irwin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Irwin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Volland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Volland is trying to maintain a safe position but Irwin gets an underhook and turns Volland into the cage.
Irwin lands an elbow inside.
Irwin lands a good knee to the midsection. Volland won't want to take too many of those.
Irwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Stephan Volland's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Volland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Volland is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Irwin.
Irwin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Irwin lands a damaging elbow.
Irwin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volland's defenses.
Volland misses with some punches.
Volland tries to break free but Irwin pushes him back against the cage.
Irwin lands an elbow inside.
Irwin lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Irwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephan Volland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Irwin instigates a clinch.
Irwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Irwin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volland's efforts to push away.
Irwin blocks a body shot from Volland.
Irwin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Irwin leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Volland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shawn Irwin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Volland is trying to push Irwin away but Irwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volland has had enough of the clinch but Irwin keeps him there for the moment.
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volland blocks it with crossed arms.
Volland misses with some punches.
Irwin pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Volland is blocking nicely.
Irwin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Irwin throws an elbow that misses.
Irwin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Volland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irwin lands an elbow just above Volland 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for Irwin to work.
Volland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Volland tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Volland misses with a body punch.
Irwin lands a good knee to the midsection. Volland won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Irwin lands a nice elbow.
Irwin lands a nice elbow.
Irwin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Stephan Volland's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Volland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volland tries to work over Irwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volland takes an elbow to the temple.
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 is pushing Volland up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Volland letting Irwin take a breather here.
Volland working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Volland's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Irwin misses with an elbow over the top.
Irwin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volland's defenses. #CUT2#Jeez, Stephan Volland's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Irwin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Volland is looking to break free of the clinch but Irwin has double underhooks.
Volland tries to break free but Irwin pushes him back against the cage.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Irwin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Volland lands a body shot.
Volland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
Volland tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Irwin controls his hands.
Volland is trying to stall. #T4#
Volland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irwin.
Volland tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
Volland is looking to control Irwin's arms but Irwin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volland has his back to the cage.
Volland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Irwin lands an elbow just above Volland 's eye.
Irwin lands a knee to the head.
Volland is trying to push Irwin away but Irwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Irwin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Volland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irwin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irwin avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Irwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephan Volland's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Irwin is looking to clinch but Volland is avoiding it.
Volland throws a right hand that Irwin ducks under and follows up with a left that Irwin also avoids with ease.
Irwin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Irwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
A short right from Volland.
Volland is trying to force a seperation but Irwin has the dominant position.
Irwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irwin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Irwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irwin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Irwin misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Volland tries to break free but Irwin pushes him back against the cage.
Irwin lands an elbow that stopped Volland in his tracks for a moment.
Volland tries to break free but Irwin pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Volland gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irwin stalling.
Volland misses with a body punch.
Irwin lands an elbow that stopped Volland in his tracks for a moment.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stephan Volland's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shawn Irwin!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 44
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Peters misses with a series of wild punches.
Peters misses with the combination.
Peters scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Peters scores with a decent looking hook.
Irwin is looking to clinch.
Irwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irwin thinks about countering with a body kick.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Peters has knocked Irwin down with a huge combo! Peters steps away and waves a wobbly Irwin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Irwin pushes Peters up against the cage in a clinch.
Irwin keeps control of Peters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irwin keeps control of Peters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irwin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peters's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Henry Peters has been cut.
Peters avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.#T1#
Irwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Peters's brow.
Irwin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peters is trying to break free.
Irwin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Peters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Irwin stalling.
Irwin has Peters pushed against the cage.
Peters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peters wants to break free but Irwin has control.
Peters is looking to break free of the clinch but Irwin has double underhooks. #T2#
Irwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Irwin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peters up against the cage.
Irwin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irwin has Peters pressed against the cage, preventing Peters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Peters is trying to push Irwin away but Irwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Irwin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peters looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peters working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Irwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Peters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irwin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Peters wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Irwin. #CUT#That has opened up Henry Peters's cut even more.
Irwin prevents Peters from breaking the clinch.
Peters has had enough of the clinch but Irwin keeps him there for the moment.
Peters looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Irwin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irwin trying to land knees to the body.
Irwin slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Peters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Peters has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Peters misses with a wild combination.
Irwin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Peters swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.#T4##CL#
Irwin clinches.
Peters wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Peters tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
Irwin lands an elbow that stopped Peters in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#The cut above Henry Peters's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Peters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Irwin working Peters over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Irwin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Peters tries to circle away but Irwin has him pinned against the cage.
Irwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Irwin lands an elbow just above Peters 's eye. #CUT#Henry Peters's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Irwin lands an elbow inside that Peters shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Irwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Peters's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Peters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin scores with a push kick.#CL#
Irwin clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irwin.
Irwin slows down the pace here.
Peters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters blocks the elbow strike.
Irwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Irwin lands a damaging elbow.
Irwin controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Irwin lands a knee to the body.
Peters working hard to break the clinch.
Peters working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peters wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Irwin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Irwin lands a good knee to the midsection. Peters won't want to take too many of those.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peters can do to turn this around?
Peters is breathing heavily.
Irwin misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Irwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Peters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Peters is looking to break free of the clinch but Irwin has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Irwin.
Irwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Peters tries to break free but Irwin pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Irwin.
Irwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henry Peters's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shawn Irwin!
Henry Peters spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost the fight, but I learned a lot and that is a win to me.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 30
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Irwin tries to clinch up
enabling Joki to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joki lands a nice shot to the body.
Irwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irwin on the side of the head.
Joki lands a jab to the head.
Joki connects with a crisp jab.
Joki lands with a straight right. Irwin didn't see that one coming.
Joki lands an overhand right.
Irwin thows a body kick. Joki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shawn Irwin 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.
Irwin wants to clinch
and Joki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Joki cracks Irwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joki scores with a nice head shot.
Joki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Irwin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Joki lands with an uppercut that bounces Irwin off the cage and back into range.
Joki tests Irwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irwin looks to throw a body kick
letting Joki counter with a right hand.
Irwin tries to move into range but Joki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joki connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Irwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Irwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joki.
Irwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Joki blocks an elbow strike from Irwin.
A shot in the inside from Joki.
Joki stalling. #BC2#
Joki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joki works Irwin's body with a nice hook.
Joki swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
Joki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Joki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irwin momentarily.
Irwin tries to clinch up.
Irwin ducks right into an uppercut from Joki.
Joki scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Joki counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Irwin. Joki shrugs it off though.
Irwin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joki counters with a left to the body.
Joki scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Irwin moves into range and clinches up with Joki.
Joki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joki managing to block the knees to the body from Irwin.
A shot in the inside from Joki.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Joki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Irwin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irwin is trying to maintain a safe position but Joki gets an underhook and turns Irwin into the cage.
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Irwin trying to control the position but instead, Joki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Irwin into the cage.
Irwin seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Joki is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T4#
Joki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irwin trying to land knees to the body.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joki stalling.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been informed that Joki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Irwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Joki avoids the damage to the body.
Joki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Joki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin missing with knees to the body.
Joki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valto Joki dominated that round.
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#
Irwin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irwin at a distance.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Joki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irwin looks to land a body kick but Joki moved away.
Joki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Irwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irwin looks to clinch
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Joki cracks a nice hook into Irwin's ribs.#T1#
Joki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irwin darts in trying to clinch
and Joki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Irwin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Joki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irwin misses with a kick to the body
and Joki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Irwin misses with the body kick
and Joki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irwin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Irwin walks into a jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irwin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Joki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Joki.
Joki scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Joki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Irwin is rocked!
Joki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irwin misses with the body kick
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irwin misses with a kick to the body
and Joki counters with an inside leg kick.
Irwin seems to have got his legs back now.
Irwin tries to clinch #KD2#
and Joki counters with a nice right hand that sends Irwin toppling to the canvas! Irwin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Joki finish him?!
Irwin tries to clinch
and Joki counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irwin wants to clinch
and Joki counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Joki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irwin looks to clinch
and Joki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by Joki.
Irwin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Joki.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irwin misses with the body kick
and Joki counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin darts in trying to clinch
enabling Joki to counter with a crisp jab.
Joki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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 wants to clinch#KD2#
and Joki counters with a nice right hand that sends Irwin toppling to the canvas! Irwin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Joki finish him?!
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irwin tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Joki counters with a crisp right hand that drops Irwin! Joki lets Irwin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Irwin moves forwards but Joki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joki lands a jab to Irwin's midsection.
Irwin tries to clinch
and Joki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irwin wants to clinch up but Joki keeps it at a distance.
Joki scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irwin darts in trying to clinch
and Joki 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.

Valto Joki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Irwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters circling a little - Joki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Irwin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Irwin's sensitive parts.
Joki lunges at Irwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irwin's hand.
Joki looks to land a combination. Irwin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Irwin misses with the body kick
and Joki counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin tries to clinch
and Joki counters with a big right hand! Oh Irwin is in trouble here! Joki follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valto Joki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
George throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irwin.
Irwin has his takedown stuffed
and George connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Irwin. #CL2#
Irwin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
George throws a head punch that misses.
Irwin scores a nice knee to the body.
George misses with a punch on the inside.
Irwin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Irwin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin landing knees to the body.
Irwin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Irwin lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Saint George has been cut.
George is breathing heavily.
George is trying to maintain a safe position but Irwin gets an underhook and turns George into the cage.#T1#
Irwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
George is trying to stall. #KD2#
Irwin drops George with a big knee straight up the middle! George is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#George is rocked!
George throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range.
George works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
George dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
George tries to sprawl but Irwin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Irwin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows George to get to his feet.
George keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shawn Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George cracks Irwin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2##CL2#
Irwin has George up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Irwin prevents a body shot from George.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Irwin as George tries to tie him up.
Irwin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
George tries to work over Irwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but George blocks with his arms.
Irwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
George is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Irwin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
George tries to work over Irwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
George struggles to land a body shot inside as Irwin controls his hands.
Irwin lands a knee to the body.
Irwin scores a nice knee to the body.
Irwin stalling against the cage.
Irwin stalls.
George throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin.
Irwin taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Irwin.
A knee to the head by Irwin.
Irwin lands a good knee to the midsection. George won't want to take too many of those.
Irwin lands an elbow that stopped George in his tracks for a moment.
Irwin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Irwin is struggling to control the position.
Irwin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Saint George's cut is getting worse.
Irwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Irwin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Irwin stalling in the clinch.
Irwin receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Irwin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning George up against the cage.
Irwin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Irwin lands an elbow inside.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Irwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saint George's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
George throws out a powerful jab.#KD2#
Irwin lands a big head kick that sends George tumbling to the mat! Irwin takes a step backwards and waves George back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh George is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Irwin moves into the clinch.
George working aggressively here.
Irwin lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalling in the clinch from Irwin.
The crowd are getting on Irwin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irwin.
George seems to have got his legs back now.
Shawn Irwin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
George struggles to land a body shot inside as Irwin controls his hands.
George misses with a punch on the inside.
Irwin lands an elbow that stopped George in his tracks for a moment.
Irwin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Irwin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. George seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Irwin can turn it around.
George blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
George letting Irwin take a breather here.#T1#
George wants to stall.
Irwin has George pressed against the cage.
George struggles to land a body shot inside as Irwin controls his hands.
George is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Irwin.
Irwin blocking some punches.
Irwin controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Irwin leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Irwin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Irwin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Irwin.
Irwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Irwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Irwin has George pressed against the cage.
Irwin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through George's defenses.
Irwin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Irwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
George throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for George.
Irwin lands a knee to the head.
George misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irwin just leaning against George, taking a breather.
George misses with a punch to the body.
George is trying to stall.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
George looking to slow down the pace here.
George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irwin crunches a lovely knee into George's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irwin unloads a knee to the mid-section. George lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Irwin. #CUT2#Saint George's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
George takes an elbow to the temple.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irwin lands a nice knee to the body.
Irwin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irwin.
Irwin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
George tries to work over Irwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irwin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Irwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saint George's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
George takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Irwin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Irwin shoots in and bounces George off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Irwin stopping the sweep attempt from George.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Irwin gets to his feet - George follows without any prompting.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
A lazy left from George finds it's target.
George works Irwin's body with a nice hook.
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
George moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as George sprawls well. George wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Saint George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Irwin.
George fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Irwin rushes George and presses him up against the cage.
George misses with a body punch.
Irwin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Irwin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irwin scores a nice knee to the body.
George swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irwin lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin lands an elbow just above George 's eye.
Irwin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
George throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irwin obliges.
Irwin stalling.
Irwin stalling.
Irwin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Irwin. #T3#
Irwin lands an elbow inside.
George throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for George.
Irwin lands an elbow just above George 's eye.
Irwin scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irwin obliges.
Irwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Irwin is pushing George up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Irwin taking a breather.
Irwin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Irwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Irwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Saint George's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Irwin.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Saint George's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shawn Irwin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1#
Petrov shoots and misses
and Irwin counters with an outside leg kick.
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Irwin. #CL#
Irwin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrov is defending well for now.#BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and pushes Irwin back into the cage.
Irwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrov avoids the damage to the body.
Irwin missing with knees to the body.
Irwin lands an elbow just above Petrov 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Petrov has been cut.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Irwin.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Irwin has him pressed against the cage.
Irwin keeps control of Petrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Petrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Irwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Petrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Irwin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Irwin's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov throwing strikes from guard but Irwin blocks nicely.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Petrov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrov is defended easily by Irwin.
Shawn Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Petrov.
Petrov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irwin pinned against the cage. Irwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice leg kick from Irwin, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Petrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Petrov jumps guard.
Irwin lands a couple of elbows.
Irwin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Irwin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##CL#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Irwin. Irwin maintains the clinch.
Irwin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Petrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Irwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Irwin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Petrov. #TD2#
Petrov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Irwin regains guard immediately.
Irwin seems keen to control Petrov's posture.
Irwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irwin is pulling down on Petrov's head. It's preventing any offense from Petrov, at least for the moment.#T4#
Irwin wants to hit a sweep here but Petrov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Irwin there!
Irwin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Irwin tries to buck Petrov off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine from mount but Irwin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for a guillotine from mount but Irwin frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Petrov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Irwin is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Irwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Petrov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Irwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Irwin.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrov.
Irwin slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Petrov has hold of one of Irwin's legs. Irwin is fighting the takedown attempt but Petrov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Irwin uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL2#
Petrov has closed the distance and engaged Irwin in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Irwin.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Petrov decides to pull guard.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irwin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Irwin controlling Petrov's posture.
Irwin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Irwin tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Petrov postures up. #ES#
Irwin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Petrov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Irwin pushes Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Petrov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Irwin lands a couple of elbows.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov wants to sweep here but Irwin controlling him for the moment.
Petrov keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Irwin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Irwin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrov on the ground.
Irwin lands a couple of digs.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Irwin is looking to stand up but Petrov won't let him.
Irwin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shawn Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Irwin stands up from Petrov's guard - Irwin perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Irwin moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.#T3#
Irwin avoiding damage as Petrov throws knees to the body.
Irwin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Petrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Irwin walks away with a smile on his face. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Irwin gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Shawn Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Petrov.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Irwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Irwin rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Petrov blocks an elbow strike from Irwin.
The referee calls for Irwin to work.
Irwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrov avoids the damage to the body.
Petrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4##BC#
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Petrov forces Irwin back against the cage and clinches.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov avoiding damage as Irwin throws knees to the body.
Petrov managing to block the knees to the body from Irwin.
Petrov fails to pull guard.
Irwin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Irwin manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Petrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Irwin pushes Petrov off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Irwin tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Irwin lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Irwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Irwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Petrov'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 mid kick that lands with a slap.
Petrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Irwin avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Irwin circles away.
Irwin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Crunch! Irwin slams his shin into Petrov's torso.
Irwin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrov is defending well for now.#T1#
Irwin slows down the pace here.
Irwin blocks an uppercut.
Irwin stalling against the cage.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin stalling.
Irwin is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Irwin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Irwin lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.#TD2#
Petrov pulls guard effortlessly.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irwin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Petrov trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Irwin wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing.
Irwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.#T3#
Petrov trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Irwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there.
Petrov stops Irwin from standing up.
Petrov landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Irwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there.
Irwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SU2#
Petrov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Irwin, up you get!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Irwin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alexander Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shawn Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Petrov.
Irwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

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

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