PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Irwin (ranked 3043 p4p, 1883 weight class) and Slash Shredder (ranked 303 p4p, 209 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Christopher Irwin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Christopher Irwin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Irwin
vs
Shredder

150 cm
33
148
11 - 10 - 1

178 cm
24
152
9 - 9 - 2

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Slash Shredder!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Irwin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Irwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shredder connects with a single shot there.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Irwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Nice shot lands for Shredder.
Shredder lands with an uppercut that bounces Irwin off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.

Irwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Shredder prevents the takedown attempt.
Irwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shredder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
Shredder swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Irwin's ribs.
No joy there for Irwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irwin moves in looking to clinch but Shredder pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Irwin is looking to wear down Shredder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shredder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shredder prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Irwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shredder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Irwin in his tracks.
Irwin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shredder sprawls well. Shredder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Shredder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Shredder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irwin.
Shredder cracks Irwin with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shredder to score with a decent uppercut.
Irwin swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Irwin walks into a left hand.
Irwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Irwin takes one on the button.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shredder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder digs a good hook to Irwin's body.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Irwin darts in and clinches Shredder up against the cage.
Shredder lands a left hand.
Irwin wants a takedown.
Irwin wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.

Irwin gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Irwin is working for a submission of some sort.

Irwin is trying to work for a kimura but Shredder is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Irwin is working for a kimura but Shredder is defending it quite comfortably.

Irwin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shredder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Irwin.
Shredder is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irwin trying to control the action but Shredder is working from the bottom.
Irwin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Irwin is working for a kimura but Shredder is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin stops Shredder from getting back to his feet.
Irwin wants to free his trapped foot but Shredder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Irwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shredder keeps working.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irwin swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Irwin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shredder is fending him off so far but Irwin persists. Nope, Shredder circles away and we're back to standing.
Shredder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shredder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shredder lunges at Irwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irwin's hand.
Shredder lands a jab to Irwin's midsection.
Irwin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Irwin. Irwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shredder swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Irwin shoots in but Shredder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Shredder digs a good hook to Irwin's body.

Irwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irwin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shredder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Irwin can't get the takedown.
Shredder works on Irwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shredder prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Shredder.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Irwin avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
Shredder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body.
Irwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder presses Irwin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
A short left from Shredder.
Shredder gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shredder prevents the takedown attempt.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
A short right from Shredder.
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Shredder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irwin tries to score a body lock takedown but Shredder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.

Irwin is rocked!
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
Shredder lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder lands with a light punch inside.
Slash Shredder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shredder creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Irwin with a big uppercut! Irwin tries to clinch up but Shredder pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Irwin to the mat! Irwin covers up and Shredder unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Slash Shredder!