Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 72 - Queiroz vs Nourempi
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Cango throws a head kick but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cango throws out the jab.
Cango throws a hook but Irwin blocks it.
Cango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irwin.#TD#
Irwin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cango!
Irwin tries to advance to mount but Cango denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin is looking to take a break and control but Cango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Irwin stands up and beckons Cango to his feet. #T1#
Cango moves out of range of the body kick from Irwin.
Cango clobbers Irwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jack Cango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cango.
Cango misses with a hook. Irwin ducked under it nicely.
Irwin tries to clinch up.
Cango doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cango throws a front kick aimed at Irwin's knee but Irwin avoids it well.
Cango misses with a body shot.
Irwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cango lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left lands for Cango.
Cango slaps away a takedown attempt from Irwin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Cango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Irwin counters by moving into the clinch.
Cango is pressed up against the cage. Irwin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cango down to the mat. Cango avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cango stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cango turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cango slips under a jab from Irwin.
Irwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cango misses with a body punch
and Irwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cango lands a right hook to the body.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Cango tries to sprawl out of it but Irwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cango manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cango with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Cango with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cango chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Cango.
Irwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cango throws a jab when Irwin was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Cango. That snapped Irwin's head back.
Irwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cango scoring well with a low kick there.
Cango cracks Irwin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cango lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cango.
Cango will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cango is looking to chop away at Irwin's legs.
Irwin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cango throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Irwin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cango won't allow Irwin to pass to mount.
Irwin trying to control the pace.
Cango looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irwin in particular looking to stall.
Cango keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Cango dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cango cracks a nice hook into Irwin's ribs.
Cango throws a hook but Irwin blocks it.
Irwin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cango.
A low kick from Cango misses #TD#
and Irwin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cango tries to kick Irwin off in order to stand up. Irwin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Cango wants to get back to his feet but Irwin is dominant here and he's now got Cango's back!
Cango is trying to stand back up.
Irwin missing with strikes from the back.
Irwin tries to keep control of the position but Cango is staying busy.#T1#
Irwin lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Cango.
Will Irwin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cango is trying to shake Irwin off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Irwin won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Cango throws a shot from downtown. Irwin moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack Cango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irwin slips a jab from Cango.
Irwin is looking to counter the offense by Cango and move into the clinch.
Cango fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irwin on the side of the head.
Irwin is looking to clinch but Cango is avoiding it. #T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cango.
Irwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cango fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cango cracks Irwin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cango throws a jab but it's blocked by Irwin.
Irwin blocks a jab.
Cango throws a looping overhand right but Irwin ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cango.#ROC2#Irwin is rocked!
Irwin is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Cango Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Irwin is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Cango!
Jack Cango seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Shaun Irwin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would say that he is the better fighter, but I would be lying.'.

Event: HFC 69 - Ivanovic vs Hernandez
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Irwin moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Irwin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shakaromanov's guard.
Shakaromanov wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shakaromanov's guard.
Irwin is nestled in close to Shakaromanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shakaromanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shakaromanov tries to get out of the position.
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Irwin prevents Shakaromanov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1##SU2#
Irwin escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Irwin gets a double leg takedown into Shakaromanov's guard.
Shakaromanov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Irwin manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Irwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Shakaromanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
Shakaromanov tries to roll over but Irwin keeps him under control.#T2#
Still in half guard, Irwin seems content to control.
Shakaromanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Irwin on the ground.
Irwin prevents Shakaromanov from improving his position.
Shakaromanov wants to control but Irwin is keeping busy.
Shakaromanov is trying to stand up here but Irwin is controlling him well.
Irwin prevents Shakaromanov from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Irwin stops Shakaromanov from getting back to his feet.
Irwin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Irwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shakaromanov trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Irwin misses.
Irwin with a poor takedown
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Shakaromanov cracks Irwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Irwin wants to clinch.
Shakaromanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Irwin is rocked!
Irwin switches off momentarily and Shakaromanov cracks him with a monster right hand! Irwin topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Shakaromanov dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Shakaromanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Mehmet Shakaromanov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Shaun Irwin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would say that he is the better fighter, but I would be lying.'.

Event: Highland 213
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Siddik misses with an uppercut
and Irwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Siddik gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Siddik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Irwin trying to control the position.
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Irwin trying to keep a closed guard but Siddik is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Siddik from controlling successfully.
Siddik looks winded!
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Irwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siddik defends well.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.
Irwin working a defensive guard here.
Siddik preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Irwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.#SUB#
Irwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Irwin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irwin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Siddik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irwin's guard. #REVB#
Irwin trying to control the position.
Irwin wants to hit a sweep here but Siddik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Irwin there!
Irwin is looking to get to half guard.
Irwin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Irwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Irwin striking off his back but it's not causing Siddik any problems. #SUB#
Irwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irwin tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Irwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siddik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siddik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Irwin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Siddik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Irwin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Siddik trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin trying to control the position.
Siddik distracts Irwin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin controls Siddik momentarily but Siddik frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irwin is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin trying to control but Siddik is working from the bottom.
Siddik has Irwin pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Irwin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Siddik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irwin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siddik is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Irwin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Siddik frees his head nicely. Oh but Irwin has switched to an armbar! Siddik is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shaun Irwin!
Post fight, Shaun Irwin took to the microphone: 'Ain't nobody gonna roll with this fucking crocodile. '.

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1##CL#
Irwin has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch. #BC#
Irwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Irwin closes the distance and pushes Ross back into the cage.
Irwin is stalling here.
Ross is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Irwin breaks from the clinch.
Irwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irwin sets himself, and Ross steps forward looking for the clinch! Irwin avoids it this time.#CL#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Irwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Irwin gets a clinch.
Irwin slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross letting Irwin take a breather here.
Ross tries to score a body lock takedown but Irwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Irwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1##CL#
Irwin rushes Ross and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Irwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Irwin has managed to clinch.
Ross looking for a takedown.
Shaun Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Ross.
Irwin prevents the takedown attempt.
Irwin lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Irwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Irwin.
Shaun Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Irwin rushes Ross and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Irwin breaks from the clinch.
Irwin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Ross is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Irwin shuts the power down on Ross. Lights out, game over! Irwin is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shaun Irwin!
Post fight, an emotional Shaun Irwin said 'Ain't nobody gonna roll with this fucking crocodile. '.

Event: Highland 208
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Narloch leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Irwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Narloch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Irwin looks to move away, Narloch throws a big counter combo but Irwin just gets out of the way.
Narloch avoids the head kick by Irwin.
A cross from Narloch lands.
Narloch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Irwin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Narloch counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Irwin clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Irwin breaks the clinch.
Irwin fails to land the takedown.
Leandro Narloch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Irwin.
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Narloch counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Irwin to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Narloch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leandro Narloch!
In defeat, Shaun Irwin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would say that he is the better fighter, but I would be lying.'.

Event: Highland 199
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Helwani tries to clinch there but Irwin circles away.
Helwani shoots and misses #CL2#
and Irwin counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Irwin pulls Helwani into guard.
Irwin wants to stand and escape but Helwani is having none of it.
Helwani trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Irwin can't keep his opponent in guard - Helwani advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helwani throwing shots but Irwin is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Helwani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Irwin gets full guard.#SUB2#
Irwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Irwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helwani is aware though and is defending well.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Helwani from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Helwani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Irwin is pulling down on Helwani's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Irwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Irwin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Helwani is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Helwani working for submissions but it's allowed Irwin to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Irwin seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Helwani is defending against the submission attempts here by Irwin. #T3#
Irwin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Helwani.
Helwani wants to get back to full guard.
Helwani wants to get back to full guard but Irwin has passed into side control.
Helwani is trying to escape the position but Irwin is controlling the position.
Helwani manages to work his way to half guard, despite Irwin's best efforts.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Irwin stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helwani is trying to control but Irwin manages to pass to mount!
Irwin blocks Helwani's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helwani is working to get back to half guard.
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Irwin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Irwin shoots in and gets a takedown into Helwani's guard.
Irwin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Irwin pushes down on Helwani's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Irwin not doing much here. #SUB2#
Irwin is trying to work for a kimura but Helwani is defending well.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Irwin is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Helwani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helwani throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irwin controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Irwin is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irwin in particular looking to stall.
Helwani throws a strike from the bottom but Irwin passes into side control!
Helwani looks to move to half guard but instead Irwin has passed into mount! Damn!#T3##SU2#
Irwin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2#
Irwin looking to score a takedown here. Helwani is defending well but Irwin drives through and ends up in Helwani's guard.
Irwin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helwani is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Helwani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Irwin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Irwin is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Helwani working for submissions but it's allowed Irwin to get to half guard. #T4#
Helwani is trying to get back to full guard.
Helwani is in trouble now - Irwin has advanced to mount!
Irwin controlling his opponent.
Irwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helwani can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Irwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Helwani misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Irwin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Helwani's guard.
Irwin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Helwani is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Helwani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Helwani has a closed guard, preventing Irwin from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Helwani working for submissions but it's allowed Irwin to get to half guard.
Irwin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Helwani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Irwin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Helwani defend it? Irwin steps over the head and cranks it - Helwani is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Irwin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaun Irwin!
Post fight, an emotional Shaun Irwin said 'Ain't nobody gonna roll with this fucking crocodile. '.

Event: Highland 191
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Tsoy throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Irwin counters with a single leg into guard. Tsoy didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsoy, not yet. #SUB2#
Irwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irwin stops Tsoy from standing up. #SUB2#
Irwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tsoy tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Irwin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Irwin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tsoy has control of Irwin's left arm, preventing Irwin from doing any damage.
Irwin looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Irwin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Irwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsoy can't keep his opponent in guard - Irwin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Irwin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Irwin moves into full mount! Tsoy won't be happy about that!
Tsoy tries to lock up and control but Irwin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2##SUB2#
Tsoy has left one of his arms exposed and Irwin doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Tsoy screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaun Irwin!
An intense looking Shaun Irwin took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Ain't nobody gonna roll with this fucking crocodile. '.

Event: Highland 183
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick.
Irwin shoots and misses
and Day counters with a head kick.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Day.
Irwin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Day sprawls and moves away.
Good leg kick by Day.
Day plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Irwin closes the distance and clinches up with Day, looking for a takedown. Irwin pushes Day against the cage but Day circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irwin darts in looking for a takedown but Day gets double underhooks and turns Irwin into the cage.
Day looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body. #KD2#
Day drops Irwin with a big knee straight up the middle! Irwin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Irwin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin drops his hands momentarily and Day needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Irwin just on the top of the head. Irwin drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Irwin - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leg Day!
A victorious Leg Day thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Shaun Irwin was interviewed post fight and said 'I would say that he is the better fighter, but I would be lying.'.

Event: Highland 175
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Tsoy takes a swing at Irwin's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Irwin looking to score a takedown here. Tsoy is defending well but Irwin drives through and ends up in Tsoy's guard.
Irwin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Irwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Irwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tsoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tsoy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Irwin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Irwin trying to control but Tsoy is working from the bottom.
Tsoy is controlling Irwin's posture.#T1#
Irwin trying to control but Tsoy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Irwin drops back looking for a leg! Tsoy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tsoy manages to kick Irwin off! Irwin jumps back into Tsoy's guard.
Irwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Irwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsoy managing to control the position.
Tsoy wants to sweep here but Irwin controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Irwin drops back looking for a leg! Tsoy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tsoy manages to kick Irwin off! Irwin jumps back into Tsoy's guard.
Irwin slips nicely into half guard.
Irwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tsoy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Irwin trying to control the action but Tsoy is working from the bottom.
Tsoy wants to sweep but Irwin has passed to side control!
Tsoy tries to bench press Irwin off him but Irwin keeps the position. #T3#
Tsoy looks winded!
Irwin trying to control the action but Tsoy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Irwin has hold of Tsoy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tsoy seems comfortable defending it but Irwin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tsoy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tsoy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Irwin couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaun Irwin!
Post fight, an emotional Shaun Irwin said 'Ain't nobody gonna roll with this fucking crocodile. '.

Event: Highland 165
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1##TD#
Irwin looking to score a takedown here. Cheng is defending well but Irwin drives through and ends up in Cheng's guard.#SUB2#
Cheng looking for subs off his back but Irwin has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Cheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irwin in particular looking to stall.
Cheng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Irwin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Cheng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irwin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheng is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Cheng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Cheng has a hand on Irwin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Irwin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cheng is wriggling around trying to escape.
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Irwin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cheng has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Irwin working for a submission but Cheng is keeping him at bay.
Irwin controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Cheng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irwin trying to control but Cheng is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheng is desperately trying to improve his position but Irwin has a good base and remains in mount.
Irwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Irwin working for a submission but Cheng is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Irwin has control of Cheng's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cheng regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Irwin controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB#
Irwin is working for a guillotine from mount but Cheng frees his head quite easily.
Irwin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cheng is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Irwin is working for a guillotine from mount but Cheng frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin tries to control but Cheng wriggling away.
Cheng can't escape the position. #T4#
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cheng is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Irwin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cheng is in all sorts of trouble here.
Irwin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cheng is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheng is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Irwin working for a guillotine from mount but Cheng is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Irwin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cheng closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Irwin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Cheng is defending against the submission attempts here by Irwin.
Cheng is refusing to be controlled, as Irwin sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Irwin seems content to control.#SUB2#
Cheng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Irwin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Irwin is working for a kimura but Cheng is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Cheng looking for submissions off his back.
Cheng is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cheng has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Irwin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Irwin!
Cheng is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irwin just content to control the position.
Cheng is trying to improve his position.
Irwin controlling from side mount.
Cheng tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cheng tries to improve position but can't.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheng can do to turn this around?
Irwin works to advance to full mount. Cheng defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cheng sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Cheng has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Irwin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Irwin!#SUB#
Irwin has hold of Cheng's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cheng tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Irwin cranks the arm and Cheng screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cheng, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shaun Irwin!
Shaun Irwin made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Ain't nobody gonna roll with this fucking crocodile. '.

Event: Highland 159
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zajac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Irwin gets a clinch.
Zajac fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zajac tries to pull guard but Irwin won't allow it.
Irwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zajac jumps guard but Irwin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Zajac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zajac is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Irwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin dives in and grabs Zajac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zajac pushes down on Irwin's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Zajac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Irwin scores with a takedown into Zajac's guard.#T1#
Zajac working a defensive guard but Irwin passes into half guard.
Zajac gets full guard.
Zajac trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zajac throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Zajac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zajac throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zajac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irwin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as Irwin stalls from top position.#T2#
It looks like Irwin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Irwin is continuing to stall.
Zajac is trying to control Irwin's posture but Irwin avoids it.
Irwin wants to control but Zajac is keeping him busy.
Irwin wants to control for a moment but Zajac uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Zajac flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Zajac won't allow Irwin to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zajac missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Zajac actively working from the bottom here.
Irwin is looking to take a break and control but Zajac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zajac tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Irwin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zajac is just riding it out for now. Irwin eventually gives up the hold.
Irwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zajac does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zajac defends it nicely.
Zajac changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Irwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zajac's waist but Zajac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irwin off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin dives in for a single leg takedown but Zajac sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zajac feinted with a counter takedown.
Irwin darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Zajac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zajac.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shaun Irwin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zajac as he avoids it easily.
Zajac tries to counter with a takedown but Irwin is quick to defend against it.
Irwin dives in and grabs Zajac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zajac pushes down on Irwin's head and hops out.#TD2#
Irwin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zajac trying to control here.
Zajac is looking for a sweep. Irwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zajac is looking to control Irwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zajac avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajac moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irwin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB#
Zajac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zajac is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Zajac is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Irwin frees his head nicely. Oh but Zajac has switched to an armbar! Irwin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jan Zajac!
A victorious Jan Zajac thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Shaun Irwin was interviewed post fight and said 'I would say that he is the better fighter, but I would be lying.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Steven is looking to clinch.
Irwin attempts a counter takedown but Steven avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Steven looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Irwin is holding on to half guard well.
Irwin works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Irwin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Steven frees his head nicely. Oh but Irwin has switched to an armbar! Steven is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shaun Irwin!

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