The Island Season 3, 135 lbs, Round 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that BJ Arnold was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sten
vs
Arnold

150 cm
27
140 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

154 cm
27
134 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Sten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sten clinches up with Arnold and pushes him back against the cage.
Sten dodges an elbow strike from Arnold.
Sten throws a head punch that misses.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Arnold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arnold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sten managing to block the knees to the body from Arnold.
Arnold blocking some punches.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arnold blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arnold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold misses with some punches.
Sten connects with a knee to the head.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arnold avoids it.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sten backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Arnold.
A right handed body shot lands from Arnold.
Arnold tries a body shot but Sten blocks it.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Sten avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Arnold blocks with his arms.
Sten landing knees to the head.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arnold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arnold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sten lands a body shot.
Sten scores a nice knee to the body.
Arnold wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arnold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arnold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arnold.
Sten blocks an elbow strike from Arnold.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arnold avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sten scores with a knee to the head.
Arnold tries to work over Sten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arnold is defending well for now.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Arnold's coach down at The GYM (20 elite coaches on the Island !!!) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Arnold's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Arnold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Arnold.
Sten blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnold tries a body shot but Sten blocks it.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arnold avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Arnold is blocking nicely.
Arnold tries to work over Sten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Arnold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Arnold.
Arnold throws a leg kick but Sten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arnold feints a jab promting Sten to slip. Arnold then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sten slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Sten is rocked!
Arnold flashes Sten a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sten's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sten crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Arnold punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BJ Arnold!
BJ Arnold thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bob Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jomlong Kiapoity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bob Bob
vs
Kiapoity

170 cm
27
142 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

160 cm
27
135 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Bob Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jomlong Kiapoity!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob Bob scores with a hook.
Kiapoity doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Kiapoity shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bob Bob is trying to defend but Kiapoity finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.

Kiapoity is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kiapoity is looking for a kimura here.
Kiapoity trying to mount his opponent but Bob Bob defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiapoity is looking to take a break and control but Bob Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kiapoity is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bob Bob is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jomlong Kiapoity!
A determined Jomlong Kiapoity didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader comes to the cage accompanied by The Imperial March. Darth Vader could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Neil Drake's chin.

Vader
vs
Drake

165 cm
27
134 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

165 cm
27
145 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darth Vader !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Neil Drake!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
Drake slips a jab from Vader .
Drake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drake keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Vader throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drake's head.
Vader swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Vader as Drake shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vader clinches with his opponent.
Vader is leaning against Drake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but Vader is controlling him.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but Vader is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Vader .
Drake is trying to break the clinch but Vader is controlling him.
Vader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakes head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Vader taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake being controlled against the cage.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake is trying to break free.
Vader lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vader .
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader gets underhooks to prevent Drake's takedown attempt.
Vader pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drake slows down the pace here.
Come on Vader - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader digs a right hand underneath Drake's ribcage. Drake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vader moves into the clinch.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
Vader working aggressively here.
Vader working aggressively here.
Vader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake prevents a body shot from Vader .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake tries to pull guard but Vader won't allow it.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vader .
Vader definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in the clinch, Vader scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vader .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vader .
Drake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vader just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Vader stalling against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Vader .
Vader struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Vader working aggressively here.
Drake blocks a body shot from Vader .
Vader working aggressively here.
Vader misses with some punches.
Vader pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vader misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake blocking some punches.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Vader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
A body shot lands from Vader .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader misses with some punches.
Vader lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vader counter with a right hand.
Vader lands with a good body shot.

Vader moves into range and clinches up with Drake.
Vader slows down the pace here.
Vader slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vader for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vader controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Vader on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
Vader can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Vader lands a shoulder strike.
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
Vader lands a left hand.
Drake trying to control the position but instead, Vader has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drake into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader stalls.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake blocks a body shot from Vader .
Vader lands an uppercut.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader working aggressively here.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake is trying to break free.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Vader lands with a light punch inside.
Vader working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Darth Vader has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vader 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Darth Vader !
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Darth Vader !
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Darth Vader !

Darth Vader wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Darth Vader thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Serge Ibaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ibaka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eros Ramazzotti - Un'Emozione Per Sempre . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ibaka
vs
Laranja

170 cm
27
143 lbs
16 - 0 - 0

170 cm
27
146 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Serge Ibaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Laranja tries to counter it with a takedown but Ibaka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ibaka misses with a hook.
And Laranja tries to counter it with a takedown but Ibaka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ibaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laranja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ibaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Renato Laranja has been cut.
Ibaka scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laranja.
A clash of legs there as Ibaka blocks the low kick.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Laranja manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laranja.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laranja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laranja was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibaka.
Good exchange - Ibaka coming out on top.
Laranja has his takedown stuffed
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Laranja is rocked!
Serge Ibaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibaka throws an off balance right hand

and Laranja counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laranja.
Ibaka 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.
Ibaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laranja trying to control but Ibaka is working from the bottom.
Laranja being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laranja wants to control from the top but Ibaka keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja pushing down on Ibaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Laranja is trying to work for a kimura but Ibaka is defending well.
Laranja is keen to just control but Ibaka is a slippery customer.
Laranja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ibaka is refusing to be controlled, as Laranja sits in half guard.

Laranja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ibaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ibaka tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Laranja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka wants to improve his position but Laranja is controlling well.
Ibaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laranja on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ibaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laranja.

Laranja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ibaka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ibaka trying to control from the bottom.

Laranja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ibaka defends it well.
Ibaka is looking for a sweep. Laranja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibaka trying to hold on to Laranja's head to control him but Laranja postures up.

Ibaka is defending against the submission attempts here by Laranja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Serge Ibaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renato Laranja's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Laranja throws a looping overhand right but Ibaka ducks down to avoid it.
Ibaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Laranja.
Ibaka lands a nice shot that snaps Laranja's head back.
Laranja shoots in but no luck this time.
Laranja takes one on the button.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown but Ibaka shows good takedown defense.
Ibaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laranja.
Laranja slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laranja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laranja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ibaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laranja.
Laranja tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laranja misses with a right hand
and Ibaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Laranja is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibaka finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ibaka.
Ibaka throws an overhand right that lands on Laranja's shoulder, as Laranja tries to avoid the shot.
Laranja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibaka.
Laranja seems to have recovered his senses.
Ibaka jabs Laranja right on the nose. Laranja blinks but takes it well.
Laranja tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ibaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laranja.
Laranja slips a straight right by Ibaka.
Laranja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka digs a good hook to Laranja's body.
Nice defenses there by Laranja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laranja. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ibaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Laranja with that takedown attempt.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
Ibaka clobbers Laranja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ibaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laranja slips under a jab from Ibaka.

Ibaka lands a big uppercut and Laranja crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Laranja looks OK. Ibaka waves Laranja back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ibaka looks to land a right hand but Laranja moved out of range.

Ibaka lands a big uppercut and Laranja crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Laranja looks OK. Ibaka waves Laranja back to his feet!
Ibaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laranja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laranja drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibaka defends it well.
Ibaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laranja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laranja ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Ibaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Ibaka misses.
Laranja takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
Laranja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibaka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka throws a hook to the side of Laranja's head but Laranja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laranja's coach down at The GYM (20 elite coaches on the Island !!!) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Laranja's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ibaka throws a hook to the side of Laranja's head but Laranja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibaka takes a swing at Laranja's ribcage but misses.
Laranja feints the counter takedown.
Laranja looks for a takedown but Ibaka sprawls well.
Ibaka misses with an uppercut.
Laranja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ibaka throws a lazy uppercut

and Laranja counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ibaka is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renato Laranja's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Laranja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laranja. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laranja slips under a jab from Ibaka.
And Laranja tries to counter it with a takedown but Ibaka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ibaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laranja is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Laranja closes the distance and clinches up with Ibaka, looking for a takedown. Laranja pushes Ibaka against the cage but Ibaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laranja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laranja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laranja ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with a hook.
Laranja moves away from the strike by Ibaka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ibaka slips under a jab from Laranja.
Laranja dives in for a single leg takedown but Ibaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Ibaka cracks Laranja with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Laranja looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ibaka finish him?
Ibaka misses with a wild body shot.
Laranja changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laranja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibaka looks to throw the jab but Laranja is out of range.
Ibaka throws a jab when Laranja was well out of range.
Laranja feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laranja throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laranja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renato Laranja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Ibaka cracks Laranja with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ibaka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Laranja to stand back up!
Ibaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laranja throws a big shot that misses.
Ibaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laranja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Ibaka clobbers Laranja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laranja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
Ibaka digs a good hook to Laranja's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka throws a looping overhand right but Laranja ducks down to avoid it.
Laranja is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ibaka lands with a nice body punch.
Serge Ibaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Laranja is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Serge Ibaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laranja walks straight into a right hand from Ibaka - that's dropped him! Ibaka jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Laranja from any more punishment! Laranja complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Serge Ibaka!
A very excited looking Serge Ibaka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Renato Laranja was interviewed post fight and said 'I didnt eat enouf frui and vegtables. Thats verr importint...'.