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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Ibanez (ranked 5472 p4p, 4056 weight class) and Jose Smalls (ranked 301 p4p, 254 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alvaro Ibanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibanez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Ibanez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smalls throws a hook but Ibanez blocks it.
Smalls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibanez throws out the jab.
Smalls swings widly with a right hand
and Ibanez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibanez throws a hook but Smalls avoids it easily.
Ibanez ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Ibanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Smalls misses with an uppercut. Ibanez saw that one coming.
Ibanez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibanez misses the target.
Ibanez slips under a jab.
Ibanez lands a jab to the head.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
Ibanez moves away from the strike by Smalls.
Ibanez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ibanez slips a straight right by Smalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Ibanez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smalls throws a hook but Ibanez blocks it.
Smalls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibanez.
Ibanez throws a big counter combination but Smalls scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smalls throws the left hand but Ibanez avoids the punch easily.
Jose Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibanez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smalls tests Ibanez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibanez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibanez.
Ibanez looks to throw the jab but Smalls is out of range.
Ibanez throws a jab but it's blocked by Smalls.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Ibanez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Ibanez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Smalls slips under a jab.
Smalls missing with a left hand there. Ibanez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibanez throwing a counter right hand but Smalls manages to avoid it.
Ibanez ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Ibanez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibanez lands with a cross.
Smalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibanez throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.
Smalls with a hook.
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibanez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ibanez staying out of range there.
It looked like Ibanez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibanez works Smalls's body with a nice hook.
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Ibanez moved out of range nicely.
Ibanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Ibanez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibanez misses with a hook.
Smalls swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ibanez.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Ibanez just misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibanez misses its target.
Ibanez throws the left hand but Smalls avoids the punch easily.
Smalls's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibanez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smalls scrambles back to his feet.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Ibanez moves away and avoids it.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.
Ibanez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smalls throws out a loose jab but Ibanez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Smalls lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smalls connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibanez misses the shot to the body.
Smalls looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Ibanez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibanez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Ibanez blocks a jab.
Ibanez staying out of range there.
Ibanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Ibanez defending well as Smalls loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Ibanez misses.
Ibanez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Ibanez moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Ibanez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been informed that Smalls has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ibanez throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibanez ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibanez.
Smalls is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ibanez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A slow jab from Smalls misses its intended target.
Ibanez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibanez.
Ibanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibanez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibanez misses the target.
Nice jab there from Smalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibanez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibanez.
Smalls dodges the punch combination from Ibanez.
Ibanez misses with a looping left.
Ibanez swings for the body but Smalls moves out of range.
Ibanez defending well as Smalls loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Smalls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibanez doesn't seem phased though.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Ibanez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ibanez clobbers Smalls with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Ibanez swinging wildly here.
Ibanez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smalls staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Smalls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibanez doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Smalls dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smalls.
Smalls moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smalls slips a jab and a cross from Ibanez.
Smalls looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smalls works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibanez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibanez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls scores with a jab. Ibanez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smalls throws a hook but Ibanez avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Ibanez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smalls throws out the jab.
Smalls throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibanez.
Ibanez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibanez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Smalls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibanez ducks right into an uppercut from Smalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls moves away from the strike by Ibanez.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
A punch lands to the side of Ibanez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibanez misses with a straight left.
Smalls looks to land a right hand but Ibanez moved out of range.
Ibanez misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Smalls.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Smalls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibanez throws a lazy right hand but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Smalls misses.
Ibanez looks to throw the jab but Smalls is out of range.
Smalls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibanez throws a hook to the side of Smalls's head but Smalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smalls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibanez.
Ibanez throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smalls! But no joy.
Ibanez looks to land a right hand but Smalls moved out of range.
Smalls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smalls scores with a jab. Ibanez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smalls throws a jab when Ibanez was well out of range.
Ibanez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Ibanez misses with a looping right.
Smalls works the jab nicely.
Ibanez misses with a hook. Smalls ducked under it nicely.
Smalls throws out a counter right but Ibanez avoids it with no problem.
Ibanez slips under a jab from Smalls.
Smalls listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibanez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smalls scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibanez should have avoided that one.
Smalls fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibanez on the side of the head.
Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibanez.
Smalls avoids the body shot from Ibanez.
Ibanez jabs Smalls to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Smalls there.
The crowd cheers as Smalls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibanez doesn't seem phased though.
Ibanez throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Ibanez misses with an uppercut.
Smalls lands with a cross.
Ibanez throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.
Jose Smalls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibanez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smalls.
Ibanez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smalls moves out of range as Ibanez strikes.
Smalls scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibanez misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ibanez misses.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Ibanez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smalls moves away from the strike by Ibanez.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Smalls looks to land a right hand but Ibanez moved out of range.
Smalls lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibanez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ibanez throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ibanez throws a jab but it's blocked by Smalls.
A big right from Smalls misses.
Smalls loads up on a big right hand but Ibanez slips the punch.
Ibanez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smalls moves out of range as Ibanez strikes.
Smalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibanez.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Smalls.
Smalls misses the jab.
Ibanez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from Ibanez misses.
Ibanez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibanez moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Smalls lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibanez off the ropes and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Smalls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibanez doesn't seem phased though.
Smalls throws a hook to the side of Ibanez's head but Ibanez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Smalls misses its intended target.
Ibanez takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
Smalls throws the left hand but Ibanez avoids the punch easily.
Ibanez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Ibanez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibanez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smalls.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibanez. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibanez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls misses with a straight left.
Smalls looks to throw the jab but Ibanez is out of range.
Ibanez staying out of range there.
Smalls throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Smalls 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!
Smalls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibanez throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Smalls there.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibanez blocks a jab.
Ibanez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Smalls lands a jab to the nose.
Ibanez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smalls.
Ibanez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smalls was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibanez.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibanez misses the target.
Ibanez throws the left hand but Smalls avoids the punch easily.
Ibanez slips a straight right by Smalls.
Ibanez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smalls connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls throws a looping overhand right but Ibanez ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Ibanez is looking for a counter combo.
Ibanez slips a jab from Smalls.
Ibanez misses with a double jab.
Ibanez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smalls throws out the jab.
A big left from Ibanez misses.
Smalls looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls moves out of range as Ibanez strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Smalls.
Smalls throws out a loose jab but Ibanez uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Ibanez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Smalls slips a straight right by Ibanez.
Ibanez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Ibanez throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
Smalls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibanez.
Ibanez slips under a jab from Smalls.
Ibanez is looking to counter punch.
Smalls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Ibanez misses its intended target.
Ibanez throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Smalls.
Ibanez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibanez misses the target.
Ibanez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Ibanez ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Ibanez throws a big counter combination but Smalls scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ibanez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibanez looks to land a left hand but Smalls moved out of range nicely.
Smalls slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Smalls takes one on the button.
Ibanez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibanez.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibanez misses with a looping right.
Smalls throws an overhand right that lands on Ibanez's shoulder, as Ibanez tries to avoid the shot.
Ibanez drops his hands momentarily and Smalls takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smalls, as that shot connected.
Ibanez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Ibanez.
Smalls slips under a jab from Ibanez.
Ibanez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smalls moves out of range as Ibanez strikes.
Jab, jab by Smalls - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibanez throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Smalls finds it's target.
Ibanez misses with a wild combination.
Ibanez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smalls was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibanez.
Smalls slips under a jab from Ibanez.
Smalls misses with a hook
and Ibanez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smalls blocks a jab.
Smalls throws a jab when Ibanez was well out of range.
Smalls lands a lovely overhand right.
Smalls is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smalls lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibanez off the ropes and back into range.
Ibanez moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Ibanez looks to throw the jab but Smalls is out of range.
Ibanez tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smalls dips to his left and cracks Ibanez with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smalls staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibanez slips under a jab.
Smalls has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ibanez slips under a jab.
Ibanez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibanez blocks a jab.
Ibanez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Smalls on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smalls missing with a left hand there. Ibanez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibanez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smalls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibanez staying out of range there.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Ibanez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibanez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smalls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibanez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Good shot there by Smalls.
Ibanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smalls looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Alvaro Ibanez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibanez misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Smalls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smalls 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Smalls!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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