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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Serge Ibaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pinaglabanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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143 lbs
28 - 8 - 0 |
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171 cm
35
144 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Serge Ibaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pinaglabanan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinaglabanan misses with a left hand
and Ibaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ibaka misses with a hook.
Pinaglabanan dives in and grabs Ibaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ibaka pushes down on Pinaglabanan's head and hops out.
Ibaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ibaka but Ibaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ibaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pinaglabanan momentarily.
Pinaglabanan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ibaka tries to avoid it but Pinaglabanan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ibaka to the ground. Ibaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Nice defenses there by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that Pinaglabanan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big right from Ibaka misses.
Pinaglabanan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan goes for a double leg but Ibaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ibaka continues to drive forward.
Ibaka throws an overhand right that lands on Pinaglabanan's shoulder, as Pinaglabanan tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Ibaka misses.
Ibaka connects with a nice looking jab.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Pinaglabanan slips the punch.
Pinaglabanan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pinaglabanan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ibaka's head.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but Ibaka is blocking nicely.
Ibaka wants to control but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinaglabanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control. Ibaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pinaglabanan on the ground.
Ibaka is trying is best to control the position here.
Ibaka trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ibaka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinaglabanan prevents Ibaka from improving his position.
Ibaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pinaglabanan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ibaka is looking to improve his position.
Ibaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control the action in half guard but Ibaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ibaka tries to get to full guard but Pinaglabanan has control of the leg.
Pinaglabanan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ibaka to the mat! Ibaka manages to get full guard.
Ibaka is trying to keep Pinaglabanan in close.
Pinaglabanan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ibaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan throws a big elbow that misses.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinaglabanan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ibaka controls Pinaglabanan momentarily but Pinaglabanan frees himself.
Pinaglabanan works over Ibaka with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinaglabanan is one step ahead there.
Pinaglabanan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pinaglabanan throws a low kick but Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Pinaglabanan throws an off balance right hand
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Pinaglabanan loads up on a big right hand but Ibaka slips the punch.
Pinaglabanan fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ibaka tries to avoid it but Pinaglabanan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ibaka to the ground. Ibaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pinaglabanan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ibaka is looking to counter the offense by Pinaglabanan and move into the clinch.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pinaglabanan on the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan slips under a jab from Ibaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka looks to land a right hand but Pinaglabanan moved out of range.
Pinaglabanan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ibaka misses with a looping right.
Pinaglabanan stuns Ibaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Pinaglabanan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook to the body
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinaglabanan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinaglabanan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ibaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibaka looks to land a left hand but Pinaglabanan moved out of range nicely.
Ibaka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pinaglabanan has his takedown stuffed
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pinaglabanan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ibaka to the ground. Pinaglabanan is now in Ibaka's guard.
Pinaglabanan is standing up over Ibaka. Ibaka looks to escape but Pinaglabanan dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Ibaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka tries to buck Pinaglabanan off but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
John Pinaglabanan has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Ibaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibaka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pinaglabanan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pinaglabanan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Pinaglabanan raining down shots from the mount!
Pinaglabanan landing strikes from the mount.
Pinaglabanan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ibaka tries to hold on but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan dominating with strikes here.
Ibaka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ibaka is trying to maintain the position but Pinaglabanan is very close to passing his half guard.
Pinaglabanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ibaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but Ibaka is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Pinaglabanan there.
Pinaglabanan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ibaka keeping hold of Pinaglabanan's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Serge Ibaka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pinaglabanan misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Ibaka as Pinaglabanan shoots in.
Pinaglabanan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ibaka is looking for a counter combo.
Pinaglabanan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pinaglabanan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ibaka, which made it look bad.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ibaka throws a big shot that misses.
Pinaglabanan fails with the takedown
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan misses with a takedown attempt - Ibaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinaglabanan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ibaka avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibaka looks to land a left hand but Pinaglabanan moved out of range nicely.
Ibaka is looking to land body kicks.
Ibaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good shot there by Ibaka.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka is looking for a sweep.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position but Ibaka is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ibaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ibaka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ibaka is trying to control but can't.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a strike but Ibaka avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pinaglabanan distracts Ibaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pinaglabanan won't allow Ibaka to get back to his feet.
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Pinaglabanan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan won't allow Ibaka to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pinaglabanan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pinaglabanan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ibaka, which made it look bad.
Pinaglabanan shoots for a takedown but Ibaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan shoots in looking for a takedown. Ibaka tries to sprawl out of it but Pinaglabanan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ibaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ibaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Pinaglabanan tries to counter it with a takedown but Ibaka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ibaka takes a swing at Pinaglabanan's ribcage but misses.
Ibaka misses with a hook. Pinaglabanan ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Serge Ibaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Pinaglabanan manages to avoid it.
Ibaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinaglabanan can do to turn this around?
Pinaglabanan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ibaka's waist but Ibaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinaglabanan off to one side.
Pinaglabanan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinaglabanan with a poor takedown
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibaka swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pinaglabanan shoots and misses
and Ibaka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pinaglabanan thinking.
Ibaka misses with a hook. Pinaglabanan ducked under it nicely.
Ibaka cracks Pinaglabanan with an open hand slap.
Ibaka throws a jab when Pinaglabanan was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinaglabanan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ibaka circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Ibaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Ibaka clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ibaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinaglabanan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinaglabanan misses with a wild body shot.
Pinaglabanan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Ibaka misses.
A little jabbing left from Pinaglabanan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinaglabanan looks for a takedown but Ibaka sprawls well.
Pinaglabanan dives in and scores a takedown into Ibaka's guard.
Ibaka is pulling down on Pinaglabanan's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibaka, not yet.
Ibaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ibaka looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinaglabanan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ibaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibaka wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Ibaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ibaka.
Nice sprawl there from Ibaka as Pinaglabanan shoots in.
Pinaglabanan fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pinaglabanan fails with the takedown.
Pinaglabanan is looking to chop away at Ibaka's legs.
Pinaglabanan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pinaglabanan drops his hands momentarily and Ibaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ibaka enables Pinaglabanan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ibaka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ibaka is trying to control the position but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Ibaka keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka controlling Pinaglabanan's posture.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinaglabanan is one step ahead there.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes from guard but Ibaka blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ibaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ibaka tries to clinch up but Pinaglabanan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibaka tries to clinch there but Pinaglabanan circles away.
Pinaglabanan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Pinaglabanan with that takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan has his takedown stuffed
and Ibaka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pinaglabanan thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Ibaka had his way with John Pinaglabanan in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pinaglabanan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ibaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka misses the shot to the body.
Pinaglabanan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinaglabanan cracks Ibaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pinaglabanan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ibaka circles away.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinaglabanan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka throws a jab when Pinaglabanan was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinaglabanan showed some decent athleticism there.
Ibaka has one foot on Pinaglabanan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pinaglabanan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibaka misses with a head kick.
Pinaglabanan shoots for a takedown but Ibaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but Ibaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pinaglabanan staying out of range there.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body punch
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinaglabanan tries for a takedown but Ibaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ibaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Ibaka.
Ibaka checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibaka sprawls well. He's pushed Pinaglabanan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan shoots in and drives through. Ibaka sprawls well.
Pinaglabanan fails with the takedown
and Ibaka counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Ibaka misses with a straight left.
Ibaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Ibaka. No joy for Pinaglabanan on that attempt.
A quick step to the side and Ibaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka misses with a looping left.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ibaka did well to prevent Pinaglabanan getting side control.
Ibaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pinaglabanan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka trying to control from the bottom.
Ibaka is controlling Pinaglabanan's trapped leg to prevent Pinaglabanan from advancing to side control.
Ibaka tries to get to full guard but Pinaglabanan has control of the leg.
Serge Ibaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinaglabanan with the ground and pound but Ibaka uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ibaka wants to hit a switch here but Pinaglabanan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ibaka there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Ibaka is having none of it.
Ibaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Pinaglabanan has a good base and remains in mount.
Pinaglabanan lands a couple of good shots and Ibaka has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pinaglabanan keeps control of the position as Ibaka tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Ibaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ibaka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka is the new bantamweight champion!
Serge Ibaka decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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