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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koh Ibu (ranked 184 p4p, 12 weight class) and Bastyn Dall (ranked 477 p4p, 27 weight class). Ibu comes to the cage accompanied by B DASH - WATER POW. Dall has chosen Beast as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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132 lbs
28 - 11 - 0 |
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140 lbs
31 - 24 - 3 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Koh Ibu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 24 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bastyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dall scores with a jab.
Dall shoots in and bounces Ibu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ibu looking to control.
Dall trying to control but Ibu is working from the bottom.
Ibu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Ibu is keeping the position.
Ibu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall is controlling him.
Ibu pulls Dall in close to his closed guard and prevents Dall from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dall swings widly with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dall's knee momentarily.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Ibu seems unphased.
Ibu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibu keeps working.
Ibu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ibu struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibu keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ibu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ibu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dall off and has taken his back!
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dall tries to roll but Ibu sticks to his back.
Ibu controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dall doesn't escape.
Dall tries to break free.
Dall turns into Ibu and is now in his guard.
Ibu wants to get back to his feet but Dall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ibu seems keen to control Dall's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastyn Dall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dall thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Ibu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall lands a jab.
Dall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ibu has control of Dall's left arm, preventing Dall from doing any damage.
Bastyn Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall wants to control from the top but Ibu keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
Dall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibu pushes Dall off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ibu as Dall shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
Ibu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall.
Ibu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dall. That one must have hurt.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibu misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Dall cracks Ibu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall looks for a takedown but Ibu sprawls well.
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
Koh Ibu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall tests Ibu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dall wants to land a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
Dall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibu doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Good shot there by Dall.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dall.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibu's hands.
A big right from Ibu misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibu's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
Ibu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Bastyn Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Ibu with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Dall blocks the leg kick.
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dall scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastyn Dall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dall with a jab.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
Dall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ibu. Those never looked like landing.
Ibu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ibu is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu lands an overhand right.
Ibu cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Dall shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibu sprawls well. He's pushed Dall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ibu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ibu throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dall throws a head kick that half lands.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Dall slips a straight right by Ibu.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall looks for a takedown but Ibu sprawls well.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall misses the jab.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Dall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall scores with a punch to the head.
Dall throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu takes one to the chin there.
Ibu throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Ibu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dall lands with an overhand left.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bastyn Dall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dall is rocked!
Dall swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibu finish him?
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dall takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall seems to have recovered his senses.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibu defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibu counters with a nice body shot.
Ibu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall misses with a jab to the body
and Ibu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibu defends it well.
Dall throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu misses the jab.
Dall thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Dall finds it's target.
Dall fails with the takedown.
Ibu tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Bastyn Dall has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bastyn Dall.
Well Dall 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastyn Dall!
A very excited looking Bastyn Dall 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.
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