Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#100 Feltre vs Ibaka 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Ibaka dodges the punch combination from Feltre.
Feltre's corner calls for a 1-2. Feltre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Feltre moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
It looked like Feltre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Feltre.
Feltre cracks the inside of Ibaka's front leg.
Feltre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Serge Ibaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feltre cracks Ibaka with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Ibaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Feltre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibaka looks to throw the jab but Feltre is out of range.
Feltre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Ibaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibaka misses the target.
Ibaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Feltre.
Feltre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Feltre throws a leg kick which misses Ibaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibaka tries to avoid it.
Feltre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Feltre slips the punch.
Ibaka throws an overhand right that lands on Feltre's shoulder, as Feltre tries to avoid the shot.
Feltre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feltre looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibaka is just out of range.
It seemed like Ibaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Feltre's hands.
Feltre connects with a body shot.
Feltre misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Feltre. #T2#
Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Feltre.
Ibaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibaka staying out of range there.
Feltre throws a shot to the body.
Feltre lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Feltre.
Good exchange - Ibaka coming out on top.
Ibaka avoids the body shot from Feltre.
Feltre motions for Ibaka to come forward. Feltre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Feltre takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
Ibaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ibaka throws out a loose jab but Feltre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feltre misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibaka. That's going to slow Feltre down. #T3#
Feltre throws an overhand right that lands on Ibaka's shoulder, as Ibaka tries to avoid the shot.
Ibaka misses with a looping right.
Ibaka misses with a wild combination.
Feltre half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ibaka missing with a left hand there. Feltre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka moves in looking to clinch but Feltre pushes him off.
Feltre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Feltre swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibaka.
Ibaka has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ibaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Feltre.
Feltre jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Ibaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Feltre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibaka.
Feltre swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibaka.
Feltre pushes Ibaka away with a front kick.
Feltre connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibaka cracks Feltre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Feltre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibaka connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Feltre lands with a kick to the ribs.
Feltre swings for the body but Ibaka moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Feltre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ibaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Feltre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Feltre just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ibaka misses with a hook.
Ibaka misses with a head kick.
Feltre scores with a jab.
Ibaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feltre throws out a loose jab but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feltre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibaka doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feltre was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibaka.
Ibaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Feltre counters with a thumping low kick.
Feltre misses the shot to the body.
Feltre misses with an uppercut
and Feltre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Feltre slips under a jab.
Feltre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Feltre.
Ibaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.
Feltre misses with a head kick.
Ibaka looks to land a left hand but Feltre moved out of range nicely.
Feltre throws a chopping leg kick but Ibaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Feltre connects with a leg kick. Ibaka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ibaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Feltre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Feltre lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Feltre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibaka misses with a straight left.
Feltre stuns Ibaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Felipe Feltre is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Nice body kick from Feltre.
Ibaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ibaka misses with a body punch
and Feltre counters with an outside leg kick.
Feltre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feltre scores with a kick to the body.
Ibaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Feltre counters with a right hand to the body.
Ibaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Feltre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Feltre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Feltre moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.#T3#
Ibaka misses with an uppercut.
Feltre lands with a cross.
Ibaka avoids the head kick by Feltre.
Feltre takes one on the button.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses.
Feltre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibaka.
Feltre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Feltre with a body shot.
Feltre throws a head kick but Ibaka moves out of range.
Feltre misses the shot to the body.
Feltre throws a lazy head kick
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Feltre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Ibaka.
Feltre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Ibaka cracks Feltre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Feltre wants to slow Ibaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibaka missing with a left hand there. Feltre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibaka misses with a looping left.
Feltre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Feltre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ibaka sizes up Feltre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ibaka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ibaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Feltre throws a head kick that Ibaka semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Serge Ibaka has been cut.
Ibaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ibaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Feltre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Feltre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Serge Ibaka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Nice body kick from Feltre.
Feltre throws a wild body kick that Ibaka sees coming a mile off.
Ibaka throws a series of punches but Feltre avoids them all with ease.
Ibaka throws the left hand but Feltre avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibaka, as that shot connected.
Feltre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibaka.
Ibaka throws a hook to the side of Feltre's head but Feltre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Feltre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Feltre. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibaka tries to clinch but Feltre moves out of range.
Ibaka misses with a wild body shot.
Feltre throws a series of punches but Ibaka moves out of range. #T1#
Ibaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Feltre scores with a jab to the body.
Ibaka checks a low kick from Feltre.
Feltre jabs Ibaka right on the nose. Ibaka blinks but takes it well.
Ibaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Feltre is looking to counter punch.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Feltre slips the punch.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Feltre slips the punch.
Feltre moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
Feltre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ibaka just manages to avoid it.
Ibaka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Feltre.
Donk. Feltre catches Ibaka right on the button with a cross.
Feltre lands a jab-cross combination.
Ibaka throws a hook to the side of Feltre's head but Feltre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Feltre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Ibaka throws the left hand but Feltre avoids the punch easily.
Feltre throws a leg kick which misses Ibaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibaka tries to avoid it.
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!
A swing and a miss from Ibaka.
Feltre scores with a nice head shot.
Feltre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ibaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibaka misses the target.
Ibaka misses with an uppercut.
Feltre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feltre misses with a body shot
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Ibaka does no damage. #T3#
A head kick by Feltre misses
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibaka blocks the leg kick.
Feltre sets himself, and Ibaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Feltre avoids it this time.
A big right from Ibaka misses.
Feltre scores with a one two! Ibaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ibaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feltre was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibaka.
Ibaka avoids the body shot from Feltre.
Ibaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibaka blocks a head kick by Feltre.
Feltre misses with a hook to the body
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Feltre is looking to slow Ibaka down with leg kicks.
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Feltre.
Feltre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibaka checks it well. #T4#
Feltre throws a sloppy head kick
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Ibaka misses its intended target.
Feltre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feltre misses with a body kick.
Ibaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Feltre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ibaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Feltre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Feltre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibaka can do to turn this around?
Ibaka blocks a head kick by Feltre.
A slow jab from Feltre misses its intended target.
Ibaka wants to slow Feltre down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Felipe Feltre did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Serge Ibaka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Ibaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibaka. Feltre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Feltre quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Feltre tries to work over Ibaka's front leg with a kick but Ibaka checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibaka! But no joy.
Ibaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Feltre swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Feltre throws a sloppy body shot
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feltre.
A nice leg kick lands there from Feltre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre misses with a hook.
Ibaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Feltre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ibaka's knee momentarily.
Ibaka looks to throw the jab but Feltre is out of range.
Feltre misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Ibaka misses with a hook.
Ibaka blocks a head kick by Feltre.
A looping hook to the body misses from Feltre. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Feltre.
Feltre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ibaka avoids the head kick by Feltre.
Feltre moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
Feltre is looking to wear down Ibaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Feltre misses with a wild body shot.
Feltre's corner calls for a 1-2. Feltre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Feltre takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
Feltre throws a right hand that Ibaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibaka also avoids with ease.#T2#
Ibaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibaka throws a jab when Feltre was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Feltre misses
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Feltre with a nice cross.
Feltre thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Ibaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Feltre to score with a decent uppercut.
Feltre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ibaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Ibaka misses.
Ibaka avoids the body shot from Feltre.
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Feltre. #T3#
Ibaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Feltre throws a push kick but Ibaka slaps the foot to one side.
Ibaka wants to counter with a clinch but Feltre pushes him away.
Ibaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ibaka misses with a double jab
and Feltre counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibaka missing with a left hand there. Feltre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ibaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Feltre.
Ibaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Feltre - just one landing.
Ibaka misses with a low kick as Feltre jumps back.#T4#
Ibaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Ibaka misses.
Feltre misses with a wild body shot.
Feltre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Feltre throws a low kick, looking for Ibaka's leg but Ibaka calmly moves out of range.
Feltre misses the body punch
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Feltre loads up on a big right hand but Ibaka slips the punch.
Ibaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Feltre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Feltre tried to counter with a leg kick but Ibaka avoided it.
Feltre defending well as Ibaka loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Feltre had his way with Serge Ibaka in that round.
The cut man is working on Serge Ibaka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Feltre connects with an inside leg kick.
Feltre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Feltre.
Feltre scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ibaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Feltre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ibaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Feltre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Feltre keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibaka throws out the jab.
Ibaka checks a low kick from Feltre.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Feltre lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Feltre takes one on the button.#T1#
A combination from Ibaka does no damage.
A cross from Ibaka lands.
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses
enabling Feltre to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibaka takes one to the chin there.
Feltre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Feltre misses with a head kick.
Ibaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Feltre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Feltre slips a jab from Ibaka.
Ibaka connects with a single shot there.
Ibaka lands a jab to Feltre's midsection.
Serge Ibaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Feltre tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Feltre's head.
Ibaka looks to clinch
and Feltre counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feltre throws a sloppy head kick
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Feltre misses with a leg kick
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Feltre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ibaka at a distance.
Ibaka lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the body from Feltre misses
and Ibaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Feltre scores with a shot to the body.
Feltre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Ibaka backs away, Feltre returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ibaka throws out a loose jab but Feltre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feltre looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Feltre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibaka, as that shot connected.
Ibaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Feltre counters with an outside leg kick.
Feltre scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Feltre.
Ibaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibaka throws a shot from downtown. Feltre moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Ibaka misses.
Feltre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Ibaka misses.
Ibaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Feltre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Ibaka misses with a hook
and Feltre counters with a left to the body.
Feltre ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Feltre thinks about countering with a head kick.
Feltre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Feltre throws a head kick that Ibaka semi-blocks.
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!
Feltre moves out of range of the strikes.
Feltre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Feltre lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Feltre.
Ibaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Felipe Feltre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ibaka - that will leave a mark!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Serge Ibaka.
Well Feltre 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre retains his bantamweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Felipe Feltre made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Serge Ibaka was interviewed post fight and said 'This is tough to take, it was a good fight and Felipe is a great champion. I gave it my best but I think this is it for me and it's time to hang up the gloves. Thanks to Duel for giving me a shot at going out on top.'.

Event: DUEL#92 Muller vs Eirickson
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Ibaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ibaka misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sennin counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Serge Ibaka has been cut.
Serge Ibaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Ibaka.
Good shot there by Sennin.
Ibaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sennin moves away.
Sennin moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibaka.
Ibaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sennin tries to score with a low kick but Ibaka moves his leg out of the way.
Sennin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sennin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sennin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Ibaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sennin slips under a jab from Ibaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Ibaka cracks a nice hook into Sennin's ribs.
Ibaka throws the left hand but Sennin avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Ibaka.
Some wild striking there from Sennin.
Ibaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sennin manages to circle out of the way.
Ibaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ibaka throws out a loose jab but Sennin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sennin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ibaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ibaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Kame Sennin has been cut.
Ibaka scores with the left hand. Sennin knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sennin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibaka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibaka works Sennin's body with a nice hook.
Sennin misses with a body shot.
Sennin misses with a body punch
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sennin cracks the inside of Ibaka's front leg.
Ibaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sennin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibaka lands a high kick!
Sennin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibaka moves away.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Ibaka.
Ibaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sennin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibaka is out of range and Sennin settles back down.
A head kick misses from Ibaka.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sennin.
Ibaka misses the jab.
Sennin thows a leg kick but Ibaka checks it #CL#
and Ibaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ibaka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sennin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibaka.
Sennin digs a right hand into Ibaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibaka's gas tank. #T4#
Sennin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibaka backwards.
Ibaka has a couple of punches blocked by Sennin.
Ibaka tries to throw a body punch but Sennin avoids it by throwing Ibaka back against the cage.
Ibaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ibaka lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sennin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sennin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibaka's elbow.
Sennin trying to stall but Ibaka improves his position.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibaka looking to throw knees to the head but Sennin is blocking nicely.
Sennin is trying to maintain a safe position but Ibaka gets an underhook and turns Sennin into the cage.
Sennin lands a shoulder strike.
Sennin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sennin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sennin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sennin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sennin defending well as Ibaka loads up on a big left hand.
Sennin slips under a jab.
Sennin throws a wild body kick that Ibaka sees coming a mile off.
Ibaka moves away from the strike by Sennin.
Sennin moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
Sennin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sennin throws a lazy right hand but Ibaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Sennin manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Sennin finds it's target.
Sennin scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sennin throws an overhand right that lands on Ibaka's shoulder, as Ibaka tries to avoid the shot.
Sennin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serge Ibaka is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A nice combination there by Ibaka.
Ibaka looks to land a left hand but Sennin moved out of range nicely.
Sennin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibaka with a body shot.
Sennin throws a chopping leg kick but Ibaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibaka avoids the head kick by Sennin.
Sennin misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibaka scores with a nice head shot.
Ibaka jabs Sennin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ibaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ibaka misses with a few strikes there.
Sennin throws a hook but Ibaka blocks it.#T2#
Ibaka slips a straight right by Sennin.
Sennin misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibaka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ibaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sennin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Ibaka misses its intended target.
Ibaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sennin moves away from the strike by Ibaka. #T3#
Sennin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ibaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ibaka duly obliges.
Ibaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sennin can do to turn this around?
Sennin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibaka with a nice cross.
Ibaka misses with a left hand
and Sennin counters with a nice uppercut.
Sennin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibaka throws out the jab.
Ibaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sennin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Sennin's head.
Sennin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sennin misses with a body shot.
Sennin misses with a looping left.#T4##CL#
Ibaka has closed the distance and engaged Sennin in a clinch.
Sennin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Ibaka fails to land.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
Sennin tries a body shot but Ibaka blocks it.
Ibaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sennin blocks it with crossed arms.
Sennin misses with the head strike.
Ibaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sennin working aggressively here.
Ibaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibaka misses with some punches.
Sennin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sennin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sennin misses with a punch to the body.
Sennin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sennin scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sennin.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ibaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ibaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sennin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibaka throws a looping overhand right but Sennin ducks down to avoid it.
Sennin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibaka.
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sennin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sennin scores with a nice body kick.
Ibaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab by Ibaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sennin looks to land a body kick but Ibaka moved away.
Sennin lands a high kick!
Sennin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Ibaka dips to his left and cracks Sennin with an uppercut!
Ibaka lands with a nice body punch.
Ibaka connects with a right hand. Sennin shakes it off.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Sennin slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sennin throws a push kick but Ibaka slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Sennin.
Sennin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sennin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Ibaka lands with a hook. Sennin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sennin slips a jab from Ibaka.
A jab from Sennin misses.
A lazy body kick from Sennin
and Ibaka counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Sennin as he connects with a hook.
Ibaka throws a head kick but Sennin moves out of range.
Sennin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Sennin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sennin.
Sennin throws a chopping leg kick but Ibaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sennin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sennin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Ibaka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sennin. Sennin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sennin cracks the inside of Ibaka's front leg.
Sennin throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Serge Ibaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sennin throws a body kick that misses.
Sennin throws a right and a left that Ibaka avoids nicely.
Kame Sennin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Sennin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sennin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sennin defending well as Ibaka loads up on a big left hand.
Ibaka misses with a body shot.
Sennin keeps Ibaka at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Ibaka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sennin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibaka avoids the body shot from Sennin.
A head kick misses from Ibaka.
Ibaka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sennin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sennin throws a sloppy head kick
and Ibaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ibaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sennin's head.
Nice defenses there by Sennin.
Ibaka connects with a jab.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Ibaka!
A determined Serge Ibaka 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!

Event: DFN#17 Ibaka vs Feltre
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Feltre lands a jab to Ibaka's midsection.
Nice body kick from Feltre.
Feltre tries a head kick but it misses.
Feltre slips under a jab from Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with an uppercut. Feltre saw that one coming.
Feltre throws a nice looking combination but Ibaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Feltre manages to avoid it.
Feltre fakes the leg kick and cracks Ibaka in the body.
Ibaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Feltre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Feltre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Feltre finds it's target.
Feltre moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
Feltre misses with an uppercut. Ibaka saw that one coming.
Ibaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Ibaka misses with an uppercut.
Feltre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibaka with a body shot.
Feltre misses with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Ibaka's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Feltre misses the shot to the body.
Feltre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibaka misses with a hook
and Feltre counters with a good low kick that Ibaka was not able to check.
A slow jab from Ibaka misses its intended target.
Feltre was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ibaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibaka avoids the head kick by Feltre.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibaka misses the target.
Ibaka misses with a right hand
and Feltre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Feltre motions for Ibaka to come forward. Feltre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Feltre is looking to chop away at Ibaka's legs.
Ibaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Feltre. #T2#
Ibaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Feltre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Feltre lands with a kick to the temple. Ibaka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Serge Ibaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Feltre.
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!
Feltre scores with a leg kick.
Ibaka misses with a two punch combination.
Feltre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Ibaka misses its intended target.
Feltre throws a solid leg kick but Ibaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Feltre.
Feltre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibaka throws out the jab.
Feltre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Feltre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ibaka thinking.
Ibaka throws a jab when Feltre was well out of range.
Feltre scores with a head kick. #T3#
Ibaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Feltre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks the body kick.
Ibaka misses with a straight left.
Feltre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ibaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Feltre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Feltre throws a chopping leg kick but Ibaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feltre was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibaka.
Feltre misses with a body kick.
Ibaka is looking to counter punch.
Feltre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibaka tries to bum rush Feltre with a series of wild strikes but Feltre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Ibaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Feltre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ibaka scrambles back to his feet.
Feltre thumps Ibaka with a low kick.
Ibaka misses with a straight left.
Ibaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feltre throws a lazy head kick
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Feltre moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
Feltre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ibaka misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Feltre.
Ibaka jabs Feltre right on the nose. Feltre blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Feltre 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.
#R2#
Feltre tried to score with a low kick but Ibaka checks it.
Ibaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ibaka misses with a shot to the body
and Feltre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Feltre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibaka is looking to counter punch.
Feltre misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibaka misses the target.
Feltre misses with a low kick.
Ibaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Feltre.
Ibaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Feltre counters with a nice uppercut.
Feltre tries to land a body kick
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibaka throws an off balance right hand
and Feltre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feltre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Feltre takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibaka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Feltre ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Feltre throws a sloppy head kick and Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Ibaka misses with a hook
and Feltre counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Feltre goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Feltre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Feltre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ibaka tests Feltre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibaka throws a sloppy body shot
and Feltre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Feltre avoids the head kick by Ibaka.
Feltre just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibaka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Feltre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibaka moves away.#T2#
A low kick from Feltre misses
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibaka drops his hands momentarily and Feltre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feltre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Ibaka.
Feltre throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Ibaka lands an overhand right.
A jab from Ibaka misses.
And Feltre responds with a good body kick, but Ibaka manages to step out the way in time.
Feltre throws a push kick but Ibaka slaps the foot to one side.
Feltre misses with a kick to the body
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Feltre throws out a powerful jab.
Ibaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Feltre.
Feltre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Ibaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Felipe Feltre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Feltre scores with a jab.
Feltre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibaka manages to avoid it.
Ibaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Feltre throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ibaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Feltre dodges the punch combination from Ibaka.
Feltre cracks the inside of Ibaka's front leg.
Feltre throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Feltre walks into a left hand.
Ibaka misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Feltre jabs at Ibaka's body.
Ibaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.
Feltre wants to slow Ibaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibaka misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feltre throws a chopping leg kick but Ibaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibaka ducks under a wild hook from Feltre.
Feltre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Feltre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ibaka misses with an uppercut.
Ibaka swings widly with a right hand
and Feltre counters with a thumping low kick.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibaka is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Feltre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ibaka moves out of range as Feltre throws a body kick.
Ibaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibaka.
Feltre misses with a wild body shot.
Feltre lands a jab to Ibaka's midsection.
Feltre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibaka throws a series of strikes that have Feltre backpedaling.
Ibaka checks the leg kick.
Feltre misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the body
and Feltre counters with an outside leg kick.
Feltre blocks a jab.
Feltre looks to land a body kick but Ibaka moved away.#T1#
Feltre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Ibaka misses.
Ibaka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ibaka misses with a hook.
Feltre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Feltre tries to work over Ibaka's front leg with a kick but Ibaka checks it.
Ibaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Feltre responds with a good body kick, but Ibaka manages to step out the way in time.
Feltre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Feltre blocks a jab.
Feltre replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ibaka blocks it well.
Feltre tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibaka throws a big counter combination but Feltre scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Feltre swings for the body but Ibaka moves out of range.
Ibaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
A head kick by Feltre misses
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Ibaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Feltre should have avoided that one.
Feltre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibaka misses the target.
Feltre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Feltre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibaka looks to throw the jab but Feltre is out of range.
Feltre misses the jab.
Feltre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ibaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibaka looks to land a left hand but Feltre moved out of range nicely.
Ibaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Feltre avoids the head kick by Ibaka.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Feltre! But no joy.#T3#
Ibaka with a hook.
Feltre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Feltre misses with a double jab.
Feltre blocks a jab.
Ibaka is looking to land body kicks.
Feltre tries a quick counter leg kick but Ibaka is wise to it.
Feltre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Feltre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ibaka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Feltre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ibaka.
Feltre missing with a left hand there. Ibaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Feltre moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Feltre tenderised Ibaka's leg. Ibaka is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Ibaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Feltre counters with an outside leg kick.
Feltre tries to work over Ibaka's front leg with a kick but Ibaka checks it.
Ibaka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Feltre. Feltre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Feltre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Feltre misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibaka misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Feltre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Feltre blocks a jab.
Feltre throws a counter combo.
Feltre ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Feltre follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Feltre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Felipe Feltre just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Feltre throws a leg kick which misses Ibaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibaka tries to avoid it.
Feltre keeps Ibaka at a distance using the push kick.
Feltre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibaka.
Feltre takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
Feltre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Feltre checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibaka throws a sloppy head kick and Feltre moves out of range easily.
Ibaka avoids the body shot from Feltre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feltre swings for the body but Ibaka moves out of range.
Ibaka misses with a straight right.
Feltre takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Feltre tries a head kick but it misses.
Feltre moves away from the strike by Ibaka.
Feltre is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibaka misses the target.
Feltre ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Ibaka checks a leg kick. #CL#
Ibaka has Feltre up against the cage in a clinch.
Feltre blocks a body shot from Ibaka.
Ibaka trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Feltre gets control of Ibaka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Feltre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ibaka sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB2#
Feltre looking for a guillotine here but Ibaka defends easily.
Ibaka stays in close to Feltre's body and controls the position.
Ibaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Feltre working for submissions but it's allowed Ibaka to get to half guard.
Ibaka prevents Feltre from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Feltre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ibaka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ibaka prevents Feltre from improving his position.#SUB2#
Feltre looking for submissions off his back.
Ibaka seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ibaka is taking a breather. Feltre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Feltre trying to hold on to Ibaka's head to control him but Ibaka postures up.
Ibaka trying to control from half guard but Feltre is working away.
Feltre is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibaka trying to control the action but Feltre is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ibaka throws a hook but Feltre blocks it.
Ibaka avoids the head kick by Feltre.
Ibaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Feltre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feltre throws a sloppy head kick
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Feltre misses the target.
It looked like Ibaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Serge Ibaka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ibaka misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ibaka.
Feltre misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Ibaka.
A left lands for Ibaka.
Ibaka throws a right hand that misses
and Feltre counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Feltre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibaka throws an off balance right hand
enabling Feltre to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Feltre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Feltre misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Feltre. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibaka blocks a head kick by Feltre.
Feltre tries a head kick but it misses.
Feltre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Feltre.
Feltre throws a nice head kick!
Ibaka lands a head kick!
A head kick by Ibaka misses
and Feltre counters with a straight right hand.
Ibaka punishes Feltre's body with a nice straight punch.
Serge Ibaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Feltre slips under a jab from Ibaka.
Feltre misses with a hook.
Feltre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feltre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.
Ibaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Feltre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Feltre slips under a jab.
Feltre throws an off balance right hand
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Feltre throws a sloppy head kick
and Ibaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Feltre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ibaka.#T3#
Feltre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibaka avoids the head kick by Feltre.
Feltre scores with a spinning back kick!
Ibaka takes a swing at Feltre's ribcage but misses.
Ibaka misses with a two punch combination.
Ibaka misses with a straight left.
Ibaka misses with a left hand
letting Feltre counter with a right hand.
Ibaka swings widly with a right hand
and Feltre counters with a nice body shot.
Feltre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ibaka. That did some damage!
Feltre throws a series of punches but Ibaka moves out of range.
Ibaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Feltre displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ibaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Feltre counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibaka throws a looping overhand right but Feltre ducks down to avoid it.
Ibaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Feltre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Ibaka both land. Nice combination.
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses.
Feltre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ibaka connects with a single shot there.
Ibaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Feltre 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.
Feltre scores with a three punch combo!
Felipe Feltre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ibaka throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felipe Feltre.
I think Feltre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Serge Ibaka had this to say: 'This is tough to take, but I still feel I can get to the top of this division. In the meantime I want to get back in there, Jandre Vorster how about we go again?'.

Event: DUEL#83 Ibaka vs Paquette
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Paquette misses with a combination
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Paquette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Paquette takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ibaka walks into a left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibaka, as that shot connected.
Ibaka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paquette. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ibaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paquettes head.
Ibaka digs a right hand underneath Paquette's ribcage. Paquette let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ibaka misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Paquette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ibaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquette.
Ibaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Ibaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Ibaka throws a combination. Paquette tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ibaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paquette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibaka in his tracks.
Paquette looks for the body kick but Ibaka saw that one coming.
Ibaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paquette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibaka misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Paquette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibaka throws a hook to the side of Paquette's head but Paquette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paquette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Ibaka is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Paquette throws out a loose jab but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paquette throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Serge Ibaka has been cut.
Paquette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paquette throws a series of punches but Ibaka moves out of range. #T2#
Donk. Paquette catches Ibaka right on the button with a cross.
Ibaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paquette.
Paquette jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ibaka thuds a left hand into Paquette's body.
Ibaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paquette.
Ibaka misses with a head kick.
Ibaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibaka checks the leg kick.
Ibaka throws a right and a left that Paquette avoids nicely.
Paquette throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paquette throws a jab when Ibaka was well out of range.
Ibaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Paquette throws an off balance right hand
and Ibaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ibaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ibaka stuns Paquette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paquette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibaka throws a body punch but Paquette moves out of range.
Ibaka scores with a jab.
Ibaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paquette.
Paquette misses with an uppercut
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paquette moves away from the strike by Ibaka.
Ibaka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ibaka catches Paquette with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paquette slips under a jab.
Ibaka misses with a body shot.
Paquette lands a high kick! #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibaka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paquette will feel that in the morning.
Paquette is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ibaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ibaka throws a big shot that misses.
Paquette looks to throw the jab but Ibaka is out of range.
Paquette looks to land a left hand but Ibaka moved out of range nicely.
Paquette tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paquette lands with a cross.
Ibaka swings widly with a right hand
and Paquette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paquette misses with a looping right.
Ibaka misses with a left hand
and Paquette makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ibaka really felt that one!
Paquette throws a nice looking combination but Ibaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paquette misses with a double jab
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paquette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paquette tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Odell Paquette will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Serge Ibaka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ibaka missing with a left hand there. Paquette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paquette moves away from the strike by Ibaka.
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibaka lands a nice shot that snaps Paquette's head back.
Paquette throws a head kick that misses.
Ibaka slips under a jab.
Odell Paquette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paquette misses with a straight right.
Ibaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ibaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paquette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquette stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paquette throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paquette misses with a left hand
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibaka throws the left hand but Paquette avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A big left from Ibaka misses.
Ibaka misses with a body shot.
Paquette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibaka.
It looked like Ibaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paquette.
Paquette swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paquette throws a shot from downtown. Ibaka moves away and avoids it.
Ibaka tries to land a front kick but Paquette steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paquette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibaka throws a hook to the side of Paquette's head but Paquette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paquette appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paquette cracks Ibaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ibaka throws the left hand but Paquette avoids the punch easily.
Ibaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Paquette misses with an uppercut
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paquette throws a hook to the side of Ibaka's head but Ibaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paquette.
Ibaka misses the jab.
Ibaka throws a series of strikes that have Paquette backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Paquette, right into the meat.
Paquette scores with a spinning back kick!
Paquette moves away from the strike by Ibaka.
Paquette throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibaka misses the target.#CL2#
Paquette gets a clinch.
Ibaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paquette is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paquette.
A shot in the inside from Ibaka.
Paquette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibaka misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ibaka.
Ibaka cracks Paquette with a nice body shot.#T3#
Paquette misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paquette backwards.
Ibaka lands with a right to the head.
Paquette blocking some punches.
Ibaka lands with a left to the head.
Paquette wants to get back to striking at distance but Ibaka won't allow it.
Ibaka throws a head punch that misses.
Ibaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paquette.
Paquette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibaka blocking some punches.
Ibaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Paquette controls his hands.
Ibaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Paquette controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Paquette lands a right hand. #BC#
Ibaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paquette throws an off balance right hand
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Ibaka scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paquette tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibaka is looking to counter punch.
Paquette misses with a hook. Ibaka ducked under it nicely.
Paquette swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paquette finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibaka's head.
Paquette throws a body kick that misses
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Odell Paquette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Ibaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paquette throws an off balance right hand
and Paquette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Ibaka.
Ibaka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paquette fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibaka on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paquette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibaka misses with a hook.
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 Serge Ibaka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Paquette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ibaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Paquette misses
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Paquette lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paquette.
Paquette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paquette swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibaka misses the target.
Ibaka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paquette under the eye.
Ibaka scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paquette on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Ibaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Paquette thumps Ibaka with a low kick.
Ibaka misses with a left hand
and Paquette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paquette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paquette throws a big shot that misses.
Ibaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paquette is able to avoid easily.
Paquette misses with a body kick.
Paquette misses with a body shot.
Ibaka jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Paquette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paquette misses with a hook.
Ibaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paquette.
Paquette throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paquette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Ibaka rushes Paquette and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ibaka.#T2#
Paquette misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Paquette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibaka misses with an uppercut.
Ibaka scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paquette throws a body kick that misses.
Paquette throws a body shot but no joy.
Paquette throws an off balance right hand
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Ibaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paquette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paquette! But no joy.
Paquette ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Ibaka moves away from the strike by Paquette.
Paquette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Paquette lands.
Ibaka with a hook.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibaka tries to land a leg kick but Paquette saw it coming and moves away.
Ibaka avoids the head kick by Paquette.
Ibaka throws a shot from downtown. Paquette moves away and avoids it.
Paquette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibaka.
Paquette misses with the combination.
As Paquette looks to move away, Ibaka throws a big counter combo but Paquette just gets out of the way.
Paquette blocks the body kick.
Paquette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Ibaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paquette's corner calls for a 1-2. Paquette obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ibaka scores with a nice right hand.
Ibaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paquette moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Ibaka stuns Paquette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paquette throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paquette misses with a left hand
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Paquette counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paquette stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Ibaka.
Paquette looks for the body kick but Ibaka saw that one coming.
Paquette blocks a jab.
Paquette misses the jab.
Paquette's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paquette scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Ibaka.
Paquette misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Serge Ibaka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Ibaka blocks a head kick by Paquette.
Paquette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paquette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paquette! But no joy.
Paquette connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ibaka misses with a wild body shot.
Paquette misses with a hook
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paquette avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paquette scores with a jab. Ibaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ibaka misses with a straight right.
Paquette tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibaka throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Paquette throws a sloppy head kick
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paquette looks to land a right hand but Ibaka moved out of range.
Ibaka throws an overhand right that lands on Paquette's shoulder, as Paquette tries to avoid the shot.
Paquette misses the jab.
Ibaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paquette moves away from the strike by Ibaka.
Ibaka scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Paquette misses its intended target.
Ibaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibaka misses with a looping right.
Ibaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibaka lands a body shot.
Ibaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Ibaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ibaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paquette on the side of the head.
Paquette has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paquette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibaka ducks right into an uppercut from Paquette.
Ibaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Paquette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paquette throws a hook but Ibaka blocks it.
Ibaka throws a hook but Paquette blocks it.
Paquette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibaka tries to clinch there but Paquette circles away.
Paquette fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Ibaka.#T3#
Paquette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Ibaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paquette.
Ibaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ibaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Paquette is just out of range.
Paquette thuds a left hand into Ibaka's body.
Paquette blocks a jab.
Paquette replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ibaka blocks it well.
Ibaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka slips a jab from Paquette.
Paquette throws a sloppy head kick and Ibaka moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Ibaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Paquette is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paquette defending well as Ibaka loads up on a big left hand.
Paquette takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Paquette.
Ibaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paquette throws a hook to the side of Ibaka's head but Ibaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibaka misses the target.
Paquette misses with a hook. Ibaka ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ibaka.
Paquette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paquette defending well as Ibaka loads up on a big left hand.
Ibaka tries to move into range but Paquette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Paquette misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka had his way with Odell Paquette in that round.
The cut man is working on Serge Ibaka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Ibaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paquette misses with a looping right.
Paquette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paquette tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibaka throws a shot from downtown. Paquette moves away and avoids it.
Paquette staying out of range there.
Paquette lands a body shot.
Paquette looks to throw the jab but Ibaka is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Paquette crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ibaka - the referee stops the clock and Paquette gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ibaka. Paquette manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka works the jab nicely.
Paquette takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ibaka misses with a head kick.
Paquette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paquette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ibaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquette.
Ibaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ibaka needs to keep his hands up - Paquette had a free shot at his head there.
Paquette swings for the body but Ibaka moves out of range.
Ibaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibaka connects with a right hand. Paquette shakes it off.
Paquette misses with a hook. Ibaka ducked under it nicely.
Paquette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paquette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paquette momentarily.
Ibaka misses with a body shot.
Ibaka takes a swing at Paquette's ribcage but misses.
Paquette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Paquette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Paquette scores with a head kick.
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 connects with a right hand. Paquette shakes it off.
Ibaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paquette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paquette scores with a jab. Ibaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paquette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ibaka with a nice cross.
Odell Paquette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paquette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibaka counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Ibaka misses.
Paquette misses with a hook.
Ibaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick from Paquette lands but Ibaka takes it in his stride.
Ibaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Ibaka slips a straight right by Paquette.
Ibaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paquette tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ibaka is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Ibaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paquette.
Paquette misses with a left hand
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquette.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Paquette manages to avoid it.
Serge Ibaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Paquette slips the punch.
Paquette misses with a left hand
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paquette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paquette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paquette misses with a looping left.
Jab from Paquette.
Paquette throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paquette misses with a hook
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Ibaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paquette throws out the jab.
Paquette misses with a looping right.
Ibaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibaka avoids a kick to the body.
Ibaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ibaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paquette misses with a combination
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paquette loads up on a big right hand but Ibaka slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Ibaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paquette dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ibaka. That did some damage!
A big left from Paquette misses.
Paquette misses with a lunging right hand
and Paquette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paquette throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibaka.
It looked like Ibaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paquette misses with a hook
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Ibaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibaka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka retains his bantamweight title!
Serge Ibaka really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DUEL#76 Ibaka vs Sennin
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Ibaka lands the left hand.
Ibaka looks to throw the jab but Sennin is out of range.
Sennin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sennin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Sennin clinches up with Ibaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Sennin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sennin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sennin backwards.
Ibaka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sennin working aggressively here.
Sennin lands a left hand. #BC2#
Sennin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sennin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibaka checks a leg kick.
Sennin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Sennin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibaka with a body shot.
Ibaka scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Ibaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sennin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sennin misses with an uppercut
and Sennin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sennin misses with a head kick.
A big left from Ibaka misses.
Sennin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sennin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sennin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sennin moves away.
Sennin ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Ibaka sizes up Sennin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sennin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##CL2#
Sennin clinches with his opponent.
Sennin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sennin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibaka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
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!
Sennin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibaka.
Sennin blocks a body shot from Ibaka.
Sennin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibaka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ibaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Sennin gets an underhook and turns Ibaka into the cage.
Ibaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sennin or not.
Sennin leaning against his opponent.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sennin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibaka lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Sennin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ibaka tries a body shot but Sennin blocks it.
Sennin taking a breather.
Sennin blocks a body shot from Ibaka.
Still in the clinch, Ibaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibaka misses with the head strike.
Ibaka trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Ibaka manages to break the clinch.
Sennin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sennin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibaka misses with a head kick.
Sennin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sennin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Sennin.
Sennin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ibaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibaka avoids the head kick by Sennin.
Sennin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Sennin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sennin. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sennin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sennin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sennin throws a head kick but Ibaka moves out of range.
Sennin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with a right hand
and Sennin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Ibaka.
Ibaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick from Sennin is predictable there
and Sennin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Kame Sennin has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Ibaka scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kame Sennin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sennin moves to clinch but Ibaka breaks away
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Sennin misses with a looping left.
Ibaka misses with a looping left.
Ibaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ibaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sennin takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
Sennin throws a low kick but Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Sennin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick by Sennin misses
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sennin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sennin takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Sennin wants to clinch up but Ibaka keeps it at a distance.
Ibaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sennin can do to turn this around?
Sennin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ibaka misses with an uppercut
and Sennin counters with a leg kick.
Ibaka looks to land a left hand but Sennin moved out of range nicely.
Sennin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sennin misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sennin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ibaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Sennin is just out of range.
Sennin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ibaka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sennin.
Ibaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sennin's hands.
Sennin throws a leg kick but Ibaka moved away.
Ibaka misses with a hook. Sennin ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Ibaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sennin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sennin looks to throw the jab but Ibaka is out of range.
Sennin avoids the head kick by Ibaka.
Sennin misses with a wild body shot.
Sennin loads up on a big right hand but Ibaka slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sennin misses the target.
Sennin slips a straight right by Ibaka.
Sennin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Sennin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibaka misses its target.
A low kick from Sennin is predictable there #CL#
and Ibaka moves into the clinch.
Ibaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sennin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Sennin.
Sennin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ibaka.
Ibaka blocking some punches.
Sennin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sennin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kame Sennin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Sennin controls his hands.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Sennin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sennin blocks an elbow strike from Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sennin misses with the head strike.
Sennin misses with a punch to the body.
Sennin working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sennin fails to land.
Ibaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sennin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4##BC#
Ibaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Ibaka.
Serge Ibaka is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Sennin does it's job there.
Sennin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibaka throws a leg kick but Sennin checks it.
Sennin misses with a leg kick
and Ibaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibaka slips a jab from Sennin.
Sennin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sennin tries to move into range but Ibaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sennin is looking to score with low kicks.
Ibaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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 Kame Sennin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A low kick from Sennin misses
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Sennin throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Sennin misses
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Sennin thows a leg kick but Ibaka checks it #CL#
and Ibaka moves into the clinch.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
Sennin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sennin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands.
Ibaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Ibaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sennin counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Ibaka misses.
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sennin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Sennin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sennin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibaka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ibaka throws a one two combo.
Sennin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sennin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sennin throws a leg kick
and Ibaka counters with a left to the body.
Sennin staying out of range there.
Sennin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ibaka lands a nice looking 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!
Sennin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sennin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Ibaka connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Ibaka. Those never looked like landing.
Sennin avoids the head kick by Ibaka.
Sennin tries to move into range but Ibaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sennin tries to clinch up.
Sennin throws a leg kick but Ibaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ibaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sennin misses with a looping right.
Sennin throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Sennin throws a head kick that misses
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ibaka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ibaka jabs Sennin to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
A big right from Ibaka misses.
Ibaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sennin has time to react.
Sennin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibaka to score with a decent uppercut.
Sennin takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Ibaka finds it's way through Sennin's defenses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sennin.
Ibaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sennin throws a head kick but Ibaka moves out of range.
Ibaka throws out a loose jab but Sennin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sennin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sennin scoring well with a low kick there.
Ibaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sennin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Ibaka misses with a straight right.
Sennin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sennin.
Ibaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sennin's head backwards.
Ibaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sennin counters with a thumping low kick.
Ibaka blocks a leg kick.
Sennin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Ibaka lands.
Sennin throws a leg kick but Ibaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ibaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kame Sennin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Sennin lands a nice looking body shot.
Sennin tries to land a body kick
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sennin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sennin blocks a body shot from Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Sennin breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sennin misses with a leg kick
and Ibaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibaka misses the jab.
Ibaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sennin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Ibaka lands with a straight right. Sennin didn't see that one coming.
Sennin misses with a body shot.
Ibaka blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibaka misses the target.
Sennin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibaka throws a jab when Sennin was well out of range.
Ibaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ibaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sennin.
As Ibaka backs off Sennin throws a huge counter combo but Ibaka manages to avoid it all.
Sennin misses with a left hand
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Sennin misses.
Ibaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sennin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sennin.#T2#
Sennin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibaka.
Ibaka connects with a right hand. Sennin shakes it off.
Ibaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sennin lands with a straight right. Ibaka didn't see that one coming.
Ibaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sennin counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Ibaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sennin tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Sennin back against the cage.
Sennin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Ibaka. #T3#
Ibaka lands a damaging elbow.
Ibaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sennin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibaka tries to land a knee to the head but Sennin blocks with his arms.
Sennin trying to stall but Ibaka improves his position.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Sennin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibaka lands with a light punch inside.
Sennin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibaka tries to throw a body punch but Sennin avoids it by throwing Ibaka back against the cage.
Ibaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sennin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sennin has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Sennin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sennin fails to land. #BC2#
Sennin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibaka misses with a low kick as Sennin jumps back.#T4#
Sennin lands with a shot to the body.
Ibaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sennins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ibaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Ibaka misses.
Sennin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sennin's head.
Ibaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Sennin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ibaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sennin doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sennin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ibaka blocks it well.
Ibaka lands the left hand.
Ibaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sennin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ibaka counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka had his way with Kame Sennin in that round.
The cut man is working on Kame Sennin's cut.
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!
#R5#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sennin.
Ibaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sennin misses with a leg kick
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Ibaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Sennin should have avoided that one.
Sennin wants to slow Ibaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Sennin tries to close the distance and clinch but Ibaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sennin throws a low kick but Ibaka avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sennin.
Ibaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sennin throws a sloppy head kick and Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Sennin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ibaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sennin doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Ibaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ibaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sennin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ibaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Sennin should have avoided that one.
Sennin lands with a cross.
Sennin misses with an uppercut. Ibaka saw that one coming.
Sennin looks to throw a body kick
and Ibaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ibaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sennin throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Ibaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sennin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sennin misses with a right hand
and Ibaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sennin throws a hook but Ibaka avoids it easily.#T2#
Sennin takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibaka lands a jab to the nose.
Sennin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Sennin manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sennin.
Sennin walks into a straight right hand from Ibaka.
Ibaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sennin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sennin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibaka to score with a decent uppercut.
Ibaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sennin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Ibaka.
Sennin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Sennin throws out a leg kick but Ibaka moves out of range and Sennin only half commits.
Ibaka is looking to counter punch.
Sennin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sennin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibaka.
Ibaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Serge Ibaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sennin misses with a hook to the body
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Ibaka - just one landing.
A jab from Ibaka misses.
Ibaka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ibaka swings widly with a right hand
and Sennin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sennin just misses with a punch to the body.
Sennin tries to land a front kick but Ibaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Sennin closes the distance but Ibaka moves to the side
and Ibaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kame Sennin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibaka blocks a jab.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Sennin manages to avoid it.
Sennin wants to clinch
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sennin lands a head kick. Ibaka smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Serge Ibaka has been cut.
Ibaka works Sennin's body with a nice hook.
Sennin needs to keep his hands up - Ibaka had a free shot at his head there.
Sennin scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibaka should have avoided that one.
Sennin throws an off balance right hand
and Ibaka counters with a one-two to the body.
Sennin throws a low kick but Ibaka moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Ibaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibaka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka retains his bantamweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Serge Ibaka waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DUEL#71 Ibaka vs Complex
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Complex misses the target.
Ibaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Complex throws a wild body kick that Ibaka sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Ibaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Complex connects with a leg kick. Ibaka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibaka. Complex does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Complex.
The fighters circling - Complex throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Complex shoots in looking for a takedown but Ibaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Complex's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Complex shoots in for a double leg but Ibaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ibaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex catches Ibaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Complex misses the shot to the body.
Complex definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ibaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Complex on the side of the head.
Ibaka moves out of range of the body kick from Complex.
Ibaka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Ibaka scores with a jab. Complex acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ibaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Complex throws out the jab.
Complex throws the left hand but Ibaka avoids the punch easily.
Ibaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Complex throws a low kick but Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Ibaka looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ibaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Complex counters with a nice uppercut.
Complex shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ibaka throws an overhand right that lands on Complex's shoulder, as Complex tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Complex. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Complex throws out a leg kick but Ibaka moves out of range and Complex only half commits.
Complex does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ibaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Complex throws a solid leg kick but Ibaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Complex.
Ibaka avoids the body shot from Complex. #T2#
Complex throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibaka moves out of range of the body kick from Complex.
Ibaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Complex.
Ibaka tries to counter with a clinch but Complex shakes him off and moves away.
Complex avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Complex scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Complex walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complex throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibaka! But no joy.
Complex is looking to land body kicks.
Ibaka throws an off balance right hand
and Ibaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Complex misses with an attempted mid kick.
Complex lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Ibaka misses its intended target.
Complex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Complex throws out a leg kick but Ibaka moves out of range and Complex only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibaka! But no joy.
Complex throws a looping overhand right but Ibaka ducks down to avoid it.
Ibaka looks to throw the jab but Complex is out of range.
Complex tests Ibaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Complex gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Complex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Complex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complex feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Complex misses with a hook.
Complex throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Ibaka tries to sprawl but Complex drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ibaka kicks off Complex and gets to his feet.
Napoleon Complex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Complex. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Complex takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Complex scores with a shot to the body.
Ibaka connects with a looping right hand.
Complex lands the left hand.
Complex moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ibaka misses with a hook
enabling Complex to counter with a crisp jab.
Complex catches Ibaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Complex throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Complex misses with a body kick.
Ibaka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Complex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ibaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Complex somewhat.
A nice side step and Ibaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Napoleon Complex dominated 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.
#R2#
Ibaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Complex at a distance.
Napoleon Complex is winning the standup battle so far.
Complex displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibaka throws out the jab.
Ibaka is looking to chop away at Complex's legs.
Ibaka misses with an uppercut. Complex saw that one coming.
Ibaka looks to land a right hand but Complex moved out of range.
Complex misses the jab.
Complex scores with a jab to the head.
Complex looks to throw a body kick
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Complex.
Complex staying out of range there.
Jab from Ibaka.#T1#
Complex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ibaka throws a low kick but Complex avoids it.
A jab from Ibaka does it's job there.
Complex connects with a looping right hand.
Complex pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Ibaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibaka throws a sloppy head kick and Complex moves out of range easily.
It looked like Complex wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Complex avoids the head kick by Ibaka.
Ibaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Complex moves away.
Complex 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 Complex off to one side.
It seemed like Ibaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Complex throws a push kick but Ibaka slaps the foot to one side.
Ibaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Complex is just out of range.
Complex swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Complex tries to land a leg kick but Ibaka saw it coming and moves away.
Complex is looking to slow Ibaka down with leg kicks.
Complex misses the shot to the body.
Complex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibaka tries to clinch but Complex moves out of range.
Complex appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Complex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibaka can do to turn this around?
Complex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serge Ibaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Ibaka misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Complex uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibaka cracks Complex with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Ibaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ibaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ibaka misses with a hook. Complex ducked under it nicely.
Complex throws a leg kick but Ibaka moved away.
Complex swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Complex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Complex gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ibaka blocks a jab.
Complex looks for the body kick but Ibaka saw that one coming.
Complex tries to score with a low kick but Ibaka moves his leg out of the way.
Complex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Ibaka.
Ibaka moves out of range of the body kick from Complex.
Ibaka misses with a kick to the body.
Complex is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ibaka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Complex connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibaka misses with a left hand
and Complex counters with a nice uppercut.
Complex misses with a kick to the body
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Complex lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ibaka misses with a left hand
and Complex makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Complex misses with a wild body shot.
Complex tries to work over Ibaka's front leg with a kick but Ibaka checks it.
Ibaka throws a lazy right hand but Complex sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibaka throws a big shot that misses.
Ibaka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Complex.
Ibaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ibaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Complex throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Ibaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Complex throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Serge Ibaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Complex moves out of range of the strikes.
Complex bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Complex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Complex fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Complex throws a solid leg kick but Ibaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Complex.
Ibaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Complex throws a right hand that misses
and Complex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Complex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Complex on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Complex shoots in but no luck this time.
Ibaka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Complex misses with a looping left.
Complex lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ibaka takes a step back to recover.
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Complex throws an overhand right that lands on Ibaka's shoulder, as Ibaka tries to avoid the shot.
Ibaka looks to throw the jab but Complex is out of range.
Complex throwing a counter right hand but Ibaka manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Complex slips under a jab.
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Complex decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ibaka's guard.
Complex won't allow Ibaka to sweep him here.
Complex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibaka is keeping the position for now.
Complex controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ibaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Complex. #T2#
Complex preventing the sweep.
Complex trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Complex.
Ibaka throws out a powerful jab.
Complex throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ibaka wants to counter with a clinch but Complex pushes him away.
Ibaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Complex moves away.
Complex gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complex misses with a body kick.
Ibaka slips under a jab from Complex.
A little jabbing left from Ibaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Complex is predictable there
and Ibaka counters with a left and a right that stings Complex. #T3#
Complex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibaka.
Ibaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Complex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Complex feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ibaka cracks Complex with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Complex lands with a right hand.
Ibaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibaka checks the leg kick.
Ibaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Complex.
Complex throws a leg kick
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Complex misses with a leg kick
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Complex throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Ibaka throws out a counter right but Complex avoids it with no problem.
Ibaka wants to clinch but Complex slips to the side
and Complex counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ibaka's knee momentarily.#T4#
Complex throws out a loose jab but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Complex misses with a leg kick
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibaka throws a hook to the side of Complex's head but Complex sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Complex throws a poor cross that misses
and Complex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Complex is rocked!
Complex with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Oh Complex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ibaka drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Complex right on the button. Complex goes down! Ibaka follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ibaka gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge Ibaka! Serge Ibaka retains his bantamweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Serge Ibaka waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DUEL#63 Ibaka vs Lannister
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Lannister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
We've been informed that Lannister 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.
Ibaka is pressed up against the cage. Lannister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ibaka down to the mat. Ibaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lannister 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 is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lannister.
Ibaka blocks the body kick.
Ibaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Lannister counter with a right hand.
Ibaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lannister tries to clinch up.
Ibaka misses with a looping left.
Lannister doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibaka circles away.
Lannister connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister moves in looking to clinch but Ibaka pushes him off.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Lannister slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Lannister's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Lannister clinches with his opponent.
Ibaka misses with some punches.
Lannister working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibaka. #T1#
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the cage.
Ibaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ibaka has a couple of punches blocked by Lannister.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands.
Lannister is pushing Ibaka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Ibaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ibaka moves into the clinch.
Lannister blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Ibaka breaks from the clinch.
Ibaka feints a jab promting Lannister to slip. Ibaka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lannister slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lannister moves to clinch but Ibaka breaks away
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lannister tries to clinch but Ibaka moves out of range. #T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Lannister.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lannister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lannister changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ibaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Lannister wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ibaka, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Lannister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Lannister is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ibaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Lannister trying to control the action but Ibaka is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lannister looks up at the clock and then as Ibaka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lannister smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lannister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibaka keeps working.
Ibaka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lannister's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ibaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lannister.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister is nestled in close to Ibaka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Lannister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibaka sees it coming and defends easily.
Lannister throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lannister prevents Ibaka from improving his position.
Lannister trying to advance position but Ibaka counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Ibaka pulls Lannister in close to his closed guard and prevents Lannister from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lannister throws a big right hand that misses.
Lannister preventing the sweep.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibaka is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at England Fight Club MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lannister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ibaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lannister is one step ahead there.
Lannister scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ibaka tries to clinch there but Lannister circles away.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lannister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lannister throws a looping overhand right but Ibaka ducks down to avoid it.
Lannister tries to clinch
and Ibaka counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Lannister moves into the clinch.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibaka misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister lands an uppercut.
Ibaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister presses Ibaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibaka lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Ibaka.
Lannister throws a head punch that misses.
Serge Ibaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lannister lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1##BC#
Ibaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Lannister lands a body shot.
Ibaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ibaka throws out a loose jab but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lannister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lannister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lannister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibaka throws a hook to the side of Lannister's head but Lannister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lannister moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibaka digs a good hook to Lannister's body.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka throws a right and a left that Lannister avoids nicely.
Ibaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Lannister's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lannister scores with a jab to the head.
Lannister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibaka.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibaka moves away.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Lannister manages to avoid it.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Ibaka circles away easily
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Lannister throws a lazy head kick
and Ibaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lannister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ibaka moves out of range of the body kick from Lannister.
Lannister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lannister throws a right and a left that Ibaka avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Ibaka misses its intended target.
Lannister looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Lannister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lannister wants to clinch.
Lannister is looking to clinch but Ibaka is avoiding it.
Lannister wants to clinch.
Lannister throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lannister misses with a jab to the body
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Lannister with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Lannister wants to clinch but Ibaka slips to the side
and Ibaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lannister misses the shot to the body.
Lannister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Ibaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ibaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lannister on the side of the head.
Ibaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lannister's head.
Serge Ibaka is winning the standup battle so far.
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 throws a series of punches but Lannister moves out of range.
Ibaka looks to land a combination. Lannister sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ibaka lands a nice shot that snaps Lannister's head back.
Lannister tries to clinch but Ibaka is having none of it.
Lannister shoots in looking for a takedown but Ibaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lannister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ibaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister can do to turn this around?
Lannister is looking to clinch.
Lannister misses with a hook. Ibaka ducked under it nicely.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Ibaka lands.
Lannister swings widly with a right hand
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibaka misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that second 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.
#R3#
A jab from Lannister misses.
Lannister 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.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lannister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lannister.
Lannister wants a takedown but no success here.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.#BC#
Ibaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lannister wants to clinch but Ibaka slips to the side
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lannister throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Lannister drives through with a takedown into Ibaka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ibaka pulls Lannister in close to prevent any damage.
Ibaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lannister is one step ahead there. #T1#
Lannister looking to pass the guard.
Lannister with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibaka has control of Lannister's left arm, preventing Lannister from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ibaka working a defensive guard here.
Tyrion Lannister has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lannister is looking to work some ground and pound but Ibaka has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lannister shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lannister throws an off balance right hand
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lannister.
Ibaka lands a jab to Lannister's midsection.
Lannister throws a hook but Ibaka blocks it.
Lannister moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lannister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lannister misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Lannister misses with a hook
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lannister throws a shot from downtown. Ibaka moves away and avoids it.
Ibaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lannister counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Lannister closes the distance and pushes Ibaka back into the cage.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lannister pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lannister takes a shot to the head.
Ibaka scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Lannister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Lannister. Those never looked like landing. #T4##CL#
Ibaka clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ibaka.
Lannister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ibaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister. #BC#
Ibaka breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Ibaka.
Jab, jab by Ibaka - just one landing.
Ibaka scores with a nice head shot.
Ibaka throws a combination. Lannister tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ibaka throws a series of punches but Lannister moves out of range.
Lannister with a poor takedown
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Lannister misses with a shot to the body
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lannister wants to clinch up but Ibaka keeps it at a distance.
Ibaka is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Lannister clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A big left from Lannister misses.
Ibaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibaka moves away from the strike by Lannister.
Lannister throws a leg kick but Ibaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Ibaka misses.
Lannister throws a right and a left that Ibaka avoids nicely.
Lannister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lannister drops his hands momentarily and Ibaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lannister tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lannister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Ibaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lannister lands with a nice combination. Ibaka backs away looking to recover.
Lannister throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lannister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lannister connects with a leg kick. Ibaka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lannister on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lannister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lannister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Lannister is rocked!
Ibaka lands with a straight right. Lannister didn't see that one coming.
Lannister is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibaka finish him?#CL2#
Lannister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ibaka, pushing him back against the cage.
Ibaka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ibaka can't find room to land a body shot as Lannister controls the action. #BC#
Ibaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lannister seems to have recovered his senses.
Ibaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister darts in looking for a takedown but Ibaka gets double underhooks and turns Lannister into the cage.
Lannister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lannister shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Ibaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lannister has time to react.
Lannister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lannister dodges the punch combination from Ibaka.
Lannister looks for the body kick but Ibaka saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibaka.
A combination from Ibaka does no damage.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch but Ibaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lannister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibaka.
Lannister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ibaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Lannister throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD2#
Ibaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ibaka keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister passes Ibaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lannister thows a huge punch but Ibaka dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Lannister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ibaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lannister.
Ibaka trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Lannister prevents Ibaka from improving his position.
Lannister lands strikes from half guard.
Lannister working the head and body with strikes.
Ibaka tries to get to full guard but Lannister has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lannister connects with a nice short shot to Ibaka's temple. #SUB2#
Lannister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibaka sees it coming and defends easily.
Lannister lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ibaka keeping hold of Lannister's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka had his way with Tyrion Lannister in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Lannister has Ibaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Lannister misses with some punches. #TD2#
Lannister lands a takedown into guard.
Ibaka is pulling down on Lannister's head to control his posture.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannister won't allow Ibaka to sweep him here.
Lannister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibaka is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lannister throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ibaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Lannister is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Lannister there.
Lannister is thwarting Ibaka's attempts to control the position.
Ibaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lannister thows a huge punch but Ibaka dodges it nicely.
Ibaka taking some punishment here, with Lannister in his half guard.
Lannister tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ibaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lannister not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Lannister is looking for submissions but instead, Ibaka has regained full guard.
Lannister distracts Ibaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lannister stands up over Ibaka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lannister looking to pass the guard.
Ibaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Lannister looking to control.
Lannister trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Serge Ibaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lannister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibaka wants to pass the guard but Lannister is keeping the position.
Lannister has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ibaka wants to stand but Lannister is controlling his posture from full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lannister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibaka is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Ibaka as he checks the leg kick.
Lannister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lannister misses with an uppercut
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibaka manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lannister scores with a nice head shot.
Ibaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibaka. That's going to slow Lannister down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrion Lannister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ibaka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka retains his bantamweight title!
Serge Ibaka took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DUEL#56 Lapu-Lapu vs Romero
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Nahtic throws a lazy head kick
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nahtic throws a sloppy head kick and Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Nahtic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibaka throws a lazy right hand but Nahtic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nahtic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nahtic misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibaka counters with a left and a right that stings Nahtic.
Ibaka throws a looping overhand right but Nahtic ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Nahtic.
Nahtic tries to clinch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Nahtic connects with a solid leg kick.
Nahtic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nahtic cracks Ibaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nahtic throws a front kick that sends Ibaka stumbling back into the cage.
Nahtic with a nice cross.
Ibaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Nahtic lands with a kick to the temple. Ibaka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nahtic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ibaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Ibaka.
Nahtic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ibaka blocks a jab.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Nahtic manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ibaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nahtic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nahtic. Nahtic obviously looking to wear him down.
Nahtic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nahtic ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Nahtic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Nahtic closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Ibaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibaka, right into the meat.
Nahtic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibaka to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Ibaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses
and Nahtic counters with a low kick, right behind Ibaka 's knee.
Nice shot by Ibaka.
Nahtic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Nahtic.
Nahtic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ibaka moves out of range of the body kick from Nahtic.
Nahtic looks to land a left hand but Ibaka moved out of range nicely.
Nahtic wants to clinch up but Ibaka keeps it at a distance.
Ibaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nahtic lands a jab to the nose.
Ibaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Nahtic.
Nahtic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibaka is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Nahtic throws a shot from downtown. Ibaka moves away and avoids it.
Nahtic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nahtic slips under a jab from Ibaka.
Ibaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nahtic throws out a counter right but Ibaka avoids it with no problem.
Ibaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Nahtic misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nahtic.
Nahtic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nahtic works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibaka misses the target.
Ibaka throws a looping overhand right but Nahtic ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Ibaka tries to keep at a distance but Nahtic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ibaka - that landed with a thud.
Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Ibaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ibaka scores with a shot to the side of Nahtic's head.
Ibaka misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Ibaka.
A hook to the body from Ibaka.
Nahtic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ibaka has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ibaka scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Nahtic is rocked!
Ibaka gets through Nahtic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nahtic is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibaka finish him?#BC#
Ibaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibaka ducks under a wild hook from Nahtic.
Ibaka is looking to counter punch.
Ibaka blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Nahtic has closed the distance and engaged Ibaka in a clinch.
Ibaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nahtic is defending well for now.
Ibaka tries to throw a body punch but Nahtic avoids it by throwing Ibaka back against the cage.
Ibaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibaka creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Nahtic! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Ibaka.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka retains his bantamweight title!
Serge Ibaka really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DUEL#51 Ibaka vs Tabhorn
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with the combination.
Ibaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taphorn.#CL#
Ibaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ibaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taphorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibaka scores with a shot to the side of Taphorn's head.
Taphorn misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Taphorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taphorn throws a head punch that misses.
Taphorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ibaka smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Ibaka catches Taphorn right on the button with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Ibaka. No joy for Taphorn on that attempt.
Taphorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibaka.
Taphorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Ibaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibaka tries to clinch but Taphorn is having none of it.
Taphorn drops his hands momentarily and Ibaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taphorn tries to score with a low kick but Ibaka moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibaka. Taphorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taphorn lands with a good body shot.
Serge Ibaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taphorn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibaka lands with a right hand.
Ibaka takes one to the chin there.
Ibaka stuns Taphorn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taphorn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Ibaka blocks the low kick.
Taphorn swings for the body but Ibaka moves out of range.
Taphorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taphorn darts in looking for a takedown but Ibaka gets double underhooks and turns Taphorn into the cage.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Taphorn.
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibaka missing with a left hand there. Taphorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taphorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Taphorn tries to land a front kick but Ibaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taphorn ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Taphorn lands a body shot.
A shot to the body from Taphorn misses
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Taphorn throws a right hand that misses
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Taphorn throws a front kick aimed at Ibaka's knee but Ibaka avoids it well.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Ibaka moved away.
Taphorn lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibaka. Taphorn does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Taphorn shoots in but no luck this time.
Taphorn digs a good body shot into Ibaka's ribs.
Ibaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taphorn can pounce on him.
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taphorn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Taphorn drives through and clinches with Ibaka against the cage.
Ibaka lands a left hand.
Ibaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taphorn digs a right hand into Ibaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibaka's gas tank.
Taphorn misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taphorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taphorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibaka misses with some punches. #T4##BC#
Ibaka breaks from the clinch.
Ibaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ibaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taphorn throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Taphorn throws out a leg kick but Ibaka moves out of range and Taphorn only half commits.
No joy there for Ibaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibaka misses with a looping left.
It looks like Ibaka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Taphorn connects with the punch.
Ibaka looks to throw the jab but Taphorn is out of range.
Taphorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taphorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taphorn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taphorn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taphorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taphorn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Taphorn throws a leg kick
and Ibaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibaka jabs Taphorn right on the nose. Taphorn blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka lands a jab to the nose.
Taphorn throws out a leg kick but Ibaka moves out of range and Taphorn only half commits.
Taphorn scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Taphorn moves into the clinch.
Taphorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibaka backwards.
Ibaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taphorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taphorn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ibaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taphorn misses with a punch to the body.
Taphorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn tries to work over Ibaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taphorn misses with some punches.
Ibaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taphorn avoids it.
Taphorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
Ibaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ibaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Taphorn won't allow it.
Taphorn works on Ibaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibaka tries a body shot but Taphorn blocks it.
Taphorn stalling in the clinch.
Taphorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Taphorn fails to land.
Ibaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Serge Ibaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Taphorn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taphorn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ibaka up against the cage.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Ibaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taphorn cracks Ibaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taphorn. #CL2#
Taphorn closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taphorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Taphorn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taphorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibaka's elbow. #BC#
Ibaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibaka throws a big shot that misses.
Ibaka misses with a few strikes there.
Ibaka slips a straight right by Taphorn.#T3#
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibaka.
A slow jab from Ibaka misses its intended target.
Taphorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Taphorn.
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Ibaka moved out of range.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn throws a low kick but Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Taphorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taphorn scrambles back to his feet.
Ibaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taphorn staying out of range there.
Taphorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibaka is just out of range.#CL2#
Taphorn moves into range and clinches up with Ibaka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibaka.
Ibaka working aggressively here.
Ibaka misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Ibaka stalling.
Taphorn misses with some punches.
Ibaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taphorn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ibaka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Taphorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibaka backwards.
Ibaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Ibaka breaks from the clinch.
Ibaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taphorn throws out the jab.
Ibaka throws a hook but Taphorn blocks it.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Taphorn moves out of range of the body kick from Ibaka.
Taphorn lands a body shot.
Ibaka slips a straight right by Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a chopping leg kick but Ibaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ibaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Taphorn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibaka checks it well.
Taphorn throws a leg kick
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Taphorn misses with a body punch
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Taphorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taphorn scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibaka should have avoided that one.
Ibaka throws a hook but Taphorn avoids it easily.
Ibaka slips under a jab from Taphorn.
As Taphorn looks to move away, Ibaka throws a big counter combo but Taphorn just gets out of the way.
Taphorn throws a wild body kick that Ibaka sees coming a mile off.
Ibaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibaka jabs Taphorn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taphorn misses with the combination.
Peter Taphorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibaka.
As Taphorn backs away, Ibaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taphorn, right into the meat. #T1#
Taphorn throws a leg kick
and Taphorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Ibaka misses its intended target.
Taphorn throws a leg kick which misses Ibaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibaka tries to avoid it.
Ibaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taphorn can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Taphorn.
Ibaka misses with a few strikes there.
Taphorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ibaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taphorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taphorn throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Taphorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taphorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a combination that misses
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Ibaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taphorn back to the cage. Ibaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taphorn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serge Ibaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibaka misses with the combination.
Taphorn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taphorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taphorn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taphorn throws a hook but Ibaka avoids it easily.
Taphorn throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Taphorn misses with a right hand
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taphorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ibaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taphorn! But no joy.#T3#
Taphorn throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taphorn takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
Taphorn lands a nice hook to Ibaka's body. Ibaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taphorn moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
Taphorn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taphorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibaka.
As Taphorn backs away, Ibaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ibaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Taphorn coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Taphorn.#T4#
The fighters circling - Taphorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Ibaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taphorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Ibaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taphorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Taphorn's head.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Taphorn slips the punch.
Taphorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taphorn looks to throw the jab but Ibaka is out of range.
Ibaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taphorn throws a low kick but Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Taphorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Taphorn's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Serge Ibaka did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Ibaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Taphorn misses its intended target.
Ibaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
Taphorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taphorn, as that shot connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taphorn.
A punch combination from Taphorn misses.
A head kick misses from Ibaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka throws the left hand but Taphorn avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Ibaka does it's job there.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Taphorn scores with a punch to the head.
Ibaka lands a head kick. Taphorn smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Taphorn counters with a nice leg kick.
Taphorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taphorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibaka lands a nice hook to Taphorn's body. Taphorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taphorn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Taphorn.
Ibaka misses with a wild body shot.
Taphorn misses with a hook.
Ibaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taphorn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ibaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taphorn looks to throw a body kick
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Taphorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taphorn tries for a takedown but Ibaka circles away easily
and Taphorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taphorn lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Ibaka misses.
A little jabbing left from Taphorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taphorn lands a jab to the head.
Taphorn throws the kick towards the body but Ibaka avoids it.
A jab from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibaka throws a series of punches but Taphorn avoids them all with ease.
Taphorn tries to work over Ibaka's front leg with a kick but Ibaka checks it. #T3#
Taphorn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibaka's calf.
Ibaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taphorn moves away.
Taphorn stuns Ibaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taphorn tries to clinch but Ibaka moves out of range.
It looked like Ibaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibaka checks a leg kick.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
Ibaka thuds his right hand into Taphorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibaka takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Ibaka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taphorn misses with a takedown attempt
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Ibaka.
Taphorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Ibaka.
Ibaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
Ibaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taphorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taphorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibaka lands a leg kick that knocks Taphorn off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taphorn.
Taphorn lands a jab to the nose.
Taphorn looks to clinch
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Taphorn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Taphorn throws out a leg kick but Ibaka moves out of range and Taphorn only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Serge Ibaka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Taphorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibaka moves away.
Ibaka misses with a hook.
Ibaka sets himself, and Taphorn steps forward looking for the clinch! Ibaka avoids it this time.
Taphorn throws a wild body kick that Ibaka sees coming a mile off.
Taphorn drops his hands momentarily and Ibaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Ibaka.
A countering left hand to the body from Taphorn misses.
Ibaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taphorn misses with an uppercut
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Ibaka moved out of range.
Ibaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Ibaka.
Ibaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibaka throws a hook but Taphorn avoids it easily.
Taphorn feints the counter takedown.
Taphorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibaka. #T1#
Ibaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taphorn looks to land a combination but Ibaka avoids it well.
Ibaka misses with a left hand
and Taphorn counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Taphorn!
Ibaka misses with a kick to the body.
Taphorn wants to slow Ibaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Taphorn misses with an uppercut. Ibaka saw that one coming.
Ibaka wants to clinch.
Taphorn moves forwards but Ibaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibaka manages to avoid it.
Taphorn throws a low kick but Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Taphorn tries to work over Ibaka's front leg with a kick but Ibaka checks it.
Taphorn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ibaka is fending him off so far but Taphorn persists. Nope, Ibaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Taphorn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibaka is out of range and Taphorn settles back down.
Taphorn fails with the takedown.
Ibaka throws a head kick but Taphorn moves out of range.
Taphorn looks to throw the jab but Ibaka is out of range.
Ibaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibaka misses with the combination. #T3#
Ibaka throws a body punch but Taphorn moves out of range.
Taphorn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taphorn scores with a hook to the body. Ibaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Serge Ibaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ibaka takes a swing at Taphorn's ribcage but misses.
Taphorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peter Taphorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taphorn misses the body punch
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibaka throws a head kick but Taphorn moves out of range.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibaka, as that shot connected.
Taphorn connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Taphorn clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Taphorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands.
Taphorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taphorn scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taphorn looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Taphorn fails to land.
Ibaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taphorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taphorn can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Ibaka cracks Taphorn with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Taphorn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Taphorn breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Serge Ibaka.
I think Ibaka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka retains his bantamweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Serge Ibaka made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DUEL#44 Grant vs Ibaka
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Ibaka misses with a looping right.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant feints and then cracks Ibaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibaka down.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grant scores with a kick to the midsection.
A low kick from Grant misses
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Grant misses
and Ibaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ibaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ibaka avoids it.
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Ibaka misses the shot to the body.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Ibaka.
Grant takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
Ibaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibaka's head.
Grant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant thumps Ibaka with a low kick.
Grant lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
A jab from Ibaka misses.
Ibaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibaka.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant lands a head kick. Ibaka smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Serge Ibaka has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ibaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grant on the side of the head.
Ibaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibaka is just out of range.
Grant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
Ibaka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant is looking to wear down Ibaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibaka manages to avoid it.
Grant throws a series of punches but Ibaka avoids them all with ease.
Ibaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibaka.
Grant lands a nice hook to Ibaka's body. Ibaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ibaka scores with a body shot.
Ibaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Grant's head.#CL2#
Ibaka has managed to clinch.
Grant trying to control the position but instead, Ibaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grant into the cage.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ibaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibaka looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Grant lands a jab.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibaka throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grant with a body shot.
Ibaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ibaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ibaka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibaka.
Grant throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Grant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
Grant throws a right hand that misses
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ibaka scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Grant is rocked!
Ibaka moves away from the strike by Grant.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ibaka!
Oh Grant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibaka takes one on the button.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibaka throws out the jab.
Grant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ibaka counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serge Ibaka's cut.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ibaka throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant seems to have got his legs back now.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Serge Ibaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Ibaka.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibaka in his tracks.
Grant slips a jab from Ibaka.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibaka.
Grant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Ibaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grant doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Grant misses with a body shot
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Ibaka's torso.
Grant throws a nice head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ibaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Ibaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Ibaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Grant slips a straight right by Ibaka.
Grant looks to land a combination but Ibaka avoids it well.
Ibaka throws a series of strikes that have Grant backpedaling.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grant momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Ibaka. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Ibaka rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ibaka has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ibaka misses with some punches. #T2#
Ibaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grant.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibaka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grant.
Ibaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Ibaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ibaka blocks it with crossed arms.
Ibaka stalling against the cage.
Ibaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Grant.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ibaka.
Ibaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grants head. #CUT2#
It looks like Manus Grant has been cut.
Grant looking to stall.
A short left from Ibaka. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Ibaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Ibaka has him pressed against the cage.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Ibaka.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ibaka as Grant tries to tie him up.
Serge Ibaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibaka presses Grant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grant stalling in the clinch but Ibaka improves position.
Ibaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Ibaka avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Ibaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant darts in trying to clinch
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Ibaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibaka cracks Grant with a good jab.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Grant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grant gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ibaka gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge Ibaka! Serge Ibaka retains his bantamweight title!
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.

Event: DUEL#37 Pinaglabanan vs Ibaka
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1#
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. #T1##TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
Pinaglabanan slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
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. #T4#
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.#REF3#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#TD2#
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!#REVR#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R4#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #REF3#
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. #T2#
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. #TD2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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!
#R5#
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.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinaglabanan showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
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?#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#TD2#
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. #T3#
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! #T4#
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.

Event: Highland Games 219
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1#
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Ibaka.
Ibaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body kick there by Arnold.
Arnold gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arnold throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Ibaka misses with a left hand
and Arnold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Serge Ibaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ibaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ibaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Arnold.
Arnold avoiding damage as Ibaka throws knees to the body.
A short left from Arnold.
Ibaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Arnold. #T1#
Ibaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arnold.
Arnold throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibaka.
Good body shot from Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with the head strike.
Ibaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
Ibaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibaka.
A body shot lands from Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold lands a nice shot to the body.
Arnold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibaka misses with the head strike.
Ibaka blocks a body shot from Arnold. #T2#
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibaka's elbow.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Arnold tries to work over Ibaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibaka tries a body shot but Arnold blocks it.
Ibaka's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ibaka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ibaka misses with some punches.
Ibaka tries to work over Arnold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arnold blocking some punches.
Ibaka avoiding damage as Arnold throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Arnold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arnold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnold is trying to force a seperation but Ibaka has the dominant position.
Arnold can't break the clinch.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibaka misses with the head strike.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Ibaka trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Arnold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Arnold slips the punch.
Arnold is looking to score with low kicks.
Arnold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Arnold backs off Ibaka throws a huge counter combo but Arnold manages to avoid it all.
Ibaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arnold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ibaka misses with a straight left.
Arnold defending well as Ibaka loads up on a big left hand.
Arnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnold.
Arnold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arnold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arnold looks to land a combination but Ibaka avoids it well. #T4#
Arnold staying out of range there.
Ibaka checks a leg kick.
Arnold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibaka throws a head kick but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arnold needs to keep his hands up - Ibaka had a free shot at his head there.
Arnold throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Arnold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibaka lands a really nice looking cross but Arnold seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibaka blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ibaka connects with a body shot.
Ibaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arnold.
Arnold throws a push kick but Ibaka slaps the foot to one side.
Ibaka throws a hook but Arnold blocks it.
That kick from Arnold tenderised Ibaka's leg. Ibaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arnold.
Ibaka throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnold. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibaka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold's corner calls for a 1-2. Arnold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ibaka throws a right hand that misses
and Ibaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arnold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.#T1#
Ibaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Ibaka.
Arnold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibaka.
It appears Arnold was looking to counter with a kick there.
Arnold is looking to wear down Ibaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ibaka throws a combination that misses
and Arnold counters with a nice body kick.
Ibaka throws the left hand but Arnold avoids the punch easily.
Ibaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arnold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ibaka. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Ibaka blocks the low kick.
Ibaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arnold keeps the fight on the outside.
Ibaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ibaka lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Arnold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ibaka throws out a leg kick but Arnold moves out of range and Ibaka only half commits.
As Ibaka backs away, Arnold returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ibaka avoids the body shot from Arnold.
Ibaka throws a counter combo.
Ibaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ibaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arnold quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Arnold.
Arnold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ibaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Ibaka.
Ibaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Arnold closes the distance and pushes Ibaka back into the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Arnold.
Arnold prevents a body shot from Ibaka.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibaka has a couple of punches blocked by Arnold.
Arnold managing to block the knees to the body from Ibaka. #T4#
Ibaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibaka trying to land knees to the body.
Ibaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Arnold.
Arnold misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Arnold breaks the clinch.
Ibaka clobbers Arnold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arnold staying out of range there.
Arnold staying out of range there.
As Ibaka backs away, Arnold returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Arnold staying out of range there.
Ibaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Ibaka. #CL2#
Arnold tries to keep at a distance but Ibaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Serge Ibaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arnold lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arnold slips a jab and a cross from Ibaka.
Ibaka throws a lazy right hand but Arnold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arnold takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ibaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Arnold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arnold counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ibaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch but Ibaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arnold is looking to clinch but Ibaka is avoiding it.
Ibaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Arnold is looking to land body kicks.
Ibaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Arnold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Arnold misses its target.
Ibaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Ibaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ibaka throws a hook but Arnold avoids it easily.
Arnold throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibaka! But no joy.
Arnold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibaka is out of range.
Arnold ducks right into an uppercut from Ibaka.
Arnold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibaka lands with a hook. Arnold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Arnold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ibaka cracks Arnold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ibaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnold counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Ibaka as he checks the leg kick.
Ibaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Ibaka rushes Arnold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnold tries a body shot but Ibaka blocks it.
Ibaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arnold prevents a body shot from Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Arnold avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Ibaka as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ibaka.
Ibaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ibaka fails to land.
Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Arnold.
A short left from Ibaka. #BC2#
Ibaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arnold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Ibaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arnold shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arnold punishes Ibaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Ibaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibaka throws out a loose jab but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Ibaka backs away, Arnold returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibaka checks a low kick from Arnold.
Ibaka misses with a left hand
and Arnold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arnold.
Ibaka scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Ibaka blocks a leg kick.
Ibaka throws out a counter right but Arnold avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Ibaka.
A quick step to the side and Arnold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka misses with a straight left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ibaka.
Arnold tries a low kick but Ibaka avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibaka blocks the leg kick.
Arnold slips under a jab from Ibaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnold. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibaka throws the left hand but Arnold avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Arnold 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Ibaka throws a big shot that misses.
Ibaka misses with a hook.
Arnold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibaka lands a jab.
Ibaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnold moves away.
Ibaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arnold staying out of range there.
Arnold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibaka is out of range and Arnold settles back down.
Arnold throws a leg kick
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arnold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ibaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Ibaka throws an off balance right hand
and Arnold counters with a low kick, right behind Ibaka 's knee.
Arnold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arnold thinks about countering with a head kick.
Arnold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibaka's calf.
Arnold swings for the body but Ibaka moves out of range.
Ibaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arnold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ibaka throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Ibaka misses. #T3#
Arnold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ibaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibaka misses the target.
Arnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibaka is just out of range.
Serge Ibaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnold. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arnold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibaka's calf.
Arnold slips under a jab from Ibaka.
It looked like Arnold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arnold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Ibaka misses.
Arnold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ibaka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arnold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arnold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Arnold throws a leg kick but Ibaka moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibaka! But no joy.
Arnold dodges the punch combination from Ibaka.
Arnold misses with a body shot.
Ibaka misses with a hook. Arnold ducked under it nicely.
Ibaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnold swings for the body but Ibaka moves out of range.
Ibaka follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ibaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Ibaka throws the left hand but Arnold avoids the punch easily.
Arnold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Ibaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arnold just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Arnold clinches.
Arnold throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka lands with a light punch inside.
Arnold prevents Ibaka from breaking the clinch.
Arnold is working Ibaka over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold blocking some punches.
Ibaka gets through Arnold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ibaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibaka. #T1#
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action. #BC#
Arnold breaks the clinch.
Arnold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibaka.
A leg kick checked by Ibaka.
Arnold misses with a body kick.
Arnold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibaka.
Ibaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnold.
A leg kick checked by Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with a head kick.
Arnold misses with a low kick as Ibaka jumps back.
BJ Arnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ibaka missing with a left hand there. Arnold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Ibaka backs away, Arnold returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ibaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnold is just out of range.
Ibaka scores with a jab to the body.
Arnold scores with a kick to the midsection.
Arnold throws a low kick but Ibaka moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Ibaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Arnold misses.
Ibaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnold is just out of range.
Ibaka works the jab nicely.
Arnold takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Arnold avoids the body shot from Ibaka.
Ibaka checks a leg kick.
Ibaka misses with a head kick.
Serge Ibaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ibaka misses with a body shot.
Ibaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibaka tries to clinch up.
Ibaka scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick from Arnold misses.
Arnold wants to slow Ibaka down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnold. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Arnold misses with a shot to the body
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Arnold needs to keep his hands up - Ibaka had a free shot at his head there.
Ibaka throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Ibaka.
Ibaka throws a shot from downtown. Arnold moves away and avoids it.
Ibaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ibaka lands a head kick!
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Ibaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ibaka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Ibaka!
A pretty intense looking Serge Ibaka took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Highland Games 214
Date: Oct 13, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Longworth. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ibaka but Ibaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big right from Ibaka misses.
The fighters circling - Longworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longworth misses with a right hand
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longworth falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Ibaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Longworth throws a shot from downtown. Ibaka moves away and avoids it.
Longworth throws a hook but Ibaka avoids it easily.
Ibaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth looks to land a left hand but Ibaka moved out of range nicely.
Longworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ibaka swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Ibaka as Longworth shoots in.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
A slow jab from Longworth misses its intended target.
Longworth misses the shot to the body.
Longworth scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Longworth.
Ibaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longworth.
Ibaka thuds his shin into the meat of Longworth's side.
Longworth throws a leg kick
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Ibaka dodges the punch combination from Longworth.
Ibaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Longworth throws a leg kick but Ibaka moved away.
Longworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Longworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ibaka moves away from the strike by Longworth.
Ibaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longworth throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ibaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibaka.
Longworth misses with a hook.
Ibaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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 lands a jab to the nose.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Ibaka moved out of range.#T2#
Longworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Longworth slips the punch.
Ibaka throws a one two combo.
Longworth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Longworth throws a hook but Ibaka avoids it easily.
Longworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longworth blocks a jab.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longworth misses with a kick to the body
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longworth lands with a nice body kick.
Longworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longworth manages to avoid it.
Ibaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab.
Ibaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Longworth misses with a body punch
and Ibaka counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ibaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longworth.
Ibaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ibaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses.
Longworth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Longworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Ibaka is looking to counter punch.
Longworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Longworth misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Ibaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Longworth throws out a counter right but Ibaka avoids it with no problem.
Ibaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longworth has time to react.
Longworth misses with a body punch
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Longworth coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice cross by Ibaka.
A big left from Longworth misses.
Ibaka throws a shot from downtown. Longworth moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Longworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Ibaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longworth.
Ibaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longworth fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Longworth misses with a double jab
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Longworth misses with a double jab.
Ibaka is looking to counter punch.
Longworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibaka.
Longworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth misses the shot to the body.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibaka is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth misses with a combination
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Longworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ibaka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Longworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Longworth tries to work over Ibaka's front leg with a kick but Ibaka checks it.
Ibaka lands a head kick!
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick and Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Ibaka lands an overhand right.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Ibaka staying out of range there.
Longworth has a takedown stuffed.
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Longworth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibaka should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Longworth connects with a nice looking jab.
Ibaka clobbers Longworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Longworth misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibaka ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.#T1#
Ibaka cracks Longworth with a good jab.
Ibaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longworth can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Longworth.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Longworth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ibaka has got the better of the exchanges.
Longworth misses with a looping right.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Longworth manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Longworth misses the target.
Ibaka blocks a jab.
Longworth tries to land a front kick but Ibaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Longworth moves forwards but Ibaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Longworth throws a lazy right hand but Ibaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibaka digs a good hook to Longworth's body.
Serge Ibaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Longworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibaka is out of range.
Ibaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ibaka.
Longworth lands with a hook. Ibaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Longworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Longworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Longworth misses with a looping right.
Longworth thumps Ibaka with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth swings widly with a right hand
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand. #T2#
Ibaka looks to throw the jab but Longworth is out of range.
Ibaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Longworth moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
Longworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibaka is just out of range.
Ibaka lands with a good body shot.
Longworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ibaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Longworth looks to land a body kick but Ibaka moved away.
Longworth throws a lazy right hand but Ibaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibaka misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Longworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Longworth takes one to the side of the head.
Ibaka tests Longworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Ibaka walks into a stiff left hand from Longworth.
Ibaka moves away from the strike by Longworth.
Longworth scores with a jab to the head.
Longworth throws a body kick that misses.
Longworth throws a big shot that misses.
Longworth throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Longworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Longworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Longworth misses with a two punch combination.
Ibaka cracks Longworth with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibaka throws a series of punches but Longworth avoids them all with ease.
Longworth lands with a right hand.
Longworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibaka. #T4#
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth. #CL#
Ibaka closes the distance and clinches.
Ibaka lands an elbow inside that Longworth shrugs off.
Ibaka lands a body punch.
Longworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Longworth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ibaka to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Longworth misses with a body punch.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ibaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Longworth misses with a takedown
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Longworth is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Longworth swings widly with a right hand
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibaka scores with a one two! Longworth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ibaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longworth's head backwards.
Longworth misses the body punch
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibaka is just out of range.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibaka catches Longworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Longworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibaka checks it well.
Longworth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ibaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Longworth throws the left hand but Ibaka avoids the punch easily.
Longworth just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Ibaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longworth.
Ibaka with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Longworth is rocked!
Ibaka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Longworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibaka finish him?
A head kick by Longworth misses
and Ibaka counters with a left and a right that stings Longworth.
Longworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibaka counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Ibaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Longworth misses with a jab to the body
and Ibaka counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Longworth! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Serge Ibaka!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Serge Ibaka waved his t-shirt featuring Phantom Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Highland Games 209
Date: Sep 26, 2016

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Arnold.
Arnold throws a front kick aimed at Ibaka's knee but Ibaka avoids it well.
Ibaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arnold.
Arnold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Arnold misses with a body kick.
Ibaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ibaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arnold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnold manages to avoid it.
Arnold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arnold scores with a body shot.
Ibaka throws a body punch but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold scores with a hook to the body. Ibaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arnold avoids the body shot from Ibaka.
Ibaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arnold cracks Ibaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been told by Ibaka's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arnold lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibaka ducks right into an uppercut from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibaka.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibaka. #T1#
Arnold tests Ibaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arnold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arnold.
Arnold looks for the body kick but Ibaka saw that one coming.
Ibaka connects with a looping right hand.
Arnold lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibaka moves out of range of the body kick from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibaka.
Ibaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ibaka misses with an uppercut.
Ibaka with a hook.
Ibaka scores with a shot to the body.
Arnold misses the shot to the body.
Ibaka looks to land a combination but Arnold avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Arnold misses #CL#
and Ibaka moves into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Ibaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ibaka misses with a left hand
and Arnold counters with a solid body kick.
Arnold misses with a body shot.
Arnold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arnold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arnold counters with a body kick.
Arnold wants to slow Ibaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibaka throws a shot from downtown. Arnold moves away and avoids it.
Ibaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ibaka throws a lazy right hand but Arnold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibaka ducks under a wild hook from Arnold.
Ibaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arnold.
Ibaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnold misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Ibaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Ibaka misses.
Arnold looks to land a body kick but Ibaka moved away.
It looked like Ibaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arnold misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Arnold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses.
Arnold keeps Ibaka at a distance using the push kick.
Ibaka misses with a looping left.
Arnold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arnold.
Ibaka moves out of range of the body kick from Arnold.
A combination from Ibaka does no damage.
Arnold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arnold wants to slow Ibaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibaka moves out of range as Arnold throws a body kick.
Ibaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arnold throws the kick towards the body but Ibaka avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Arnold.
Ibaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arnold.
Arnold throws a leg kick but Ibaka sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Ibaka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ibaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arnold blocks a jab.
Arnold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arnold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibaka throws out the jab.
Ibaka misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ibaka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arnold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arnold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arnold replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ibaka blocks it well.
Ibaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Arnold scores with a body shot.
Arnold connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arnold lands with a nice body kick.
Arnold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arnold looks to land a body kick but Ibaka moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Arnold dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Arnold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ibaka connects with a body shot that sends Arnold's belly button to the back.
Ibaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnold is just out of range.
Arnold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arnold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Ibaka misses.
Arnold misses with an attempted mid kick.
BJ Arnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold blocks a head kick by Ibaka.
Arnold misses with the body kick
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arnold can pounce on him.
Ibaka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arnold.
Nice straight punches there by Ibaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibaka.
Ibaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arnold on the side of the head.
Ibaka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
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 on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arnold. Arnold obviously looking to wear him down.
Arnold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab from Arnold.#T1#
Arnold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibaka checks it well.
Arnold is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ibaka rather than just go for the knockout.
Ibaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnold takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Arnold.
Arnold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibaka.
Arnold throws a push kick but Ibaka slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnold. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arnold wants to slow Ibaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Arnold throws a leg kick but Ibaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ibaka misses the jab.
Ibaka backing away here, and Arnold unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arnold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BJ Arnold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibaka throws a big shot that misses.
Arnold throws out a loose jab but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Arnold lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arnold is looking to land body kicks.
Ibaka avoids a kick to the body.
Arnold throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Ibaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arnold takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arnold on the side of the head.
Arnold is looking to land body kicks.
Arnold looks for the body kick but Ibaka saw that one coming.
Arnold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arnold.
Ibaka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arnold under the eye.
Arnold slips a straight right by Ibaka.
Arnold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibaka throws out the jab.
Arnold is trying to counter with his kicks.
Arnold catches Ibaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Ibaka avoids the body shot from Arnold.
Ibaka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ibaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Ibaka.
Arnold wants to land a leg kick but Ibaka is out of range.
Ibaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ibaka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arnold backs up against the cage.
Ibaka throws a hook but Arnold blocks it.
Arnold misses with the body kick
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arnold throws a body kick that misses.
Ibaka misses with a straight right.
Ibaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arnold.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Arnold slips the punch.
Arnold appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arnold misses with a body kick.
Ibaka throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Arnold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arnold.
Arnold throws a push kick but Ibaka slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold misses with a body kick.
Arnold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ibaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arnold. Ibaka shrugs it off though.
Arnold is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Ibaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arnold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibaka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arnold.
Ibaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arnold slips a jab and a cross from Ibaka.
And Arnold responds with a good body kick, but Ibaka manages to step out the way in time.
Ibaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnold.
Arnold takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ibaka misses with a hook. Arnold ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Arnold misses.
Arnold looks to land a body kick but Ibaka moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Ibaka.
Arnold looks to throw a body kick
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Arnold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ibaka throws a big shot that misses.
Crunch! Arnold slams his shin into Ibaka's torso.
Ibaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arnold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arnold scores with a push kick.
Arnold lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibaka checks the leg kick.
Arnold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibaka. Arnold does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Arnold misses with a wild body shot.
Arnold just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold moves forwards but Ibaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arnold throws a push kick but Ibaka slaps the foot to one side.
Ibaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Arnold.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Arnold manages to avoid it.
Ibaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Arnold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arnold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Ibaka clinches up with Arnold and pushes him back against the cage.
Arnold lands a right hand.
Ibaka managing to block the knees to the body from Arnold.
Arnold tries to work over Ibaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibaka digs a right hand into Arnold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arnold's gas tank.
Ibaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands. #T2#
Ibaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arnold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibaka backwards.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibaka's elbow. #BC#
Ibaka manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnold feints a jab promting Ibaka to slip. Arnold then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ibaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Arnold explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ibaka misses with a straight left.
Arnold throws a head kick but Ibaka moves out of range.
Arnold gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Arnold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arnold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibaka.
Ibaka needs to keep his hands up - Arnold had a free shot at his head there.
Arnold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibaka's calf.
Ibaka avoids the body shot from Arnold. #T3#
Arnold stuns Ibaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibaka swings for the body but Arnold moves out of range.
Ibaka looks to land a right hand but Arnold moved out of range.
Arnold moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arnold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Arnold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibaka doesn't seem phased though.
Ibaka digs a good hook to Arnold's body.
Ibaka blocks a head kick by Arnold.
Ibaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibaka lands a head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arnold, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
Ibaka throws a quick counter head kick but Arnold was just out of range.#T4#
Ibaka checks the leg kick.
Arnold is looking to land body kicks.
Arnold throws a body kick that misses.
Ibaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibaka lands with a hook. Arnold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ibaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arnold in his tracks.
Arnold swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibaka.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Arnold slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arnold flicks out a counter leg kick but Ibaka steps away.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Arnold slips the punch.
Ibaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arnold.
Arnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibaka moves out of range as Arnold throws a body kick.
Ibaka fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but BJ Arnold just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Ibaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ibaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Arnold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arnold punishes Ibaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Ibaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnold was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibaka.
Ibaka throws a low kick but Arnold moves out of range easily.
Ibaka backing away here, and Arnold unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arnold misses with a body kick.
Ibaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arnold finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ibaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arnold slips under a jab.
Ibaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arnold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arnold doesn't seem bothered though.
Arnold throws a body kick that misses.
Arnold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibaka misses the target.
Arnold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Arnold misses with a body kick.#T1#
Arnold tries to land a front kick but Ibaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arnold takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
Arnold cracks a nice hook into Ibaka's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with a hook.
Ibaka lands a really nice looking cross but Arnold seems unphased.
Ibaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Ibaka misses.
Arnold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arnold moves away from the strike by Ibaka.
Ibaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Ibaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ibaka cracks Arnold with a good jab.#T2#
Ibaka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ibaka throws a hook but Arnold blocks it.
Ibaka misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnold throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ibaka's head.
Arnold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arnold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloppy strikes from Ibaka. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibaka.
Arnold misses with a kick to the body
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Arnold lands with a kick to the ribs.
Arnold gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arnold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnold.
Arnold throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Ibaka throws a head kick but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold thumps Ibaka with a low kick.
Arnold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arnold feints and then cracks Ibaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibaka down.
Arnold moves away from the strike by Ibaka.
Ibaka takes a swing at Arnold's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Arnold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ibaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arnold - the referee stops the clock and Ibaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arnold. Ibaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arnold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibaka throws an off balance right hand
and Arnold counters with a body kick that stops Ibaka in his tracks momentarily.
Arnold blocks a head kick by Ibaka.
Arnold throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibaka misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnold. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibaka missing with a left hand there. Arnold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibaka avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Arnold tries to land a front kick but Ibaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibaka throws a big counter combination but Arnold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Arnold lands a leg kick that knocks Ibaka off balance momentarily.
Arnold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arnold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arnold explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ibaka cracks Arnold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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 swings widly with a right hand
and Arnold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arnold.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibaka checks a leg kick.
Arnold lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ibaka at a distance.
Arnold misses the shot to the body.
Arnold throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Arnold dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Arnold throws a sloppy body shot
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Arnold slips the punch.
Arnold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arnold connects with a body shot.
Ibaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnold manages to avoid it.
Ibaka throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Arnold.
Arnold feints and then cracks Ibaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibaka down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Arnold.
Ibaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arnold can pounce on him.
Arnold staying out of range there.
Arnold blocks a jab.#T1#
A left lands for Arnold.
Ibaka lands with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arnold.
Arnold lands with a good body shot.
Arnold connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ibaka momentarily.
Ibaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid body kick from Arnold.
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arnold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arnold bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ibaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Arnold motions for Ibaka to come forward. Arnold throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Serge Ibaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BJ Arnold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Arnold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ibaka throws a sloppy head kick and Arnold moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arnold misses the shot to the body.
Arnold misses with a kick to the body.
Ibaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arnold throws a push kick but Ibaka slaps the foot to one side.
Ibaka throws out a loose jab but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ibaka looks to land a right hand but Arnold moved out of range.
Arnold flicks out a counter leg kick but Ibaka steps away.
Arnold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibaka's calf.
Arnold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Arnold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arnold moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
Arnold uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ibaka has time to react.
Arnold pushes Ibaka away with a front kick.
Arnold scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ibaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnold counters with a nice kick to the body.
Arnold scores with a spinning back kick!
Ibaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ibaka misses with a looping left.
Arnold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arnold slips under a jab from Ibaka.
Ibaka throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibaka swings for the body but Arnold moves out of range.
Ibaka backing away here, and Arnold unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arnold lands a right hook to the body.
Ibaka throws a sloppy head kick and Arnold moves out of range easily.
Ibaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Arnold finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Arnold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arnold!
Ibaka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ibaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arnold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arnold.
Arnold misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibaka throws a big counter combination but Arnold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Arnold works Ibaka's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Arnold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arnold has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Arnold! BJ Arnold retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking BJ Arnold thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Serge Ibaka had this to say: 'This is tough to take, but I still feel I can get to the top of this division. In the meantime I want to get back in there, Jandre Vorster how about we go again?'.

Event: Highland Games 203
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Ibaka checks a low kick from Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka lands a jab to Pinaglabanan's midsection.
Pinaglabanan slips a straight right by Ibaka.
A left lands for Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan throws a body kick that misses
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinaglabanan misses with a leg kick
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinaglabanan misses with a looping left.
Ibaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pinaglabanan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pinaglabanan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Serge Ibaka has been cut.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibaka connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibaka digs a good hook to Pinaglabanan's body.
Ibaka moves out of range of the strikes.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinaglabanan looks to throw a body kick
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibaka blocks a head kick by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pinaglabanan slips a jab from Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibaka misses the target.
Pinaglabanan throws a head kick but Ibaka moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan walks into a jab.#T1#
Pinaglabanan looks to land a combination but Ibaka avoids it well.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body shot.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but Ibaka moves away
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka jabs Pinaglabanan right on the nose. Pinaglabanan blinks but takes it well.
Pinaglabanan doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibaka circles away.
Pinaglabanan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibaka lands with a right hand.
Ibaka throws a jab when Pinaglabanan was well out of range.
Ibaka throws a sloppy head kick and Pinaglabanan moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Pinaglabanan moves into range and clinches up with Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Ibaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibaka is leaning against Pinaglabanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ibaka tries to land a knee to the head but Pinaglabanan blocks with his arms.
Ibaka digs a right hand underneath Pinaglabanan's ribcage. Pinaglabanan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ibaka missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
A short left from Ibaka. #T2#
Ibaka tries to work over Pinaglabanan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Ibaka looking to slow down the pace here.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan tries to work over Ibaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ibaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinaglabanan tries a body shot but Ibaka blocks it.
Ibaka stalling in the clinch but Pinaglabanan improves position.
Ibaka avoiding damage.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serge Ibaka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ibaka connects with a single shot there.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a right hand but Ibaka moved out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pinaglabanan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinaglabanan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pinaglabanan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ibaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinaglabanan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ibaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan blocks a jab.
Ibaka missing with a left hand there. Pinaglabanan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinaglabanan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ibaka is able to avoid easily.
Ibaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinaglabanan can do to turn this around?
Ibaka defending well as Pinaglabanan loads up on a big left hand.
Ibaka thuds his right hand into Pinaglabanan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinaglabanan's head backwards.
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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibaka blocks a head kick by Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka blocks a jab.
Ibaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pinaglabanan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibaka scores with the left hand. Pinaglabanan knows he should have avoided that one.
Pinaglabanan works the jab nicely.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick but Ibaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pinaglabanan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibaka moves away.
Ibaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinaglabanan closes the distance but Ibaka moves to the side
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibaka staying out of range there.
Pinaglabanan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ibaka lands a nice hook to Pinaglabanan's body. Pinaglabanan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with an uppercut
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab lands there for Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibaka throws a hook but Pinaglabanan avoids it easily.
Pinaglabanan misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinaglabanan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibaka is out of range and Pinaglabanan settles back down. #T2#
Pinaglabanan looks to throw a body kick
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinaglabanan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pinaglabanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinaglabanan throws a lazy body kick
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinaglabanan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka blocks a jab.
Ibaka feints and then cracks Pinaglabanan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pinaglabanan down.
Ibaka misses with an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook to the body
and Ibaka counters with a head kick.
Pinaglabanan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinaglabanan throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Ibaka finds it's way through Pinaglabanan's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Ibaka throws an overhand right that lands on Pinaglabanan's shoulder, as Pinaglabanan tries to avoid the shot.
Pinaglabanan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibaka.
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 Serge Ibaka's cut.
That's time! Ibaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Pinaglabanan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Ibaka has closed the distance and engaged Pinaglabanan in a clinch.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Ibaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Pinaglabanan back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Pinaglabanan back against the cage.
Ibaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan tries a body shot but Ibaka blocks it.
Ibaka blocks a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibaka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Ibaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinaglabanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Pinaglabanan can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan blocks an uppercut.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinaglabanan's elbow. #T2#
Ibaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinaglabanan avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan blocks an uppercut.
Ibaka blocks a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Ibaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Ibaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike.
Pinaglabanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibaka trying to land knees to the body.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibaka has a couple of punches blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Ibaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Serge Ibaka did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Serge Ibaka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Pinaglabanan misses with a low kick.
Pinaglabanan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinaglabanan throws a body kick that misses
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like John Pinaglabanan has been cut.
Ibaka blocks the body kick.
Pinaglabanan thows a leg kick but Ibaka checks it
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinaglabanan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibaka scores with the left hand. Pinaglabanan knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Pinaglabanan is rocked!
Ibaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pinaglabanan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibaka finish him?
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinaglabanan seems to have recovered his senses.
Ibaka looks to land a combination but Pinaglabanan avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinaglabanan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibaka throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Pinaglabanan clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibaka lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land. #T1#
A short right from Ibaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibaka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Ibaka digs a right hand underneath Pinaglabanan's ribcage. Pinaglabanan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pinaglabanan blocks a body shot from Ibaka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Pinaglabanan back against the cage.
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body punch.
Pinaglabanan can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Pinaglabanan blocks a body shot from Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Pinaglabanan tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Pinaglabanan back against the cage.
Ibaka blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
Ibaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinaglabanans head.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
Pinaglabanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Ibaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike.
Ibaka lands an uppercut.
Ibaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Ibaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka lands with a right to the head.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pinaglabanan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibaka can pounce on him.
Pinaglabanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibaka counters with a left and a right that stings Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinaglabanan moves away.
Ibaka throws a shot to the body.
Ibaka lands a body shot.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ibaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pinaglabanan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body punch
and Ibaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ibaka pushes Pinaglabanan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ibaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Ibaka lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Serge Ibaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ibaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ibaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibaka backwards.
Pinaglabanan can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Ibaka scores with a shot to the side of Pinaglabanan's head.
Ibaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ibaka blocking some punches.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinaglabanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinaglabanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka working aggressively here.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan being controlled against the cage.
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike.
Pinaglabanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Ibaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibaka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Highland Games 189
Date: Jul 07, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Ibaka moves into the clinch.
Ibaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibaka lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Kopp has been cut.
Ibaka works on Kopp's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kopp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ibaka lands a body punch.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Ibaka to work.
Ibaka tries to throw a body punch but Kopp avoids it by throwing Ibaka back against the cage.
Ibaka lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibaka tries to work over Kopp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kopp goes for a takedown attempt but Ibaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kopp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kopp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ibaka slips a jab from Kopp.
Serge Ibaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibaka throws an overhand right that lands on Kopp's shoulder, as Kopp tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibaka misses the target.
Kopp tries to counter with a takedown but Ibaka is quick to defend against it.
Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kopp.
Ibaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibaka jabs at Kopp's body.
Kopp shoots in but Ibaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ibaka throws out a counter right but Kopp avoids it with no problem.
Ibaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kopp doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibaka as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Ibaka cracks Kopp with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Kopp is rocked!
Ibaka scores with a body shot.
Oh Kopp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kopp is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibaka lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kopp off his feet! Kopp tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Pinaglabanan, you got a lucky decision last time. I'd love a rematch, lets get it booked!'.
In defeat, Dave Kopp stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man, Stumpy got lucky, I want a rematch!'.

Event: Highland Games 183
Date: Jun 16, 2016

#R1#
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Small shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Small changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Small gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibaka.
Ibaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Small leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Ibaka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ibaka lands an elbow that stopped Small in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Dan Small has been cut.
Ibaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibaka lands an elbow just above Small 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ibaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Ibaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
Ibaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Small.
Ibaka lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Small is rocked!
Ibaka tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Small blocking some punches.
Ibaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibaka gets through Small's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibaka finish him?
Ibaka throws a big uppercut that drops Small! More strikes from Ibaka and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Small lies dazed against the cage as Ibaka celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge Ibaka!
As Serge Ibaka got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Jandre, you caught me last time. I'd love a rematch, lets get it booked! then Pinaglabanan, then Vadar!!'.

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