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Event: Striking Masters 16     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
Ibeabuchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russ.
Russ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibeabuchi misses with a looping left.
Ibeabuchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ibeabuchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibeabuchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russ throws out the jab.
Russ takes a swing at Ibeabuchi's ribcage but misses.
Ibeabuchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Russ.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russ looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibeabuchi 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 punch lands to the side of Ibeabuchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Ike Ibeabuchi has been cut.
Russ looks to land a combination but Ibeabuchi avoids it well.
Ibeabuchi throws a hook to the side of Russ's head but Russ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Russ is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Russ fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ibeabuchi.
A quick step to the side and Ibeabuchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russ throws a hook but Ibeabuchi blocks it.
Russ lands with a hook. Ibeabuchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ibeabuchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibeabuchi misses with a left hand
and Russ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Russ scores with a hook.
Russ is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ibeabuchi swings widly with a right hand
and Russ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Russ lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Russ 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.
Russ wants to clinch up but Ibeabuchi keeps it at a distance.
Russ jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Russ fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ibeabuchi, pushing him back against the ropes.
Russ looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Ibeabuchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russ.
Ibeabuchi throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Ibeabuchi moves away from the strike by Russ.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibeabuchi misses its target.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russ.
A big left from Ibeabuchi misses.
Russ tries to close the distance and clinch but Ibeabuchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russ tries to clinch there but Ibeabuchi circles away.
Ibeabuchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russ.
Ibeabuchi slips under a jab from Russ.
Ibeabuchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russ bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibeabuchi's head.
Russ just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibeabuchi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Russ sizes up Ibeabuchi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leman Russ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibeabuchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Russ lands a body shot.
Russ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leman Russ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Ibeabuchi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Russ scores with a decent looking hook.
Russ tries to clinch up.
Russ throws the left hand but Ibeabuchi avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Ibeabuchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Russ loads up on a big right hand but Ibeabuchi slips the punch.
Ibeabuchi throws a big counter combination but Russ scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ibeabuchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Russ catches Ibeabuchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Russ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ibeabuchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russ misses with a left hand
and Ibeabuchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russ misses with an uppercut.
Russ lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ibeabuchi backs up against the ropes.
Russ tries to clinch but Ibeabuchi is having none of it.
Russ lands a right hook to the body.
Russ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ibeabuchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Ibeabuchi misses.
Russ misses with a looping right.#T1#
Russ tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ibeabuchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Ibeabuchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Russ fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russ misses with an uppercut. Ibeabuchi saw that one coming.
Russ with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ibeabuchi avoids the body shot from Russ.
A swing and a miss from Russ.
Russ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibeabuchi manages to avoid it.
Russ lands with a straight right. Ibeabuchi didn't see that one coming.
Russ misses with a straight left.
Ibeabuchi moves forwards but Russ connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Ibeabuchi misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Russ misses the target. #T2#
Russ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Russ throws a shot from downtown. Ibeabuchi moves away and avoids it.
Russ connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibeabuchi's hands.
Russ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Russ misses with a body shot.
Ibeabuchi throws a lazy right hand but Russ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibeabuchi blocks a jab.
Ibeabuchi lands a right and a left and another right! Russ goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ike Ibeabuchi!
During a confident post fight interview, Ike Ibeabuchi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Leman Russ was interviewed post fight and said 'I Notice my failure and Will correct it in the future. RAn into a buzzsaw.'.

 

Event: Striking Masters 11     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Zoid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibeabuchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibeabuchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zoid misses with a combination
and Ibeabuchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Zoid throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zoid thinking.
Zoid tries to land a body kick#KD2#
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice uppercut that drops Zoid onto his backside! Zoid bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#ROC2#
Zoid is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoid throws an off balance right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping Zoid face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!
A victorious Ike Ibeabuchi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 26, 2020
#R1#
Ibeabuchi throws the left hand but Harutyunyan avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Harutyunyan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibeabuchi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harutyunyan lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from Harutyunyan misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibeabuchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harutyunyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibeabuchi throws out a loose jab but Harutyunyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibeabuchi drops his hands momentarily and Harutyunyan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ike Ibeabuchi has been cut.
Ibeabuchi ducks under a wild hook from Harutyunyan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibeabuchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harutyunyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Ibeabuchi misses.
A slow jab from Harutyunyan misses its intended target. #T1#
Ibeabuchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harutyunyan.
Harutyunyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibeabuchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibeabuchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ibeabuchi slips under a jab from Harutyunyan.
Harutyunyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibeabuchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harutyunyan jabs at Ibeabuchi's body.
A punch combination from Ibeabuchi misses.
Nice defenses there by Ibeabuchi.
Tigran Harutyunyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harutyunyan slips a jab and a cross from Ibeabuchi.
A telegraphed right hand from Harutyunyan misses the target.
Harutyunyan throws out a loose jab but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Ibeabuchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ibeabuchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibeabuchi misses with a hook
and Harutyunyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is getting worse.
Ibeabuchi digs a good hook to Harutyunyan's 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!
Harutyunyan throws a body punch but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Harutyunyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibeabuchi is just out of range.
Ibeabuchi is looking to counter punch.
Harutyunyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibeabuchi manages to avoid it.
Harutyunyan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibeabuchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibeabuchi defending well as Harutyunyan loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Ibeabuchi lands with a good body shot.
Harutyunyan slips a jab from Ibeabuchi.
Harutyunyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Harutyunyan throws out a loose jab but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harutyunyan moves out of range as Ibeabuchi strikes.
Harutyunyan misses with a wild body shot.
Harutyunyan throws a series of strikes that have Ibeabuchi backpedaling.
Ibeabuchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibeabuchi throws a lazy right hand but Harutyunyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harutyunyan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harutyunyan jabs Ibeabuchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harutyunyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harutyunyan throws out a counter right but Ibeabuchi avoids it with no problem.#T4#
A lazy left from Harutyunyan finds it's target.
Harutyunyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibeabuchi misses with a double jab.
Decent striking displayed by Ibeabuchi there.
Harutyunyan throws a big shot that misses.
Ibeabuchi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Harutyunyan looks to land a combination but Ibeabuchi avoids it well.
Ibeabuchi misses with a wild body shot.
Harutyunyan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibeabuchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harutyunyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi throwing a counter right hand but Harutyunyan manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tigran Harutyunyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Ibeabuchi'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.
#R2#
Harutyunyan throws a body punch but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Harutyunyan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harutyunyan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harutyunyan misses with a body shot.
A big right from Harutyunyan misses.
Ibeabuchi throwing a counter right hand but Harutyunyan manages to avoid it.
Ibeabuchi lands a jab to the head.
Tigran Harutyunyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harutyunyan misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibeabuchi cracks Harutyunyan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harutyunyan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibeabuchi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ibeabuchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Ibeabuchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harutyunyan.
It looked like Ibeabuchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibeabuchi blocks a jab.
Harutyunyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibeabuchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Harutyunyan.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ibeabuchi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Harutyunyan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibeabuchi doesn't seem phased though.
Harutyunyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibeabuchi throws a shot from downtown. Harutyunyan moves away and avoids it.
Harutyunyan throws an off balance right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harutyunyan digs a good body shot into Ibeabuchi's ribs.
Harutyunyan connects with the punch.#T2#
Harutyunyan throws a series of punches but Ibeabuchi avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Ibeabuchi misses.
Ibeabuchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibeabuchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harutyunyan.
Ibeabuchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibeabuchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibeabuchi ducks under a wild hook from Harutyunyan.
A jab from Ibeabuchi finds it's way through Harutyunyan's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harutyunyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harutyunyan lands with a straight right. Ibeabuchi didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Harutyunyan lands with a hook. Ibeabuchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Harutyunyan digs a good hook to Ibeabuchi's body.
Harutyunyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibeabuchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harutyunyan throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibeabuchi misses the target.
Ibeabuchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibeabuchi avoids the body shot from Harutyunyan.
A slow jab from Harutyunyan misses its intended target.
Ibeabuchi avoids the body shot from Harutyunyan.
Harutyunyan looks to land a left hand but Ibeabuchi moved out of range nicely.
Ibeabuchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ibeabuchi moves away from the strike by Harutyunyan.
Ibeabuchi swinging wildly here. #T4#
Ibeabuchi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ibeabuchi with a hook.
Nice shot by Harutyunyan.#CUT2#
Jeez, Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ibeabuchi misses with a straight right.
Ibeabuchi ducks right into an uppercut from Harutyunyan.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ike Ibeabuchi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tigran Harutyunyan!
During a confident post fight interview, Tigran Harutyunyan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ike Ibeabuchi had this to say: 'Page Of 41 avatar '.

 

Event: DARE 89     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tuala.
Tuala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tuala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tuala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Ibeabuchi does no damage.
Tuala avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Tuala thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ibeabuchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuala.
Tuala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuala throws a body kick that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ibeabuchi swings for the body but Tuala moves out of range.
Ibeabuchi stuns Tuala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Ibeabuchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tuala tries a low kick but Ibeabuchi avoids it.
A jab from Tuala finds it's way through Ibeabuchi's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Ike Ibeabuchi has been cut.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibeabuchi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ibeabuchi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ibeabuchi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tuala rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Ibeabuchi.
Tuala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibeabuchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tuala throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuala avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Tuala lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Jab, jab by Tuala - just one landing.
Tuala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibeabuchi.
Tuala feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tuala misses the body punch
letting Ibeabuchi counter with a right hand.
Tuala thows a body kick. Ibeabuchi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuala connects with a jab.
Ibeabuchi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tuala to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Ike Ibeabuchi's cut even more.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuala. Ibeabuchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tuala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tuala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibeabuchi. #T3#
Ibeabuchi defending well as Tuala loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Ibeabuchi. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Tuala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tuala.
Tuala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tuala thinking.
Tuala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibeabuchi manages to avoid it.
Ibeabuchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibeabuchi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
The cut above Ike Ibeabuchi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ibeabuchi cracks a nice hook into Tuala's ribs.
Tuala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuala looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibeabuchi is just out of range.#T4#
Tuala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibeabuchi in his tracks.
Ibeabuchi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tuala counters with a right hand to the body.
Tuala attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tuala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ibeabuchi misses with a hook
and Tuala counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ibeabuchi looks winded!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tuala.#CUT#
Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tuala.
Ibeabuchi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tuala with a body shot.
Tuala jabs Ibeabuchi right on the nose. Ibeabuchi blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peleki Tuala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Ibeabuchi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuala. Ibeabuchi does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Tuala sends Ibeabuchi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tuala is motioning to the referee to let Ibeabuchi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Ibeabuchi is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ike Ibeabuchi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peleki Tuala!
After the fight, Peleki Tuala was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: DARE 83     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Zenon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibeabuchi throwing a counter right hand but Zenon manages to avoid it.
Ibeabuchi misses with a wild body shot.
Ibeabuchi slips a jab from Zenon.
Zenon throws out a loose jab but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zenon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ibeabuchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Ibeabuchi's head coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zenon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ibeabuchi under the eye.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zenon.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibeabuchi misses the target.
Ibeabuchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zenon finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibeabuchi's head.
Zenon jabs at Ibeabuchi's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenon swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Zenon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zenon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ibeabuchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Zenon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Ibeabuchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Zenon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ibeabuchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zenon misses with a takedown attempt - Ibeabuchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ike Ibeabuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Zenon.#CL2#
Zenon forces Ibeabuchi back against the cage and clinches.
Ibeabuchi prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibeabuchi trying to control the position but instead, Zenon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ibeabuchi into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibeabuchi.
Zenon has a couple of punches blocked by Ibeabuchi. #TD2#
Zenon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ibeabuchi is trying to keep an underhook but Zenon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ibeabuchi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zenon wants to control from the top but Ibeabuchi keeps moving. #T2#
Zenon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zenon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ibeabuchi is adopting a defensive guard.
Zenon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibeabuchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zenon wants to control from the top but Ibeabuchi keeps moving. #T3#
Ibeabuchi working a defensive guard but Zenon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ibeabuchi seems a little lost for a moment, as Zenon dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Zenon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ibeabuchi is not content to let Zenon control the position.
Ibeabuchi is pushing Zenon's head away, looking to escape. Zenon manages to hold on to the position though.
Zenon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ibeabuchi!#T4#
Zenon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ibeabuchi is holding on tight.
Zenon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ibeabuchi holds of for dear life.
Zenon looking to control but Ibeabuchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zenon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zenon fails to move to back control.
Ibeabuchi is squirming around, avoiding Zenon's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Zenon 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#
Zenon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibeabuchi manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Zenon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zenon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Ibeabuchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibeabuchi being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Zenon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ibeabuchi has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibeabuchi prevents Zenon from improving position. #T1#
Zenon tries to advance position but instead Ibeabuchi slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ibeabuchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Zenon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ibeabuchi is in trouble now - Zenon has advanced to mount!
Ibeabuchi regains half guard.
Zenon wants to free his trapped foot but Ibeabuchi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Ibeabuchi is not content to let Zenon control the position.
Zenon works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Zenon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ibeabuchi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ibeabuchi is not content to let Zenon control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Zenon swings around for an armbar but Ibeabuchi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zenon's guard.#SUB2#
Zenon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ibeabuchi has passed into half guard!
Zenon is trying to get back to full guard.
Zenon controlling the position well.
Zenon wants to control but Ibeabuchi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Zenon is doing well to control the position and prevent Ibeabuchi from advancing to side control.
Ibeabuchi prevents Zenon from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Zenon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zenon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibeabuchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zenon throws a shot from downtown. Ibeabuchi moves away and avoids it.
Zenon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ibeabuchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zenon jabs at Ibeabuchi's body.
Zenon avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Zenon stuns Ibeabuchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibeabuchi scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenon throws a nice looking combination but Ibeabuchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Zenon.
Zenon shoots in but no luck this time.
Zenon misses with an uppercut. Ibeabuchi saw that one coming.#T1#
Zenon swings widly with a right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!

 

Event: GPG: 51     
Date:   Oct 20, 2018
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Menshikov there.
Nice uppercut there from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a hook but Ibeabuchi blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibeabuchi misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Ibeabuchi.
Menshikov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ibeabuchi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Menshikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Ibeabuchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands with a shot to the body.
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ibeabuchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibeabuchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ibeabuchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Menshikov is looking to clinch.
Menshikov takes a swing at Ibeabuchi's ribcage but misses.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibeabuchi takes one to the side of the head.
Menshikov staying out of range there.
Menshikov fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Menshikov misses with a left hand
and Ibeabuchi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibeabuchi should have avoided that one.
Menshikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ibeabuchi on the side of the head.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Ibeabuchi digs a good body shot into Menshikov's ribs.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Ibeabuchi moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibeabuchi.
Menshikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibeabuchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menshikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Menshikov lands a nice shot that snaps Ibeabuchi's head back.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibeabuchi. #T2#
Ibeabuchi takes a swing at Menshikov's ribcage but misses.
Menshikov is looking for the big counter here.
Ibeabuchi walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibeabuchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Menshikov misses with a two punch combination.
Ibeabuchi scores with the left hand. Menshikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Ibeabuchi throws a jab when Menshikov was well out of range.
Menshikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ibeabuchi ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a hook #KD#
and Ibeabuchi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Menshikov! Ibeabuchi lets Menshikov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Menshikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibeabuchi.
Menshikov ducks right into an uppercut from Ibeabuchi. #T3#
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Ibeabuchi's head but Ibeabuchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Menshikov clinches up with Ibeabuchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Menshikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibeabuchi blocks an uppercut.
Menshikov cracks Ibeabuchi with a nice body shot.
Ibeabuchi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menshikov.
Menshikov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibeabuchi controls the action.
Menshikov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibeabuchi controls the action.
Menshikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Menshikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Ibeabuchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Menshikov slowing the pace effectively.
Menshikov blocks a body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi is looking to control Menshikov's arms but Menshikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ibeabuchi has his back to the cage.
Menshikov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibeabuchi.
Menshikov defending well as Ibeabuchi loads up on a big left hand.
Menshikov unleashes a big counter combination but Ibeabuchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ibeabuchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Ibeabuchi moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice right hand that sends Menshikov toppling to the canvas! Menshikov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ibeabuchi finish him?!
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menshikov thinking.
Menshikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibeabuchi manages to avoid it.
As Menshikov looks to move away, Ibeabuchi throws a big counter combo but Menshikov just gets out of the way.
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 Ike Ibeabuchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Menshikov'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.
#R2#
Ibeabuchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Menshikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibeabuchi slips a jab from Menshikov.
Ibeabuchi lands a right hook to the body.
Ibeabuchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menshikov.
Menshikov slips a straight right by Ibeabuchi.
Menshikov lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been told by Ibeabuchi's head coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Ibeabuchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Ibeabuchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibeabuchi scores with a hook to the body. Menshikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ibeabuchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menshikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Ike Ibeabuchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibeabuchi connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Menshikov tumbling to the canvas! Ibeabuchi pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Menshikov was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ike Ibeabuchi!
Ike Ibeabuchi retains his heavyweight title!

 

Event: GPG: 47     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
Ibeabuchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iceberg with the counter takedown but Ibeabuchi avoids it easily.
We've been told by Ibeabuchi's head coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ibeabuchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iceberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Tor Iceberg has been cut.
Iceberg shoots in for a double leg but Ibeabuchi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ibeabuchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibeabuchi misses with a combination #TD2#
and Iceberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ibeabuchi won't be happy with that.
Iceberg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ibeabuchi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ibeabuchi can't do much from the bottom here.
Ibeabuchi is looking for a sweep.
Iceberg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Iceberg controlling the position from side mount.
Iceberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibeabuchi keeps working.
Ibeabuchi is looking to reverse the position.
Ibeabuchi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ibeabuchi tries to get out of the position.
Ibeabuchi is trying to escape the position but Iceberg is controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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Ibeabuchi struggling a bit here.
Ibeabuchi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Iceberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee asks Iceberg politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Iceberg prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibeabuchi struggling a bit here.
Ibeabuchi is trying to escape the position but Iceberg is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ibeabuchi swings for the body but Iceberg moves out of range. #T3#
No luck for Iceberg with that takedown attempt.
Ike Ibeabuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tor Iceberg.
Iceberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iceberg with a poor takedown
and Ibeabuchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Iceberg misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ibeabuchi counter with a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Tor Iceberg's cut even more.
Iceberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ibeabuchi defends well and Iceberg ends up having to push Ibeabuchi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#KD#
Ibeabuchi cracks Iceberg with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Iceberg looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ibeabuchi finish him? #ROC#
Iceberg is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibeabuchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iceberg looks winded!
Ibeabuchi flashes Iceberg a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Iceberg's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Iceberg crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Ibeabuchi punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!
Ike Ibeabuchi retains his heavyweight title!

 

Event: GPG: 43     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
Ibeabuchi throws a series of punches but Morris moves out of range.
Morris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ibeabuchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibeabuchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibeabuchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Morris has been cut.
Morris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morris moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Ibeabuchi drops Morris with a beautiful combination! Morris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ibeabuchi is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibeabuchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibeabuchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Ike Ibeabuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Morris.
Morris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ibeabuchi pinned against the cage. Ibeabuchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Ibeabuchi's head coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Morris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Ibeabuchi misses.
Morris takes one on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Samuel Morris's cut even more.
Ibeabuchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Ibeabuchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Ibeabuchi lands a body shot.
Ibeabuchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range.
Morris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibeabuchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Morris.
Ibeabuchi is looking to counter punch.
Ibeabuchi throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ibeabuchi is looking to wear down Morris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ibeabuchi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morris looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Morris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Ibeabuchi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Ibeabuchi!#REVR#
Morris has a closed guard, preventing Ibeabuchi from standing up. #SU#
Ibeabuchi stands and steps away. Morris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ike Ibeabuchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Ibeabuchi as Morris shoots in.
Good exchange - Ibeabuchi coming out on top.#CUT#
The cut above Samuel Morris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morris is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ibeabuchi moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Ibeabuchi!
Ike Ibeabuchi retains his heavyweight title!

 

Event: GPG: 40     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
Forbes misses with a straight right.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibeabuchi works Forbes's body with a nice hook.
Forbes throws the left hand but Ibeabuchi avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibeabuchi misses its target.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibeabuchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibeabuchi misses the jab.
Forbes wants to counter with a clinch but Ibeabuchi pushes him away.
Reginald Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibeabuchi misses with a hook
letting Forbes counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Ike Ibeabuchi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibeabuchi.
Forbes misses with a wild combination.
Ibeabuchi connects with a jab.#T1#
Ibeabuchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ibeabuchi swings widly with a right hand
and Forbes counters with a straight right hand.
Ibeabuchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Forbes finds it's way through Ibeabuchi's defenses.
Ibeabuchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi lands a body shot.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Forbes instigates a clinch.
Ibeabuchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibeabuchi controls his hands. #T2#
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forbes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forbes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Forbes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Forbes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibeabuchi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ibeabuchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forbes backwards.
Ibeabuchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibeabuchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibeabuchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Forbes won't allow it.
Ibeabuchi is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi tries to work over Forbes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Forbes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ibeabuchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibeabuchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Ibeabuchi is out of range.
Forbes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Forbes throws a right hand that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Forbes. That snapped Ibeabuchi's head back. #CUT2#
Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is getting worse.
Ibeabuchi walks into a stiff left hand from Forbes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibeabuchi is just out of range.
Forbes tests Ibeabuchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Forbes loads up on a big right hand but Ibeabuchi slips the punch.
Forbes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Forbes looks to land a left hand but Ibeabuchi moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Forbes clinches up with Ibeabuchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Ibeabuchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forbes tries a body shot but Ibeabuchi blocks it.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibeabuchi.
Forbes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibeabuchi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reginald Forbes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Ibeabuchi'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.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Ibeabuchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibeabuchi is just out of range.
Ibeabuchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibeabuchi moves away.
Ibeabuchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Forbes scores with a shot to the body.
Ibeabuchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
A swing and a miss from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reginald Forbes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forbes there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.#CL2#
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Forbes works on Ibeabuchi's body with a couple of short punches.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibeabuchi. #T1#
Forbes working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Ibeabuchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forbes scores with a hook to the body. Ibeabuchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibeabuchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibeabuchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Forbes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forbes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibeabuchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forbes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibeabuchi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forbes! But no joy.
Forbes lands with a straight right. Ibeabuchi didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Ibeabuchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Forbes misses with an uppercut. Ibeabuchi saw that one coming.
Forbes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ibeabuchi tries to bum rush Forbes with a series of wild strikes but Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibeabuchi throws a shot from downtown. Forbes moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Forbes misses its intended target.
Ibeabuchi cracks Forbes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Forbes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice body shot.
Ibeabuchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Forbes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Ibeabuchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibeabuchi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Forbes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibeabuchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes is breathing heavily.
Ibeabuchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi throws a one two combo.
Ibeabuchi misses with a body shot. #T4##KD#
Ibeabuchi lands a left and a right that send Forbes crashing to the mat, dazed. Ibeabuchi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibeabuchi lands a head shot.#ROC#
Forbes is rocked!
Forbes swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Ibeabuchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibeabuchi misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Forbes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi looking to stall.
Ibeabuchi trying to stall but Forbes improves his position.
Forbes scores with a shoulder strike.
Forbes throws a head punch that misses.
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 Ike Ibeabuchi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibeabuchi, as that shot connected.
Ibeabuchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibeabuchi ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand.
Forbes throws a big shot that misses.
Ibeabuchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forbes manages to avoid it.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibeabuchi misses the body punch
and Forbes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibeabuchi is just out of range.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Ibeabuchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Forbes misses with a body shot
letting Ibeabuchi counter with a right hand.
Forbes misses with a hook to the body
letting Ibeabuchi counter with a right hand.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibeabuchi misses its target.
Forbes throws the left hand but Ibeabuchi avoids the punch easily.
Ibeabuchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Forbes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ibeabuchi 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.
Ibeabuchi avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibeabuchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Ibeabuchi thuds his right hand into Forbes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Ibeabuchi is out of range.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forbes throws a body punch but Ibeabuchi moves out of range. #CL2#
Forbes clinches.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes gets through Ibeabuchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forbes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
Jeez, Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ibeabuchi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ibeabuchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibeabuchi scores with a shot to the side of Forbes's head.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forbes lands with a right to the head.
Forbes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Forbes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibeabuchi blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ibeabuchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Forbes throws a head punch that misses.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibeabuchi blocks an uppercut.
Forbes doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A short uppercut from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibeabuchi lands a shot to the body.
Forbes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Ibeabuchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibeabuchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Forbes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forbes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibeabuchi lands a jab to the head.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Ibeabuchi counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Forbes, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #KD#
Ibeabuchi drops Forbes with a beautiful combination! Forbes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ibeabuchi is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ike Ibeabuchi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Ibeabuchi looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibeabuchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forbes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ibeabuchi rather than just go for the knockout.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ibeabuchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibeabuchi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Forbes misses the jab.
Ibeabuchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forbes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Ibeabuchi thuds a left hand into Forbes's body.
Forbes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Forbes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ibeabuchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Forbes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Forbes misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ibeabuchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibeabuchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi scores with a hook to the body. Forbes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand.
Ibeabuchi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ibeabuchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Ibeabuchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibeabuchi scores with a jab to the head.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Ibeabuchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Forbes.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ibeabuchi has knocked Forbes down with a huge combo! Ibeabuchi steps away and waves a wobbly Forbes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Forbes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibeabuchi finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibeabuchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Forbes seems to have recovered his senses.
Forbes switches off momentarily and Ibeabuchi cracks him with a monster right hand! Forbes topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ibeabuchi dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ibeabuchi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!
Ike Ibeabuchi retains his heavyweight title!

 

Event: GPG 33     
Date:   May 12, 2018
#R1#
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Ibeabuchi ducks down to avoid it.
Ibeabuchi slips under a jab from Menshikov.
Menshikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menshikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Ibeabuchi moved out of range nicely.
Ibeabuchi throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Menshikov lands a jab to Ibeabuchi's midsection.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibeabuchi throws a counter combo.
Menshikov cracks Ibeabuchi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ibeabuchi staying out of range there.
Ibeabuchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ibeabuchi defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov misses with a hook
and Ibeabuchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibeabuchi throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov is looking to counter punch.
Ibeabuchi 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.
Menshikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a one-two 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!
Ibeabuchi slips a straight right by Menshikov.#T1#
Menshikov misses with a left hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a left to the body.
Ibeabuchi slips under a jab from Menshikov.
Ibeabuchi is looking for the big counter here.
Ibeabuchi misses with a body shot.
Menshikov misses with a left hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Menshikov misses. #KD2#
Ibeabuchi drops Menshikov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Menshikov looks back up at him and smiles so Ibeabuchi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Menshikov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Menshikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menshikov is breathing heavily.
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!
Ibeabuchi moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Menshikov seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Ibeabuchi sends Menshikov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ibeabuchi is motioning to the referee to let Menshikov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Menshikov works Ibeabuchi's body with a nice hook.
Ibeabuchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menshikov.
Menshikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibeabuchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibeabuchi counters with a big right hand! Oh Menshikov is in trouble here! Ibeabuchi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Ibeabuchi!
Ike Ibeabuchi is the new heavyweight champion!

 

Event: PFF 29 Kansalainen vs Rivers     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018
#R1#
Lothall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Ibeabuchi misses.
Lothall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lothall thinking.
Lothall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ibeabuchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lothall looks winded!
Ibeabuchi catches Lothall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Lothar Lothall has been cut.
Ibeabuchi catches Lothall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ibeabuchi punishes Lothall's body with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Ibeabuchi lands a big right hand that sends Lothall crashing to the mat! Ibeabuchi stays standing though and waves Lothall back to his feet!#ROC#
Lothall is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Lothar Lothall's cut even more.
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!
Ibeabuchi lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lothall is looking to close the distance but Ibeabuchi sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lothall crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lothall is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ike Ibeabuchi!

 

Event: PFF 24w Ribbler vs Goncalves     
Date:   Mar 14, 2018
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Forbes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Ike Ibeabuchi has been cut.#CL#
Forbes rushes Ibeabuchi and presses him up against the cage.
Ibeabuchi tries to work over Forbes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ibeabuchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Forbes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi thuds a left hand into Forbes's body.
Forbes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ibeabuchi throws an off balance right hand
and Forbes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibeabuchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibeabuchi looks to land a left hand but Forbes moved out of range nicely.
Forbes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ibeabuchi's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibeabuchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Forbes. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forbes connects with a right hand. Ibeabuchi shakes it off.
Ibeabuchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Ibeabuchi misses.
Ibeabuchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes misses with an uppercut. Ibeabuchi saw that one coming.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forbes throws an off balance right hand
letting Ibeabuchi counter with a right hand.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi 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.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Ibeabuchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Forbes lands with a hook. Ibeabuchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Ibeabuchi throws a combination. Forbes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibeabuchi throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
Forbes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibeabuchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Forbes throws a jab when Ibeabuchi was well out of range.
Ibeabuchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ibeabuchi thuds a left hand into Forbes's body.
Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibeabuchi.
Forbes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibeabuchi misses with the combination. #T3#
Forbes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ibeabuchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibeabuchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forbes at a distance.
A jab from Forbes does it's job there.#CUT#
That has opened up Ike Ibeabuchi's cut even more.
Ibeabuchi throws a nice looking combination but Forbes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Ibeabuchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Ibeabuchi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibeabuchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Ibeabuchi thuds his right hand into Forbes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Forbes misses with a straight right.
Forbes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Forbes is breathing heavily.
Ibeabuchi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Forbes.
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!#CL#
Forbes clinches up against the cage.
Forbes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes misses with a body punch.
Ibeabuchi gets through Forbes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forbes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ibeabuchi stalling in the clinch but Forbes improves position.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibeabuchi prevents a body shot from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Forbes blocks a body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi blocks a body shot from Forbes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Ibeabuchi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Ibeabuchi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Ibeabuchi.
Forbes swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Ibeabuchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Forbes lands a slapping body shot.
Reginald Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibeabuchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibeabuchi catches Forbes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibeabuchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes throws a combination that misses
and Forbes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forbes is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Forbes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Forbes.#T1#
Ibeabuchi defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand.
Ike Ibeabuchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Forbes moves into the clinch successfully.
Forbes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibeabuchi controls his hands.
Forbes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibeabuchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Forbes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
A hook to the body from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibeabuchi.
Forbes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Forbes as the two fighters clinch.
Ibeabuchi wants to stall.
Ibeabuchi wants to stall.
Ibeabuchi looking to stall. #T2#
Ibeabuchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ibeabuchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forbes 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!
Forbes can't find room to land a body shot as Ibeabuchi controls the action.
Ibeabuchi blocks a body shot from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi misses with a punch to the body.
Ibeabuchi blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Forbes.
Ibeabuchi is trying to maintain a safe position but Forbes gets an underhook and turns Ibeabuchi into the cage.
A short left from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi is looking to break free of the clinch but Forbes has double underhooks.
Reginald Forbes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Forbes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Forbes fails to land. #BC2#
Ibeabuchi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Forbes clinches up against the cage.
Forbes avoiding damage.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC2#
Ibeabuchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forbes throws a sloppy body shot
and Ibeabuchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Forbes misses with a left hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Forbes moves away from the strike by Ibeabuchi.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes stuns Ibeabuchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibeabuchi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
The cut above Ike Ibeabuchi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Forbes lands with a shot to the body.
Forbes misses with a looping left.
Ibeabuchi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ibeabuchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Forbes doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Ibeabuchi stuns Forbes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forbes misses with an uppercut
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Reginald Forbes has been cut.
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!
Ibeabuchi just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Forbes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ibeabuchi.
Forbes moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibeabuchi with a hook.
Forbes needs to keep his hands up - Ibeabuchi had a free shot at his head there.
Forbes avoids the body shot from Ibeabuchi. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ibeabuchi has knocked Forbes down with a huge combo! Ibeabuchi steps away and waves a wobbly Forbes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Forbes scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibeabuchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ike Ibeabuchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Ibeabuchi ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Ibeabuchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Forbes throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ibeabuchi counters with a left to the body.
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibeabuchi.
As Forbes backs off Ibeabuchi throws a huge counter combo but Forbes manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibeabuchi stuns Forbes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forbes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibeabuchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Forbes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ibeabuchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Forbes on the side of the head.
Ibeabuchi misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ibeabuchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibeabuchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ibeabuchi connects with a body shot that sends Forbes's belly button to the back.
Ibeabuchi swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Forbes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes lands a glancing blow to the side of Ibeabuchi's head.#T2##CL#
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Ibeabuchi tries to throw a body punch but Forbes avoids it by throwing Ibeabuchi back against the cage.
Forbes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi tries to stall but Forbes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Forbes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forbes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes tries to work over Ibeabuchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Forbes scores with a shot to the side of Ibeabuchi's head.
Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forbes backwards.
Ibeabuchi looking to stall.
Ibeabuchi is trying to break the clinch but Forbes has him pressed against the cage.
Forbes tries a body shot but Ibeabuchi blocks it. #T3#
Forbes lands a nice uppercut.
Forbes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibeabuchis head.
Ibeabuchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forbes taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ibeabuchi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ibeabuchi blocking some punches.
Forbes scores with a shot to the side of Ibeabuchi's head.
Forbes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forbes lands with a left to the head.
Forbes misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibeabuchi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ibeabuchi stalling in the clinch but Forbes improves position.
Forbes misses with some punches.
Forbes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forbes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi can't break the clinch.
Forbes pushes Ibeabuchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Forbes lands a right hand.
Forbes presses Ibeabuchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Forbes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Forbes stalling against the cage.
Ibeabuchi looking to stall.
Ibeabuchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibeabuchi is trying to push Forbes away but Forbes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ibeabuchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forbes throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Forbes.
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!
Forbes scores with a hook to the body.
Ibeabuchi is trying to break the clinch but Forbes has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Forbes.
Forbes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reginald Forbes clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Forbes throws out a powerful jab.
Good shot there by Forbes.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forbes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibeabuchi.
Forbes is looking to counter the offense by Ibeabuchi and move into the clinch.
Forbes scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
Ike Ibeabuchi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Forbes avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibeabuchi lands with a straight right. Forbes didn't see that one coming.
Forbes digs a good hook to Ibeabuchi's body. #T1#
Ibeabuchi staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibeabuchi! But no joy.
A big right from Forbes misses.
Ibeabuchi slips under a jab from Forbes.
Ibeabuchi scores with a jab to the head.
Forbes connects with the punch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ike Ibeabuchi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reginald Forbes!
Reginald Forbes is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Reginald Forbes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFF 20 Turkey vs Ibeabuchi     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
Turkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibeabuchi scores with a nice right hand.
Ibeabuchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ibeabuchi slips under a jab from Turkey .
Turkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi needs to keep his hands up - Turkey had a free shot at his head there.
Ibeabuchi 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.
Turkey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibeabuchis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turkey throws a hook to the side of Ibeabuchi's head but Ibeabuchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibeabuchi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turkey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibeabuchi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Turkey does no damage.
Turkey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibeabuchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibeabuchi! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turkey thinking. #T1#
Ibeabuchi sizes up Turkey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Wild Turkey has been cut.
Ibeabuchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turkey throws a body punch but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Turkey throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turkey is breathing heavily.
Turkey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibeabuchi's calf.
Ibeabuchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turkey misses with a hook
and Ibeabuchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Ibeabuchi cracks Turkey with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Turkey looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ibeabuchi finish him? #ROC2#
Turkey is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibeabuchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Turkey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turkey gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ibeabuchi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Turkey wakes up just in time to hear Ibeabuchi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!

 

Event: PFF 15w Gagnon vs Delaney     
Date:   Jan 10, 2018
#R1#
Ibeabuchi misses the shot to the body.
Fauchelevent doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ibeabuchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Ultime Fauchelevent has been cut.
Ibeabuchi lands a nice hook to Fauchelevent's body. Fauchelevent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ultime Fauchelevent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Ibeabuchi drops Fauchelevent with a beautiful combination! Fauchelevent stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ibeabuchi is looking for the KO!#KD#
Ibeabuchi lands a big right hand that sends Fauchelevent crashing to the mat! Ibeabuchi stays standing though and waves Fauchelevent back to his feet!#ROC#
Fauchelevent is rocked!
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!
Ibeabuchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fauchelevent steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fauchelevent manages to avoid it.
Fauchelevent tries to counter with a clinch but Ibeabuchi shakes him off and moves away.
Fauchelevent will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fauchelevent misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice right hand that sends Fauchelevent toppling to the canvas! Fauchelevent scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ibeabuchi finish him?!
Fauchelevent is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibeabuchi finish him?
Ike Ibeabuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultime Fauchelevent.
Fauchelevent gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ibeabuchi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Fauchelevent wakes up just in time to hear Ibeabuchi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!

 

Event: PFF 13W - Crusher vs Ohanian     
Date:   Dec 27, 2017
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibeabuchi. Trowning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trowning scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Ike Ibeabuchi has been cut.
We've been told by Ibeabuchi's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ibeabuchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trowning finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibeabuchi's head.
Ibeabuchi avoids the body shot from Trowning.
Ibeabuchi slips under a jab from Trowning.#KD#
Ibeabuchi drops Trowning with a beautiful combination! Trowning stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ibeabuchi is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Trowning is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Henry Trowning has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Ibeabuchi misses.
Trowning is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibeabuchi finish him?
Trowning looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trowning connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ibeabuchi momentarily.
Trowning tries to bum rush Ibeabuchi with a series of wild strikes but Ibeabuchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibeabuchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trowning.
Trowning scores with a three punch combo!
Trowning seems to have recovered his senses.
Ibeabuchi defending well as Trowning loads up on a big left hand.
Trowning digs a good body shot into Ibeabuchi's ribs.
Trowning jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trowning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ibeabuchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Trowning misses. #T1#
Trowning throws a right and a left that Ibeabuchi avoids nicely.
Trowning cracks Ibeabuchi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trowning misses with a wild body shot.
Ibeabuchi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Ibeabuchi.
Trowning swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ibeabuchi.
Trowning lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trowning throws out a loose jab but Ibeabuchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibeabuchi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ibeabuchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trowning.
Trowning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trowning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibeabuchi loads up on a big right hand but Trowning slips the punch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trowning throws a nice looking combination but Ibeabuchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trowning paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ibeabuchi lands with a good body shot.
Trowning scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ibeabuchi misses with a looping right.
Trowning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trowning throws a jab when Ibeabuchi was well out of range.
Ibeabuchi is looking for a counter combo.
Trowning throws a hook but Ibeabuchi avoids it easily.
Ibeabuchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trowning misses with a looping left.
Ibeabuchi is looking to counter punch.
Ibeabuchi punishes Trowning's body with a nice straight punch.
Trowning is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ibeabuchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Trowning.
Trowning uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi sets himself, and Trowning steps forward looking for the clinch! Ibeabuchi avoids it this time.#T3#
Ibeabuchi cracks Trowning with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibeabuchi staying out of range there.
Ibeabuchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibeabuchi connects with a right hand. Trowning shakes it off.
Trowning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibeabuchi.
Trowning misses with a body punch
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand.
Trowning swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Ibeabuchi moves out of range as Trowning strikes.
Ibeabuchi lands a right hook to the body.
Trowning scores with a body shot.
Ibeabuchi throws a series of punches but Trowning avoids them all with ease. #KD#
Ibeabuchi cracks Trowning with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Trowning looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ibeabuchi finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trowning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Ibeabuchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibeabuchi slips under a jab.#T4#
Ibeabuchi throws a shot to the body.
Ibeabuchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Trowning misses its intended target.
Trowning misses with a two punch combination.
Ibeabuchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Ibeabuchi misses its intended target.
Ibeabuchi thuds a left hand into Trowning's body.
Trowning looks winded!
Ibeabuchi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trowning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trowning fails to land with a series of punches.
Trowning throws a right hand that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibeabuchi throws a shot to the body.
Ibeabuchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibeabuchi misses the jab.
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 Ike Ibeabuchi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Trowning misses the shot to the body.
Henry Trowning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibeabuchi thuds a left hand into Trowning's body.
Ike Ibeabuchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibeabuchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibeabuchi ducks under a wild hook from Trowning.
Trowning throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibeabuchi.
Nice defenses there by Trowning.
Ibeabuchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trowning swings for the body but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Trowning connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ibeabuchi. Ibeabuchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibeabuchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Trowning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibeabuchi throws a hook but Trowning blocks it.
Trowning misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibeabuchi. Trowning does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Trowning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibeabuchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trowning finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibeabuchi's head.
Trowning looks to land a left hand but Ibeabuchi moved out of range nicely.
Trowning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trowning misses with a series of wild punches.
Trowning's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Trowning duly obliges.
Trowning throws a jab when Ibeabuchi was well out of range.
Trowning jabs at Ibeabuchi's body.
Ibeabuchi swings for the body but Trowning moves out of range.
Ibeabuchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trowning throws a body punch but Ibeabuchi moves out of range. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trowning, as that shot connected.
Ibeabuchi throws a shot to the body.
Trowning is breathing heavily.
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!
Nice body punch from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi throws an overhand right that lands on Trowning's shoulder, as Trowning tries to avoid the shot.
Ibeabuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Trowning looks to move away, Ibeabuchi throws a big counter combo but Trowning just gets out of the way.#KD#
Ibeabuchi drops Trowning with a beautiful combination! Trowning stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ibeabuchi is looking for the KO!
Ibeabuchi weaves into range and cracks Trowning right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Trowning goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Ibeabuchi is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!

 

Event: KFC 36: Potter vs Cobb     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Zuna misses with a two punch combination.
Ibeabuchi throws a shot to the body.
Zuna thuds a left hand into Ibeabuchi's body.
Zuna swings widly with a right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibeabuchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zuna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ibeabuchi thuds a left hand into Zuna's body.
Ibeabuchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zuna is breathing heavily.
Zuna misses with a left hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoko Zuna has been cut.
Yoko Zuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibeabuchi lands a nice hook to Zuna's body. Zuna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibeabuchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ibeabuchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zuna doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Zuna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibeabuchi connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#
Zuna is rocked!
Ibeabuchi fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Zuna out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 23, 2017
#R1#
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ibeabuchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ibeabuchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Ike Ibeabuchi has been cut.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibeabuchi manages to avoid it.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man misses with a left hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibeabuchi loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man misses with a left hand
enabling Ibeabuchi to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Classic Man has been cut.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibeabuchi.
Man works Ibeabuchi's body with a nice hook.
Man misses the body punch
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Ibeabuchi does no damage.
Man takes a swing at Ibeabuchi's ribcage but misses.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Man closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibeabuchis head.
Ibeabuchi looking to slow down the pace here.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibeabuchi takes a shot to the head.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man lands an uppercut.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Ike Ibeabuchi's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ibeabuchi looks winded!
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Man presses Ibeabuchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibeabuchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Man.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibeabuchi backwards.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Ibeabuchi is rocked!
Man gets through Ibeabuchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ibeabuchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Ike Ibeabuchi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man dips a shoulder and cracks Ibeabuchi with a mighty uppercut! Ibeabuchi falls back against the cage and Man unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ibeabuchi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Man screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Classic Man!
After winning the bout, Classic Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

 
 
 
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