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Event:
The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Lyubenov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Yonic feints and as Lyubenov raises his hands in defense, Yonic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yonic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lyubenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyubenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yonic.
Yonic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yonic throwing strikes from guard but Lyubenov blocks nicely.
Yonic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyubenov is trying to keep Yonic in close.
Lyubenov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yonic on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic throwing strikes from guard but Lyubenov blocks nicely.
Yonic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Yonic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lyubenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyubenov has wrist control.
Yonic distracts Lyubenov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yonic controlling from the top position.
Lyubenov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yonic trying to control but Lyubenov is working from the bottom.
Yonic throws an elbow that misses. Lyubenov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yonic's guard. Nice move by Lyubenov!#REVR##T2#
Yonic looking to control.
#SUB2#
Yonic is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lyubenov frees his head nicely. Oh but Yonic has switched to an armbar! Lyubenov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Daniel Yonic!
A very excited looking Daniel Yonic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Haba throws a poor cross that misses
and Lyubenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Lyubenov has managed to clinch.
Lyubenov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lyubenov tries to throw a body punch but Haba avoids it by throwing Lyubenov back against the cage.
Haba misses with the head strike.
Lyubenov has Haba pressed against the cage, preventing Haba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lyubenov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haba.
Lyubenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Haba takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Haba breaks from the clinch.
Lyubenov ducks under a wild hook from Haba.
Lyubenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba swinging wildly here.
Haba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lyubenov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivan Lyubenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyubenov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Lyubenov rushes Haba and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyubenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Haba backwards. #T1#
Lyubenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lyubenov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lyubenov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haba's elbow.
Nice body punch from Haba.
Lyubenov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haba stalling in the clinch but Lyubenov improves position.
Haba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lyubenov misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Haba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov misses with a hook.
Lyubenov scores with a jab.
Lyubenov throws a sloppy body shot
and Haba counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Haba.
Lyubenov doesn't manage to clinch there - Haba circles away.
Haba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lyubenov.
Lyubenov stuns Haba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Haba throws out a loose jab but Lyubenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyubenov cracks Haba with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyubenov wants to clinch.#CL#
Lyubenov drives through and clinches with Haba against the cage.
#BC2#
Haba breaks the clinch.
Lyubenov lands with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Haba misses
and Lyubenov counters with a left to the body.
Haba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lyubenov throws a jab when Haba was well out of range.
Haba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haba clobbers Lyubenov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lyubenov cracks a nice hook into Haba's ribs.#T3#
A big left from Haba misses. #CL#
Lyubenov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lyubenov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lyubenov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haba's elbow.
Good body shot from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov misses with some punches.
Haba looking to slow down the pace here.
Lyubenov misses with the head strike.
Lyubenov lands a shoulder strike.
Haba cracks Lyubenov with a nice body shot.
Haba can't find room to land a body shot as Lyubenov controls the action.
Haba misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyubenov.
Lyubenov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands with a short shot to the head.
Haba takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Lyubenov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyubenov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haba looks winded!#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Haba fails to land.
Lyubenov lands with a right to the head.
Lyubenov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haba is trying to break the clinch but Lyubenov is controlling him.
Lyubenov lands with a light punch inside.
Lyubenov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haba backwards. #ROC#
Haba is rocked!
Haba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haba is still on wobbly legs! Can Lyubenov finish him?
Lyubenov has a couple of punches blocked by Haba.
Haba blocking some punches.
Lyubenov misses with the head strike.
Haba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lyubenov has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lyubenov - that landed with a thud.
Haba working hard to break the clinch.
Lyubenov swings wildly with an uppercut but Haba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyubenov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haba.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyubenov.
Lyubenov is working Haba over against the cage.
Lyubenov digs a right hand into Haba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haba's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Lyubenov.
Lyubenov misses with the head strike.
Lyubenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haba.
Lyubenov working aggressively here.
Haba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyubenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haba blocks an uppercut.
Lyubenov throws a head punch that misses.
Lyubenov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyubenov has a couple of punches blocked by Haba.
Lyubenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haba seems to have recovered his senses.
Lyubenov lands with a left to the head.
Lyubenov is leaning against Haba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lyubenov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyubenov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Haba's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Haba drops to his knees and Lyubenov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Lyubenov!
A very excited looking Ivan Lyubenov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Lyubenov scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Lyubenov lands a big right hand that sends Penn crashing to the mat! Lyubenov stays standing though and waves Penn back to his feet!#ROC#
Penn is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ben Penn has been cut.
Penn darts in trying to clinch
and Lyubenov counters with a huge right that knocks Penn out cold! Lyubenov is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Lyubenov!
In his post fight interview, Ivan Lyubenov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ICC CN 11: Tidd v Soup
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Ambe has Lyubenov up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ambe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lyubenov up against the cage.
Lyubenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lyubenov misses with a body punch.
Lyubenov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lyubenov can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Lyubenov blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Lyubenov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ambe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lyubenov to the mat. Lyubenov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lyubenov looking to control.
Ambe throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lyubenov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lyubenov tries to get out of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ambe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ambe is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lyubenov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ambe won't allow Lyubenov to sweep him here.
Lyubenov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ambe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lyubenov trying to control the position here.
Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lyubenov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lyubenov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ambe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ambe trying to control but Lyubenov is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lyubenov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lyubenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ambe.
Lyubenov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lyubenov scores with a punch to the head.
Ambe misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Lyubenov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ambe! Lyubenov lets Ambe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Ambe is rocked!
Rick Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyubenov shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ambe takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Lyubenov sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ambe bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Lyubenov!
A less than humble Ivan Lyubenov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
ICC 15: Boaler v Yuldashev
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Money. Those never looked like landing.
Lyubenov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Money gets tackled into the cage by Lyubenov. Lyubenov maintains the clinch.
Lyubenov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Money fails to land.
Lyubenov pushes Money back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Money wants to get back to striking at distance but Lyubenov won't allow it.
Lyubenov misses with a punch to the body.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money tries a body shot but Lyubenov blocks it.
#BC2#
Money breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lyubenov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Money throws a series of punches but Lyubenov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freddie Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lyubenov gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Money.
Lyubenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Come on Money - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyubenov's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyubenov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Lyubenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lyubenov misses with a body punch.
Lyubenov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moneys head.
Money is trying to break the clinch but Lyubenov has him pressed against the cage.
Lyubenov throws a punch but it's blocked by Money.
Lyubenov pushes Money back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyubenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Money backwards.
A short right from Lyubenov. #BC2#
Money breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lyubenov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Money.
Money moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lyubenov throws an overhand right that lands on Money's shoulder, as Money tries to avoid the shot.
Money lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Money swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lyubenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Money slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lyubenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Money uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lyubenov.
Money looks to land a combination but Lyubenov avoids it well. #CL#
Lyubenov has Money up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lyubenov.
#T2#
Lyubenov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Money is trying to maintain a safe position but Lyubenov gets an underhook and turns Money into the cage.#BC2#
Money breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Lyubenov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Money is looking to break free of the clinch but Lyubenov has double underhooks.
Money has Lyubenov pressed against the cage.
Lyubenov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Money.
Money scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Money.
Money wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lyubenov as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Money manages to break the clinch.
Lyubenov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Money loads up on a big right hand but Lyubenov slips the punch.#CL#
Lyubenov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lyubenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lyubenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Lyubenov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Money throws an off balance right hand
and Lyubenov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Money lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lyubenov circles away quickly and effectively.
Lyubenov connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Money misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lyubenov misses the target.
Freddie Money seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Money. Lyubenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Money throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Lyubenov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Money, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Money fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Lyubenov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lyubenov lands with a left to the head.
Lyubenov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lyubenov as Money tries to tie him up.
Lyubenov lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyubenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Money backwards.
Lyubenov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lyubenov lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Money is rocked!
Money looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Money is still on wobbly legs! Can Lyubenov finish him?
Money takes a shot to the head.
Lyubenov throws a punch but it's blocked by Money.
Money has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lyubenov misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Lyubenov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moneys head.
Money is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lyubenov is keeping busy.
Money wants to break free but Lyubenov has control.
Lyubenov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Money is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands a big right hand that drops Money! The killer instinct kicks in and Lyubenov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lyubenov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Lyubenov!
Ivan Lyubenov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
ICC 11: Baba v Boaler
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Ambe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ambe misses with a hook. Lyubenov ducked under it nicely.
Lyubenov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ambe with a poor takedown
and Lyubenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ambe has been working on his balance at Island Sparring, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lunges at Ambe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ambe's hand. #ROC2#
Ambe is rocked!
Lyubenov lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ambe tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Lyubenov!
A very excited looking Ivan Lyubenov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
ICC 8: Yoshioka v Maju 2
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Lyubenov moves into the clinch.
Usman tries to pull guard but Lyubenov holds him up against the cage and eventually Usman drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyubenov.
#TD#
Usman gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Usman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Usman works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Usman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ground and pound from Usman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lyubenov wants to control but Usman postures up.
Lyubenov is looking for a sweep.
Usman throws a strike aimed at the side of Lyubenov's head but Lyubenov avoids it well.
Lyubenov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lyubenov is looking to reverse the position.
Usman lands a nice forearm strike.
Usman in side control, throwing shots but Lyubenov defends. #T1#
Usman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Usman looks up at the clock and then as Lyubenov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Usman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lyubenov tries to bench press Usman off him but Usman keeps the position. #SUB#
Usman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Usman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lyubenov dodges the ground and pound from Usman.
Usman working the head and body with strikes.
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Usman crashes against the mat.
Usman tries to score with some ground and pound. Lyubenov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lyubenov looking for a sweep but Usman has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Usman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Usman trying to control but Lyubenov is having none of it.
Usman cracks Lyubenov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Usman working for a guillotine from mount but Lyubenov is in no mood to give up.
Usman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lyubenov tries to lock up and control but Usman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Usman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Usman misses with a head shot.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lyubenov can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usman lands a big shot there that rocks Lyubenov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Usman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Usman looks to throw the jab but Lyubenov is out of range.
Lyubenov avoids the body shot from Usman.
Lyubenov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Usman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Lyubenov has managed to clinch.
Usman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lyubenov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lyubenov is leaning against Usman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Usman is working for takedown but Lyubenov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lyubenov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyubenov lands with a left to the head.
Lyubenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lyubenov lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Lyubenov pushes Usman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyubenov cracks Usman with a nice body shot.
Lyubenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lyubenov is leaning against Usman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Lyubenov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Usman is rocked!
Lyubenov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Oh Usman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyubenov lands a shot to the body.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Lyubenov.
#KD2#
Lyubenov drops Usman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Usman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lyubenov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Usman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lyubenov is unloading with more strikes now! Usman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Lyubenov!
Ivan Lyubenov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ICC: Combat Night 1
Date: Oct 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Bambangan gets a takedown into half guard.
Lyubenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lyubenov keeping control of the position.
Bambangan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lyubenov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bambangan.
Lyubenov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lyubenov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bambangan trying to control the action but Lyubenov is working from the bottom.
Bambangan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyubenov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bambangan slips a nice elbow through Lyubenov's hands, connecting with Lyubenov's forehead.
Bambangan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lyubenov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bambangan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bambangan trying to control from half guard but Lyubenov is working away. #T1#
Bambangan trying to mount his opponent but Lyubenov defends it.
Bambangan slips a nice elbow through Lyubenov's hands, connecting with Lyubenov's forehead.
We've been hearing good reports from Bambangan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lyubenov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bambangan.
Lyubenov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bambangan working the head and body with strikes.
Bambangan is thwarting Lyubenov's attempts to control the position.
Lyubenov trying to get back to full guard but Bambangan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bambangan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lyubenov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bambangan.
Lyubenov is desperately trying to improve his position but Bambangan has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Lyubenov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Ivan Lyubenov has been cut.
Lyubenov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lyubenov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bambangan working Lyubenov over with strikes here.
Bambangan working the ground and pound effectively.
Bambangan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#
Lyubenov is rocked!
Bambangan looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Lyubenov covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferguso Bambangan!
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Event:
ICC Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Lyubenov connects with a looping right hand.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lyubenov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Lyubenov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tucker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lyubenov connects with the punch.
Tucker shoots for a double leg takedown but Lyubenov sprawls well. He's pushed Tucker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ivan Lyubenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katrina Tucker.
Lyubenov with a hook.
Lyubenov lands a glancing blow to the side of Tucker's head.
Lyubenov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lyubenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Lyubenov closes the distance and pushes Tucker back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyubenov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyubenov.
Tucker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lyubenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tucker looks winded!
Lyubenov lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov prevents Tucker from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
A hook to the body from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lyubenov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyubenov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyubenov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyubenov.
Lyubenov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lyubenov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Lyubenov. #ROC#
Tucker is rocked!
A body shot lands from Lyubenov.
Nice body punch from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Lyubenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Lyubenov finish him?#T2#
Lyubenov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lyubenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lyubenov pushes Tucker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyubenov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lyubenov lands a left hand.
Lyubenov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Lyubenov lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD#
Lyubenov drops Tucker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tucker is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Lyubenov pushes Tucker against the ropes. Lyubenov is working some dirty boxing. Lyubenov pushes off with a quick right hook! Tucker goes down! Tucker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lyubenov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Lyubenov!
In his post fight interview, Ivan Lyubenov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Lyubenov lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Penoskip Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Bizihwaeile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lyubenov.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
Lyubenov throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaeile ducks down to avoid it.
Lyubenov cracks Bizihwaeile with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch.#TD#
Bizihwaeile shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lyubenov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyubenov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyubenov, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bizihwaeile accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bizihwaeile being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Lyubenov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bizihwaeile is one step ahead there.
Bizihwaeile throwing strikes but missing.
Bizihwaeile lands a couple of digs.
Bizihwaeile cracks Lyubenov with a solid left hand.
Lyubenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a big elbow that misses.
Bizihwaeile won't allow Lyubenov to sweep him here.
Lyubenov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bizihwaeile with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Bizihwaeile missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bizihwaeile content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bizihwaeile throws a big right hand that misses.
Lyubenov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizihwaeile working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyubenov wants to sweep here but Bizihwaeile controlling him for the moment.
Bizihwaeile cracks Lyubenov with a solid left hand.
Bizihwaeile working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bizihwaeile throws a big right hand that misses.
Bizihwaeile working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bizihwaeile throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lyubenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Bizihwaeile works over Lyubenov with some ground and pound from guard.
Bizihwaeile with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyubenov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bizihwaeile. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bizihwaeile scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizihwaeile throwing strikes from guard but Lyubenov blocks nicely.
Bizihwaeile with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyubenov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyubenov is trying to control the position but Bizihwaeile postures up.
Lyubenov has momentary wrist control but Bizihwaeile slips an elbow through the middle.
Bizihwaeile missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lyubenov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bizihwaeile landing with the ground and pound.
Lyubenov is trying to control the position but Bizihwaeile postures up.
Bizihwaeile throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Lyubenov has control of Bizihwaeile's left arm, preventing Bizihwaeile from doing any damage.
Bizihwaeile with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizihwaeile lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lyubenov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bizihwaeile is in close to Lyubenov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bizihwaeile postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bizihwaeile landing with the ground and pound.
Bizihwaeile postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizihwaeile landing some decent shots from guard.
Bizihwaeile with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Penoskip Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Penoskip Bizihwaeile's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lyubenov works Bizihwaeile's body with a nice hook.
Bizihwaeile moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bizihwaeile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyubenov can do to turn this around?
Lyubenov digs a good hook to Bizihwaeile's body.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range as Lyubenov strikes.
Lyubenov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lyubenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lyubenov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lyubenov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Lyubenov circles away and keeps his distance.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab.
Bizihwaeile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BOOM! Lyubenov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile tries to recover but Lyubenov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bizihwaeile lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Lyubenov!
Ivan Lyubenov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Lyubenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ambe.
Lyubenov lands an overhand right.
Lyubenov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Ambe.
Lyubenov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ambe blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Ambe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lyubenov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Lyubenov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ambe.
Lyubenov lands a slapping body shot.
Ambe slips a straight right by Lyubenov.#CL2#
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lyubenov scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ambe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ambe blocks an uppercut.
Ambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lyubenov backwards.
Lyubenov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Lyubenov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ambe.#T1#
Lyubenov lands a left hand.
Ambe lands an uppercut.
Ambe wants a takedown but no success here.
A body shot lands from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyubenov misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Lyubenov manages to break the clinch.
Lyubenov throws a jab when Ambe was well out of range.#CL2#
Ambe rushes Lyubenov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lyubenov blocking some punches.
Lyubenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lyubenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ambe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lyubenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lyubenov can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Ambe is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Lyubenov fails to land. #T2#
A short right from Lyubenov.
Ambe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyubenov can't break the clinch.
Lyubenov takes a shot to the head.
Ambe blocking some punches.
Ambe's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ambe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ambe lands with a light punch inside.
Lyubenov tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Ambe.
Lyubenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lyubenov throws a head punch that misses.
Ambe has Lyubenov pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lyubenov fails to land.
Lyubenov misses with some punches.
Lyubenov has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
Lyubenov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Ambe.
#TD2#
Ambe has hold of one of Lyubenov's legs. Lyubenov is fighting the takedown attempt but Ambe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ambe throwing strikes but missing.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Lyubenov keeps moving.
Ambe won't allow Lyubenov to sweep him here.
Lyubenov working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe throwing strikes but missing.
Lyubenov controls Ambe momentarily but Ambe frees himself. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ambe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ambe trying to control but Lyubenov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lyubenov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lyubenov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyubenov misses the target.
Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lyubenov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lyubenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away.
Ambe misses with a straight left.
Lyubenov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lyubenov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Ambe moves into range and clinches up with Lyubenov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyubenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lyubenov misses with the head strike.
A short left from Ambe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ambe Ambe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ambe Ambe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Lyubenov.
Good exchange - Ambe coming out on top.
Lyubenov scores with a shot to the body.
Ambe is looking to clinch.
Ambe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lyubenov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ambe thinking.
Ambe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lyubenov.
Ivan Lyubenov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Lyubenov gets tackled into the cage by Ambe. Ambe maintains the clinch.
Lyubenov blocking some punches.
Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyubenov.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head.
Ambe gets through Lyubenov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lyubenov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe.
Ambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lyubenov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ambe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ambe.
Lyubenov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyubenov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. #T1#
Lyubenov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lyubenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lyubenov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
Lyubenov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lyubenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lyubenov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ambe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyubenov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyubenov can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Lyubenov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lyubenov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambe lands with a right to the head.
Lyubenov has had enough of the clinch but Ambe keeps him there for the moment.
Ambe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lyubenov is keeping busy.#T2#
Lyubenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ambe blocks an uppercut.
Ambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lyubenov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyubenov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe takes a shot to the head.
Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe prevents Lyubenov from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lyubenov fails to land.
Lyubenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lyubenov is looking to break free of the clinch but Ambe has double underhooks.
Lyubenov misses with a body punch.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe has Lyubenov pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ambe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ambe receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ambe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Lyubenov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lyubenov fails to land.
Ambe blocking some punches.
Lyubenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyubenov backwards.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head.
Ambe controlling the action here for a moment.
Ambe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lyubenov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Lyubenov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Lyubenov catches Ambe right on the button with a cross.
Lyubenov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lyubenov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lyubenov clobbers Ambe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Lyubenov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Ambe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyubenov is not content to let Ambe control the position.
Ambe prevents Lyubenov from improving his position.
Lyubenov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lyubenov tries to get out of the position.
Ambe is keen to just control but Lyubenov is a slippery customer.
Ambe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lyubenov tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control.
Lyubenov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ambe is working away from the top position though.
Lyubenov is not content to let Ambe control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambe Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ambe Ambe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ambe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov connects with a nice looking jab.
Ambe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lyubenov.
Lyubenov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Lyubenov backs off Ambe throws a huge counter combo but Lyubenov manages to avoid it all.
Lyubenov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ambe.
Lyubenov throws an overhand right that lands on Ambe's shoulder, as Ambe tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lyubenov working aggressively here.
Lyubenov working aggressively here.
Lyubenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lyubenov tries to circle away but Ambe has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyubenov has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyubenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ambe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lyubenov tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Lyubenov back against the cage.
Lyubenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyubenov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. #T1#
Ambe prevents a body shot from Lyubenov.
A short uppercut from Ambe.
Ambe Ambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ambe stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ambe.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Lyubenov.
A head punch on the inside from Lyubenov fails to land. #TD2#
Ambe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lyubenov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ambe on the ground.
Lyubenov tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control.
Lyubenov is working hard here to advance position.
Ambe is trying to control. Lyubenov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lyubenov is trying to control but can't.
Lyubenov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambe.
Ivan Lyubenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lyubenov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ambe is working away from the top position though.
Ambe throwing shots but Lyubenov is blocking nicely.
Ambe Ambe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ambe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ambe is just content to waste time from the top position. Lyubenov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Lyubenov keeps moving.
Lyubenov has Ambe pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Ambe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lyubenov throws a hook but Ambe blocks it.
Ambe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Ambe forces Lyubenov back against the cage and clinches.
Lyubenov working aggressively here.
Lyubenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lyubenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lyubenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyubenov.
Lyubenov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Lyubenov tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lyubenov misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe lands a nice uppercut.
Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lyubenov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ambe blocks an uppercut.
Lyubenov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lyubenov misses with the head strike.
Lyubenov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe.
Lyubenov tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Lyubenov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe slowing the pace effectively.
Lyubenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyubenov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Lyubenov.
I think Ambe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ambe Ambe!
Ambe Ambe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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