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Event: AKF FN | Davis vs. Congo     
Date:   Nov 04, 2022
#R1#
Ibu misses with a hook.
Ibu throws a low kick but Por Pramuk avoids it.
Por Pramuk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Por Pramuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Por Pramuk throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Por Pramuk's sensitive parts.
Ibu jabs at Por Pramuk's body.
Por Pramuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ibu. That did some damage!
Por Pramuk ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Por Pramuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Por Pramuk tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Por Pramuk.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Por Pramuk blocks the body kick.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Por Pramuk tries to move into range but Ibu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Por Pramuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Por Pramuk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ibu avoids the body shot from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Por Pramuk blocks a jab.
Por Pramuk misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Por Pramuk.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Por Pramuk with an uppercut!
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Por Pramuk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Por Pramuk off balance momentarily.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Por Pramuk looks to land a combination but Ibu avoids it well.
Por Pramuk defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Por Pramuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ibu throws a good cross that connects.
Ibu misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Por Pramuk misses its target.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ibu just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Por Pramuk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Por Pramuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Por Pramuk's ribs.
Ibu with a nice calf kick.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick from Por Pramuk lands but Ibu takes it in his stride.
Por Pramuk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Ibu.
Ibu cracks Por Pramuk with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Por Pramuk swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Por Pramuk misses with a body kick.
Por Pramuk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Por Pramuk lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Por Pramuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu throws out a counter right but Por Pramuk avoids it with no problem.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibu checks it well.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Por Pramuk throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
Por Pramuk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Por Pramuk. Beautiful body shot.
Por Pramuk throws a sloppy head kick and Ibu moves out of range easily.
Por Pramuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Por Pramuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Por Pramuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Por Pramuk moved away.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Por Pramuk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Por Pramuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ibu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Por Pramuk.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Por Pramuk's shoulder, as Por Pramuk tries to avoid the shot.
Por Pramuk with a nice cross.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Por Pramuk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Por Pramuk lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Por Pramuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ibu blocks a low kick nicely.
Ibu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Por Pramuk misses the shot to the body.
Ibu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Ibu.
Por Pramuk slips a straight right by Ibu.#T2#
Por Pramuk throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Por Pramuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Por Pramuk misses with a body kick.
Ibu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Por Pramuk misses with a low kick.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Por Pramuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Por Pramuk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Ibu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ibu scores with a punch to the head.
Por Pramuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Por Pramuk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu connects with a right hand. Por Pramuk shakes it off.
Ibu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu throws a hook but Por Pramuk avoids it easily.
Por Pramuk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ibu throws the left hand but Por Pramuk avoids the punch easily.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Por Pramuk throws out the jab.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibu throws a poor cross that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Por Pramuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ibu misses with a head kick.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Por Pramuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Por Pramuk misses the shot to the body.
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Por Pramuk on the side of the head.
Ibu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Por Pramuk takes a step back to recover.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Por Pramuk is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ibu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Por Pramuk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Por Pramuk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Por Pramuk walks into a jab.
Por Pramuk ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Por Pramuk thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ibu walks into a straight right hand from Por Pramuk.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Por Pramuk.
Ibu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Por Pramuk misses with a looping right.
Ibu is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Por Pramuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu moves out of range as Por Pramuk throws a body kick.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses
and Ibu counters with an outside leg kick.
Por Pramuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Por Pramuk lands a leg kick that knocks Ibu off balance momentarily.
Por Pramuk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ibu connects with a body shot.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Por Pramuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ibu defending well as Por Pramuk loads up on a big left hand.
Por Pramuk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ibu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk spoke after the fight, saying 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'.

 

Event: AKF FN | Japan     
Date:   Oct 07, 2022
#R1#
Ibu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ibu thuds a left hand into Law's body.
Ibu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Law takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Law moves forwards but Ibu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ibu delivers a nice body kick.
Ibu connects with a nice looking jab.
Law on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Law walks into a left hand.
Ibu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Law sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
A left lands for Ibu.
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Law takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Law stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Law's body. Law takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ibu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Law moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu lands with an uppercut that bounces Law off the ropes and back into range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Ibu connects with a single shot there.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu throws a nice head kick!
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ibu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Law in his tracks.
Law doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibu.
Ibu tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Ibu.
Law takes one to the side of the head.
Jab from Ibu.
Ibu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Law looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ibu lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Law's head back.
Ibu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Law's head backwards.
Law has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Law seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Ibu.
Ibu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Law walks into a straight right hand from Ibu.
Nick Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
Ibu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibu delivers a nice body kick.
Ibu cracks Law with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ibu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Law takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Ibu lands with an overhand left.
Ibu punishes Law's body with a nice straight punch.
Law ducks right into an uppercut from Ibu.
Law takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ibu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ibu jabs at Law's body.
Law tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Ibu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Ibu - just one landing.
Ibu lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Law takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ibu thows a body kick. Law tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Ibu.
Ibu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Law stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Law walks into a stiff left hand from Ibu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ibu.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Law.
Law takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu connects with a body shot.#T1#
Law takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ibu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Ibu.
Ibu connects with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Law 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Ibu lands a jab to Law's midsection.
Law takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu with the inside leg kick.
Ibu lands with a kick to the temple. Law shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Law takes one to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Ibu.
Ibu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ibu scores with a sloppy right hand. Law should have avoided that one.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Law's leg. Law is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibu scores with a jab to the body.
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Law chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: AKF FN | Yalixqua vs. Sandoval     
Date:   Sep 09, 2022
#R1#
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Ibu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Ibu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibu also avoids with ease.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Ibu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ibu works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ibu counter with a right hand. #T1#
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibu.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ibu throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Ibu avoids nicely.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ibu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Ibu jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibu on the side of the head.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Ibu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Ibu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sanchez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ibu swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibu cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ibu to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanchez tries to bum rush Ibu with a series of wild strikes but Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luis Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibu misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibu throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ibu dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Ibu slips under a jab from Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez cracks Ibu with a good jab.
Ibu throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
A left and a right from Sanchez both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Ibu thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Luis Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ibu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ibu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Ibu dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ibu throws a head kick that half lands.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ibu throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luis Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez. #T2#
Ibu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Ibu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibu lands a front kick.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Ibu.
Ibu dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Ibu punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Ibu slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez jabs Ibu right on the nose. Ibu blinks but takes it well.
Ibu punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Ibu avoids it well.
Ibu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Sanchez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ibu back to the ropes. Sanchez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ibu scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
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!
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibu in his tracks.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ibu cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Ibu swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ibu.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Ibu's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
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!
Ibu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. #T2#
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Ibu avoids them all with ease.
Ibu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ibu scores with a kick to the body.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.
Ibu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibu circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luis Sanchez.
Well Sanchez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: AKF FN     
Date:   Sep 02, 2022
#R1#
Route takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibu misses with a left hand
and Route counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ibu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Route saw that one coming.
Route looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.#CL2#
Route fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ibu, pushing him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Ibu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Route's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Route blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Route.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Route looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Route blocking some punches.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Route.
Route tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Route creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Route throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibus head.
Route stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ibu is breathing heavily.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Route lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Route scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Route.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Route.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Route lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Route.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Route prevents Ibu from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Route creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Ibu is rocked!
Route cracks Ibu with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Ibu goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Ibu wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). En Route!
A relieved looking En Route 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: AKF 65     
Date:   Aug 20, 2022
#R1#
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ibu with a nice cross.
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Ibu moves out of range as King strikes.
King walks into a left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King! #CUT#It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.
Ibu connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King misses with a wild combination.
Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King thuds a left hand into Ibu's body.
Ibu lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
King just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ibu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King scores with a hook.#ROC#Ibu is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. King engages and cracks Ibu with a massive lead left hook - Ibu tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! King is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dwayne King!
During a confident post fight interview, Dwayne King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Bangkok     
Date:   Jun 27, 2022
#R1#
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee Kim Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim Park misses with a combination
and Ibu counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Kim Park.
Kim Park misses with a looping right.
Kim Park throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Kim Park takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kim Park definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kim Park gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kim Park looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Kim Park takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kim Park is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Ibu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim Park misses with a hook.
Kim Park throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim Park rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kim Park is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Ibu.
Kim Park takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kim Park throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
We've been informed that Ibu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Kim Park.
Ibu cracks Kim Park with a good jab.
Kim Park throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibu counters with a thumping low kick.
Kim Park takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Kim Park misses the jab.
Kim Park throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Kim Park rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kim Park throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kim Park misses with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ibu.
Ibu throws a shot to the body.
Kim Park tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kim Park moves forwards but Ibu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kim Park throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ibu cracks Kim Park with a good jab.
Kim Park drops his hands momentarily and Ibu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kim Park misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibu counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim Park looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Ibu.
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim Park.
Kim Park throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Ibu finds it's way through Kim Park's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ibu.
Ibu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kim Park in his tracks.
Kim Park is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ibu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kim Park throws a lazy body kick
and Ibu counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Kim Park is rocked!
Kim Park misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Oh Kim Park is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Kim Park looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kim Park seems to have got his legs back now.
Kim Park throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kim Park throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ibu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kim Park is breathing heavily.
Ibu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kim Park fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ibu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kim Park had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kim Park uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibu fakes the leg kick and cracks Kim Park in the body.
Ibu pushes Kim Park away with a front kick.
Ibu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kim Park misses with a right hand
enabling Ibu to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Ibu.
Kim Park throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kim Park with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ibu feints and then cracks Kim Park's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kim Park down.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
Kim Park misses with a hook
and Ibu counters with a straight right hand.
Ibu connects with the punch.
Kim Park looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kim Park looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kim Park misses the target.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Kim Park misses
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kim Park misses with a hook to the body
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu throws a head kick that Kim Park semi-blocks.
Kim Park looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Kim Park's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim Park.
Ibu jabs Kim Park right on the nose. Kim Park blinks but takes it well.
Kim Park looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kim Park misses with a combination
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
A big right from Kim Park misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim Park ducks right into an uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Kim Park's body. Kim Park takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kim Park's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Kim Park throws a series of punches but Ibu moves out of range.
Kim Park misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Kim Park throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kim Park is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Kim Park misses.
Kim Park throws a right hand that misses
and Ibu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Kim Park off balance momentarily.
Ibu cracks Kim Park with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kim Park moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kim Park drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kim Park walks into a straight right hand from Ibu.
A big left from Kim Park misses.
Kim Park throws a right and a left that Ibu avoids nicely.
Ibu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Ibu.
Kim Park tries to bum rush Ibu with a series of wild strikes but Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibu works Kim Park's body with a nice hook.
Kim Park takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kim Park takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kim Park takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ibu with the inside leg kick.
Kim Park fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ibu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kim Park.#T2#
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim Park.
Kim Park misses with an uppercut
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Kim Park's head.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim Park misses with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kim Park's knee momentarily.
Kim Park throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kim Park swings widly with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Kim Park's ribs.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu lunges at Kim Park with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim Park's hand.
Ibu scores with a jab. Kim Park acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ibu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim Park.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kim Park takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Ibu.
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kim Park misses with the body kick
and Ibu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kim Park's knee momentarily.
Lee Kim Park has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim Park takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Kim Park throws a body kick that misses
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ibu.
Kim Park tries to land a body kick
and Ibu counters with a thumping low kick.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice jab there from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a spinning back kick!
Ibu thuds a left hand into Kim Park's body.
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Kim Park misses.
Kim Park misses with a looping right.
Kim Park misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kim Park gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ibu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kim Park swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ibu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibu connects with a high kick.
Kim Park throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibu counters with a good low kick that Kim Park was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibu cracks a nice hook into Kim Park's ribs.
Ibu lands a high kick!
Ibu slips a straight right by Kim Park.
Ibu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Kim Park jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim Park misses with a hook to the body
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Kim Park's head.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kim Park works the jab nicely.
Ibu clobbers Kim Park with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kim Park fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Kim Park throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibu counters with a straight right hand.
Ibu thumps Kim Park with a low kick.
Kim Park misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ibu counters with a low kick, right behind Kim Park 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu scores with a nice head shot.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Kim Park throws a series of punches but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kim Park doesn't seem phased though.
Lee Kim Park is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibu scores with the left hand. Kim Park knows he should have avoided that one.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kim Park misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Ibu lands a jab to Kim Park's midsection.
Ibu cracks Kim Park with a good jab.
Ibu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Kim Park.
Ibu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kim Park misses with an uppercut
and Ibu counters with a thumping low kick.
Kim Park misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ibu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim Park on the side of the head.
Kim Park on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kim Park will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice jab there from Ibu.
Ibu lands with a straight right. Kim Park didn't see that one coming.
Ibu lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ibu - that will leave a mark!
Crunch! Ibu slams his shin into Kim Park's torso.
Kim Park misses with a two punch combination.
Kim Park misses with a left hand
and Ibu counters with a body kick that stops Kim Park in his tracks momentarily.
Kim Park misses with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ibu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu 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.

 

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Kobe     
Date:   May 22, 2022
#R1#
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Strong misses with a body shot.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ibu counters with a good low kick that Strong was not able to check.
Ibu throws a head kick that Strong semi-blocks.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
Strong wants to clinch
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clinton Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong tries to clinch up
and Ibu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Ibu - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strong darts in trying to clinch
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Strong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch but Ibu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibu lands with a kick to the temple. Strong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Ibu.
Ibu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong tries to clinch
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
Strong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ibu digs a good hook to Strong 's body.
Ibu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibu swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong .
An attempted straight right counter from Ibu misses the target.
Strong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.
Strong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strong walks into a left hand. #ROC#Strong is rocked!
Strong walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Koh Ibu!
In his post fight interview, Koh Ibu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Osaka II     
Date:   Apr 24, 2022
#R1#
La De Hoya looks for the body kick but Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu lunges at La De Hoya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by La De Hoya's hand.
Ibu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
La De Hoya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
La De Hoya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
La De Hoya tries to work over Ibu's front leg with a kick but Ibu checks it.
La De Hoya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La De Hoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La De Hoya counters with a body kick.
We've been informed that La De Hoya has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ibu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab by Ibu.
La De Hoya throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La De Hoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu lands a nice hook to La De Hoya's body. La De Hoya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
La De Hoya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ibu pivots, looking for a leg kick but La De Hoya is out of range and Ibu settles back down.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
La De Hoya is looking to score with low kicks.
Ibu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
La De Hoya is looking to land body kicks.
Ibu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but La De Hoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
La De Hoya misses with a body kick.
Ibu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
La De Hoya does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. La De Hoya moves away and avoids it.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ibu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
La De Hoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between La De Hoya's hands.#CL2#
La De Hoya moves into the clinch.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu managing to block the knees to the body from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya works on Ibu's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La De Hoya struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
La De Hoya swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu is trying to break the clinch but La De Hoya has him pressed against the ropes.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La De Hoya blocking some punches.
La De Hoya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La De Hoya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La De Hoya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
La De Hoya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ibu is breathing heavily.
La De Hoya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ibu is trying to force a seperation but La De Hoya has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La De Hoya.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. La De Hoya obliges.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ibu avoids it.
Still in the clinch, La De Hoya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La De Hoya's elbow. #T3#
La De Hoya prevents a body shot from Ibu.
La De Hoya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
La De Hoya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
La De Hoya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
La De Hoya missing with knees to the body.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the body.
La De Hoya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for La De Hoya.
A short uppercut from La De Hoya.
A body shot lands from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La De Hoya scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for La De Hoya.
A short uppercut from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya lands a shot to the body.
La De Hoya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La De Hoya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
La De Hoya gets through Ibu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
La De Hoya trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
A hook to the body from La De Hoya.
A hook to the body from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya digs a right hand into Ibu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibu's gas tank.
A hook to the body from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
La De Hoya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
La De Hoya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from La De Hoya.
Ibu managing to block the knees to the body from La De Hoya.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La De Hoya lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Ibu is rocked!
La De Hoya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oh Ibu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
La De Hoya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ibu's face.
La De Hoya works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
La De Hoya creates a bit of distance and cracks Ibu with a big uppercut! Ibu goes down! The referee pushes La De Hoya away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Ibu make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! La De Hoya takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marious La De Hoya!
Marious La De Hoya is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Marious La De Hoya 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: S-1 WGP 2022 in Yokohama II     
Date:   Apr 18, 2022
#R1#
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Chenhuang off balance momentarily.
Ibu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibu feints and then cracks Chenhuang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chenhuang down.
Chenhuang tries to clinch up.
Ibu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chenhuang will feel that in the morning.
Ibu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chenhuang in his tracks.
Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Ibu.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Chenhuang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ibu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chenhuang swinging wildly here.
Ibu connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Ibu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chenhuang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ibu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chenhuang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ibu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chenhuang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ibu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Chenhuang tries to move into range but Ibu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ibu jabs at Chenhuang's body.
Chenhuang thows a leg kick but Ibu checks it
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chenhuang moves in looking to clinch but Ibu pushes him off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ibu - that will leave a mark!
Chenhuang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chenhuang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Ibu.#T2#
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu with the inside leg kick.
Chenhuang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Chenhuang is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chenhuang doesn't seem phased though.
Chenhuang is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibu finish him?
Ibu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chenhuang drops his guard momentarily, allowing Ibu to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Chenhuang! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Ibu takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Jingyi Chenhuang had this to say: 'The fight was rigged'.

 

Event: S-1 WGP 2022- Nagoya (BWGP R1)     
Date:   Apr 11, 2022
#R1#
Haraguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ibu lands an overhand right.
Haraguchi takes one to the chin there.
Haraguchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haraguchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibu shapes to counter with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Haraguchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haraguchi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Haraguchi's leg. Haraguchi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haraguchi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ibu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Ibu slams his shin into Haraguchi's torso.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haraguchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibu cracks Haraguchi with a good jab.#T1#
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haraguchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haraguchi tries to clinch
and Ibu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu is looking to slow Haraguchi down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Ibu coming out on top.
Haraguchi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haraguchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haraguchi throws a body kick that misses
and Ibu counters with a straight right hand.
Haraguchi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haraguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Ibu throws out a counter right but Haraguchi avoids it with no problem.
Ibu stuns Haraguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibu cracks Haraguchi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Ibu.#T2#
Haraguchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Haraguchi. Those never looked like landing.
Ibu punishes Haraguchi's body with a nice straight punch.
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Haraguchi with an uppercut!
Haraguchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haraguchi throws a leg kick but Ibu checks it.
Haraguchi tries to close the distance and clinch but Ibu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
Ibu lands with an uppercut that bounces Haraguchi off the ropes and back into range.
Haraguchi tries to clinch there but Ibu circles away.
Ibu pushes Haraguchi away with a front kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haraguchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Haraguchi misses with a double jab
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.
Ibu with a nice cross.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu lands with a hook. Haraguchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ibu keeps the fight on the outside.
Ibu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haraguchi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haraguchi wants to clinch
and Ibu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haraguchi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ibu counters with a good low kick that Haraguchi was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haraguchi moves in looking to clinch but Ibu pushes him off.
Haraguchi is looking to clinch but Ibu is avoiding it.
Kento Haraguchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibu swats away the attempt to clinch by Haraguchi.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ibu dodges the punch combination from Haraguchi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
Ibu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haraguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haraguchi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ibu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haraguchi misses with a kick to the body
and Ibu counters with a straight right hand.
Haraguchi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haraguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick there by Ibu.
Ibu cracks Haraguchi with a good jab.
Haraguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ibu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu connects with a nice looking jab.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu swats away the attempt to clinch by Haraguchi.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Ibu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haraguchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu lands a jab to Haraguchi's midsection.
Haraguchi moves in looking to clinch but Ibu pushes him off.
Haraguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Haraguchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Ibu.
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haraguchi tries to clinch up.
Haraguchi throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haraguchi looks to land a combination but Ibu avoids it well.
Haraguchi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Haraguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haraguchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid body kick from Ibu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ibu works the jab nicely.
Haraguchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ibu swats away the attempt to clinch by Haraguchi.
Haraguchi takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Ibu.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haraguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ibu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haraguchi doesn't seem bothered though.
A left lands for Ibu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haraguchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Haraguchi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ibu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haraguchi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu with a nice calf kick.
Jab from Ibu.
Ibu swats away the attempt to clinch by Haraguchi.
Nice body kick there by Ibu.
Ibu clobbers Haraguchi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Haraguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haraguchi tries to clinch up
and Ibu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haraguchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haraguchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibu connects with a body shot that sends Haraguchi's belly button to the back.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Ibu with the inside leg kick.
Ibu scores with a kick to the body.
Ibu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haraguchi tries to clinch there but Ibu circles away.
Ibu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ibu scores with a shot to the body.
Haraguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haraguchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ibu.
Kento Haraguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Ibu finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ibu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: PFC 183 Nielsen vs Dong     
Date:   Jun 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibu.
Ibu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ibu works the jab nicely.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Nagasaki seems unphased.
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagasaki on the side of the head.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Ibu scores with the left hand. Nagasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Ibu swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibu finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki scores with the left hand. Ibu knows he should have avoided that one.
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nagasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
Ibu scores with the left hand. Nagasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Ibu cracks Nagasaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nagasaki.
Ibu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nagasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ibu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nagasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Nagasaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Ibu counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Ibu. #T2#
Ibu thuds a left hand into Nagasaki's body.
Ibu slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Ibu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ibu moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Nagasaki gets the takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Ibu but he's now mounted!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibu is looking to get to half guard.
Ibu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ibu is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Ibu dodges it nicely. #T3#
Nagasaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Ibu tries to kick Nagasaki off but Nagasaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ibu has a hand on Nagasaki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nagasaki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ibu wants to get back to his feet.
Ibu taking shots to the head.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ibu is looking to get to half guard.
Nagasaki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nagasaki working Ibu over with strikes here. #T4#
Ibu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki throws a sloppy strike and Ibu uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Ibu has ended up in Nagasaki's guard.
Ibu won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Ibu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ibu won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Nagasaki keeps trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Ibu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibu wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Ibu in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Nagasaki gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Ibu sneaks out the side door and pushes Nagasaki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu connects with a right hand. Nagasaki shakes it off.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Ibu scores with a hook.
Nagasaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Ibu moves forwards but Nagasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ibu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nagasaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ibu scores with a punch to the head.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibu as he avoids it easily.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ibu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ibu backs off Nagasaki throws a huge counter combo but Ibu manages to avoid it all.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu throws a chopping leg kick but Nagasaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick
and Ibu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Ibu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Ibu avoids them all with ease.
Ibu throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
Ibu throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagasaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Ibu.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Ibu works Nagasaki's body with a nice hook.
Nagasaki with a hook.
Ibu swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Ibu.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ibu. Ibu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ibu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Ibu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Nagasaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ibu wants to stand but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Santosh Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Ibu has wrist control.
Ibu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Ibu pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Ibu trying to control the position.
Nagasaki is fighting to break Ibu's control of his arms but Ibu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibu takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibu doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Ibu does it's job there.
Nagasaki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Ibu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Ibu throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Ibu.
Nagasaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Nagasaki.
Ibu throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range. #T1#
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Ibu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagasaki thinking.
Ibu throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Nagasaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?
Ibu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagasaki momentarily.
Nagasaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagasaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a jab. Nagasaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.#T2#
Nagasaki cracks Ibu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nagasaki checks the leg kick.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Nagasaki dives in and scores a takedown into Ibu's guard.
Nagasaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ibu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ibu keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Ibu wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Ibu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ibu wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki scores with a jab.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Ibu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagasaki's head backwards.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nagasaki throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibu, as that shot connected.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu is looking to land body kicks.
Nagasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Ibu is rocked!
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Oh Ibu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagasaki drops Ibu with a huge uppercut! Ibu drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nagasaki is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santosh Nagasaki!
A very excited looking Santosh Nagasaki 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.

 

Event: PFC 177 Slice vs Pearson     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
It looked like Ibu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ibu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab. #T1#
Ibu throws a head kick but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Ibu moves out of range of the leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Ibu.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibu misses the target.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Ibu.
Ibu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Nordskov as he connects with a hook.
Nordskov misses the jab.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibu circles away.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibu throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu connects with a high kick.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.#CL2#
Nordskov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ibu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Nordskov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ibu is looking to slow Nordskov down with leg kicks.
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Ibu avoids it.
Nordskov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ibu moves out of range of the leg kick from Nordskov.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Ibu gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch.
Nordskov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Ibu.
Nordskov is leaning against Ibu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Ibu.
A body shot lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action. #BC2#
Nordskov manages to break the clinch.
Ibu misses with a hook
and Nordskov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibu to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Ibu.
Nordskov throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nordskov.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ibu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibu swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range. #CL2#
Nordskov moves into the clinch.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the side of Ibu's head.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards. #T1#
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
A short right from Nordskov.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov.
Mads Nordskov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nordskov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov wants to get back to striking at distance but Ibu won't allow it.
Nordskov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nordskov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Ibu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Koh Ibu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ibu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nordskov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nordskov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nordskov doesn't seem phased though.
Nordskov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ibu.
Ibu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.#T3#
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nordskov. That's going to slow Ibu down.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Nordskov catches Ibu right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Nordskov works Ibu's body with a nice hook.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov feints a counter leg kick.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
A countering left hand to the body from Nordskov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Nordskov moves out of range easily. #T4#
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordskov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
Ibu lands a front kick.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ibu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Nordskov closes the distance and pushes Ibu back into the cage.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov scores with a kick to the body.
Ibu lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu throws a lazy head kick
and Nordskov counters with a nice body kick.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov counters with a body kick.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Ibu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ibu at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Nordskov's head back.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.#T1#
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ibu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Nordskov blocks the low kick.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Ibu's belly button to the back.
Nordskov lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nordskov stuns Ibu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Ibu's leg. Ibu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibu jabs at Nordskov's body.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Ibu.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ibu's head.#T3#
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Ibu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Ibu misses.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nordskov wants to clinch up but Ibu keeps it at a distance.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibu doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov cracks Ibu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.#T4#
Ibu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ibu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ibu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nordskov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov catches Ibu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov lands with a straight right. Ibu didn't see that one coming.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordskov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!

Mads Nordskov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: PFC 171 Semenko vs Peterson     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
Tanaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tanaka misses with a double jab
and Ibu counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Tanaka - just one landing.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Tanaka's ribs.
Ibu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tanaka counters with a low kick, right behind Ibu 's knee.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
Ibu throws a front kick that sends Tanaka stumbling back into the cage.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good exchange - Ibu coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tanaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanaka throws out the jab.
Tanaka throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu lands with a cross. #T1#
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu lands a head kick. Tanaka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ibu takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanaka misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Ibu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanaka.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
We've been informed that Ibu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Ibu circles away.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Tanaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ibu lands an overhand right.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanaka drops his hands momentarily and Ibu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ibu ducks right into an uppercut from Tanaka.
Ibu punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Tanaka throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
Tanaka throws an off balance right hand
and Ibu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ibu tests Tanaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibu throws a push kick but Tanaka slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Ibu feints and then cracks Tanaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanaka down.
Ibu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ibu swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tanaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ibu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tanaka counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
Tanaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Tanaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Ibu scores with a spinning back kick!
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tanaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanaka scrambles back to his feet.
Ibu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tanaka's head.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka lands with a hook. Ibu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Ibu blocks the leg kick.
Tanaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ibu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ibu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tanaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu misses with a body shot. #T4#
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tanaka throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Tanaka takes one to the chin there.
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tanaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tanaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Ibu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tanaka is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Ibu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibu is looking to slow Tanaka down with leg kicks.
Ibu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tanaka doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibu tests Tanaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Ibu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu'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#
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Ibu.
Tanaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tanaka takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu scores with a nice body kick.
Tanaka thows a leg kick but Ibu checks it
and Ibu counters with a body kick.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range.
Ibu blocks the body kick.
Ibu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibu connects with the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibu.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka looks for the body kick but Ibu saw that one coming.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu scores with a nice body kick.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tanaka doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Tanaka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ibu's guard.
Tanaka passes Ibu's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES2#
Ibu pushes Tanaka off and gets back to his feet.
Tanaka misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
It looked like Tanaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tanaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tanaka cracks Ibu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Ibu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu cracks the inside of Tanaka's front leg.
Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Ibu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the body.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Tanaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanaka throws out the jab.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibu.
Tanaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tanaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ibu. That did some damage!
Tanaka is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Tanaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ibu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ibu cracks Tanaka with an open hand slap.
Ibu lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Tanaka misses. #T3#
Tanaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tanaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibu counters with a nice body shot.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibu works Tanaka's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIbu.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ibu lunges at Tanaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanaka's hand.
Ibu feints and then cracks Tanaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanaka down.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Tanaka throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Ibu lands a slapping body shot.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tanaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.
Ibu lunges at Tanaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanaka's hand.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibu lands with a slapping head kick.
Tanaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu scores with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ibu - that will leave a mark!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
Tanaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ibu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu scores with the left hand. Tanaka knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Tanaka does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ibu lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanaka off the cage and back into range.
Tanaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tanaka walks into a stiff left hand from Ibu.
Ibu lands with an overhand left.
Ibu blocks the body kick.
A solid body kick from Ibu.
Ibu moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Ibu scores with a push kick.
Ibu takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Ibu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanaka scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Ibu catches Tanaka right on the button with a cross.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Ibu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanaka. Tanaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Tanaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibu counters with a nice body shot.
Tanaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu lands a head kick. Tanaka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ibu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibu lands with an overhand left.
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu lands an overhand right.
Tanaka throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ibu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Ibu finds it's target.
Ibu cracks Tanaka with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibu blocks the leg kick.
Tanaka backing away here, and Ibu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tanaka motions for Ibu to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu throws a low kick but Tanaka avoids it.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Tanaka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ibu moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
Ibu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ibu lands a slapping body shot.
Ibu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tanaka throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka walks into a straight right hand from Ibu.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Ibu.
Tanaka misses with the body kick
and Ibu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tanaka doesn't seem phased though.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Tanaka avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibu. That's going to slow Tanaka down.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a jab. Ibu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ibu thuds his shin into the meat of Tanaka's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu connects with a jab.
Ibu lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Tanaka clinches. #T4#
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Tanaka lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Tanaka.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tanaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Tanaka trying to stall but Ibu improves his position.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Ibu holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanaka drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Tanaka pulls guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ibu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: PFC 164 McGuire vs Semenko     
Date:   Mar 22, 2020
#R1#
Boaz lands a jab to Ibu's midsection.
Ibu fakes the leg kick and cracks Boaz in the body. #CL2#
Boaz has closed the distance and engaged Ibu in a clinch.
Boaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu misses with some punches. #BC#
Ibu manages to break the clinch.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Boaz moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boaz! But no joy.
Boaz misses with a body shot
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ibu throws a hook but Boaz blocks it.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boaz! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Boaz blocks the low kick.
Nice body kick from Ibu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Ibu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Boaz's head back.
Boaz fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Boaz misses with a takedown attempt - Ibu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Boaz rushes Ibu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boaz is looking for a takedown.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wamberto Boaz.
Boaz misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ibu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Boaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ibu pinned against the cage. Ibu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A good leg kick by Ibu.
Boaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.#T2#
Ibu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ibu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Boaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Boaz.
Boaz misses with a body shot.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boaz.
Nice jab there from Boaz.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaz.
Ibu ducks right into an uppercut from Boaz.
Ibu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Boaz's head.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz with a hook.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Boaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boaz takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Boaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Boaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Ibu misses the body punch
and Boaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Boaz misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu digs a good hook to Boaz's body.
Ibu defending well as Boaz loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boaz.
Boaz looks to land a combination but Ibu avoids it well.
Ibu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Boaz misses.
Boaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boaz avoids it.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Ibu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ibu scores with a kick to the body.
Boaz throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu throws a front kick that sends Boaz stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Boaz misses with a looping right.
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boaz.
Boaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boaz with a jab.
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Boaz with an uppercut!
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Boaz digs a good body shot into Ibu's ribs.
Ibu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses.
Boaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boaz scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boaz manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Boaz.
Ibu throws a shot to the body.
Boaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu with a nice cross.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boaz manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Boaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaz.
Ibu misses with a hook
and Boaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.
Boaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boaz takes one to the chin there.
Boaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaz looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Boaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ibu!
Ibu wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Ibu wants to control but Boaz postures up.
Boaz takes a little break here. Ibu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Boaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Ibu is defending well.
Boaz tries to move to mount but Ibu blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Boaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Boaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Ibu is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boaz works to advance to full mount. Ibu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ibu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Boaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibu sees it coming and defends easily.
Ibu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ibu trying to control here.
Ibu tries to get to full guard but Boaz has control of the leg.
Boaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Boaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Ibu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ibu won't allow Boaz to pass to mount.
Boaz is trying to control. Ibu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibu wants to get back to full guard.
Ibu is working hard here to advance position.
Ibu keeping hold of Boaz's head, controlling as best he can.
Boaz wants to free his trapped foot but Ibu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boaz is keen to just control but Ibu is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibu throws a head kick but Boaz moves out of range. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaz throws out the jab.
Boaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Boaz swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Boaz moved out of range.
Boaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ibu.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick
letting Boaz counter with a right hand.
Ibu tries a head kick but it misses.
Boaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Boaz.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Boaz connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Boaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ibu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Boaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ibu tries to buck Boaz off but Boaz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wamberto Boaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The fighters circling - Boaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boaz throws an off balance right hand
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu defending well as Boaz loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu misses with a lunging right hand
and Boaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ibu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Boaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu misses with an uppercut
and Boaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boaz dips to his left and cracks Ibu with an uppercut!
Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Boaz misses the target.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Boaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ibu connects with a body shot that sends Boaz's belly button to the back.
Boaz misses with a straight left. #T1#
Ibu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ibu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick from Ibu misses.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibu throws a hook but Boaz avoids it easily.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boaz catches Ibu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ibu avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Ibu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaz throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaz throws out the jab.
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
Boaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boaz thuds a left hand into Ibu's body.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boaz.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaz throws out the jab.
Boaz swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Ibu lands a jab.
Ibu swats away the attempt to clinch by Boaz.
Boaz misses with a straight right.
Boaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Boaz as he checks the leg kick.
Boaz swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Boaz checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Boaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Boaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz.
Ibu throws a push kick but Boaz slaps the foot to one side.
Boaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Boaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boaz misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boaz throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Boaz misses with a straight left.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaz moves away.
Boaz swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu swings widly with a right hand
and Boaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Ibu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ibu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibu's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ibu avoids it really well and circles away.
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boaz throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boaz throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Ibu lands with an uppercut that bounces Boaz off the cage and back into range.
Boaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boaz throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ibu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: PFC 157 Aiken vs Alzheimer     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
Ibu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov cracks Ibu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ibu dodges the punch combination from Nordskov.
Ibu swinging wildly here.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nordskov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Ibu misses.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu swinging wildly here.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Ibu throws a one two combo.
A combination from Ibu does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Ibu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ibu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Ibu.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov clobbers Ibu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Nordskov blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Ibu finds it's way through Nordskov's defenses.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibu slips a straight right by Nordskov.#T2#
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ibu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Ibu tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Ibu catches Nordskov right on the button with a cross.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
A countering left hand to the body from Nordskov misses.
Ibu throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu takes one to the chin there.
Nordskov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.#T3#
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ibu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
Nordskov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ibu catches Nordskov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov walks into a straight right hand from Ibu.
Nordskov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu connects with a body shot that sends Nordskov's belly button to the back.
Nordskov throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Ibu blocks a low kick nicely.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Ibu throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Nordskov. Beautiful body shot.
Nordskov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibu checks it well.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibu with a body shot.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ibu if he has to take too many more of those.
Ibu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nordskov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ibu has got the better of the exchanges.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Ibu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ibu misses with a hook.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Nordskov's ribs.
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Ibu.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Ibu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Nordskov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Ibu throws a leg kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov throws a shot to the body.
Nordskov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Nordskov settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and Nordskov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ibu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Nordskov instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land. #BC#
Ibu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Ibu misses with a series of wild punches.
Nordskov lands the left hand.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Ibu off balance momentarily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordskov cracks Ibu with a good jab.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Ibu is wise to it.
Ibu throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Ibu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Ibu.
Nordskov swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Ibu throws a leg kick
and Nordskov counters with a left to the body.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov lands a jab to Ibu's midsection.
Ibu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ibu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nordskov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Nordskov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu swinging wildly here.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Ibu misses.
Nordskov moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Ibu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body
and Nordskov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu misses the jab.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
A big right from Ibu misses.
Ibu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Ibu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body. Nordskov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Ibu saw that one coming.
Nordskov lands with an overhand left.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nordskov has time to react.
Nordskov misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Ibu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Nordskov throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nordskov jabs Ibu right on the nose. Ibu blinks but takes it well.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov tests Ibu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov lands a slapping body shot.
Ibu swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Ibu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nordskov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Nordskov swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ibu throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nordskov throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu 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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nordskov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ibu - the referee stops the clock and Nordskov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ibu. Nordskov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Ibu tried to counter with a leg kick but Nordskov avoided it.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibu's hands.
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu misses with a right hand
and Nordskov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nordskov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ibu.
Ibu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ibu tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's 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!
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ibu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Ibu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov takes one to the side of the head.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ibu. Nordskov shrugs it off though.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov avoids the head kick by Ibu.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. Ibu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Nordskov wants to land a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range. #T3#
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibu throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Nordskov takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibu misses the target.
Nordskov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nordskov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Ibu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
A head kick by Ibu misses
and Nordskov counters with a left to the body.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Ibu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
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!
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Ibu settles back down.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Ibu as he checks the leg kick.
Jab by Ibu.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov walks into a straight right hand from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mads Nordskov.
I think Nordskov 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: PFC 153 Grabber vs Nao     
Date:   Jan 26, 2020
#R1#
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ronaldo doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Ibu is having none of it.
Ronaldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ibu has time to react.#CL2#
Ronaldo darts in and clinches Ibu up against the cage.
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ronaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ronaldo wants to break free but Ibu has control. #BC#
Ibu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ibu throws a head kick but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ibu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ronaldo eats them both and turns towards Ibu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu throws a leg kick but Ronaldo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Ronaldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ronaldo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ronaldo looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ronaldo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ibu throws a low kick but Ronaldo avoids it.
Ibu wants to slow Ronaldo down by chopping away at his legs.
Ronaldo throws out a counter right but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
Ronaldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibu off the cage and back into range.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Ronaldo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ibu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ronaldo tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Ronaldo moves out of range of the body kick.
Ronaldo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ronaldo throws the kick towards the body but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Ronaldo blocks the leg kick.
Ibu wants to slow Ronaldo down by chopping away at his legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Ronaldo as he connects with a hook.
Ronaldo moves in looking to clinch but Ibu pushes him off.#CL2#
Ronaldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ibu, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Ibu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ronaldo.
Ibu takes a shot to the head.
Ronaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ronaldo.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo - that landed with a thud. #T2#
A short left from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Ronaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ronaldo 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.
Ronaldo throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ronaldo.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Ronaldo avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Ronaldo forces Ibu back against the cage and clinches.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow. #BC#
Ibu breaks the clinch.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ibu scores with a body shot. #T3#
That kick from Ronaldo tenderised Ibu's leg. Ibu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibu throws a poor cross that misses
and Ronaldo counters with a good low kick that Ibu was not able to check.
Ibu ducks right into an uppercut from Ronaldo.
Ibu misses with a hook. Ronaldo ducked under it nicely.
Ronaldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ibu throws a leg kick that misses.
Ibu moves out of range of the leg kick from Ronaldo.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Ronaldo moves away and avoids it.
Ronaldo misses with a leg kick.
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ronaldo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ronaldo swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu misses with a wild combination.
Ronaldo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ibu blocks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu misses with a head kick. #T4#
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu wants to slow Ronaldo down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ronaldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ibu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Ronaldo moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ronaldo clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ronaldo tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Ibu.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Ronaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ronaldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
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 Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Watch Out Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibu tries to score with a low kick but Ronaldo moves his leg out of the way.
Ronaldo connects with a body shot that sends Ibu's belly button to the back.
Ibu jabs Ronaldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu misses with a head kick.
Ibu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ronaldo takes a step back to recover.
Ronaldo dodges the punch combination from Ibu.
Ibu checks a low kick from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ibu under the eye.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ronaldo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ronaldo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ibu scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronaldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu punishes Ronaldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ibu defending well as Ronaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronaldo cracks Ibu with an open hand slap.
Ronaldo is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ronaldo checks a leg kick.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibu scores with a spinning back kick!
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ronaldo throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ronaldo on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Ibu.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick.
Ronaldo throws the kick towards the body but Ibu avoids it.
Ronaldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ronaldo lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Ibu throws a leg kick but Ronaldo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ibu lands a nice looking body kick.
Ronaldo scores with a hook to the body. Ibu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ronaldo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Ibu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ronaldo misses with a leg kick.
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ibu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ibu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ibu checks a low kick from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo blocks a leg kick.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo ducks right into an uppercut from Ibu.
Ronaldo keeps Ibu at a distance using the push kick.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Ibu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ronaldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu lands a right hook to the body.
Ronaldo blocks a jab.
It looks like Ibu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu throws a low kick but Ronaldo avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Ronaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibu doesn't seem phased though.
Ronaldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Nice body kick there by Ronaldo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Ibu lands.#T4#
Ibu cracks Ronaldo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Ronaldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ronaldo.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Ibu is having none of it.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Ronaldo's head back.
Ibu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ronaldo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu lands a nice shot that snaps Ronaldo's head back.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ronaldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo thuds a left hand into Ibu's body.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Ibu is having none of it. #CL2#
Ronaldo clinches with his opponent.
Ronaldo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
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 Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ronaldo thumps Ibu with a low kick.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ibu.
Ronaldo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Ibu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ibu misses with a straight right.
And Ronaldo responds with a good body kick, but Ibu manages to step out the way in time.
Jab from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a body shot.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ronaldo avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ronaldo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ronaldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ronaldo throws a right hand that misses
and Ronaldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ronaldo takes one on the button.
Ronaldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Ibu moved away.
A cross from Ronaldo lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
No joy there for Ibu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ronaldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ibu stuns Ronaldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Ronaldo misses.
Ibu lands a front kick.
Ronaldo misses the jab.
Ibu is looking for a counter combo.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ronaldo looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Jab by Ronaldo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibu, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu lands a nice looking body kick.
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ronaldo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Ibu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ronaldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu lunges at Ronaldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ronaldo's hand.
Ibu connects with a single shot there.
Ronaldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ronaldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ibu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ibu lands a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Ibu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ronaldo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ronaldo tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Ronaldo looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Ronaldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Ibu. Those never looked like landing.
Ronaldo motions for Ibu to come forward. Ronaldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ronaldo is out of range.
Ronaldo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ibu.#T3#
Ronaldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu throws a counter high kick but Ronaldo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ronaldo cracks the inside of Ibu's front leg.
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ronaldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ibu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ronaldo checks a low kick from Ibu.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Ibu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ronaldo misses with a leg kick.
Ronaldo misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ibu - that will leave a mark!
Ibu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ronaldo.
Good leg kick by Ronaldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu tried to counter with a leg kick but Ronaldo avoided it.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu lands with a kick to the temple. Ronaldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo is looking to land body kicks.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Ronaldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu blocks a leg kick.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ronaldo tries to land a leg kick but Ibu saw it coming and moves away.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibu on the side of the head.
Ronaldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ibu.
Ibu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibu cracks Ronaldo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ibu walks into a stiff left hand from Ronaldo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ibu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ibu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

After the fight, Koh Ibu 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: PFC 149 Grabber vs Tuala 2     
Date:   Jan 05, 2020
#R1#
Ibu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aiken. That did some damage!
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aiken throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Aiken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aiken.
Ibu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ibu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aiken.
Aiken takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ibu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aiken throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Ibu clinches.
Aiken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibu lands an uppercut.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Aiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Aiken - that landed with a thud.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aiken or not.
Aiken digs a right hand into Ibu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibu's gas tank. #T1#
Aiken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aiken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aiken has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aiken misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Aiken.
Aiken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Aiken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Aiken - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Aiken.
Ibu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ibu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aiken backwards.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu working aggressively here. #T2#
Aiken lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Aiken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aiken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aiken.
Ibu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Aiken doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibu circles away.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu is looking to score with low kicks.
Ibu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Ibu. Those never looked like landing.
Aiken throwing a counter right hand but Ibu manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ibu does it's job there.
Aiken throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibu! But no joy.
Ibu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aiken counters with a one-two to the body.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Aiken avoids it.
Aiken throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Aiken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Aiken seems unphased.
Aiken scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
No joy there for Ibu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aiken loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Aiken throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu cracks the inside of Aiken's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Aiken.
Aiken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aiken blocks a low kick nicely.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Aiken misses.
Aiken sets himself, and Ibu steps forward looking for the clinch! Aiken avoids it this time.
Nice uppercut there from Ibu.
Ibu works Aiken's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Ibu rushes Aiken and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Aiken breaks the clinch.
Ibu lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Aiken tries to close the distance and clinch but Ibu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Aiken throws a nice looking combination but Ibu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu looks to land a body kick but Aiken moved away.
Aiken is looking to counter punch.
Ibu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Aiken moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Ibu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aiken. #CL#
Aiken moves into range and clinches up with Ibu.
Ibu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Aiken.
Aiken throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Aiken.
Aiken has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Ibu takes a shot to the head.
Aiken can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Aiken controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu'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#
Ibu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aiken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aiken throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aiken was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
It looked like Aiken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ibu.
Ibu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aiken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ibu. Ibu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aiken throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ibu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#
Ibu is rocked!
Ibu lands a head kick. Aiken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ibu is still on wobbly legs! Can Aiken finish him?
Aiken jabs at Ibu's body.
Aiken darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ibu's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Aiken before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Midick Aiken!
Midick Aiken retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Midick Aiken thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 142 Semenko vs Muir     
Date:   Dec 01, 2019
#R1#
Ruenroeng feints and then cracks Ibu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibu down.
Ibu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruenroeng scores with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu lands a head kick!
Ruenroeng wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Ruenroeng avoids the head kick by Ibu.
Ruenroeng finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Ruenroeng's ribs.
Ibu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ruenroeng walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick as Ibu jumps back.
Ruenroeng wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruenroeng looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick from Ibu.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Ruenroeng is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ibu.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Ibu's front leg with a kick but Ibu checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibu! But no joy.
Ruenroeng shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruenroeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng cracks a nice hook into Ibu's ribs.
Ruenroeng is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Ruenroeng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruenroeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu lands a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibu blocks the leg kick.
Ruenroeng blocks a leg kick.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruenroeng scores with the left hand. Ibu knows he should have avoided that one.
Ibu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruenroeng thumps Ibu with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Ruenroeng.
Ibu checks a leg kick.#T2#
Ruenroeng throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Ruenroeng takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruenroeng's sensitive parts.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibu circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Ibu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Ibu throws a push kick but Ruenroeng slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.
Ruenroeng tests Ibu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruenroeng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruenroeng looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.#T3#
Ibu throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ibu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ruenroeng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Ruenroeng settles back down.
Ibu tries a low kick but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Ibu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ibu thumps Ruenroeng with a low kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruenroeng.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Ruenroeng cracks the inside of Ibu's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Ruenroeng misses.
Ibu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Ibu is having none of it.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ruenroeng connects with a body shot.
Ruenroeng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu tries to clinch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibu finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruenroeng's head.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruenroeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibu tries a quick counter leg kick but Ruenroeng is wise to it.#T4#
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Ibu misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Ibu.
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Ibu misses.
Ibu throws a leg kick that misses.
Ibu throws an off balance right hand
and Ruenroeng counters with a leg kick.
Ibu blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ibu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ruenroeng had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ibu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruenroeng checks a leg kick.
Ruenroeng looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ibu connects with a right hand. Ruenroeng shakes it off.
Ibu throws a low kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibu circles away.
Ibu throws a hook but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Ibu works Ruenroeng's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Ibu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruenroeng checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibu checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut.
Ibu is looking to slow Ruenroeng down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Ibu misses with a body shot. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Ruenroeng avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruenroeng throws a chopping leg kick but Ibu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ruenroeng might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibu is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ruenroeng is looking to wear down Ibu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A good leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Ibu.
Good work by Ibu as he checks the leg kick.
Ibu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
Ibu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
Ibu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range and Ibu settles back down.
Ruenroeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng tries a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu lands a head shot.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that half lands.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Ruenroeng throws a front kick that sends Ibu stumbling back into the cage.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibu circles away.
Ruenroeng misses the jab.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Ibu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Ibu scores with a head kick.
Ruenroeng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Ruenroeng's shoulder, as Ruenroeng tries to avoid the shot.
Ruenroeng throws a solid leg kick but Ibu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruenroeng.
Ibu blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Ibu misses.
Ruenroeng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ibu wants to slow Ruenroeng down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruenroeng takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibu! But no joy.
Ruenroeng throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruenroeng throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Ibu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range. #T4#
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ruenroeng lands with an overhand left.
Ruenroeng walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ibu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruenroeng drops his hands momentarily and Ibu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Ruenroeng.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibu, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Ruenroeng.
Ibu cracks Ruenroeng with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng connects with a body shot that sends Ibu's belly button to the back.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Ruenroeng ducks down to avoid it.
As Ibu tries to get set, Ruenroeng tries to push him back and clinch up but Ibu manages to avoid the attempt.
Ibu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruenroeng throws out the jab.
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Ibu.
Ruenroeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Ruenroeng 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibu with a hook.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Ruenroeng ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Ruenroeng pushes Ibu up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ibu.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Ibu avoids the damage to the body.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng lands with a right to the head.
Ibu tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng gets through Ibu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibu.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ruenroeng fails to land. #T1#
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow. #BC2#
Ibu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruenroeng moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruenroeng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruenroeng tries to land a leg kick but Ibu saw it coming and moves away.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ibu thinking.
Ibu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ibu catches Ruenroeng with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruenroeng tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Ruenroeng appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Ibu scores with the left hand. Ruenroeng knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ibu misses with a hook. Ruenroeng ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Ruenroeng cracks Ibu with an open hand slap.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruenroeng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ibu tries to work over Ruenroeng's front leg with a kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ibu tries to clinch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ibu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ruenroeng eats them both and turns towards Ibu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by clinching up but Ibu breaks away and moves out of range.
Ibu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ibu. That did some damage!
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruenroeng tries to score with a low kick but Ibu moves his leg out of the way.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruenroeng misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng. #T3#
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ibu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruenroeng checks a leg kick.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu scores with a hook.
Ibu throws a series of punches but Ruenroeng avoids them all with ease.
Ibu throws a low kick but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Ibu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Ruenroeng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruenroeng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng. #T4#
Ibu throws the left hand but Ruenroeng avoids the punch easily.
Ruenroeng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left lands for Ibu.
Ibu throws a jab when Ruenroeng was well out of range.
Ibu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Ruenroeng looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibu throws a hook but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Ibu.
Samak Ruenroeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Ibu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ruenroeng.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Ruenroeng gets a clinch.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ibu working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ibu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

After the fight, Koh Ibu 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: PFC 137 Tuala vs Nao     
Date:   Nov 08, 2019
#R1#
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Podolski moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Podolski.
Ibu checks a low kick from Podolski.
Podolski throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Podolski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu throws a hook to the side of Podolski's head but Podolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Podolski avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Ibu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ibu connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Ibu does no damage.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Podolski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Podolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu is looking to clinch but Podolski is avoiding it.
Podolski misses with a hook.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Podolski's shoulder, as Podolski tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Podolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu thuds a left hand into Podolski's body.
Podolski misses with a body shot.
Podolski scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Podolski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Podolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Podolski misses with a body shot.
Podolski throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Podolski loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Ibu with a jab.
A big right from Ibu misses.
Decent striking displayed by Ibu there.
Podolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ibu blocks a low kick nicely.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Podolski tries to work over Ibu's front leg with a kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Podolski if he has to take too many more of those.
Ibu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Podolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Podolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Podolski misses with a low kick.
Podolski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibu. #T2#
Podolski tries to score with a low kick but Ibu moves his leg out of the way.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibu. That's going to slow Podolski down.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Podolski blocks the leg kick.
Podolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Podolski.
Podolski throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ibu misses with a right hand
and Podolski counters with a straight right hand.
Ibu moves out of range as Podolski throws a body kick.
Podolski throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu blocks the body kick.
Podolski lands a jab to Ibu's midsection.
Podolski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ibu rather than just go for the knockout.
Podolski jabs Ibu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Podolski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ibu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Podolski doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Podolski punishes Ibu's body with a nice straight punch.
Podolski throws a chopping leg kick but Ibu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Podolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podolski.
Podolski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Podolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Podolski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ibu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ibu lands a right hook to the body.
Ibu cracks Podolski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Podolski blocks an uppercut.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Podolski controls the action.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
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!
Ibu prevents a body shot from Podolski.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu working aggressively here. #T4#
Podolski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Podolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Podolski throws an elbow but it misses.
Podolski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Podolski on the inside.
Podolski blocking some punches.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Podolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Podolski blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Podolski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Podolski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ibu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Podolski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu pushes Podolski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Podolski cracks Ibu with a nice body shot.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Podolski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Ibu.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podolski moves away.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Podolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Podolski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Ibu misses with a wild combination.
Ibu backing away here, and Podolski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ibu misses with a double jab
and Podolski counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu lands with a kick to the temple. Podolski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Podolski.
Podolski misses with a looping right.
Podolski cracks Ibu with an open hand slap.
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!
Ibu takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
A jab from Podolski misses.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Podolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Podolski takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibu misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu throws a hook but Podolski avoids it easily.
Ibu scores with a head kick.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Ibu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibu misses the target.
Ibu with a hook.
Podolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibu swings for the body but Podolski moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Podolski.
Podolski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Podolski slips under a jab from Ibu.
Podolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ibu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Podolski.
Podolski is looking to land body kicks.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Podolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Podolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ibu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ibu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu tries to move into range but Podolski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu misses with a body shot
and Podolski counters with a straight right hand.
Podolski swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Podolski's head back.
Podolski misses with a straight right.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu lands with a good body shot.
Podolski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ibu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Podolski misses with an uppercut.
Podolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Podolski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Podolski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu throws a series of punches but Podolski moves out of range. #T3#
A jab from Podolski does it's job there.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Podolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Podolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibu blocks the body kick.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu connects with a nice looking jab.
Podolski throws out a leg kick but Ibu moves out of range and Podolski only half commits.
Ibu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu connects with a nice looking jab.
Ibu with a nice cross.
Ibu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
Podolski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ibu.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Podolski tries to move into range but Ibu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Podolski checks a low kick from Ibu.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Podolski.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Podolski.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Podolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Podolski moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Ibu misses with a hook
and Podolski counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Podolski connects with a body shot.
Podolski lands with a kick to the temple. Ibu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibu, as that shot connected.
Ibu moves out of range of the leg kick from Podolski.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Podolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podolski throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibu misses its target.
Podolski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu wants to slow Podolski down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Podolski throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Podolski. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Podolski tenderised Ibu's leg. Ibu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Podolski needs to keep his hands up - Ibu had a free shot at his head there.
Ibu lands with an overhand left.
Podolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Ibu misses.
A big left from Podolski misses.
Podolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Podolski slips under a jab from Ibu.
Podolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Podolski.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Podolski is just out of range.
Podolski misses the shot to the body.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podolski lands a really nice looking cross but Ibu seems unphased.
Ibu misses with a low kick.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ibu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Podolski is out of range and Ibu settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Podolski! But no joy.
Podolski lands a leg kick that knocks Ibu off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Podolski. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Podolski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ibu throws a body punch but Podolski moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Ibu - just one landing.
Ibu throws a combination that misses
letting Podolski counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Podolski takes the fight into the clinch.
Podolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Podolski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ibu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Podolski backwards. #BC#
Ibu manages to break the clinch.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body. Podolski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Podolski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Podolski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Ibu takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Ibu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Podolski circles away quickly and effectively.
Podolski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Podolski lands a slapping body shot.
Ibu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Podolski throws the kick towards the body but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Podolski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ibu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michail Podolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Podolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Podolski slips a straight right by Ibu.
Podolski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Podolski avoids a kick to the body.
Ibu tries to bum rush Podolski with a series of wild strikes but Podolski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibu takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Podolski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Podolski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Podolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Podolski.#T3#
Podolski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ibu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ibu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Podolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ibu keeps the fight on the outside.
Ibu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ibu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ibu cracks Podolski with an open hand slap.
Ibu blocks a low kick nicely.
Ibu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Podolski darts in and clinches Ibu up against the cage.
Podolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Podolski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Podolski blocks an uppercut.
Podolski pushes off an throws an elbow but Ibu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ibu is working Podolski over against the cage.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibu.
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Podolski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Podolski misses with an elbow over the top.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Podolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Podolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Ibu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Podolski blocks an uppercut.
Ibu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Podolski backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Podolski throws an elbow but misses.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podolski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Podolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Podolski lands an elbow inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

In his post fight interview, Koh Ibu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: PFC 130 Wright vs Moors     
Date:   Sep 29, 2019
#R1#
Snoats misses with a hook.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ibu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibu thumps Snoats with a low kick.
Ibu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu throws a low kick but Snoats moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Ibu.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snoats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snoats connects with a high kick.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
Snoats throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu swings widly with a right hand
and Snoats counters with an inside leg kick.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. Ibu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
Snoats with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats flicks out a counter leg kick but Ibu steps away.
Snoats slips a straight right by Ibu.
Ibu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snoats tries to counter with a clinch but Ibu shakes him off and moves away.
Snoats bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibu's head.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snoats connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ibu. Ibu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snoats walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snoats throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Snoats throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snoats.#T2#
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats blocks a leg kick.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu throws a series of strikes that have Snoats backpedaling.
Snoats tries a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
Snoats wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
A combination from Snoats does no damage.
Ibu throws a low kick but Snoats moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Ibu.
Snoats throws a leg kick that misses.
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Snoats throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it.
Ibu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snoats.
Snoats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snoats shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats tries to land a leg kick but Ibu saw it coming and moves away.
Ibu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snoats doesn't seem bothered though.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Snoats scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snoats scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibu should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibu checks a leg kick.
Snoats throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snoats.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snoats has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Snoats slips a straight right by Ibu.
Snoats throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Snoats with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Ibu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Ibu finds it's way through Snoats's defenses.
Snoats turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snoats lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu connects with a crisp jab.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snoats.
Ibu misses with a jab to the body
and Snoats counters with a nice uppercut.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Snoats sees coming a mile off.
Snoats moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibu.
Good work by Snoats as he checks the leg kick.
Snoats lands a jab.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Ibu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snoats.
Snoats does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Ibu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats counters with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibu blocks the leg kick.
Snoats's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
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 Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Snoats slips under a jab.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu swings for the body but Snoats moves out of range.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Ibu misses with a body shot
and Snoats finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Ibu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Snoats catches Ibu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Snoats misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Snoats does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Snoats misses with a low kick as Ibu jumps back.
Snoats defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.
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!
Ibu lands with a nice combination. Snoats backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Ibu lands with a cross.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Ibu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ibu duly obliges.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Snoats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Snoats throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snoats.
Ibu lands a nice shot that snaps Snoats's head back.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Snoats looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Ibu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snoats jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Snoats seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu throws a chopping leg kick but Snoats manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Snoats attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ibu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Snoats will feel that in the morning.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Ibu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snoats's head.
Ibu checks a low kick from Snoats.
Ibu throws a low kick but Snoats moves out of range easily.
Snoats throws a low kick but Ibu moves out of range easily.
Ibu throws a big counter combination but Snoats scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snoats's calf.
Ibu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snoats. Snoats circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Snoats moves into range and clinches up with Ibu.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats misses with a body punch.
Snoats digs a right hand into Ibu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibu's gas tank.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Snoats lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snoats blocking some punches. #T3#
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Snoats.
Snoats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Snoats.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Snoats has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ibu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snoats can turn it around.
Snoats misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snoats scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snoats gets through Ibu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Ibu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snoats dodges the punch combination from Ibu.
Ibu backing away here, and Snoats unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ibu checks a low kick from Snoats.
Snoats walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Snoats avoids it.
Snoats scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Snoats throws a sloppy head kick and Ibu moves out of range easily.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Snoats attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Snoats misses with a low kick as Ibu jumps back.
Snoats lands with a good body shot.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Snoats moves out of range easily.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snoats misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snoats throws a right and a left that Ibu avoids nicely.
Ibu scores with a kick to the body.
Snoats scores with a jab. Ibu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu misses with a leg kick
and Snoats makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Ibu.
Snoats on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Snoats tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snoats.
Snoats slips a jab from Ibu.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Ibu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snoats is able to avoid easily.
Snoats sizes up Ibu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Snoats paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snoats does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ibu throws a hook but Snoats avoids it easily.
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Snoats takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ibu lands a head shot.
Ibu avoids the head kick by Snoats.
Snoats connects with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoats swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Ibu.
Snoats throws a low kick but Ibu moves out of range easily. #T1#
Ibu swats away the attempt to clinch by Snoats.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoats.
Jab from Ibu.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Snoats connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Snoats ducks down to avoid it.
Snoats wants to counter with a clinch but Ibu pushes him away.
Snoats has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibu slips under a jab from Snoats.
Ibu scores with a kick to the body.
Snoats on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snoats is looking to land body kicks.
And Ibu counters with a quick kick to the body but Snoats blocks it.
Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Snoats dodges the punch combination from Ibu.
Snoats moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Snoats tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Ibu wants to clinch.
Ibu moves out of range as Snoats throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu misses with a wild combination.
Ibu feints and then cracks Snoats's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snoats down.
Snoats shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ibu connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snoats doesn't seem phased though.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu thuds his right hand into Snoats's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Snoats keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snoats does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick from Snoats.
Snoats moves out of range of the strikes.
Snoats misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Snoats moves away and avoids it.
Snoats looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibu blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snoats.
Ibu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snoats's head backwards.
Snoats misses with a straight right.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ibu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Snoats has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snoats and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
Snoats misses with a hook.
Snoats throws a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu lands a head shot.
Ibu connects with the punch.
Ibu looks to land a body kick but Snoats moved away.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Snoats's front leg but catches the back leg as Snoats tries to avoid it.
Ibu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snoats looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ibu misses with the body kick
and Snoats counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu tests Snoats's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Snoats slips a straight right by Ibu.
Snoats looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu blocks a leg kick.
Snoats connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibu's hands.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick from Snoats.
An inside leg kick from Snoats misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snoats.
Snoats takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ibu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
Snoats thumps Ibu with a low kick.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Snoats's body. Snoats takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snoats flicks out a counter leg kick but Ibu steps away.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ibu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

After the fight, Koh Ibu 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: PFC 125 Tuala vs Lach     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ibu is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhaa.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been informed that Murhaa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Ibu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ibu scores with a nice head shot.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Murhaa blocks the leg kick.
Ibu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMurhaa.
Ibu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ibu slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Ibu throws a low kick, looking for Murhaa's leg but Murhaa calmly moves out of range.
Murhaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murhaa scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ibu misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Ibu takes the fight into the clinch.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Ibu misses with some punches.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ibu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ibu takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ibu moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
Ibu misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murhaa.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Ibu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibu doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Murhaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the body.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu scores with a spinning back kick!
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ibu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Ibu wants to clinch.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ibu. That did some damage!
A low kick from Murhaa is predictable there
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Ibu checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ibu scores with a jab to the head.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Murhaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhaa takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa scores with a nice head shot.
Murhaa jabs Ibu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
Ibu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Ibu lands with a hook. Murhaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Ibu moves out of range easily.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
A jab from Ibu misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
Murhaa tries to move into range but Ibu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Murhaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Murhaa throws a big counter head kick but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Ibu misses.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ibu.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Ibu catches Murhaa right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Nice shot by Murhaa.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Murhaa gets tackled into the cage by Ibu. Ibu maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Ibu does no damage. #T1#
Murhaa wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa throws a chopping leg kick but Ibu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu works Murhaa's body with a nice hook.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ibu at a distance.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Ibu moved away.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ibu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Ibu's front leg.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu lands with a shot to the body.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibu counters with a three punch combo that has Murhaa backing up. Murhaa nods at Ibu to acknowledge the strikes.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu throws out a leg kick but Murhaa moves out of range and Ibu only half commits.
Ibu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Ibu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murhaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Ibu connects with a crisp jab.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Ibu misses with the body kick
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Murhaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murhaa.
Murhaa walks into a left hand.
Ibu lands with a straight right. Murhaa didn't see that one coming.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Murhaa.
Ibu checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Murhaa takes one to the chin there.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Ibu looks to land a combination but Murhaa avoids it well.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Murhaa saw that one coming. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhaa.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Murhaa sees coming a mile off.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Ibu down.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ibu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Murhaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibu off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu misses with the combination.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Ibu throws a series of punches but Murhaa avoids them all with ease.
Ibu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ibu misses with the combination.
Murhaa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murhaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ibu thinking.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu connects with a body shot.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Ibu.
Murhaa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murhaa feints a counter leg kick.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ibu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Murhaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ibu throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Ibu. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
A cross from Ibu lands.
Ibu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ibu. That did some damage!
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Paul Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Murhaa needs to keep his hands up - Ibu had a free shot at his head there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Ibu.
Murhaa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ibu blocks it well.
A shot to the body from Murhaa misses
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
Ibu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ibu's knee momentarily.
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murhaa throws a leg kick #CL#
and Ibu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ibu has him pressed against the cage.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa working aggressively here. #BC2#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Ibu cracks Murhaa with a good jab.
Ibu connects with the punch.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Murhaa's body. Murhaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhaa cracks Ibu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

In his post fight interview, Koh Ibu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: PFC 120 Grabber vs Tuala     
Date:   Aug 04, 2019
#R1#
Ibu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dall scores with a jab.#TD2#
Dall shoots in and bounces Ibu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ibu looking to control.
Dall trying to control but Ibu is working from the bottom.
Ibu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Dall wants to pass the guard but Ibu is keeping the position.
Ibu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall is controlling him.
Ibu pulls Dall in close to his closed guard and prevents Dall from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dall swings widly with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dall's knee momentarily.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Ibu seems unphased.
Ibu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2##TD2#
Dall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibu keeps working.
Ibu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ibu struggling a bit here.#T3#
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibu keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ibu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ibu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dall off and has taken his back!
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dall tries to roll but Ibu sticks to his back.
Ibu controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Ibu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dall doesn't escape.
Dall tries to break free.
Dall turns into Ibu and is now in his guard.
Ibu wants to get back to his feet but Dall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ibu seems keen to control Dall's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dall thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Ibu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall lands a jab.
Dall circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Dall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ibu has control of Dall's left arm, preventing Dall from doing any damage.
Bastyn Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall wants to control from the top but Ibu keeps moving. #T1#
Ibu pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
Dall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES#
Ibu pushes Dall off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ibu as Dall shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
Ibu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall.
Ibu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dall. That one must have hurt.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibu misses the target.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Dall cracks Ibu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall looks for a takedown but Ibu sprawls well.
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
Koh Ibu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall tests Ibu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall lands with a right hand. #T3#
Ibu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dall wants to land a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
Dall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibu doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Good shot there by Dall.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dall.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibu's hands.
A big right from Ibu misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibu's calf.#T4#
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
Ibu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Bastyn Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Ibu with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Dall blocks the leg kick.
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dall scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dall with a jab.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
Dall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ibu. Those never looked like landing.
Ibu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ibu is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Ibu lands an overhand right.
Ibu cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Dall shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibu sprawls well. He's pushed Dall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ibu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ibu throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dall throws a head kick that half lands.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Dall slips a straight right by Ibu.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Dall looks for a takedown but Ibu sprawls well.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall misses the jab.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Dall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall scores with a punch to the head.
Dall throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu takes one to the chin there.
Ibu throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Ibu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dall lands with an overhand left.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bastyn Dall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#
Dall is rocked!
Dall swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibu finish him?
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dall takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall seems to have recovered his senses.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibu defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibu counters with a nice body shot.
Ibu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.#T4#
Dall misses with a jab to the body
and Ibu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibu defends it well.
Dall throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu misses the jab.
Dall thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Dall finds it's target.
Dall fails with the takedown.
Ibu tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Bastyn Dall has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bastyn Dall.
Well Dall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastyn Dall!

A very excited looking Bastyn Dall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PFC 115 Slurper vs Reid     
Date:   Jul 07, 2019
#R1#
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong cracks Ibu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body
letting Payakarakatong counter with a right hand.
Ibu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Diamond Unbreakable in the buildup to the fight.
Payakarakatong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ibu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Payakarakatong with a poor takedown
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ibu moves out of range as Payakarakatong strikes.
It looked like Ibu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
As Payakarakatong tries to get set, Ibu tries to push him back and clinch up but Payakarakatong manages to avoid the attempt.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
As Payakarakatong backs away, Ibu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Ibu pushes Payakarakatong up against the cage in a clinch.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibu.
A body shot lands from Ibu.
Payakarakatong blocking some punches.
Payakarakatong lands a body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ibu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice shot by Ibu.#T2#
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Payakarakatong.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Payakarakatong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Payakarakatong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Ibu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payakarakatong at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ibu - that will leave a mark!
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibu as he avoids it easily.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Ibu counters with a quick kick to the body but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight right.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Ibu clinches.
Payakarakatong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Payakarakatong.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakarakatong tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu gets through Payakarakatong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Ibu as the two fighters clinch.
Payakarakatong misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong misses with a body punch.
Payakarakatong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu works on Payakarakatong's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Payakarakatong.
A hook to the body from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Payakarakatong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ibu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Payakarakatong can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibu.
Good body shot from Ibu.
Ibu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
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 Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu'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##CL#
Ibu clinches.
Payakarakatong blocking some punches.
A short left from Ibu. #BC#
Ibu breaks the clinch.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Payakarakatong is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ibu engages and cracks Payakarakatong with a massive lead left hook - Payakarakatong tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ibu is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koh Ibu!
A less than humble Koh Ibu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: PFC 110 Rock vs Urani     
Date:   Jun 09, 2019
#R1#
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshida tries a quick counter leg kick but Ibu is wise to it.
We've been informed that Yoshida has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoshida's calf.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
A left lands for Ibu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ibu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Yoshida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ibu counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Yoshida walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ibu.
Ibu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ibu misses the jab.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibu with a body shot.
Jab by Ibu.#CL#
Ibu closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Yoshida breaks from the clinch.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Yoshida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Ibu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibu cracks Yoshida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Ibu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#
Ibu is rocked!
Yoshida lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Ibu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibu tries to clinch but Yoshida moves away
and Yoshida counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ibu out cold! What a finish! Yoshida is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takashi Yoshida! Takashi Yoshida retains his bantamweight title!

 

Event: PFC 101 Gaetz vs Tuala 2     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Ibu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taro digs a good body shot into Ibu's ribs.
Taro connects with a solid leg kick.
Taro misses with a low kick.
Taro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ibu avoids the body shot from Taro.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Taro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taro's hands.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ibu swings for the body but Taro moves out of range.
Taro misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Taro's head.
A big right from Taro misses.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu tries to land a leg kick but Taro saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Ibu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taro's hands.
Ibu moves out of range as Taro strikes.
Ibu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taro ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taro manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Taro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taro missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taro throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Taro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taro lands with a right hand.
Ibu fakes the leg kick and cracks Taro in the body.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taro throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Taro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Taro avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
A big right from Ibu misses.
Ibu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ibu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taro, right into the meat.
Taro punishes Ibu's body with a nice straight punch.
Taro tries to score with a low kick but Ibu moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taro misses with a body shot.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Taro manages to avoid it.
Taro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Taro's body. Taro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Taro.
Taro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibu's head.
Taro moves out of range of the body kick from Ibu.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taro.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Taro.
Ibu punishes Taro's body with a nice straight punch.
Taro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Taro.
Ibu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
That kick from Ibu tenderised Taro's leg. Taro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Taro's head.
Taro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Taro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Ibu swings widly with a right hand
and Taro counters with a right hand to the body.
Taro takes one on the button.
A big left from Taro misses.
A jab from Ibu misses.
Taro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Taro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Taro tries to land a leg kick but Ibu saw it coming and moves away.
Ibu scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taro.
Taro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taro defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Taro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Taro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ibu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Taro lands with a shot to the body.
Ibu lands with a cross.
Taro looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Taro is just out of range.
Taro throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Taro misses its intended target.
Ibu thuds his right hand into Taro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Ibu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Taro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ibu tests Taro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibu misses with a lunging right hand
and Taro counters with a nice body shot.
Taro lands a right hook to the body.
Taro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
Ibu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu scores with a head kick.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Taro lands with a good body shot.
Taro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu scores with a body shot.
Ibu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ibu.
Taro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taro stuns Ibu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibu blocks a head kick by Taro.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Taro.
Ibu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taro tries a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ibu misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Taro.
Ibu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Taro lands a lovely overhand right.
Taro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibu scores with a jab.
Ibu tries to work over Taro's front leg with a kick but Taro checks it.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taro throws a big counter head kick but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
Ibu throws the left hand but Taro avoids the punch easily.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Taro moved out of range.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taro moves out of range of the strikes.
Taro misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Taro misses with a hook.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taro takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Taro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.#T2#
Ibu tries to clinch there but Taro circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taro. #CL#
Ibu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taro's elbow.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Taro.
Ibu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taro is trying to maintain a safe position but Ibu gets an underhook and turns Taro into the cage.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Taro gets through Ibu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taro tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Taro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Taro. #BC2#
Taro breaks from the clinch.
Ibu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Taro misses with a head kick.
Taro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taro misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Taro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ibu. That one must have hurt.
Ibu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab from Taro.
Ibu scores with a jab. Taro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taro.
Taro defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu defending well as Taro loads up on a big left hand.
Taro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taro ducks right into an uppercut from Ibu.
Taro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taro slips under a jab from Ibu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Ibu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taro is able to avoid easily.
Taro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Taro missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibu misses with the body kick
and Taro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Ibu misses.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Taro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Ibu moves into the clinch successfully.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Ibu.
Taro taking a breather.
Ibu lands a shot to the body.
Ibu takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Ibu.
A short body shot lands from Ibu as the two fighters clinch.
Taro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
Koh Ibu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ibu scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
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#
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taro misses with a body shot.
Taro misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Taro slips under a jab.
Taro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Taro ducks down to avoid it.
Taro throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu moves out of range as Taro throws a body kick.
Taro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu is looking to score with low kicks.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taro throws out the jab.
Taro throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ibu throws a jab when Taro was well out of range.
Jab from Ibu.
Taro slips under a jab from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu tries to work over Taro's front leg with a kick but Taro checks it. #T1#
Ibu avoids the head kick by Taro.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Taro.
Taro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taro blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Taro scores with the left hand. Ibu knows he should have avoided that one.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Taro's ribs.
Taro needs to keep his hands up - Ibu had a free shot at his head there.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taro. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taro takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Taro.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taro.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
Matsuda Taro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Taro throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Ibu rushes Taro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taro misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taro swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu tries a body shot but Taro blocks it.
Ibu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taro.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Ibu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taro.
Ibu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Taro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A good leg kick by Ibu. #T3#
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu lands with a straight right. Taro didn't see that one coming.
Ibu lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taro.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Taro.
Ibu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Taro.
Taro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taro.
Taro ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Taro feints a counter leg kick.
Taro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibu to score with a decent uppercut.
Ibu lands with a cross.
Taro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.
Ibu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taro throws a series of punches but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taro can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ibu misses with a hook.
Taro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ibu.#T4#
Taro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibu.
Ibu cracks Taro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taro throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Taro finds it's way through Ibu's defenses.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taro.
Taro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taro throws a combination that misses
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibu. That's going to slow Taro down.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Taro's leg. Taro is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taro ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
A telegraphed right hand from Taro misses the target.
Taro throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taro takes one to the chin there.
Ibu tries to clinch but Taro moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: PFC 93 Slurper vs Tetsuo     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuujin scores with a shot to the body.
Fuujin takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Fuujin.
Fuujin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ibu scores with a shot to the body.
Ibu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ibu stuns Fuujin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fuujin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibu finds it's way round the side to connect with Fuujin's head.
Fuujin walks into a left hand.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuujin misses with a low kick.
Fuujin throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it.
Fuujin throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu takes a swing at Fuujin's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target.
Ibu takes a swing at Fuujin's ribcage but misses.
Fuujin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook
and Fuujin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuujin.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Fuujin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibu as he jumps to the side.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuujin throws out the jab.
Fuujin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut.
Ibu cracks Fuujin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fuujin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Fuujin throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu connects with a body shot that sends Fuujin's belly button to the back.
Ibu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fuujin on the side of the head.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fuujin lands a jab to the head.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fuujin or perhaps it was just good defense by Ibu, which made it look bad.
Ibu throws a good cross that connects.
Fuujin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Fuujin ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Fuujin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fuujin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuujin.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Fuujin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Ibu with a hook.
Ibu lands with a shot to the body.
Ibu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fuujin.
Fuujin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Ibu checks a low kick from Fuujin.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fuujin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuujin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fuujin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuujin, as that shot connected.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.#T3#
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuujin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Fuujin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ibu but Ibu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuka Fuujin.
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.
Fuujin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fuujin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fuujin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ibu thows a body kick. Fuujin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Fuujin.
Ibu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibu wants it to stay on the feet.
Fuujin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fuujin scrambles back to his feet.
Fuujin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Ibu lands.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ibu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fuujin loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.#T4#
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Ibu sizes up Fuujin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ibu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fuujin tries a quick counter leg kick but Ibu is wise to it.
Ibu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fuujin doesn't seem phased though.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Fuujin.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Ibu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ibu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuujin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibu.
Fuujin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fuujin blocks a body shot from Ibu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibu.
Fuujin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuujin tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Fuujin back against the cage.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Fuujin.
Fuujin lands a nice uppercut.
Fuujin misses with some punches.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuujin's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fuujin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fuujin scrambles back to his feet.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target.
Fuujin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fuujin throws a series of punches but Ibu moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibu throws a body punch but Fuujin moves out of range.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Fuujin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuujin throws out the jab.
A big right from Fuujin misses.
Ibu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ibu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fuujin in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Fuujin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fuujin.
Fuujin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fuujin slips under a jab.
Fuujin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fuujin there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Ibu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fuujin misses with a looping right.
Ibu jabs at Fuujin's body.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fuujin throws out a leg kick but Ibu moves out of range and Fuujin only half commits.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Fuujin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Fuujin moved out of range nicely.
Fuujin misses with a looping left.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Fuujin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fuujin throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuujin can do to turn this around?
Fuujin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ibu scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu lands with a straight right. Fuujin didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuujin counters with a straight right hand.
Fuujin takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Fuujin slips under a jab from Ibu.
Fuujin misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Ibu moves away from the strike by Fuujin.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fuujin's sensitive parts.
Ibu tries to clinch there but Fuujin circles away.
Ibu tries to clinch there but Fuujin circles away.
Fuujin lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Fuujin seems unphased.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuujin.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Fuujin ducks down to avoid it.
Fuujin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fuujin throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu fakes the leg kick and cracks Fuujin in the body.
Fuujin throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Fuujin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Fuujin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Ibu misses.
Fuujin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuujin throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu slips a jab from Fuujin.
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuujin on the side of the head.
Fuujin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Fuujin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fuujin throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fuujin throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu throws a hook to the side of Fuujin's head but Fuujin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuujin is just out of range.
Fuujin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
Fuujin misses with a body shot
and Ibu counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fuujin misses with a low kick as Ibu jumps back.
Fuujin misses the shot to the body.
Fuujin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuujin misses with a looping left.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuujin.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fuujin tries to land a leg kick but Ibu saw it coming and moves away.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuujin throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu tries to clinch up but Fuujin circles away and keeps his distance.
Fuujin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibu jabs Fuujin right on the nose. Fuujin blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu cracks Fuujin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fuujin tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuujin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by Ibu.
Ibu slips under a jab from Fuujin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fuujin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Fuujin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.
Ibu cracks Fuujin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fuujin takes one to the side of the head.
Fuujin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ibu is able to avoid easily.
Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Fuujin throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuujin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Fuujin settles back down.
Ibu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Fuujin seems unphased.
Fuujin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.
Fuujin misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fuujin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fuujin is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fuujin's calf.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuujin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibu.#T1#
Fuujin throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuujin can pounce on him.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fuujin has time to react.
Fuujin swings widly with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Fuujin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuujin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fuujin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fuujin ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuujin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fuujin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuujin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a looping right.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuujin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuujin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fuujin scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu cracks a nice hook into Fuujin's ribs.
Kazuka Fuujin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ibu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuujin misses with a body kick.
Ibu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuujin.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin.
Ibu jabs at Fuujin's body.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuujin.
Jab from Fuujin.
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu lands with a good body shot.
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Fuujin with an uppercut!
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fuujin tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuujin.
Fuujin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fuujin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Fuujin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuujin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Fuujin looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Fuujin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fuujin scores with a leg kick.
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fuujin just manages to avoid it.
Fuujin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fuujin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ibu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fuujin slips under a jab.
Fuujin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibu.
Fuujin wants to land a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu works the jab nicely.#T4#
Ibu slips a jab from Fuujin.
It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fuujin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuujin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ibu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fuujin momentarily.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibu lands with a kick to the temple. Fuujin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fuujin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
A cross from Ibu lands.
Fuujin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuujin.
Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
A jab lands there for Ibu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuujin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fuujin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu 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.

 

Event: PFC 88 Fitzpatrick vs Rock     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Ibu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yurmommy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
A counter left hand to the body from Yurmommy misses its target.
Yurmommy lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Yurmommy seems unphased.
Yurmommy slips a straight right by Ibu.
A punch lands to the side of Ibu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibu cracks Yurmommy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Yurmommy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yurmommy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ibu. Yurmommy shrugs it off though.
Ibu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yurmommy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu lands an overhand right.
Yurmommy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibu.
Ibu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Ibu throws a sloppy body shot
and Yurmommy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Yurmommy's body. Yurmommy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
Yurmommy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Yurmommy is looking to counter punch.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Yurmommy is just out of range.
Yurmommy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibu connects with a nice looking jab.
Yurmommy moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
As Ibu looks to move away, Yurmommy throws a big counter combo but Ibu just gets out of the way.
Yurmommy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yurmommy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Yurmommy's shoulder, as Yurmommy tries to avoid the shot.
Yurmommy throwing a counter right hand but Ibu manages to avoid it.#T2#
Yurmommy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Yurmommy's body. Yurmommy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu lands with a hook. Yurmommy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ibu throws a jab when Yurmommy was well out of range.
Yurmommy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibu misses with a hook
and Yurmommy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Ibu is rocked!
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu is still on wobbly legs! Can Yurmommy finish him?
Ibu misses the body punch
and Yurmommy rattles Ibu with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ibu tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Yurmommy dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ibu stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eyeam Yurmommy!
Eyeam Yurmommy is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Eyeam Yurmommy 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: PFC 83 Semenko vs Stein     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
A solid body kick from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu punishes Dall's body with a nice straight punch.
Ibu doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Ibu throws a low kick but Dall moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Dall blocks the leg kick.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Ibu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall blocks a jab.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall tries for a takedown but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ibu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ibu scores with a leg kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dall. #T1##SUB#
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dall gets to mount! Ibu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
You get the feeling that Ibu really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ibu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dall tries to control but Ibu wriggling away.
Dall avoids the attempt from Ibu to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ibu holds on for dear life.
Ibu is controlling an arm, preventing Dall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ibu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ibu is looking to escape.
Ibu wants to control but Dall is having none of it.
Ibu tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Ibu wants to hold on but Dall pushes him away.
Dall prevents Ibu from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Dall goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ibu turns into him and now he's in Dall's guard.
Ibu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Ibu stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Ibu misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Dall throws a solid leg kick but Ibu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibu as he jumps to the side.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu. #TD#
Dall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ibu was covering up waiting for the punch and Dall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ibu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dall manages to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Ibu wants to control but Dall is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ibu lands with a good body shot.
Ibu scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Ibu.
Ibu misses the jab.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Ibu as he checks the leg kick.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Ibu.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Ibu stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ibu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ibu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dall rather than just go for the knockout.
Dall scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu checks a low kick from Dall.
Ibu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range. #T1#
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu lands with a shot to the body.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Good exchange - Ibu coming out on top.
Dall misses with a hook.
Ibu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall misses with a few strikes there.
Ibu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
Ibu tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu swings for the body but Dall moves out of range. #T2##TD#
Dall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ibu manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura here. #ES2#
Ibu manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dall's corner calls for a 1-2. Dall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Ibu misses with a body shot
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibu connects with a body shot.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Ibu is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Dall lands a glancing blow to the side of Ibu's head.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Dall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
You can see the frustration on Ibu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Dall swings around for an armbar but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dall's guard.
Ibu postures up. #T4#
Ibu is stalling in the full guard.
Koh Ibu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ibu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ibu wanted to stand there but Dall had control of the position. #SUB#
Ibu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibu has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.
Ibu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Ibu is looking to stand up but Dall won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ibu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ibu.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Ibu seems unphased.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Dall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Dall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ibu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall working away.
Ibu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ibu has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Ibu holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ibu is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it. #SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ibu wants to get back to his feet but Dall drags him back down.#SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ibu pushes Dall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibu keeps working.
Ibu wants to control but Dall postures up.
Ibu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dall swings around for an armbar but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dall's guard.
Ibu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ibu wants to stand up but Dall is controlling the position. #T3#
Ibu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ibu is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Dall manages to get to full guard.
Ibu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ibu wants to get up but he can't break Dall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ibu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ibu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall trying to keep a closed guard but Ibu is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Ibu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibu has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dall working for a triangle but Ibu defends it easily.
Ibu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ibu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibu tries to stand but Dall is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Koh Ibu just about did enough to take it.
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#
Dall fails with the takedown.
Dall defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Dall throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Ibu misses.
Ibu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big right from Ibu misses.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ibu has time to react.#T1#
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ibu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
Ibu throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Dall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ibu.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall throws a low kick, looking for Ibu's leg but Ibu calmly moves out of range.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Dall settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Ibu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibu should have avoided that one.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Dall.
Ibu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ibu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.
Dall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Dall misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Ibu is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Dall lands with a good body shot.
Ibu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dall blocks it well.
Ibu misses with a body shot. #T3#
Ibu lands a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ibu. Dall shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dall.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Dall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Ibu takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Ibu.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ibu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range. #T4#
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Dall throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dall lands a front kick.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibu wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Dall misses.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Ibu scores with a push kick.
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibu.
Dall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Koh Ibu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ibu scores with a body shot.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Ibu takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Ibu misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ibu lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Dall lands a jab to the head.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Dall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ibu defends well and Dall ends up having to push Ibu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Ibu thuds his shin into the meat of Dall's side.
Dall drops his hands momentarily and Ibu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ibu misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Ibu as Dall shoots in.
Ibu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu lands with a hook. Dall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dall shoots for a takedown but Ibu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ibu misses with a body shot
and Dall counters with an inside leg kick.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bastyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Jab by Ibu.
Ibu throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibu finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ibu connects with a crisp jab.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibu finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Nice uppercut there from Dall.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Ibu.
Ibu slips a straight right by Dall.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Ibu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ibu jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ibu lands with a hook. Dall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ibu digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Dall.
Ibu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
A big right from Dall misses.
Dall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Ibu's head back.
Dall thuds his shin into the meat of Ibu's side.
Ibu slips a straight right by Dall.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Dall's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall tries to avoid it.
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!#CL2#
Ibu clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Dall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ibu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Koh Ibu 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.

 

Event: PFC 79 Ortega vs Yamaguchi     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to move into range but Ibu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ibu throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Nordskov gets a clinch.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibu.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Ibu.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Nordskov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Nordskov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov.
Ibu pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ibu as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibu lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nordskov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibu.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
A short right from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nordskov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Ibu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordskov.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ibu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nordskov.
Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Nordskov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ibu lands a right hook to the body.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Ibu slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu punishes Nordskov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ibu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Donk. Nordskov catches Ibu right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Nordskov clinches up against the cage.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ibu or not.
A short right from Ibu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu pushes Nordskov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordskov can do to turn this around?
Ibu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov is breathing heavily.#T2#
Ibu blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu lands with a light punch inside.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nordskov in his tracks.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nordskov slips a straight right by Ibu.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.#T3##CL#
Ibu closes the distance and clinches.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu works on Nordskov's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Nordskov pushes Ibu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koh Ibu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Ibu.
Ibu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Ibu lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Ibu gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with a nice body shot.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ibu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nordskov. That one must have hurt.
Nordskov tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibu connects with a right hand. Nordskov shakes it off.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ibu is able to avoid easily.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Nordskov pushes Ibu up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nordskov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibu thuds a left hand into Nordskov's body.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu scores with a jab to the head.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu. #CL#
Ibu pushes Nordskov up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu lands with a light punch inside.
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Ibu lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Ibu tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
A short right from Ibu.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Nice body punch from Nordskov - that landed with a thud.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
Nordskov is working Ibu over against the cage.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Ibu lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards. #T4#
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordskov takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Ibu pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nordskov pushes Ibu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Nordskov.
Ibu presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Nordskov - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu lands a front kick.
Ibu slips a jab from Nordskov.
Ibu lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu is looking to clinch but Nordskov is avoiding it.
Nordskov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Ibu works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ibu momentarily.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Ibu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Nordskov.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a sloppy head kick and Ibu moves out of range easily.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Crunch! Ibu slams his shin into Nordskov's torso.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ibu blocks it well.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nordskov cracks Ibu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ibu.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
Ibu swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
A punch lands to the side of Ibu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibu walks into a jab.
Nordskov moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Ibu throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Ibu is looking to wear down Nordskov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick there by Nordskov.
Ibu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ibu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov lands a jab to the nose.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nordskov takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Nordskov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibu scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu lands a left hand.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with a nice body shot.
Nordskov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nordskov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Ibu breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu works the jab nicely.
Nordskov throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.#T4#
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ibu connects with a jab.
Ibu slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Ibu.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Ibu needs to keep his hands up - Nordskov had a free shot at his head there.
Ibu throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Ibu slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Nordskov's body. Nordskov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nordskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ibu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nordskov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordskov tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov moves out of range as Ibu strikes.#T1#
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nordskov takes a step back to recover.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ibu's head.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov sizes up Ibu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Ibu scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
Nordskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nordskov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nordskov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.
Nordskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibu's calf.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Nordskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibu moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Ibu throws a head kick that half lands.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Nordskov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Ibu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ibu fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nordskov's calf.
Nordskov blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Ibu is wise to it.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Ibu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.

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 Koh Ibu.
Well Ibu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Koh Ibu 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: Syn 603     
Date:   Nov 04, 2018
#R1#
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Built takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Built lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
And Built responds with a good body kick, but Ibu manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built misses with a low kick.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Built moved away.
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.
Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Ibu tries to close the distance and clinch but Built swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Built.
Ibu scores with a nice body kick.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Built throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu thows a body kick. Built tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Built stuns Ibu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Ibu takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Built swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Built connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Ibu clinches with his opponent.
Ibu stalls.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
Ibu gets through Built's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Ibu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3##BC2#
Built breaks from the clinch.
Built swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Built is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Built connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Ibu is rocked!
Ibu throws a hook but Built blocks it.
Oh Ibu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibu get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Ibu stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Built runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Pa‘Akea Built thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 599     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Ibu connects with the punch.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter checks a leg kick.
Fighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibu cracks the inside of Fighter's front leg.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fighter. That did some damage!
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu wants to clinch.
Ibu 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.
Fighter misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fighter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ibu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fighter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Ibu connects with a right hand. Fighter shakes it off.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A left lands for Fighter.
Ibu is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fighter jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ibu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.
Fighter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibu scores with a nice head shot.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ibu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fighter is out of range.
Ibu wants to land a leg kick but Fighter is out of range.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu scores with a jab.#T2#
Ibu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fighter under the eye.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Fighter's front leg but catches the back leg as Fighter tries to avoid it.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter backing away here, and Ibu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
Fighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Fighter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fighter checks a low kick from Ibu.
Fighter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ibu with a jab.
Fighter slips under a jab.
It looked like Fighter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ibu.
Ibu throws a low kick but Fighter moves out of range easily. #T3#
Fighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibu's hands.
Ibu is looking to score with low kicks.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu is looking to clinch.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Fighter there.
Ibu lands with a shot to the body.
Fighter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fighter in his tracks.
Fighter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ibu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Ibu scores with a jab. Fighter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ibu lands with a hook. Fighter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fighter on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Ibu.
Ibu lands the left hand.
Nice shot lands for Fighter.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Fighter misses the target.
Ibu thows a leg kick but Fighter checks it
and Fighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu cracks the inside of Fighter's front leg.
Ibu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fighter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter tries to counter with a takedown but Ibu is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu'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#
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Ibu connects with a right hand. Fighter shakes it off.
Ibu connects with a crisp jab.
Ibu feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Fighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ibu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fighter under the eye.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Fighter blocks the low kick.
Ibu connects with a jab.
Ibu scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Fighter throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fighter is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
Ibu throws a low kick, looking for Fighter's leg but Fighter calmly moves out of range.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Fighter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Ibu backs away, Fighter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Fighter blocks the leg kick.
Ibu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
A lazy body kick from Ibu
and Fighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Fighter tries to counter by clinching up but Ibu breaks away and moves out of range.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Fighter off balance momentarily.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fighter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Fighter is out of range.
Ibu throws a leg kick #KD#
and Fighter counters with a nice right hand that sends Ibu toppling to the canvas! Ibu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fighter finish him?!#ROC#
Ibu is rocked!
Fighter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A bone on bone clash there as Fighter blocks the leg kick.
Fighter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibu is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter finish him?
Fighter fakes the body blow, causing Ibu to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ibu goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Street Fighter!
A victorious Street Fighter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Syn 597     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1#
Ibu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu cracks a nice hook into Probong's ribs.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Jab, jab by Probong - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Probong.
Probong checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Ibu moves into the clinch successfully.
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
Probong misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Ibu.
Probong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Probong fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ibu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Probong moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
It seemed like Probong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Probong.
Ibu throws a head kick but Probong moves out of range.
Probong misses with a kick to the body.
Ibu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Probong with a hook.
Ibu slips a straight right by Probong.
Ibu misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.#T1#
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Probong misses with a looping left.
Ibu motions for Probong to come forward. Ibu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Probong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Probong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Probong.
Probong misses with a leg kick.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Probong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Probong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Probong throws a low kick but Ibu moves out of range easily.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Probong.
Ibu thuds a left hand into Probong's body.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probong looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Probong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Probong tries a quick counter leg kick but Ibu is wise to it.
Ibu throws a body punch but Probong moves out of range.
Probong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.
Probong tries to clinch up
and Ibu counters with a left to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probong's corner calls for a 1-2. Probong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Probong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Probong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Probong controls the action.
Probong tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Probong back against the cage.
Probong can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Probong.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ibu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Probong's leg. Probong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Probong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Probong moved out of range nicely.
Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ibu walks into a straight right hand from Probong.#T3#
Ibu throws a low kick but Probong moves out of range easily.
Ibu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ibu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Probong's hands.
Probong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Probong cracks the inside of Ibu's front leg.
Probong misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Probong throws a front kick that sends Ibu stumbling back into the cage.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probong manages to avoid it.
Probong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu misses with a leg kick.
Probong throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu takes a swing at Probong's ribcage but misses.
Ibu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Probong paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Probong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Probong manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Probong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Probong feints a counter leg kick.
Ibu tries to work over Probong's front leg with a kick but Probong checks it.
Nice defenses there by Probong.
Probong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Probong throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Ibu swings for the body but Probong moves out of range.
Probong loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Probong off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Probong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Probong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibu.
Probong blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Probong lands the left hand.
Probong motions for Ibu to come forward. Probong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Probong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Probong throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu throws an off balance right hand
enabling Probong to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibu thows a leg kick but Probong checks it
and Probong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Probong looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Probong flicks out a counter leg kick but Ibu steps away.#CL2#
Probong instigates a clinch.
Probong misses with a body punch.
Ibu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice left hand lands by Ibu.
Ibu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu tries to work over Probong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong blocking some punches.
Ibu tries to circle away but Probong has him pinned against the cage.
Probong blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Ibu breaks from the clinch.
Probong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu walks into a straight right hand from Probong.#T1#
Probong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ibu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Probong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Probong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probong avoids the body shot from Ibu.
A countering left hand to the body from Probong misses.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Ibu.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
Ibu thuds a left hand into Probong's body.
Probong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu throws a low kick but Probong avoids it.
Probong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ibu scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Probong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu catches Probong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Probong checks the leg kick.#T2##CL2#
Probong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Probong misses with a body punch.
Probong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Probong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Probong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Probong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Probong lands a left hand.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Probong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Probong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Probong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Probong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Probong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Ibu is working Probong over against the cage.
Ibu tries a body shot but Probong blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Probong. #T3#
Ibu blocks a body shot from Probong.
Probong misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Probong scores with a hook to the body.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Probong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Probong.
Probong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Probong.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Probong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Probong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
A short left from Probong.
Probong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Probong misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##BC2#
Probong breaks from the clinch.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Probong's sensitive parts.
Probong looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Probong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Ibu cracks Probong with an open hand slap.
Ibu throws a right hand that misses
and Probong counters with a solid body kick.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Probong - that will leave a mark!
Ibu checks a low kick from Probong.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu throws a leg kick
and Probong counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Probong does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Probong moved out of range.
Probong slips a jab from Ibu.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Probong's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sni Probong 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!
#R3#
Ibu motions for Probong to come forward. Ibu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Probong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Probong doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Ibu catches Probong right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Probong.
Ibu misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Probong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Probong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Probong checks a low kick from Ibu.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probong.
Probong moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Probong misses with a wild body shot.
Probong's corner calls for a 1-2. Probong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Probong throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat. #CL2#
Probong has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probong blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Ibu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Probong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Probong! But no joy.
Ibu takes a swing at Probong's ribcage but misses.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Probong as he checks the leg kick.
Probong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Probong.
Probong scores with a leg kick.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu slips under a jab from Probong.
Probong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Probong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probong misses with a body kick.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Probong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Probong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibu on the side of the head.
Probong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
And Probong responds with a good body kick, but Ibu manages to step out the way in time.
Probong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Probong does no damage. #T2#
Probong is looking to clinch but Ibu is avoiding it.
Ibu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Probong on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Probong closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Probong.
Probong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Probong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ibu avoids it.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Probong tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Probong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Probong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Probong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Probong fails to land.
Probong can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Probong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Probong misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Good body shot from Probong.
Probong working aggressively here.
Probong has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Ibu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ibu throws a hook but Probong avoids it easily.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Ibu swings widly with a right hand
and Probong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Probong blocks a leg kick.
Probong scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probong loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Ibu jabs Probong right on the nose. Probong blinks but takes it well.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Probong moved away.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Ibu.
Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Probong.
Ibu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ibu misses with a hook.
Ibu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Probong's head.
Ibu moves out of range as Probong throws a body kick.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Probong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Probong tries to land a leg kick but Ibu saw it coming and moves away.
Ibu blocks the body kick.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Probong's body. Probong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Probong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Probong misses with a low kick as Ibu jumps back.
Ibu cracks a nice hook into Probong's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Koh Ibu did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Probong misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Probong.
Ibu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ibu throws a hook to the side of Probong's head but Probong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Probong blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Probong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu swats away the attempt to clinch by Probong.
Ibu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Probong. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ibu.
Ibu takes a swing at Probong's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Probong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Probong delivers a nice body kick.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
Probong wants to clinch up but Ibu keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Probong is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Probong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Probong looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Probong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Probong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Probong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibu checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Probong looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Probong catches Ibu right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Ibu misses.
Probong blocks a leg kick.
Probong looks to land a body kick but Ibu moved away.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Probong clinches up with Ibu and pushes him back against the cage.
Ibu tries a body shot but Probong blocks it.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Probong controls his hands.
Probong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Probong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Probong takes a shot to the head.
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Probongs head.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Probong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Probong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sni Probong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Probong. #T3#
Probong scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Probong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Probong cracks Ibu with a good jab.
Probong misses the shot to the body.
Ibu throws the left hand but Probong avoids the punch easily.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
Probong moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu connects with a body shot.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Probong moved out of range.
Probong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibu throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.
Probong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Probong misses with a body shot.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Probong jabs at Ibu's body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probong ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Probong misses its intended target.
It looked like Ibu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Probong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.#CL#
Ibu moves into the clinch successfully.
Probong slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Probong.
Ibu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short body shot lands from Probong as the two fighters clinch.
Probong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Probong lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Probong controls the action.
Probong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Probong lands a right hand.
Probong blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Probong misses with a looping left.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Probong is looking to land body kicks.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Probong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Probong missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Probong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Probong.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ibu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Probong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Probong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ibu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Probong throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Probong moved away.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Probong misses the jab.
Probong scores with a spinning back kick!
Ibu connects with a body shot.
Ibu takes a swing at Probong's ribcage but misses.
Probong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ibu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Probong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ibu slips a straight right by Probong.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick from Probong.
Probong misses with a body shot.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu with a nice cross.
Ibu throws an off balance right hand
and Probong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ibu thinking.
Probong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ibu's head backwards.
Ibu throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.
Probong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu throws a low kick but Probong moves out of range easily.
Probong scores with a nice head shot.
Sni Probong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice shot by Ibu.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Probong throws out a counter right but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
Probong throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Probong moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Probong misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibu wants to clinch.
Ibu misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Ibu catches Probong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick from Probong.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Probong throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probong throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
Koh Ibu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Probong.
Probong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Probong missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Probong is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Probong.
Nice defenses there by Probong.
Probong throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Probong.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibu misses the target.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ibu tries to clinch but Probong moves out of range.
Probong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Probong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibu to score with a decent uppercut.
Probong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu moves out of range as Probong strikes.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probong manages to avoid it.
Probong throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body. Probong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ibu jabs Probong right on the nose. Probong blinks but takes it well.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Probong connects with a jab.
Ibu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Probong has time to react.
Ibu with a nice cross.
Probong throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
Ibu lands a jab to Probong's midsection.
Ibu jabs at Probong's body.
Probong throws a lazy body kick
and Ibu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Probong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ibu catches Probong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ibu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Koh Ibu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Syn 594     
Date:   Sep 09, 2018
#R1#
Ibu lands with a hook. Ajax tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ajax throws a leg kick but Ibu moved away.
Ajax throws a shot to the body.
Ajax looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Ajax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Ajax. That snapped Ibu's head back.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ajax looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ajax doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ajax misses with a body shot.
Ibu blocks a low kick nicely.
Ibu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ajax scoring well with a low kick there.
Ajax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ajax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu lands with a cross.
Ajax lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ajax.
Ajax trying to control the action but Ibu is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ajax scoring with punches and elbows.
Ibu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ajax connects with a decent elbow.
Ajax in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ibu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ibu has hold of Ajax's hands but Ajax slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ibu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ajax.
Ajax preventing the sweep.
Ibu keeping moving, preventing Ajax from controlling successfully.
Ajax throwing strikes from guard but Ibu blocks nicely. #T2#
Ajax throwing strikes from guard but Ibu blocks nicely.
Ajax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ibu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ajax scoring with some ground and pound.
Ajax working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ajax is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ibu managing to control the position.
Ajax trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ibu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ajax is one step ahead there.
Ajax chips away with some ground and pound.
Ibu is trying to keep Ajax in close. #ES#
Ibu kicks Ajax off and gets to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ajax.
Ajax is looking to score with low kicks.
Ibu misses with a hook
and Ajax counters with a one-two to the body.
Ajax looks to land a body kick but Ibu moved away.
Ibu cracks a nice hook into Ajax's ribs.
Ajax misses with a kick to the body
enabling Ibu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ajax swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ibu counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajax needs to keep his hands up - Ibu had a free shot at his head there.
Ibu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
The fighters circling - Ajax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ajax misses the shot to the body.
Ajax has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ajax takes one on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
Ajax misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Ibu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ajax throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu thumps Ajax with a low kick.
Ibu tries to clinch but Ajax moves out of range.
Ajax misses with an uppercut.
Ibu jabs Ajax right on the nose. Ajax blinks but takes it well.
Ibu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ajax drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibu defends it well.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ajax swings widly with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Ibu is predictable there #TD2#
and Ajax counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ajax.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marco Ajax will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ibu clobbers Ajax with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ajax throws a leg kick
and Ibu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Ajax drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Ibu wriggles free and stands up.
Ajax checks a low kick from Ibu.
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Ajax motions for Ibu to come forward. Ajax throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ajax throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ajax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Ajax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ajax moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ajax looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Ajax misses the jab.
Ajax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibu tries to clinch but Ajax moves out of range. #T1#
Ajax misses with a kick to the body.
Ajax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ibu has time to react.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibu throws a good cross that connects.
Ajax misses with a hook.
Ajax avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ajax misses with a leg kick
and Ibu counters with a straight right hand.
Ibu thumps Ajax with a low kick.
Ibu takes a swing at Ajax's ribcage but misses.
Ibu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ajax throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
We've been told by Ibu's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Ajax with an uppercut!
Ajax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ajax lands with a nice body punch.
Ajax misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.#T2#
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibu takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Ibu clinches up against the cage.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ajax controls his hands.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ajax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Ibu to work.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ajax.
Ajax swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ajax backwards.
Ajax working aggressively here.
Ajax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ajax throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ajax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ajax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Ibu digs a good body shot into Ajax's ribs.
Ajax misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ibu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ibu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ajax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ajax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu lands with an uppercut that bounces Ajax off the cage and back into range.
Ajax missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibu throws a body punch but Ajax moves out of range.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ajax swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ibu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ajax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibu needs to keep his hands up - Ajax had a free shot at his head there.
Ajax throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ibu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ajax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Ajax.
Ajax looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ajax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Ajax pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Ajax settles back down.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Ibu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Ajax 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibu feints and then cracks Ajax's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ajax down.
Ajax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ajax.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu defending well as Ajax loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Ajax looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ajax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Ibu.
Ajax checks a leg kick.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ajax.
Ajax misses with a body punch
and Ibu counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu tries to clinch but Ajax is having none of it.
Ajax slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Ibu.
Ajax tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu throws a shot to the body.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Ajax misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu connects with a right hand. Ajax shakes it off.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ibu lands the left hand.
Ibu throws a jab when Ajax was well out of range.
Ajax tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Ajax misses
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ajax. #T1#
Ajax connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu misses with a jab to the body
and Ajax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Ibu misses #TD2#
and Ajax counters with a shoot takedown. Ibu fights it but they end up in guard.
Ibu keeping moving, preventing Ajax from controlling successfully.
Ibu has his hands on Ajax's head, controlling the position.
Ajax cracks Ibu with a solid left hand.
Ajax wants to control from the top but Ibu keeps moving.
Ibu pulls Ajax in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Ajax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ajax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ibu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ibu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ajax wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Ibu decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
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!
Ajax scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ajax.
Ibu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ajax loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.#T3#
A jab from Ibu does it's job there.
Ajax misses with a looping right.
Ibu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ajax. Ajax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ajax throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ibu.
Ajax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ibu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ajax throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ibu counters with a low kick, right behind Ajax 's knee.
Ibu throws a body punch but Ajax moves out of range.
Ibu scores with the left hand. Ajax knows he should have avoided that one.
Ajax throws a big shot that misses.
Ajax throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ajax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Ibu swings widly with a right hand
and Ajax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ajax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ajax misses with a hook to the body
and Ajax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ajax misses with a two punch combination.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ajax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ajax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Ajax.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Ajax looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Ibu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ajax.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Ibu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ajax misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Ibu cracks Ajax with a good jab.
Ibu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ajax's head.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ajax's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Ajax is out of range.
Ajax is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ajax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ajax.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Ajax missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ajax changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu takes a swing at Ajax's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ibu does it's job there.
A leg kick checked by Ibu.
Ibu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ajax momentarily.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ajax lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ajax throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1##TD2#
Ajax shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ajax wants to take a breather but Ibu is having none of it.
Ibu trying to control from the bottom.
Ajax is looking to take a break and control but Ibu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ajax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ibu defending well though.
Ibu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibu.
Ajax wants to control from the top but Ibu keeps moving. #T2#
Ajax throws a big right hand that misses.
Ibu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ibu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ajax throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ibu pulls Ajax in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ajax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ajax paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ajax throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu slaps away a takedown attempt from Ajax, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Ajax motions for Ibu to come forward. Ajax throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ajax thows a leg kick but Ibu checks it
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ajax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Ajax shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ibu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Ibu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ajax off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ajax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ajax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu lands with a straight right. Ajax didn't see that one coming.
Ibu takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ibu cracks Ajax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ajax throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.#T4##CL#
Ibu instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ibu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
Ibu catches Ajax with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Ajax darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ibu kicks Ajax off and gets back to his feet.
Ajax ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ibu.
Ajax misses with a head kick.
Ajax throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu had his way with Marco Ajax in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Ibu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ibu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ajax lands with a cross.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ajax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ajax shoots in for a takedown but Ibu shows good takedown defense.
Ibu is looking to slow Ajax down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Ajax closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ibu to the mat! Ibu manages to get full guard.
Ajax lands a couple of elbows.
Ibu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koh Ibu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Ajax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ajax throwing strikes from guard but Ibu blocks nicely.
Ibu keeping moving, preventing Ajax from controlling successfully.
Ajax is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ajax postures up in Ibu's guard and throws a big left but Ibu blocks it.
Ajax content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ibu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ajax's guard. #REVR#
Marco Ajax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Ibu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ajax is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ibu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ibu wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ajax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ajax postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ibu 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.#T3#
Ibu is trying to keep Ajax in close.
Ibu pulls Ajax in to control the position.
Ajax in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ibu is pulling down on Ajax's head. It's preventing any offense from Ajax, at least for the moment.
Ajax throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ajax works over Ibu with some ground and pound from guard.
Ajax throws a big right hand that misses.
Ibu is pulling down on Ajax's head. It's preventing any offense from Ajax, at least for the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ibu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ajax wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ajax scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibu should have avoided that one.
Ajax throws out a powerful jab.
Ajax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ajax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ajax throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ajax throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ibu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ajax gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Ajax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ibu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu retains his lightweight title!
Koh Ibu 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.

 

Event: Syn 591     
Date:   Aug 19, 2018
#R1#
Green misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Green slips a jab from Ibu.
Ibu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green slips a straight right by Ibu.
Ibu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Green misses with a left hand
enabling Ibu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Green. Green circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Green clobbers Ibu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ibu swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Ibu throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green punishes Ibu's body with a nice straight punch.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Ibu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu moves out of range of the leg kick from Green.#T1#
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Green tests Ibu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green clobbers Ibu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Green lands a nice looking body kick.
Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ibu will feel that in the morning.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Ibu swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green lands with a good body shot.
Ibu throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Green scores with a body shot. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ibu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Green.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu lands with a shot to the body.
Green blocks a leg kick.
Green looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Green lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Green.
Green jabs Ibu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Ibu tries a low kick but Green avoids it.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ibu rather than just go for the knockout.
Ibu cracks Green with a good jab.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green misses with a low kick.
Ibu throws a front kick aimed at Green's knee but Green avoids it well.
Ibu moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Green moves away from the strike by Ibu.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Green.
Green throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Green throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu stuns Green with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu with a hook.
Green feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Green.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Green, right into the meat.
Green lands a jab to Ibu's midsection.
Ibu moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ibu thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Green defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ibu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Ibu misses.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Green slips a straight right by Ibu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu misses with a hook
and Green counters with a good low kick that Ibu was not able to check.
Ibu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Green to score with a decent uppercut.
Green throws a low kick but Ibu moves out of range easily.
Ibu lands a head shot.
Green misses with a left hand
and Ibu counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Green slips a straight right by Ibu.
Ibu throws a low kick but Green avoids it.
Green scores with a body shot.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Ibu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Green working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu is leaning against Green and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Ibu breaks from the clinch.
Green tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Green lands a jab to the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Green.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu throws a shot to the body.
Ibu throws a push kick but Green slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ibu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ibu avoids the head kick by Green.
Ibu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ibu scores with a jab to the head.
Green takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Green lands a nice looking body shot.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Ibu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Green on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ibu misses with a body shot
and Green counters with a body kick.
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Green coming out on top.
Both fighters circling a little - Green finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Green misses.
Ibu throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with an inside leg kick.
Green takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Ibu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Green throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ibu.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
Green misses with a shot to the body
and Ibu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blake Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu is looking to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch.
Green misses with a body kick.
Green jabs Ibu right on the nose. Ibu blinks but takes it well.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
Ibu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ibu misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green.
Ibu catches Green with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Blake Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ibu misses with a lunging right hand
and Green counters with a low kick, right behind Ibu 's knee.
Green looks to throw a body kick
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Green is rocked!
Ibu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibu finish him?
Ibu avoids the body shot from Green.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Ibu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Green swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Green is looking to land body kicks.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Green is trying to counter with his kicks.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
Green does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ibu moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Ibu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green.#T1#
Green throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibu doesn't seem bothered though.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu thows a leg kick but Green checks it
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ibu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Green looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Green looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Ibu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Green seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Ibu misses
and Green counters with a body kick that stops Ibu in his tracks momentarily.
Green misses with a left hand
and Ibu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ibu misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ibu with a nice cross.#T3#
Green lands the left hand.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ibu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ibu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibu with a body shot.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green walks into a left hand.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Ibu.
Ibu misses the jab.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Green is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibu slips a jab from Green.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Ibu misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.
Ibu with a nice cross.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Green looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Ibu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Green just manages to avoid it.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
It looked like Ibu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Ibu misses.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Blake Green just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Green connects with the punch.
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Good work by Ibu as he checks the leg kick.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Koh Ibu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ibu under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Green scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Green momentarily.
Ibu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Green throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Green.
Green thows a body kick. Ibu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Green misses.
Ibu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Ibu. #T2#
Green scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibu in his tracks.
Green scores with a hook.
Green scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Ibu slips a jab from Green.
Ibu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ibu throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Green digs a good hook to Ibu's body. #T3#
Green looks to land a body kick but Ibu moved away.
Green misses with a looping left.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
A jab from Green misses.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
Green cracks Ibu with an open hand slap.
Ibu lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Green scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibu. That's going to slow Green down.
Green moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ibu thinking.
Ibu walks into a stiff left hand from Green.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ibu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green connects with a leg kick. Ibu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ibu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Green lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Green lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibu off the cage and back into range.
Green lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Green scores with a jab to the head.
Green has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Green scores with a jab.
Green throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Ibu's torso.
Ibu slips under a jab from Green.
Green punishes Ibu's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green with a hook.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Ibu moves into the clinch successfully.
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Green working aggressively here.
Green tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green lands a body shot in the clinch.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Green.
Green's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ibu misses with some punches.
Koh Ibu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Ibu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green scores with a body shot. #T2#
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Green takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu takes one on the button.
Green lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Green on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Green lands a head kick!
Green stuns Ibu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ibu misses with a leg kick.
Ibu throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Ibu.
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Green.
Ibu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Green sizes up Ibu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Green.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Ibu blocks a head kick by Green.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
A jab from Green does it's job there.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Green.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Green winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!

After the big win, Blake Green made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Syn 588     
Date:   Jul 27, 2018
#R1#
Tsoi throws a big shot that misses.
Tsoi throws a right hand that misses
and Tsoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Do Who Tsoi has been cut.
Tsoi lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Ibu misses with a shot to the body
and Tsoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Tsoi's shoulder, as Tsoi tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu thuds a left hand into Tsoi's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Tsoi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ibu's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Tsoi checks a low kick from Ibu.
Tsoi swings widly with a right hand
letting Ibu counter with a right hand. #T1#
Ibu scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsoi should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Tsoi slips a jab from Ibu.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tsoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Tsoi is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Tsoi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Ibu.
It looks like Ibu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Tsoi moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Ibu thows a leg kick but Tsoi checks it
and Tsoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibu connects with a single shot there.
Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Tsoi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick
and Ibu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Tsoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Ibu is predictable there
and Tsoi counters with a nice body kick.
Tsoi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ibu momentarily. #T4##CL2#
Tsoi instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Tsoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsoi lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibu.
Tsoi misses with the head strike.
Tsoi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Tsoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Tsoi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with some punches.
Ibu lands with a left to the head.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ibu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsoi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ibu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsoi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Ibu lunges at Tsoi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsoi's hand.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsoi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsoi jabs at Ibu's body.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu lands the left hand.
Tsoi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ibu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Ibu thows a leg kick but Tsoi checks it
and Ibu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu throws a body punch but Tsoi moves out of range.
Tsoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some wild striking there from Tsoi.
Ibu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tsoi throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Tsoi misses with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Tsoi moves out of range easily.
Tsoi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tsoi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibu's calf.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsoi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsoi flicks out a counter leg kick but Ibu steps away.
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Ibu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tsoi thumps Ibu with a low kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsoi.
Ibu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ibu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsoi's hands.#T3#
Tsoi blocks a jab.
Tsoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibu counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Ibu has managed to clinch.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsoi can do to turn this around?
Tsoi lands a left hand.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Tsoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsoi lands a shoulder strike.
Tsoi is trying to push Ibu away but Ibu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tsoi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsoi has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land. #BC#
Ibu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsoi blocks a jab.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
A big right from Ibu misses.
Tsoi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsoi.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away.
Tsoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsoi slips under a jab from Ibu.
Tsoi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Tsoi misses.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Tsoi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab lands there for Ibu.
Tsoi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsoi.
Ibu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi blocks a jab.
Jab by Tsoi.#CL2#
Tsoi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Tsoi misses with some punches.
Ibu scores with a shot to the side of Tsoi's head.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu scores with a shot to the side of Tsoi's head.
Tsoi misses with some punches.
Tsoi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsoi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ibu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Tsoi fails to land.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Tsoi is leaning against Ibu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsoi lands an uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Tsoi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu is trying to break the clinch but Tsoi is controlling him.
Ibu working hard to break the clinch.
Tsoi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsoi blocks an uppercut.
Tsoi throws a head punch that misses.
Tsoi blocking some punches.
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Ibu scores with a shot to the side of Tsoi's head. #ROC#
Tsoi is rocked!#BC#
Ibu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tsoi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibu finish him?#T3#
Ibu pounces like a tiger and cracks Tsoi with a vicious hook! Tsoi is down but not out! Ibu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu retains his lightweight title!
Koh Ibu 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.
Do Who Tsoi spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. I chose to come and bang and he was the better man tonight. You live by the sword, you die by the sword. '.

 

Event: Syn 586     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1#
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Singh.
Ibu lands a head shot.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh lands with a cross.
Singh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Singh throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ibu delivers a nice body kick.
Singh throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Singh blocks a leg kick.
Singh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ibu with a jab.
Singh tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Ibu throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Ibu finds it's way through Singh's defenses. #T1#
Singh throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ibu.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Ibu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Singh is out of range.
Singh checks a leg kick.
Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
Ibu is looking to clinch.
Singh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ibu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Singh throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range. #T2#
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Singh just manages to avoid it.
Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Singh cracks Ibu with an open hand slap.
Singh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Singh lands with a nice body kick.
Ibu checks a low kick from Singh.
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ibu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Ibu connects with a crisp jab.
Ibu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Singh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Singh lands a leg kick that knocks Ibu off balance momentarily.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu lands a nice looking body kick.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu moves in looking to clinch but Singh pushes him off.
Singh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Singh throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibu counters with a straight right hand.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Singh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ibu cracks Singh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ibu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Singh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crunch! Ibu slams his shin into Singh's torso.#T4#
Singh misses with a straight left.
Ibu throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Singh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ibu avoids the head kick by Singh.
Ibu tries to clinch up but Singh circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Ibu finds it's target.
Singh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Singh swings widly with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ibu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Singh to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh misses with a leg kick
and Ibu counters with a good low kick that Singh was not able to check.
Ibu misses with a hook. Singh ducked under it nicely.
Singh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ibu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
That's time! Ibu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ibu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Singh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singh! But no joy.
Singh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Singh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ibu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Ibu gets a clinch.
Singh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Singh misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Ibu.
Ibu misses with some punches.
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Singhs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Singh tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ibu has him pressed against the cage.
Singh tries to circle away but Ibu has him pinned against the cage.
Singh being controlled against the cage.
Singh tries to break free but Ibu pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Ibu has double underhooks.
Singh lands a shoulder strike.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Ibu.
Ibu tries a body shot but Singh blocks it.
Singh misses with some punches.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu tries a body shot but Singh blocks it.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Singh.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Singh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Singh.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibu.
Singh throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu pushes Singh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu slowing the pace effectively.
Singh tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Ibu.
Koh Ibu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Ibu prevents a body shot from Singh.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Singh blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh pushes Ibu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Singh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibu.
Singh presses Ibu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Singh.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu is working Singh over against the cage.
Ibu lands with a left to the head.
Singh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Singh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?#T3##BC2#
Singh breaks from the clinch.
Singh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Singh throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
Singh walks into a jab.
Ibu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Singh is out of range and Ibu settles back down.
Singh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Singh's head.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ibu is looking to chop away at Singh's legs.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.
Singh throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Singh.
Singh moves forwards but Ibu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ibu misses with a hook. Singh ducked under it nicely.
Singh delivers a nice body kick.
Singh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh blocks a head kick by Ibu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
Singh lands a leg kick that knocks Ibu off balance momentarily.
Ibu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ibu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singh! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Ibu.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Ibu misses.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh. #CL#
Ibu closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Ibu.
A frustrated look appears on Singh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ibu tries a body shot but Singh blocks it.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh. #BC#
Ibu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ibu misses with a low kick. #T1#
Singh ducks right into an uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ibu's sensitive parts.
Singh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Ibu throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Singh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Singh scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibu should have avoided that one.
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Singh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Singh misses with a looping left.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu scores with a jab. Singh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu is looking to slow Singh down with leg kicks. #T2#
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Singh cracks Ibu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Singh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibu finds it's way round the side to connect with Singh's head.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Singh saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Ibu.
Singh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ibu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singh thinking.
Singh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Singh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Singh misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Singh misses.
Crunch! Ibu slams his shin into Singh's torso.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Singh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Ibu throws a low kick but Singh avoids it.
Singh avoids the head kick by Ibu.
Ibu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ibu moves away from the strike by Singh.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Singh.
Singh blocks a leg kick.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
Singh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Singh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Singh swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Singh throws an off balance right hand
and Ibu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Ibu lands with a nice body kick.
Singh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibu takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Singh's head.
Singh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Singh tries to score with a low kick but Ibu moves his leg out of the way.
Ibu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Singh moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Ibu.
Ibu digs a good hook to Singh's body.
Singh misses the jab.
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
Singh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Singh throws a series of punches but Ibu moves out of range.
Singh looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Good work by Ibu as he checks the leg kick.
Singh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Singh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Singh's front leg but catches the back leg as Singh tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Ibu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Singh is able to avoid easily.
Singh swings widly with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Singh connects with the punch.
Ibu thumps Singh with a low kick.#T1#
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh throws a low kick but Ibu moves out of range easily.
Singh checks a low kick from Ibu.
It seemed like Singh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu dodges the punch combination from Singh.
Singh lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Singh misses with an uppercut.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh tries to move into range but Ibu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ibu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Singh catches Ibu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Ibu.
Ibu thuds his right hand into Singh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu cracks the inside of Singh's front leg.
Singh works Ibu's body with a nice hook.
Singh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Ibu.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Singh's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Singh throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ibu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Singh keeps the fight on the outside.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Singh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ibu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Singh throws a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh throws a right hand that Ibu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibu also avoids with ease.
It looked like Ibu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu scores with a push kick.
Singh throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Ibu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Ibu finds it's way through Singh's defenses.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Singh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Singh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Singh throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Singh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Ibu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Ibu tries a low kick but Singh avoids it.
Ibu scores with a push kick.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ibu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Singh connects with a jab.
Singh checks a low kick from Ibu.
Singh tries a quick counter leg kick but Ibu is wise to it.
Singh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Singh is out of range and Ibu settles back down.
Singh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ibu thumps Singh with a low kick.
Ibu tries to score with a low kick but Singh moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu had his way with Arshnoor Singh in that round.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ibu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Singh's head.
Singh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Singh moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibu.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Singh moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh throws a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibu connects with a single shot there.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu connects with the punch.#T1#
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
Ibu lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Singh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
Singh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu ducks right into an uppercut from Singh.
Ibu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Singh flicks out a counter leg kick but Ibu steps away.
Ibu throws a shot to the body.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Singh thumps Ibu with a low kick.
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Arshnoor Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu misses with a head kick.
Singh thows a leg kick but Ibu checks it
letting Ibu counter with a right hand. #CL#
Ibu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Singh, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Ibu manages to break the clinch.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Singh misses with a hook.
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu scores with a sloppy right hand. Singh should have avoided that one.
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Singh doesn't seem phased though.
Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Singh checks a leg kick.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Singh blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Singh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ibu tests Singh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Singh.
Singh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Singh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Singh scores with a body shot.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Singh throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Singh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Singh moves forwards but Ibu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Singh misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu with a jab.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Singh.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Singh doesn't seem phased though.
Ibu lands a nice shot that snaps Singh's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu retains his lightweight title!
Koh Ibu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Arshnoor Singh had this to say: 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.

 

Event: Syn 584     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Man ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Man is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Ibu misses.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ibu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ibu. That did some damage!
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Man tried to counter with a leg kick but Ibu avoided it.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu works Man's body with a nice hook.
Ibu tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Ibu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him. #T1#
Ibu takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibu's calf.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Ibu off balance momentarily.
Ibu connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Fook Man has been cut.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ibu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ibu's head backwards.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Man cracks Ibu with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Ibu's leg but Ibu calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Man checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu scores with a body shot.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Ibu counters with a nice body shot.
Ibu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Man rather than just go for the knockout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
A left lands for Man.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ibu scrambles back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Ibu moves his leg out of the way.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man lunges at Ibu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ibu's hand.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Man tries to work over Ibu's front leg with a kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
Man is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man catches Ibu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Ibu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man staying out of range there.
Man connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ibu stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Fook Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Man looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Ibu defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Ibu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
It appears Man was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ibu swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibu should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fook Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Man jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibu can do to turn this around?
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters circling a little - Man finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Man tries a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ibu misses.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Ibu thuds his right hand into Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Ibu walks into a straight right hand from Man.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibu blocks the body kick.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Man is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
Man throws a low kick but Ibu moves out of range easily. #T1#
Man throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fook Man is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Man looks to land a body kick but Ibu moved away.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
As Ibu looks to move away, Man throws a big counter combo but Ibu just gets out of the way.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Ibu drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Man.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibu lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range. #T2#
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Ibu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Man lands with an overhand left.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Man.
Man's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man scrambles back to his feet.
Ibu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu throws a shot to the body.
Ibu is looking to land body kicks.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ibu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ibu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibu on the side of the head.#T3#
Man misses with a hook.
Ibu feints a counter leg kick.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Ibu throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Ibu only half commits.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ibu checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Ibu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ibu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ibu scrambles back to his feet.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibu checks it well.
Ibu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Man will feel that in the morning.
Ibu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ibu scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Man throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man slips a jab from Ibu.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ibu checks a low kick from Man.
Man throws a lazy body kick
and Ibu counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Ibu lands a big head kick that sends Man tumbling to the mat! Ibu takes a step backwards and waves Man back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Man is rocked!#CUT2#
Fook Man's cut is getting worse.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man tries to score with a low kick but Ibu moves his leg out of the way.
Ibu slips a straight right by Man.
A leg kick checked by Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Man moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Man steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man throws a leg kick but Ibu moved away.
Ibu flicks out a counter leg kick but Man steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Koh Ibu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Man.
Man tries a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
A big left from Man misses.
Jab, jab by Ibu - just one landing.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ibu lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Man misses.
Man misses with a body shot
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Man. That one must have hurt.
Ibu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ibu counter with a right hand. #T1#
Ibu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ibu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Man misses with a hook.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Man.
Ibu moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
Fook Man's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibu scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man throws a leg kick
and Ibu counters with a crisp right that sends Man to the canvas! Ibu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu is the new lightweight champion!
Koh Ibu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Syn 582     
Date:   Jun 15, 2018
#R1#
Ibu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
Douglas walks into a jab.
Douglas throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ibu wants to slow Douglas down by chopping away at his legs.
Douglas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibu blocks a low kick nicely.
Ibu walks into a stiff left hand from Douglas.
Ibu is looking to chop away at Douglas's legs.
Ibu lands a right hook to the body.
Ibu misses with a hook
and Douglas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ibu thinking.
An inside leg kick lands from Douglas.
Douglas is looking to score with low kicks.
Douglas moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Douglas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ibu misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely.
Ibu moves in looking to clinch but Douglas pushes him off.
Douglas throws out a counter right but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
A lazy left from Ibu finds it's target.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Douglas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu scores with a push kick.
Douglas cracks Ibu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Douglas slips the punch.
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Douglas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Douglas throws out a counter right but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
Douglas tries to move into range but Ibu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ibu throws a low kick but Douglas moves out of range easily.
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Douglas.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Douglas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Douglas.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Ibu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Douglas is looking to score with low kicks.
Douglas throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas throws a low kick, looking for Ibu's leg but Ibu calmly moves out of range.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu wants to clinch
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Ibu. No joy for Douglas on that attempt.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibu cracks Douglas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Douglas checks it.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Ibu is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Douglas lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ibu.
Douglas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu stuffs the takedown.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibu tries to land a leg kick but Douglas saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Ibu misses.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ibu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Douglas under the eye.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Douglas's sensitive parts.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Ibu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Douglas thuds a left hand into Ibu's body.
Sloppy strikes from Douglas. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Douglas misses.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range.
Douglas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Douglas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Douglas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Douglas looking to score a takedown here. Ibu is defending well but Douglas drives through and ends up in Ibu's guard.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Ibu keeps moving.
Douglas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibu is keeping the position for now.
Douglas postures up in Ibu's guard and throws a big left but Ibu blocks it.
Douglas trying to control but Ibu is working from the bottom. #T4#
Douglas 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ibu holds on and takes a little breather.
Douglas connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Ibu keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Douglas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Douglas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Douglas loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Nice cross by Ibu.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ibu.
Ibu swings widly with a right hand
and Douglas counters with a straight right hand.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Douglas tries to score with a low kick but Ibu moves his leg out of the way.
Douglas avoids a kick to the body.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.#T1#
Ibu swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Douglas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ibu lands a head kick!
Ibu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Douglas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Douglas walks into a stiff left hand from Ibu.
Douglas scores with a head kick.
Douglas connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Douglas misses with a right hand
and Ibu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Douglas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ibu under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Douglas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ibu throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibu darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu scores with a hook.
Douglas throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Douglas throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Douglas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Douglas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Ibu coming out on top.
Ibu is looking to land body kicks.
Ibu tries to clinch but Douglas is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Ibu.
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Douglas is predictable there
and Ibu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Douglas's knee momentarily.
Douglas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Douglas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Douglas misses.
Ibu tries to score with a low kick but Douglas moves his leg out of the way.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Douglas.
Douglas throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Ibu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibu. That's going to slow Douglas down.
Douglas throws out a leg kick but Ibu moves out of range and Douglas only half commits.
Douglas moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Douglas scores with a leg kick.
Douglas throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Douglas lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu connects with the punch.
Douglas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Douglas throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Douglas blocks a jab.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Douglas's front leg but catches the back leg as Douglas tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body. Ibu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ibu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ibu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Douglas on the side of the head.
Douglas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Douglas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Douglas thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Ibu misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ibu throws out a leg kick but Douglas moves out of range and Ibu only half commits.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
That's time! Ibu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Douglas looks for a takedown but Ibu sprawls well.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Ibu throws a hook to the side of Douglas's head but Douglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Douglas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibu blocks a leg kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Douglas.
Douglas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibu's hands.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
Douglas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ibu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body. Ibu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu takes one on the button.#T1#
Douglas throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu jabs Douglas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Douglas jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Ibu closes the distance and pushes Douglas back into the cage.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Douglas.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left hand lands to the body for Douglas.
Ibu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglas's elbow.
Douglas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Douglas misses with a body punch. #T2#
Douglas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Douglas struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas lands with a right 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!
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu tries to work over Douglas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Douglas tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu digs a right hand into Douglas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Douglas's gas tank.
Douglas misses with a body punch.
A short left from Douglas. #T3#
Ibu tries to work over Douglas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu misses with some punches.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Douglas lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu is working Douglas over against the cage.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
A short left from Ibu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Ibu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ibu misses with a body punch. #T4#
Ibu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglas's elbow.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Douglas swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu lands with a short shot to the head.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
A short uppercut from Douglas.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Douglas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Douglas digs a right hand underneath Ibu's ribcage. Ibu let out a lung full of air as it connected.

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 Koh Ibu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ibu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Koh Ibu!

In his post fight interview, Koh Ibu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Jack Douglas was interviewed post fight and said 'The judges are corrupt! I should have won that.'.

 

Event: CEC 592     
Date:   Jun 01, 2018
#R1#
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iron Tyson checks it well.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ibu is looking to land body kicks.
Ibu cracks Iron Tyson with a good jab.
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Ibu finds it's target.
Iron Tyson misses with a double jab.
Ibu throws an off balance right hand
and Iron Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Iron Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Ibu gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Iron Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Ibu scores with a sloppy right hand. Iron Tyson should have avoided that one.
Iron Tyson walks into a stiff left hand from Ibu.
Nice cross by Ibu.
Iron Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Iron Tyson's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibu, as that shot connected.
Iron Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Iron Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Ibu is looking to chop away at Iron Tyson's legs.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibu connects with a right hand. Iron Tyson shakes it off.
Iron Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Iron Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Iron Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Iron Tyson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron Tyson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Iron Tyson takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iron Tyson's sensitive parts.
Iron Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ibu clobbers Iron Tyson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Iron Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Ibu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ibu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Iron Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Ibu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ibu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Ibu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Ibu - just one landing.
Ibu throws a good cross that connects.
Iron Tyson walks into a jab.#T3##CL2#
Ibu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iron Tyson, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ibu.
Ibu lands a left hand.
Ibu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Iron Tyson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iron Tyson backwards.
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Iron Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow. #BC#
Iron Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Ibu - just one landing.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Iron Tyson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Iron Tyson lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Ibu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Iron Tyson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ibu connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Iron Tyson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu throws a hook to the side of Iron Tyson's head but Iron Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Iron Tyson misses the target.
Iron Tyson slips a straight right by Ibu.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab from Ibu.
Ibu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Iron Tyson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iron Tyson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson.
Ibu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iron Tyson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibu doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu'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#
Ibu looks to land a body kick but Iron Tyson moved away.
Ibu scores with the left hand. Iron Tyson knows he should have avoided that one.
Iron Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Iron Tyson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Iron Tyson.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ibu tries to clinch there but Iron Tyson circles away.
Iron Tyson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibu throws a push kick but Iron Tyson slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron Tyson.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron Tyson.
Ibu wants to clinch up but Iron Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
Ibu throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Iron Tyson misses the target.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Iron Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibu throws out a counter right but Iron Tyson avoids it with no problem.
Ibu is looking to clinch.
A cross from Ibu lands.
Ibu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ibu cracks the inside of Iron Tyson's front leg.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ibu.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Iron Tyson avoids it.
Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iron Tyson or not.
Iron Tyson misses with some punches.
Iron Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Iron Tyson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ibu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iron Tyson's elbow. #T2#
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iron Tyson's elbow.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Iron Tyson backwards.
A body shot lands from Iron Tyson.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Iron Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu pushes Iron Tyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Iron Tyson avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu. #BC#
Iron Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu lands with a straight right. Iron Tyson didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron Tyson. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Iron Tyson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Iron Tyson misses with a straight right.
Ibu with a jab.
Iron Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Iron Tyson's head back.
Ibu scores with a kick to the body.
Ibu moves forwards but Iron Tyson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Iron Tyson checks a low kick from Ibu.
Iron Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Iron Tyson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Ibu.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
It looked like Iron Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu tries to score with a low kick but Iron Tyson moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Ibu scores with a nice head shot.
Iron Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
It looked like Iron Tyson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ibu.
Ibu with a hook.
Ibu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Iron Tyson.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Ibu lands the left hand.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
Ibu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu'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.
#R3#
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Iron Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Iron Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibu fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibu circles away quickly and effectively.
Iron Tyson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iron Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ibu lands with an uppercut that bounces Iron Tyson off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Ibu jabs Iron Tyson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Iron Tyson misses the target.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Iron Tyson's head.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Iron Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Iron Tyson tries to avoid it.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Iron Tyson moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Ibu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Iron Tyson throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibu thuds his right hand into Iron Tyson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Ibu lands.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iron Tyson walks into a left hand.
Iron Tyson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibu to score with a decent uppercut.
Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iron Tyson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Ibu.
Ibu throws a nice head kick!
Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Ibu connects with the punch.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Iron Tyson misses. #T3#
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu wants to land a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iron Tyson walks into a left hand.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson tries to move into range but Ibu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Iron Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Iron Tyson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Iron Tyson lands a really nice looking cross but Ibu seems unphased. #T4#
Iron Tyson missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu takes a swing at Iron Tyson's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Iron Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu throws a hook to the side of Iron Tyson's head but Iron Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Iron Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibu doesn't seem phased though.
Iron Tyson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson.
Nice shot by Ibu.
Iron Tyson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Iron Tyson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ibu. That one must have hurt.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
A jab lands there for Ibu.#CL2#
Ibu has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Ibu staying out of range there.
A left and a right from Iron Tyson both land. Nice combination.
Ibu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibu. That's going to slow Iron Tyson down.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ibu.
Ibu throws a body punch but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Ibu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibu with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Iron Tyson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu wants to land a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Ibu lands an overhand right.#T1#
Ibu cracks Iron Tyson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iron Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Iron Tyson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ibu tries to clinch there but Iron Tyson circles away.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibu is looking to land body kicks.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
Iron Tyson tests Ibu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iron Tyson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Iron Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Ibu moves in looking to clinch but Iron Tyson pushes him off.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Iron Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Ibu finds it's target.#T2#
Iron Tyson misses with a straight right.
Iron Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibu.
Ibu walks into a stiff left hand from Iron Tyson.#ROC#
Ibu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iron Tyson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Ibu to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Iron Tyson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shogun Iron Tyson!
Shogun Iron Tyson retains his lightweight title!
Shogun Iron Tyson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: CEC 589     
Date:   May 18, 2018
#R1#
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nikolaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikolaev throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Nikolaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibu counters with a leg kick.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikolaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ibu is fending him off so far but Nikolaev persists. Nope, Ibu circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Ibu gets caught napping as Nikolaev dives in and scores a takedown. Ibu manages to retain guard.
Ibu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nikolaev preventing the sweep.
Ibu is pulling down on Nikolaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Nikolaev, at least for the moment.#ES2#
Ibu manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolaev. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikolaev misses with a looping right.
Nikolaev misses with a few strikes there.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibu working a defensive guard here.
Ibu has control of Nikolaev's left arm, preventing Nikolaev from doing any damage.
Nikolaev throwing strikes but missing.
Nikolaev throwing strikes but missing.
Ibu is controlling Nikolaev's posture.
Nikolaev 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.#T2#
Nikolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolaev working some strikes from top position.
Ibu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nikolaev stops Ibu from standing up.
Ibu is pulling down on Nikolaev's head to control his posture.
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Ibu keeps moving.
Nikolaev throwing strikes from guard but Ibu blocks nicely.
Ibu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ibu controls Nikolaev momentarily but Nikolaev frees himself. #T3#
Nikolaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Ibu has wrist control.
Nikolaev working some strikes from top position.
Nikolaev controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ibu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ibu keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
Ibu wants to get back to his feet but Nikolaev is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ibu lands a jab to Nikolaev's midsection.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Nikolaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Nikolaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.#T4#
A big right from Nikolaev misses.
Nikolaev misses with a body shot. #TD#
Ibu tries to sprawl but Nikolaev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ibu is trying to maintain the position but Nikolaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibu is trying to get back to full guard.
Nikolaev is thwarting Ibu's attempts to control the position.
Ibu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nikolaev is staying active.
Nikolaev tries to pass to full mount but Ibu defends it.
Nikolaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Volya Nikolaev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nikolaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Nikolaev misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Nikolaev misses with a looping left.
Nikolaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolaev throws a right hand that misses
and Ibu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nikolaev missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikolaev backing away here, and Ibu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nikolaev throws an off balance right hand
and Ibu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Nikolaev.
Ibu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibu wants it to stay on the feet.
Nikolaev has his takedown stuffed
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
Nice takedown defense from Ibu. No joy for Nikolaev on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ibu scores with a head kick. #ROC2#
Nikolaev is rocked!
Nikolaev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu tries a quick counter leg kick but Nikolaev is wise to it.
Nikolaev missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nikolaev throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Nikolaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nikolaev with a poor takedown
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Nikolaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikolaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Ibu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev looks to land a combination. Ibu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Nikolaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibu counters with a straight right hand.
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
Ibu seems to be stalking Nikolaev here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Nikolaev drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Supernova VIII     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a punch to the head.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Ibu.
A little feinted left hand from Ridgeway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ridgeway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ibu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ridgeway counters with a good low kick that Ibu was not able to check.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes one to the chin there.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ibu cracks Ridgeway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Ibu slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been informed that Ibu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Ibu throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range. #T1#
A cross from Ridgeway lands.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Ridgeway tried to counter with a leg kick but Ibu avoided it.
Ibu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Ridgeway there.
Ridgeway scores with a spinning back kick!
A big right from Ibu misses.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Ridgeway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ridgeway on the side of the head.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu walks into a left hand. #T2#
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ridgeway tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
Ridgeway connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ibu throws a leg kick that misses.
Ibu tries to land a leg kick but Ridgeway saw it coming and moves away.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Ibu moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibu! But no joy.
Ridgeway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Ridgeway scores with a jab.
Ibu drops his hands momentarily and Ridgeway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Ibu.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Ridgeway's ribs.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibu scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridgeway should have avoided that one.
Ibu scores with a shot to the body.
Ibu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Ibu.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu misses with a hook
and Ibu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Ridgeway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Ibu walks into a stiff left hand from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses.
Ridgeway backing away here, and Ibu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Ridgeway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ibu misses with a leg kick.
Ridgeway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ibu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ridgeways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Ridgeway with an uppercut!
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ibu momentarily.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu misses with a leg kick.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Ridgeway seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ridgeway lands a slapping body shot.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice cross by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot that sends Ibu's belly button to the back.
Ibu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ridgeway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ridgeway wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu cracks Ridgeway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Ibu connects with a jab.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Ibu checks it.
Ridgeway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridgeway thumps Ibu with a low kick.#T1#
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ibu's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ibu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ridgeway, as that shot connected.
Ibu thumps Ridgeway with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Ibu moves his leg out of the way.
Ibu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ibu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
And Ridgeway counters with a quick kick to the body but Ibu blocks it.
Ridgeway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu connects with a jab.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ridgeway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ibu under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
Ibu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ridgeway with a body shot.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway clobbers Ibu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ibu scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridgeway should have avoided that one.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Ibu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibu down.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ridgeway to score with a decent uppercut.
Ibu swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ridgeway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ibu misses with a low kick as Ridgeway jumps back.
Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Ibu avoids it.#T3#
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ridgeway throws a lazy body kick
and Ibu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Ridgeway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu cracks Ridgeway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridgeway ducks right into an uppercut from Ibu.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridgeway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ibu.
Ibu pushes Ridgeway away with a front kick.
Ibu feints and then cracks Ridgeway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ridgeway down.
A jab from Ibu misses.
Ibu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu. #T4#
Ridgeway throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Ridgeway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ibu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway tries to counter by clinching up but Ibu breaks away and moves out of range.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Ridgeway's body. Ridgeway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Ibu's leg but Ibu calmly moves out of range.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
A clash of legs there as Ridgeway blocks the low kick.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ibu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ridgeway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu throws a low kick but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ridgeway duly obliges.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Ibu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ibu checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body. Ridgeway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Ibu.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ibu. Ridgeway shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Ridgeway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.#T1#
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Ibu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Jab from Ibu.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it.
Ibu lands with a good body shot.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ibu.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ridgeway sizes up Ibu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ibu throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu throws a shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Ibu throws a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Ibu's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ridgeway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Ridgeway blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Ibu saw that one coming.
Ridgeway throws a good cross that connects.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ridgeway might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ibu throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ibu drops his hands momentarily and Ridgeway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ibu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway walks into a stiff left hand from Ibu.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ridgeway scrambles back to his feet.
Ridgeway tries to work over Ibu's front leg with a kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu sizes up Ridgeway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ridgeway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ridgeway takes one to the chin there.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ridgeway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Ibu moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu misses with a hook.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ibu.
Ibu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu throws a push kick but Ridgeway slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Ibu backs away, Ridgeway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway sizes up Ibu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Ridgeway's head back.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibu. That's going to slow Ridgeway down.
Ibu thows a body kick. Ridgeway tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Ibu.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target. #T4#
Ibu throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Ridgeway throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Ibu misses.
Ridgeway misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Ridgeway's front leg but catches the back leg as Ridgeway tries to avoid it.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Ridgeway with an uppercut!
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ibu's sensitive parts.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridgeway throws out the jab.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Nice shot lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway's corner calls for a 1-2. Ridgeway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Ibu walks into a jab.
Ibu moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Ibu's ribs.
Ridgeway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ibu lands with a straight right. Ridgeway didn't see that one coming.
Ridgeway needs to keep his hands up - Ibu had a free shot at his head there.
Ibu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ibu misses with a hook.
Ridgeway throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ibu counters with a good low kick that Ridgeway was not able to check.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ibu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Ibu saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway. #T1#
Ibu keeps Ridgeway at a distance using the push kick.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Ibu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ibu misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu lands a head shot.
Ridgeway lands a body shot.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Ibu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibu down.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ibu misses with a leg kick.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Ibu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ridgeway is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Ibu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Ibu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Ibu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
Ibu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ridgeway is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Ibu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ibu.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Nice uppercut there from Ridgeway.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Ibu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick.
Ibu checks the leg kick.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Ridgeway saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Ridgeway blocks the low kick.
A leg kick checked by Ibu.
Ibu cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway blocks a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ibu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway. #T4#
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Ibu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Jab by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibu.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ridgeway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Ibu cracks the inside of Ridgeway's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Koh Ibu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ibu slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Both fighters circling a little - Ridgeway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway throws a shot to the body.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Ibu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ibu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu jabs at Ridgeway's body.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Ibu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway lands with a right hand.
Ridgeway will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ridgeway with a body shot.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ridgeway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu. #T1#
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu is looking to slow Ridgeway down with leg kicks.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.
Ibu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ibu slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Ridgeway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ibu.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Ibu.
It looked like Ridgeway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ibu.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway takes one to the side of the head.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Ibu.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu tries a quick counter leg kick but Ridgeway is wise to it.
Koh Ibu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ridgeway staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Ridgeway blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu throws a low kick but Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu feints and then cracks Ridgeway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ridgeway down.
Ridgeway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.
Mathew Ridgeway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ridgeway.
Ibu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway blocks a low kick nicely.
Ibu throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Ridgeway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ridgeway scores with a nice right hand.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Ibu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ridgeway has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ridgeway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ridgeway tried to counter with a leg kick but Ibu avoided it.
Ibu with a jab.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Ridgeway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Ibu there.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu throws a front kick aimed at Ridgeway's knee but Ridgeway avoids it well.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ibu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ridgeway's head backwards.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koh Ibu.
Well Ibu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: OFC 348: Jones vs Ritter     
Date:   Apr 11, 2018
#R1#
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Ibu pushes him off.
Tonon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ibu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gary Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Ibu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu slaps away a takedown attempt from Tonon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tonon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ibu is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Ibu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Well, if Tonon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ibu tries to kick Tonon off but Tonon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tonon is looking to pass Ibu's guard but actually Ibu recovers to full guard.
Ibu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ibu wants to stand up but Tonon is controlling him.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Ibu is keeping the position.
Tonon trying to move into half guard but instead Ibu has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
Tonon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ibu controlling from the top position.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibu 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonon is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Tonon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ibu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tonon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tonon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibu is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ibu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibu is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ibu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Ibu wriggles free and stands up.
Sloppy strikes from Ibu. Those never looked like landing.
Ibu thows a body kick. Tonon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tonon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tonon is defended easily by Ibu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibu counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ibu as Tonon shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ibu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonon.
Tonon cracks the inside of Ibu's front leg.
Tonon is looking to clinch but Ibu is avoiding it. #TD#
Tonon shoots in and bounces Ibu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu wants to stand and escape but Tonon is having none of it.
Ibu has control of Tonon's left arm, preventing Tonon from doing any damage. #T1#
Tonon stops Ibu from standing up.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibu is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Ibu pushes Tonon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.#TD#
Tonon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ibu is trying to defend but Tonon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ibu trying to hold on to Tonon's head to control him but Tonon postures up.
Tonon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tonon is pressing down on Ibu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibu is holding on for now. #T2##ES2#
Ibu pushes Tonon off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Tonon shoots for a takedown but Ibu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon shoots and misses
and Ibu counters with a good, hard body kick but Tonon shrugs it off.
Tonon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ibu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt
and Ibu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ibu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tonon with a body shot.#T3#
Tonon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonon dives in and grabs Ibu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ibu pushes down on Tonon's head and hops out.
Decent striking displayed by Ibu there.
Ibu digs a good hook to Tonon's body.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibu leaves Tonon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ibu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ibu catches Tonon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Tonon 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!
Ibu lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Tonon head around and knocks him out cold! Ibu hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koh Ibu!
A very excited looking Koh Ibu 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.

 

Event: DARE 35: IBU VS. VILSON III     
Date:   Mar 28, 2018
#R1#
Vilson throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vilson tries to work over Ibu's front leg with a kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Vilson coming out on top.
Ibu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vilson checks the leg kick.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ibu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vilson doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Ibu misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Vilson cracks Ibu with an open hand slap.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Vilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Vilson misses
and Ibu counters with a nice leg kick.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Vilson ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu moves forwards but Vilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ibu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Vilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vilson counters with a straight right hand.
Vilson misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Vilson manages to avoid it.
Ibu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vilson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Ibu defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Vilson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vilson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ibu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilson on the side of the head.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilson's sensitive parts. #T2#
Ibu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Vilson misses its intended target.
Ibu slips under a jab from Vilson.
Both fighters circling a little - Ibu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vilson cracks Ibu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vilson thumps Ibu with a low kick.
Vilson takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vilson on the side of the head.
Ibu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vilson throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vilson throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ibu has time to react.#T3#
Vilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Vilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ibu wants to clinch up but Vilson keeps it at a distance.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ibu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vilson works the jab nicely.
Ibu feints and then cracks Vilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilson down.
Ibu tries to work over Vilson's front leg with a kick but Vilson checks it.
Vilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Ibu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Vilson moved out of range.
Vilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Vilson misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vilson momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Vilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu drops his hands momentarily and Vilson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Vilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vilson throws out a counter right but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Vilson tests Ibu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Vilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibu throws a front kick that sends Vilson stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Ibu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Vilson misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Ibu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vilson takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu throws a leg kick that misses.
Ibu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vilson is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu misses with a body shot. #CL#
Ibu gets a clinch.
Vilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A hook to the body from Ibu.
Vilson has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Vilson. #T1#
Ibu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vilson backwards.
Vilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Vilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ibu instigates a clinch.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vilson blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Vilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilson has had enough of the clinch but Ibu keeps him there for the moment.
Vilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vilson prevents a body shot from Ibu. #BC2#
Vilson breaks the clinch.
Ibu defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu tries to land a body kick
and Vilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
And Ibu counters with a quick kick to the body but Vilson blocks it.
Ibu connects with a nice looking jab.
Ibu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Ibu walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Vilson.
Ibu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vilson.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu scores with a sloppy right hand. Vilson should have avoided that one.
Vilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
It seemed like Vilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Ibu throws a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Ibu as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Ibu swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Vilson defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Junior Vilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilson moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Ibu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vilson. That did some damage!
Vilson defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vilson.
Ibu connects with the punch.
Vilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Vilson misses its intended target.
Vilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Vilson settles back down.
Ibu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ibu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vilson scores with the left hand. Ibu knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Ibu.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
Ibu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Vilson's shoulder, as Vilson tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Vilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Vilson.
Vilson throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Vilson staying out of range there.
Vilson throws out a counter right but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu digs a good hook to Vilson's body.
Ibu takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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 Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Good shot there by Ibu.
Vilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ibu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Vilson connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Ibu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Ibu misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Vilson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vilson throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
Ibu moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Ibu half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu cracks Vilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vilson moves forwards but Ibu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vilson throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibu thuds his shin into the meat of Vilson's side.
Ibu is looking to clinch but Vilson is avoiding it. #T1#
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Ibu keeps Vilson at a distance using the push kick.
Vilson throws the kick towards the body but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Ibu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Vilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Vilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ibu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vilson's hands.
Vilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibu on the side of the head.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Vilson moved away.#T2#
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilson scores with a jab.
Vilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Ibu is looking to chop away at Vilson's legs.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
Vilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ibu throws a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu looks to land a body kick but Vilson moved away.#T3#
Ibu tests Vilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Vilson feints and then cracks Ibu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibu down.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ibu.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Vilson misses.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ibu scores with a nice body kick.
Vilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu. #T4#
Vilson connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibu misses with an uppercut. Vilson saw that one coming.
Vilson throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Vilson throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Vilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.
Ibu swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Junior Vilson just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Ibu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ibu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vilson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vilson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ibu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Vilson moved out of range nicely.
Ibu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Vilson digs a good hook to Ibu's body.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Vilson scores with a spinning back kick!
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Vilson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ibu. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson cracks Ibu with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Vilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu connects with a body shot that sends Vilson's belly button to the back.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu throws a leg kick
and Vilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Vilson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koh Ibu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilson misses with a low kick.
As Vilson backs away, Ibu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Vilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Vilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Vilson saw that one coming.
Vilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Vilson feints a counter leg kick.
Vilson defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Ibu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vilson. That did some damage!
Ibu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vilson throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Vilson takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vilson misses with a looping right.#T3#
Vilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibu ducks right into an uppercut from Vilson.
Ibu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ibu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ibu throws a hook but Vilson blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Vilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vilson throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vilson.
Vilson scores with a jab.
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.#T4#
Ibu throws a good cross that connects.
Ibu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson misses the jab.
Vilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu slips a jab from Vilson.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu checks the leg kick.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ibu!
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Ibu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vilson.
Vilson wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Vilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Ibu.
Ibu wants to slow Vilson down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu with a hook.
Vilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Vilson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vilson connects with a body shot.
Ibu misses the jab.
Vilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Vilson. #T1#
Ibu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vilson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibu's head.
Vilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vilson loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Vilson throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Ibu blocks the body kick.
Vilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vilson connects with the punch.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Ibu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Vilson.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Vilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vilson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson checks a low kick from Ibu.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Vilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vilson.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Vilson moved out of range.
A big left from Ibu misses. #CL#
Ibu clinches with his opponent.
Vilson tries to break the clinch but Ibu is controlling the position.
Vilson blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Vilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Vilson.
Vilson gets through Ibu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Vilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vilson.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Vilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
A good leg kick by Ibu.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu throws a hook to the side of Vilson's head but Vilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Vilson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ibu blocks it well.
Vilson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vilson connects with a looping right hand.
Vilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.#T4#
Vilson throws a lazy body kick
and Ibu counters with a good low kick that Vilson was not able to check.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Vilson moved out of range.
Vilson takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Vilson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ibu tries to clinch there but Vilson circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vilson.
Vilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibu to score with a decent uppercut.
Vilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ibu's head backwards.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilson manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Vilson.
Ibu walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Vilson.
I think Vilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Junior Vilson!

Junior Vilson is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Junior Vilson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DARE: WHYTE VS. EKAKU JR.     
Date:   Feb 28, 2018
#R1#
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
Ibu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Oliveira throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ibu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oliveira misses with a body shot
and Ibu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oliveira works the jab nicely.
Ibu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliveira's head backwards.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Ibu misses. #T1#
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Oliveira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibu works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Oliveira lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Ibu misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliveira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu looks to land a body kick but Oliveira moved away.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oliveira throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu tried to counter with a leg kick but Oliveira avoided it.#T3#
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu stuns Oliveira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Ibu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oliveira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ibu - the referee stops the clock and Oliveira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ibu. Oliveira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliveira's sensitive parts.
Oliveira lands a jab to Ibu's midsection.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Oliveira with an uppercut!
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Ibu wants to land a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.#T4#
Ibu throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Oliveira will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oliveira checks a leg kick.
Ibu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
Ibu lands a nice looking body kick.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ibu swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Ibu connects with the punch.
Ibu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Ibu scores with a jab.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Ibu throws a low kick but Oliveira avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Ibu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Oliveira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oliveira throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Ibu throws a leg kick but Oliveira moved away.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibu.
Oliveira wants to counter with a clinch but Ibu pushes him away.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Oliveira moved away.
Oliveira lands with a cross.
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ibu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oliveira in his tracks.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Oliveira seems unphased.
Ibu stuns Oliveira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliveira's hands.#T2#
Ibu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Oliveira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu is looking to land body kicks.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibu throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Ibu misses with a hook.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Oliveira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu tests Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Ibu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ibu throws a leg kick that misses.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Oliveira misses with a body shot
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Oliveira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu throws a low kick but Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu cracks the inside of Oliveira's front leg.
Ibu lands with a good body shot.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibu circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Oliveira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibu's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ibu slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliveira.
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Oliveira's leg. Oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Ibu.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu misses with a body punch
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Oliveira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ibu back to the cage. Oliveira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Ibu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ibu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Oliveira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oliveira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the body from Ibu misses
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibu slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Oliveira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu connects with the punch.
Ibu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu throws a leg kick but Oliveira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oliveira misses with a hook.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Oliveira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Oliveira ducks right into an uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Oliveira checks it.
Ibu throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
As Ibu backs off Oliveira throws a huge counter combo but Ibu manages to avoid it all.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibu scores with a jab. Oliveira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Oliveira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oliveira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Ibu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Ibu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliveira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
Oliveira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range and Ibu settles back down.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliveira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oliveira slips a jab from Ibu.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Oliveira coming out on top.
Oliveira blocks the body kick.
Oliveira slips a jab from Ibu.
Oliveira connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibu.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Oliveira connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Nice uppercut lands for Oliveira. That snapped Ibu's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira connects with a jab.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibu with a body shot.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
Ibu tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Ibu moved away.
Oliveira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Ibu throws a good cross that connects.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu throws an off balance right hand
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu lands a head shot.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Ibu counters with a thumping low kick.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Ibu moved away.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ibu lands an overhand right.
Ibu moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Oliveira lands a jab to Ibu's midsection.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.#T3#
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Oliveira with a hook.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range. #CL#
Ibu darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the cage.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Ibu cracks Oliveira with a nice body shot.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira throws an elbow but it misses.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ibu blocks it with crossed arms.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu lands with a light punch inside.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibu lands a left hand.
Oliveira misses with a knee to the head.
Ibu tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ibu is defending well for now.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oliveira is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ibu works on Oliveira's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Ibu.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu had his way with Fernando Oliveira in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.
Ibu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu slips a jab from Oliveira.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oliveira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ibu gets a clinch.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Oliveira lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.#T1#
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oliveira working Ibu over with knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Oliveira lands a knee to the head.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu avoids a wild elbow strike from Oliveira.
Ibu tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Ibu.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Ibu managing to block the knees to the body from Oliveira.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
Koh Ibu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ibu lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ibu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow. #T2#
Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu misses with some punches.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ibu avoids it.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but Ibu blocks it.
Fernando Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibu.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Oliveira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oliveira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ibu's brow.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards. #T4#
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!
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ibu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ibu is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibu.
Ibu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibu finish him?
Oliveira misses with a knee strike.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibu lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibu.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ibu.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu retains his lightweight title!
Koh Ibu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: DARE 26     
Date:   Feb 07, 2018
#R1#
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibu.
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Ibu's body.
Kuznetsov defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice combination. Ibu backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuznetsov!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ibu rushes Kuznetsov and presses him up against the cage.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov presses Ibu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Ibu avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov cracks Ibu with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibu cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Ibu shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov tries to break free but Ibu pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow that stopped Ibu in his tracks for a moment.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ibu as the two fighters clinch.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Ibu tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu lands a shot to the body.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ibu scores with a body shot.
Ibu moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Kuznetsov's head back.
Ibu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu cracks the inside of Kuznetsov's front leg.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Ibu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuznetsov.#CUT2#
Koh Ibu's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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!
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.#T4##CL#
Ibu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibu.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Ibu.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nikolai Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibu counters with a body kick that stops Kuznetsov in his tracks momentarily.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuznetsov's hands.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Ibu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
As Kuznetsov backs away, Ibu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibu checks it well.
Ibu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ibu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu scores with a hook.#T1#
Nice jab there from Ibu.
Kuznetsov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Ibu closes the distance and clinches.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov works on Ibu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibu tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koh Ibu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow that stopped Ibu in his tracks for a moment.
Ibu tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
A shot in the inside from Ibu. #T3#
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Ibu digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Ibu has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ibu.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibu. #ROC#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Ibu gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Ibu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibu's gas tank. #T4#
Kuznetsov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Ibu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Ibu misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibu finish him?
Ibu is leaning against Kuznetsov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ibu digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibu digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
Ibu lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Ibu.
Ibu cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Ibu.
Ibu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kuznetsov with a big uppercut! Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Ibu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov covers up and Ibu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Koh Ibu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: DARE BEYOND THE THUNDERDOME     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Vilson misses the target.
Ibu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibu blocks the body kick.
Ibu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vilson blocks it well.
Vilson throws out a leg kick but Ibu moves out of range and Vilson only half commits.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vilson counters with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Vilson.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilson throws a series of punches but Ibu avoids them all with ease.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Vilson. That snapped Ibu's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu slips a jab from Vilson.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Ibu lands a nice hook to Vilson's body. Vilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibu! But no joy.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ibu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Vilson is out of range.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Ibu flicks out a counter leg kick but Vilson steps away.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Ibu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vilson misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Ibu off balance momentarily.
Vilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ibu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilson lands with a straight right. Ibu didn't see that one coming.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Vilson's body. Vilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vilson.
Vilson cracks Ibu with a good jab.
Ibu moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Vilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibu thows a leg kick but Vilson checks it
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson tests Ibu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
A punch lands to the side of Ibu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vilson lands a body shot. #T3##CL2#
Vilson tries to keep at a distance but Ibu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ibu lands with a short shot to the head.
Vilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vilson throws a head punch that misses.
Vilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vilson.
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vilson wants to break free but Ibu has control. #BC#
Vilson breaks the clinch.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Vilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ibu delivers a nice body kick.
Ibu wants to clinch up but Vilson keeps it at a distance.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Vilson's ribs.
Ibu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Vilson misses with a hook
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Vilson throws a chopping leg kick but Ibu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibu.
Vilson lands with a good body shot.
Vilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ibu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vilson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ibu throws a shot to the body.
Vilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Vilson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vilson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vilson sizes up Ibu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
A quick step to the side and Vilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ibu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ibu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibu can do to turn this around?
Vilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vilson tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibu.
A head punch on the inside from Vilson fails to land.
Ibu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vilson.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands. #T1#
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu lands a left hand.
Vilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Vilson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Koh Ibu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Vilson - that landed with a thud.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilson.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibu.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
Ibu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vilson or not.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibu digs a right hand underneath Vilson's ribcage. Vilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vilsons head.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Ibu lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Vilson is rocked!
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilson controls his hands.
Oh Vilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibu working aggressively here.
Vilson seems to have got his legs back now.
Vilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vilsons head.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Vilson lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibu.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vilson - that landed with a thud.
Ibu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilson.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Ibu lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Vilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vilson is looking to chop away at Ibu's legs. #CL2#
Ibu drives through and clinches with Vilson against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ibu as the two fighters clinch.
Vilson blocking some punches.
Ibu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ibu digs a right hand into Vilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vilson's gas tank.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Vilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Ibu.
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!
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Ibu lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Ibu.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Vilson controls the action.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Vilson wants to break free but Ibu has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibu works on Vilson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu tries to work over Vilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibu.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vilson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ibu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Ibu gets a clinch.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Ibu digs a right hand into Vilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vilson's gas tank.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Ibu lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Ibu.
Vilson takes a shot to the head.
Ibu is working Vilson over against the cage.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibu lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Ibu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vilson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vilson drops to his knees and Ibu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu is the new lightweight champion!
Koh Ibu 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.

 

Event: DARE ABSOLUTE     
Date:   Dec 10, 2017
#R1#
Gonzalez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibu.
Ibu slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Ibu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibu. That's going to slow Gonzalez down.
Gonzalez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibu.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ibu misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ibu throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Ibu finds it's target.
Ibu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu misses with an uppercut
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonzalez misses the body punch
enabling Ibu to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gonzalez checks it well.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Jab from Ibu.
Ibu throws a low kick, looking for Gonzalez's leg but Gonzalez calmly moves out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzalez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibu with a body shot.
Ibu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A low kick from Ibu misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu lands a head kick. Gonzalez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu with a nice cross.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gonzalez will feel that in the morning.
Gonzalez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gonzalez scrambles back to his feet.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Ibu slips a jab and a cross from Gonzalez. #T3#
Gonzalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzalez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gonzalez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibu. That's going to slow Gonzalez down.
Gonzalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez lands with a nice body punch.
Ibu drops his hands momentarily and Gonzalez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzalez's calf.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
A good leg kick by Ibu.
Ibu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Ibu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Gonzalez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Gonzalez seems unphased.
Ibu slips under a jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ibu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gonzalez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gonzalez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab by Ibu.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibu circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gonzalez misses with a jab to the body
and Ibu counters with a nice leg kick.
Ibu scores with a shot to the body.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ibu cracks Gonzalez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibu slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Crunch! Ibu slams his shin into Gonzalez's torso.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ibu scores with a jab. Gonzalez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ibu jabs at Gonzalez's body.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Ibu slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Ibu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu thumps Gonzalez with a low kick.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Ibu lands with an overhand left.
Ibu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonzalez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Ibu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzalez defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Nice defenses there by Ibu.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibu with a nice cross.#T3#
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gonzalez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ibu. Ibu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Ibu connects with a body shot that sends Gonzalez's belly button to the back.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ibu clobbers Gonzalez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ibu lands with a kick to the temple. Gonzalez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target. #T4#
Ibu staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Gonzalez finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibu.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a kick to the body.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Ibu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gonzalez.
Ibu with a hook.#ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
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#
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Ibu misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Ibu.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez misses the body punch
and Ibu counters with a thumping low kick.
Gonzalez throws out a powerful jab.
Gonzalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Jab from Ibu.
Ibu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Ibu.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ibu misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonzalez, as that shot connected.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left. #T2#
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ibu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Vigorio Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Ibu.
Gonzalez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Ibu throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzalez's sensitive parts.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Gonzalez takes one to the side of the head.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Ibu misses.
Gonzalez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gonzalez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez. #T4#
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibu finds it's way round the side to connect with Gonzalez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Ibu lands a slapping body shot.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzalez's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick from Ibu.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu wins by unanimous decision!

Koh Ibu 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.

 

Event: DARE RIO 2     
Date:   Nov 19, 2017
#R1#
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Ibu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barover shoots in for a double leg but Ibu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barover feinted with a counter takedown.
Ibu 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.
Barover slips a jab from Ibu.
Barover moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Barover feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ibu! Barover is out on his feet! Ibu rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Barover is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Barover is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koh Ibu!
A very excited looking Koh Ibu 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.

 

Event: DARE RISING SUN     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliveira thinking.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Ibu misses with a jab to the body
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliveira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ibu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ibu blocks a jab.#T1#
Oliveira throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira scores with a jab.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Ibu counters with a nice body shot.
Oliveira misses with a left hand
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira 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.
Ibu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oliveira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ibu under the eye.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Ibu lands a big head kick that sends Oliveira tumbling to the mat! Ibu takes a step backwards and waves Oliveira back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Oliveira is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibu finish him?
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Oliveira seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Oliveira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ibu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira 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.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Ibu lands a big right hand that sends Oliveira crashing to the mat! Ibu stays standing though and waves Oliveira back to his feet!
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Oliveira.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body
and Oliveira counters with a left to the body.
Oliveira throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Ibu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu tried to counter with a leg kick but Oliveira avoided it.#T3#
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Ibu moved away.
Oliveira throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
It looked like Ibu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliveira.
Oliveira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Ibu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ibu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Oliveira works Ibu's body with a nice hook.
Ibu slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oliveira tries to counter with a clinch but Ibu shakes him off and moves away.
Oliveira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Ibu slips a jab from Oliveira.
It looked like Ibu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ibu throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Ibu delivers a nice body kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Ibu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Ibu's belly button to the back.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Ibu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibu also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Oliveira.#T1#
Ibu blocks a jab.
Ibu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oliveira lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oliveira checks it well.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Ibu.
Ibu swings widly with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliveira misses with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Ibu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
A quick step to the side and Ibu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oliveira. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu wants to land a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira checks the leg kick.#T3#
Oliveira lands a nice shot that snaps Ibu's head back.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Ibu looks to land a body kick but Oliveira moved away.
Jab from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira. #T4#
Oliveira scores with a punch to the head.
Oliveira misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibu counters with a low kick, right behind Oliveira 's knee.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.
Oliveira wants to counter with a clinch but Ibu pushes him away.
Oliveira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
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 Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Ibu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibu scores with a three punch combo!
Ibu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Ibu throws a low kick but Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oliveira unleashes a big counter combination but Ibu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Oliveira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ibu.
Ibu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by Ibu.
Oliveira throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Oliveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oliveira's knee momentarily.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Oliveira connects with the punch.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Oliveira lands a jab to the nose.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu slips under a jab from Oliveira.
And Ibu counters with a quick kick to the body but Oliveira blocks it.
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Oliveira with an uppercut!
Oliveira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ibu to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Oliveira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
Ibu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Ibu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibu moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ibu.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
Oliveira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oliveira checks it well.
Oliveira misses with a jab to the body
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Ibu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Fernando Oliveira just about did enough to take it.
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#
Oliveira lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koh Ibu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ibu.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ibu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Oliveira scores with a nice right hand.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oliveira throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Ibu.
Ibu throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. #T1#
Oliveira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ibu. Ibu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibu misses its target.
Oliveira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oliveira lands with a straight right. Ibu didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Ibu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Ibu. #T2#
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Oliveira wants to counter the offense by Ibu and move into the clinch position.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Ibu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Ibu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Oliveira avoids it.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Oliveira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Oliveira tries to clinch but Ibu moves away
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the body
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu is looking to score with low kicks.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oliveira just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ibu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliveira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliveira takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira misses with a hook
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
Ibu throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Ibu manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Ibu.
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!
Ibu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oliveira drops his hands momentarily and Ibu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oliveira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the body
and Ibu counters with a good, hard body kick but Oliveira shrugs it off.
Oliveira misses with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a good low kick that Oliveira was not able to check.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira lands with a straight right. Ibu didn't see that one coming.
Oliveira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Ibu moves out of range. #T1#
Oliveira lands a jab to the head.
Ibu misses with a left hand
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibu lands a head kick. Oliveira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ibu takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Oliveira works Ibu's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Ibu moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira digs a good body shot into Ibu's ribs.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Oliveira swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Oliveira throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira blocks a jab.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu throws a counter high kick but Oliveira was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Oliveira scores with a punch to the head.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Oliveira ducks down to avoid it.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliveira connects with a looping right hand.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Fernando Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Ibu throws a right hand that misses
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Ibu's belly button to the back.#T4#
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Ibu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oliveira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibu on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliveira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Oliveira!

A very excited looking Fernando Oliveira 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.

 

Event: Bushido 71 Jacobson v Bunker 3     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Vilson blocks a leg kick.
Ibu backing away here, and Vilson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ibu with a jab.
Ibu blocks a low kick nicely.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Vilson moves out of range easily.
Ibu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ibu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ibu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Vilson moved out of range nicely.
Ibu misses with a hook. Vilson ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
We've been informed that Vilson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Vilson moved out of range.
Vilson with a nice cross.
Vilson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilson's sensitive parts.
Vilson scores with a spinning back kick!
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vilson checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vilson throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
As Vilson tries to get set, Ibu tries to push him back and clinch up but Vilson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ibu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vilson.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Ibu coming out on top.
Ibu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibu blocks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.#T2#
Ibu wants to slow Vilson down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Nice jab there from Vilson.
Ibu feints and then cracks Vilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilson down.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Ibu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Vilson with an uppercut!
Ibu misses with a hook. Vilson ducked under it nicely.
Vilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu throws a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
A good leg kick by Vilson.
A low kick from Ibu misses
and Vilson counters with a thumping low kick.
Vilson avoids the head kick by Ibu.
Vilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Vilson avoids it.#T3#
Ibu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu tries to land a body kick
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibu pushes Vilson away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vilson.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Vilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.
Ibu jabs at Vilson's body.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Vilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu motions for Vilson to come forward. Ibu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson takes one to the chin there.
Vilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Vilson settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Vilson.
Ibu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Vilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ibu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ibu scores with a hook.
Vilson moves forwards but Ibu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it.
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilson on the side of the head.
Ibu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vilson.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vilson circles away.
Ibu scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu throws a low kick but Vilson moves out of range easily.
Vilson throws out a counter right but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Vilson saw that one coming.
Vilson slips under a jab.
Vilson moves out of range of the body kick from Ibu.
Ibu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVilson.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Vilson.
Ibu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ibu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ibu misses with the body kick
and Vilson counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vilson.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Vilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Ibu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vilson circles away.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Ibu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vilson takes a step back to recover.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Ibu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vilson lands with a straight right. Ibu didn't see that one coming.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vilson's calf.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Vilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilson thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibu is looking to chop away at Vilson's legs. #T2#
Ibu takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Vilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Ibu tries to clinch
and Vilson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ibu cracks the inside of Vilson's front leg.
Vilson throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Vilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Vilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson stuns Ibu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Vilson seems unphased. #T3#
A good leg kick by Vilson.
A low kick from Vilson misses #CL#
and Ibu counters by clinching up.
Vilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilson.
Vilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu digs a right hand underneath Vilson's ribcage. Vilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Ibu looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilson.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Vilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow. #T4#
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the ropes.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Ibu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Vilson digs a right hand underneath Ibu's ribcage. Ibu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Vilson.
Vilson throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Vilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow. #BC2#
Vilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Vilson saw that one coming.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
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 Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Ibu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibu tries to score with a low kick but Vilson moves his leg out of the way.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Vilson connects with a single shot there.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Vilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
Vilson slips under a jab from Ibu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Vilson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vilson scores with a jab. Ibu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibu's calf.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick from Ibu lands but Vilson takes it in his stride.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Nice jab there from Vilson.
Ibu slips a jab from Vilson.
Ibu scores with a spinning back kick!
Ibu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Vilson's leg. Vilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson tries to work over Ibu's front leg with a kick but Ibu checks it.
The crowd cheers as Vilson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibu doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Ibu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vilson is out of range.
Vilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vilson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Ibu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson checks a leg kick.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Vilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ibu.
Ibu tries to counter by clinching up but Vilson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ibu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Vilson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibu's head.#T3#
Vilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Ibu off balance momentarily.
Vilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him. #CL#
Ibu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vilson lands an uppercut.
Vilson is leaning against Ibu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Vilson manages to break the clinch.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Ibu moved away.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vilson's calf.
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Vilson thuds his shin into the meat of Ibu's side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
Both fighters circling a little - Ibu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vilson blocks a low kick nicely.
Vilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vilson misses with a low kick.#CL#
Ibu closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vilson.
Vilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Vilson.
Vilson blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu tries to work over Vilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junior Vilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Vilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibu catches Vilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vilson lands with a good body shot.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ibu connects with a high kick.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vilson lands a jab to Ibu's midsection.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Junior Vilson just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Decent striking displayed by Vilson there.
Vilson throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu cracks the inside of Vilson's front leg.
Ibu throws a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a straight right hand.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Vilson thuds his shin into the meat of Ibu's side.
Ibu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ibu 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.
Ibu misses with a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vilson throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Vilson blocks the leg kick.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu pushes Vilson away with a front kick.#T1#
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Vilson checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Ibu throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ibu moves out of range as Vilson throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Ibu cracks the inside of Vilson's front leg.
Vilson connects with a jab.
Vilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vilson.
A jab from Vilson misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibu misses its target.#T2#
Ibu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu slips a straight right by Vilson.
Ibu tries to counter by clinching up but Vilson breaks away and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Vilson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ibu thows a body kick. Vilson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Ibu takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Vilson has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Vilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Vilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vilson has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Vilson breaks the clinch.
Ibu tries to work over Vilson's front leg with a kick but Vilson checks it.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu slips under a jab.#T3#
Vilson throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu. #CL#
Ibu drives through and clinches with Vilson against the ropes.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilson can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Vilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilson throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Vilson fails to land.
Ibu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Vilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilson cracks Ibu with a nice body shot.
Vilson misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vilson. #T4#
Ibu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vilson blocks an uppercut.
Ibu stalling in the clinch but Vilson improves position.
Vilson working aggressively here.
Vilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilson tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Vilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the ropes.
Vilson lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vilson lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Ibu.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Vilson manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Vilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ibu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Vilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ibu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vilson's head backwards.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Ibu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vilson with a nice cross.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses
and Vilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Vilson.
A jab from Ibu misses.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a lazy body kick
and Vilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilson moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
A low kick from Ibu is predictable there
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Vilson misses its intended target. #T1#
Ibu throws a lazy uppercut
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilson lands with a good body shot.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Vilson's leg. Vilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Vilson.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ibu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ibu lands a right hook to the body.
Vilson cracks a nice hook into Ibu's ribs.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ibu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vilson - the referee stops the clock and Ibu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vilson. Ibu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Vilson avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Vilson scores with a jab.
Vilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vilson.
Vilson slips under a jab from Ibu.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it.
Ibu scores with a nice head shot.
Ibu tries to land a leg kick but Vilson saw it coming and moves away.
Vilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vilson throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Ibu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Vilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vilson.
Vilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu tries a body shot but Vilson blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the ropes.
Vilson misses with a body punch.
Vilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilson blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Vilson tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Ibu.
Vilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Vilson controls the action. #T4#
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vilson backwards.
Vilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Vilson.
Ibu tries a body shot but Vilson blocks it.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Vilson controls the action.
Ibu looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Ibu.
Vilson misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ibu.
Vilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibu backwards. #ROC2#
Ibu is rocked!#BC2#
Vilson breaks the clinch.
Oh Ibu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vilson scores with a counter punch that sends Ibu to the canvas! Vilson smells blood - he's punishing Ibu with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ibu has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Junior Vilson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Aspire 71: McGee v Ibu     
Date:   Sep 03, 2017
#R1#
Ibu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ibu thumps McGee with a low kick.
Ibu avoids the head kick by McGee.
McGee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGee looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGee scores with a one two! Ibu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibu blocks the leg kick.
McGee checks a low kick from Ibu.
It looked like McGee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu throws a chopping leg kick but McGee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGee attempts a counter takedown but Ibu avoids it well and moves away.
McGee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGee doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Ibu does it's job there.
A big left from McGee misses.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as McGee blocks the low kick.
McGee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from McGee
and Ibu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibu.#T1#
Ibu thows a body kick. McGee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that McGee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
McGee throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A left lands for Ibu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Ibu thuds his shin into the meat of McGee's side.
A good leg kick by Ibu.
Nice shot lands for Ibu.
McGee checks a leg kick.
Ibu is looking to slow McGee down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibu blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGee checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but McGee seems unphased. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu slips a jab from McGee.
McGee moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Ibu blocks a head kick by McGee.
Ibu throws an off balance right hand
and Ibu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from McGee misses the target.
McGee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee drops his hands momentarily and Ibu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
McGee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick.
McGee connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
McGee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
McGee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Ibu checks a leg kick.
McGee throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
McGee thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibu stuns McGee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGee tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
McGee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGee throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ibu takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped McGee's head back.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee ducks right into an uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. McGee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGee scores with a jab to the body.
McGee shoots for a takedown but Ibu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left lands for Ibu.
Ibu throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
McGee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGee blocks a low kick nicely.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ibu.
McGee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McGee might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ibu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick.
McGee misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from McGee.
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Ibu blocks a jab.
McGee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGee moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
McGee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ibu throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu lands with a straight right. McGee didn't see that one coming.
A cross from Ibu lands.
Ibu lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
McGee looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
McGee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ibu circles away.
McGee throws a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
McGee blocks a low kick nicely.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGee scores with a leg kick.
McGee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGee misses with a low kick.
Ibu counters with a body kick.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGee's calf.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGee.
Ibu lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGee takes a step back to recover.
Ibu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibu.
Ibu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ibu scores with a nice head shot.
McGee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
McGee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGee.
McGee fails with a takedown attempt.
McGee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ibu is fending him off so far but McGee persists. Nope, Ibu circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonerz McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibu cracks McGee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGee's calf.
McGee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ibu is able to avoid easily.
McGee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Ibu.
McGee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
Ibu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ibu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGee throws an off balance right hand
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ibu lands a nice shot that snaps McGee's head back. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu delivers a nice body kick.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ibu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGee throws a sloppy head kick and Ibu moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Ibu finds it's target.
Ibu throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
McGee with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a push kick.
Ibu lunges at McGee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGee's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Ibu.
Ibu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but McGee avoids it.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Ibu tenderised McGee's leg. McGee is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGee throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
McGee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGee misses with an uppercut.
Ibu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
McGee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Ibu as he checks the leg kick.
Ibu slips a jab from McGee.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
McGee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGee. Ibu shrugs it off though.
Ibu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
McGee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Ibu cracks the inside of McGee's front leg.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Ibu lands a nice hook to McGee's body. McGee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
McGee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ibu. McGee shrugs it off though. #TD#
McGee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGee showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ibu tries to roll over but McGee keeps him under control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ibu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGee. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ibu wants to control but McGee is keeping busy.
Ibu is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibu is looking to control McGee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibu avoid being mounted?
Ibu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McGee is staying active.#SUB#
McGee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGee throwing shots but Ibu is blocking nicely.
McGee wants to free his trapped foot but Ibu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Ibu is doing well to control the position and prevent McGee from advancing to side control.
Ibu trying to hold on to McGee's head to control him but McGee postures up. #SUB#
McGee is looking for a kimura but Ibu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGee to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee looks to land a strike but Ibu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ibu controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGee throws out a leg kick but Ibu moves out of range and McGee only half commits.
McGee scores with a head kick.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee thinks about countering with a body kick.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.#T4#
McGee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
McGee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but Ibu shows good takedown defense.
Ibu jabs McGee right on the nose. McGee blinks but takes it well.
Ibu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibu finds it's way round the side to connect with McGee's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ibu's waist but Ibu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGee off to one side.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ibu as McGee shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonerz McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee walks into a jab.
McGee throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu flicks out a counter leg kick but McGee steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Ibu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGee.
Ibu lands a slapping body shot.
McGee misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Ibu lands with a good body shot.
A head kick by Ibu misses #TD#
and McGee counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Ibu kicks McGee off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGee.
Nice straight punches there by McGee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGee.
McGee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ibu defends it nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McGee checks a low kick from Ibu.
Ibu cracks a nice hook into McGee's ribs.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Nice jab there from McGee.
McGee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ibu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGee lands a jab.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ibu looks for the body kick but McGee saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ibu - the referee stops the clock and McGee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ibu. McGee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGee lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGee moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Ibu throws a poor cross that misses
letting McGee counter with a right hand.
McGee lands with an overhand left.
Ibu digs a good body shot into McGee's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
McGee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from McGee misses.
McGee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ibu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGee cracks the inside of Ibu's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGee. That's going to slow Ibu down.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGee misses with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a nice body kick.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
McGee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee throws an off balance right hand
and Ibu counters with an outside leg kick.
McGee throws a solid leg kick but Ibu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGee.
A left lands for Ibu.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibu as he avoids it easily.
McGee connects with a nice looking jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ibu!
McGee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ibu lands a nice hook to McGee's body. McGee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu checks a low kick from McGee.
Ibu takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Ibu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee throws a low kick but Ibu avoids it.#T4#
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A leg kick checked by McGee.
Jab, jab by Ibu - just one landing.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Ibu feints a counter leg kick.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu lands with an overhand left.
Ibu lands the left hand.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from McGee misses.
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonerz McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGee on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
McGee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu scores with a kick to the body.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ibu.
Ibu scores with a shot to the body.
Ibu connects with a right hand. McGee shakes it off.
Ibu looks to land a body kick but McGee moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from McGee misses its target.
McGee blocks a leg kick.
McGee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Ibu slams his shin into McGee's torso.
Ibu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGee counters with a low kick, right behind Ibu 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McGee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu looking to control.
McGee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ibu controlling the position.
McGee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Ibu is adopting a defensive guard.
McGee lands a couple of digs.
Ibu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGee chips away with some ground and pound.
Ibu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ibu trying to keep a closed guard but McGee is proving a slippery customer.
Bonerz McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGee lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Ibu is rocked!
McGee gets to his feet and stands over Ibu, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ibu felt that one! McGee unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ibu from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bonerz McGee!
During a confident post fight interview, Bonerz McGee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bushido 62: Wright vs. Baals     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1#
A good leg kick by Ibu.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aziz is defended easily by Ibu.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aziz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aziz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ibu cracks the inside of Aziz's front leg.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Ibu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz jabs Ibu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ibu is looking to slow Aziz down with leg kicks.
Ibu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aziz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Aziz checks a leg kick.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ibu tries to score with a low kick but Aziz moves his leg out of the way.
Aziz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu wants to slow Aziz down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Aziz moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Aziz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ibu feints and then cracks Aziz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aziz down.
Aziz throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Ibu #TD2#
and Aziz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ibu's guard.
Ibu pulls Aziz in close to his closed guard and prevents Aziz from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Ibu keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Aziz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aziz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Aziz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ibu pulls Aziz in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aziz slips nicely into half guard.
Ibu wants to control but Aziz is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Aziz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Ibu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibu.
Ibu has control of Aziz's left arm, preventing Aziz from doing any damage.
Aziz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibu controlling the position.
Ibu is trying to control the position but Aziz postures up.
Ibu trying to control the position here.
Aziz with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Aziz drops back looking for a leg! Ibu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibu manages to kick Aziz off! Aziz jumps back into Ibu's guard. #SUB2#
Aziz drops back looking for a leg! Ibu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibu manages to kick Aziz off! Aziz jumps back into Ibu's guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aziz is fighting to break Ibu's control of his arms but Ibu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ibu is looking to chop away at Aziz's legs.
Aziz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Aziz staying out of range there.
And Aziz tries to counter it with a takedown but Ibu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aziz misses with a left hand
and Ibu counters with a body kick that stops Aziz in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Aziz avoids it.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz lands a jab to Ibu's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aziz checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ibu.
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aziz.
Good work by Aziz as he checks the leg kick.
Aziz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu throws a push kick but Aziz slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aziz can do to turn this around?
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu throws the left hand but Aziz avoids the punch easily.
Aziz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ibu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aziz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu tries to clinch but Aziz is having none of it.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aziz checks a low kick from Ibu.#T1#
Ibu thows a body kick. Aziz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aziz moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Aziz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Aziz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Aziz saw that one coming.
Ibu throws a push kick but Aziz slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu tries a low kick but Aziz avoids it.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu throws out a leg kick but Aziz moves out of range and Ibu only half commits.
Ibu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Aziz lands with a right hand.
Ibu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aziz.
Aziz feints the counter takedown.
Ibu is looking to score with low kicks.
Aziz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aziz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu swings for the body but Aziz moves out of range.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibu defends it well.#CL#
Ibu rushes Aziz and presses him up against the ropes.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Ibu.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Aziz.
Ibu scores with a shoulder strike.
Aziz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ibu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Aziz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aziz lands with a straight right. Ibu didn't see that one coming.
Ibu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aziz is able to avoid easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
Ibu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aziz keeps the fight on the outside.
Aziz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aziz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibu as he avoids it easily.
Ibu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aziz manages to circle out of the way.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.
Aziz jabs at Ibu's body.#T4#
Ibu connects with a single shot there.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aziz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Aziz avoids it.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Aziz moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Aziz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu misses with a hook.
Ibu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ibu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibu throws out a leg kick but Aziz moves out of range and Ibu only half commits.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Ibu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aziz looks to land a combination but Ibu avoids it well.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Aziz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Aziz's front leg but catches the back leg as Aziz tries to avoid it.
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aziz blocks the body kick. #T1#
A slow jab from Aziz misses its intended target.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Aziz checks it.
Good work by Aziz as he checks the leg kick.
Ibu throws a chopping leg kick but Aziz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aziz.
Ibu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aziz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
Ibu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aziz moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Aziz moves out of range easily.
Aziz feints the counter takedown.
Ibu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left lands for Aziz.
An inside leg kick from Ibu misses.
Aziz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.#T2#
A low kick from Ibu misses #TD2#
and Aziz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ibu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aziz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibu is retaining full guard.
Ibu is trying to keep Aziz in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ibu pulls Aziz in close to his closed guard and prevents Aziz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aziz looking to pass the guard.
Ibu trying to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Aziz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aziz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ibu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ibu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ibu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aziz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibu defends it well.#T4#
Ibu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aziz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aziz feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Ibu misses #TD2#
and Aziz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ibu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ibu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aziz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aziz pushing down on Ibu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aziz trying to mount his opponent but Ibu defends it.
Ibu wants to control but Aziz is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu is not content to let Aziz control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jalaluddin Aziz just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Aziz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibu. That's going to slow Aziz down.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibu defends it well.
Aziz looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Ibu connects with the punch.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ibu scores with a kick to the body.
Ibu throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibu defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Ibu as Aziz shoots in.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aziz if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aziz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ibu - the referee stops the clock and Aziz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ibu. Aziz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good work by Aziz as he checks the leg kick.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibu defends it well.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Aziz avoids it.
Ibu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aziz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aziz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Ibu moves into the clinch.
Ibu tries to work over Aziz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aziz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibu prevents it.
Aziz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.
Ibu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aziz or not.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Aziz controls his hands.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Aziz looking for a takedown. #T2#
Ibu trying to control the position but instead, Aziz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ibu into the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Ibu.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Aziz struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Aziz working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
Aziz misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Aziz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Aziz wants a takedown.
Ibu taking a breather.
Ibu gets underhooks to prevent Aziz's takedown attempt.
Ibu is working Aziz over against the ropes.#T3#
Aziz is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ibu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aziz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Aziz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ibu smiles and moves away.
Ibu misses with a low kick as Aziz jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
Ibu works the jab nicely.
Aziz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Aziz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ibu's guard.#ES#
Ibu wriggles free and stands up.
Aziz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aziz misses with a takedown attempt - Ibu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Aziz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ibu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ibu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aziz if he has to take too many more of those.
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aziz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aziz staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu had his way with Jalaluddin Aziz in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ibu tries a low kick but Aziz avoids it.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Ibu.
Aziz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibu as he jumps to the side.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aziz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ibu thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Ibu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aziz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ibu tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Aziz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aziz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu tries to clinch up.
And Aziz tries to counter it with a takedown but Ibu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu wants to land a leg kick but Aziz is out of range.
Aziz defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Aziz blocks the leg kick.
Ibu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ibu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Aziz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ibu. That one must have hurt.
Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu cracks the inside of Aziz's front leg.
Aziz moves forwards but Ibu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Aziz's leg. Aziz is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Ibu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
Aziz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibu to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Aziz tries to keep at a distance but Ibu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ibu stalling.
Koh Ibu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aziz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ibu presses Aziz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aziz lands a nice uppercut.
Aziz misses with a punch on the inside.
Aziz misses with some punches.
Aziz goes for a takedown attempt but Ibu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.#T4#
Ibu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aziz lands with a right hand.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu is looking to counter the offense by Aziz and move into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Aziz. #CUT2#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ibu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu wins by unanimous decision!

Koh Ibu retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Koh Ibu thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Bushido 59: Wright vs. Black     
Date:   Jun 30, 2017
#R1#
Ibu wants to slow Van Gaal down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Gaal quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ibu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Gaal misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Ibu there.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Ibu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Van Gaal tries to keep at a distance but Ibu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Gaal as Ibu tries to tie him up.
Van Gaal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
A short left from Van Gaal.
A body shot lands from Ibu.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ibu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Ibu.
Ibu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibu lands a shot to the body.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands with a right to the head.
Ibu is leaning against Van Gaal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibu.
Van Gaal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Van Gaal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
Van Gaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibu tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Ibu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Ibu lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ibu leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibu.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Ibu tries to stall but Van Gaal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Ibu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Gaal is keeping busy.
Ibu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ibu digs a right hand into Van Gaal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Gaal's gas tank.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibu lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu taking a breather.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Gaal doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Ibu moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Gaal as Ibu tries to tie him up.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Ibu stalling in the clinch but Van Gaal improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Van Gaal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Gaal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A body shot lands from Ibu.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu stalls.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koh Ibu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ibu has Van Gaal pushed against the ropes.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Ibu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal stalling.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Ibu trying to stall but Van Gaal improves his position. #T3#
Ibu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ibu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Gaal up against the ropes.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Ibu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu. #T4#
Van Gaal pushes Ibu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu trying to control the position but instead, Van Gaal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ibu into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Ibu avoiding damage.
Ibu tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu is leaning against Van Gaal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Ibu - just one landing.
Van Gaal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Gaal.
Ibu scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Ibu rushes Van Gaal and presses him up against the ropes.
Ibu is stalling here.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Ibu tries to stall but Van Gaal uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ibu holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Ibu presses Van Gaal against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Ibu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Gaal is keeping busy.
Ibu looking to stall.
Ibu misses with some punches.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ibu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Ibu trying to stall but Van Gaal improves his position. #T3#
Ibu scores with a hook to the body.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Gaal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Gaal works on Ibu's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
A short right from Ibu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Gaals head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Ibu tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Gaal as Ibu tries to tie him up.
Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Gaal moves forwards but Ibu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Van Gaal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that Ibu semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Van Gaal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu tries to counter with a clinch but Van Gaal shakes him off and moves away.
Van Gaal cracks a nice hook into Ibu's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal cracks Ibu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Van Gaal throws a lazy head kick
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Gaal tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.#T1#
Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Van Gaal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Gaal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Gaal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibu's hands.#CL#
Ibu tries to keep at a distance but Van Gaal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ibu wants to stall.
Ibu stalling in the clinch but Van Gaal improves position.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Van Gaal presses Ibu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibu wants to stall.
Van Gaal is looking to control Ibu's arms but Ibu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Gaal has his back to the ropes.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal tries to stall but Ibu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ibu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Van Gaal lands with a left to the head.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu blocking some punches. #T3#
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibu.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Ibu looking to stall.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Ibu.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Van Gaal pushes Ibu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The referee calls for Ibu to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ibu as Van Gaal tries to tie him up.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ibu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Koh Ibu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Van Gaal misses with a body kick.
Van Gaal connects with the punch.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick but Ibu moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Gaal.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Van Gaal saw that one coming.
Ibu throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ibu jabs Van Gaal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ibu avoids the head kick by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ibu on the side of the head. #CL2#
Van Gaal gets tackled into the ropes by Ibu. Ibu maintains the clinch. #T1#
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Van Gaal.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Ibu trying to stall but Van Gaal improves his position.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ibu as Van Gaal tries to tie him up.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
A hook to the body from Ibu.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibu stalling in the clinch but Van Gaal improves position.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu wants to stall.
Ibu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Gaal is keeping busy.#T2#
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Well,Van Gaal is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Ibu tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Ibu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clarence Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal is working Ibu over against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ibu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Van Gaal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Ibu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Gaal.
Ibu tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Ibu.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibu.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ibu gets through Van Gaal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ibu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu wins by unanimous decision!

Koh Ibu is the new lightweight champion!
Koh Ibu gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Bushido 55: Mayhem vs. Aokison     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Ibu lands a head kick!
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ibu moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Ibu misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Ibu moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibu.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Ibu lands a nice looking body kick.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Ibu moves into the clinch.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Ibu slowing the pace effectively.
Ibu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu lands a body punch.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Kuznetsov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu is looking to control Kuznetsov's arms but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ibu has his back to the ropes.
Ibu is looking to control Kuznetsov's arms but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ibu has his back to the ropes.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Ibu. #T3#
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu tries to stall but Kuznetsov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ibu is working Kuznetsov over against the ropes.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibu tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ibu cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Ibu lands with a light punch inside.
Ibu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibu.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the ropes.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu is working Kuznetsov over against the ropes.
Ibu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ibu lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Ibu.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Ibu gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
Ibu lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu 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#
Kuznetsov glances at the clock... BAM! Ibu nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kuznetsov crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kuznetsov is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Bushido 52: Wright vs. Whyte     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Ki wants to clinch
and Ibu counters with a nice body shot.
Ki tries to clinch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ki fails with a takedown attempt.
Ki is looking to clinch but Ibu is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibu! But no joy.
Ki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ibu circles away.
Ibu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ibu connects with a single shot there.
Ki closes the distance and clinches up with Ibu, looking for a takedown. Ki pushes Ibu against the ropes but Ibu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ao Ki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ki shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibu sprawls well. He's pushed Ki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ibu digs a good hook to Ki's body.
Ki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Ki darts in looking for a takedown but Ibu gets double underhooks and turns Ki into the ropes.
Ibu has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ki closes the distance and clinches up with Ibu, looking for a takedown. Ki pushes Ibu against the ropes but Ibu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ibu feints a counter leg kick.
Ibu throws a good cross that connects.
Ki moves away from the strike by Ibu.
A big right from Ibu misses.
Ki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ibu sprawls and moves away.
Ki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Ibu lands a jab to Ki's midsection.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ki's sensitive parts.
Ki slips a straight right by Ibu.
Good shot there by Ibu.#ROC2#
Ki is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Ki as he checks the leg kick.
Oh Ki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Ibu. No joy for Ki on that attempt.
Ki seems to have got his legs back now.
Ibu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ibu leaves Ki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD2#
Ibu lands a big head kick that sends Ki tumbling to the mat! Ibu takes a step backwards and waves Ki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu throws out a leg kick but Ki moves out of range and Ibu only half commits.
Ibu walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ki drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ibu swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ki's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koh Ibu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koh Ibu made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: DFC Las Vegas 55     
Date:   Mar 17, 2017
#R1#
Ibu lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Van Gaal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.
Ibu connects with a jab.
Van Gaal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Van Gaal's head coaches at Wilder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Gaal.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Ibu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick.
Van Gaal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Gaal throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Van Gaal avoids it.
Van Gaal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Ibu takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Van Gaal half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Gaal lands a right hook to the body.
Van Gaal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu tries to work over Van Gaal's front leg with a kick but Van Gaal checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Gaal - that will leave a mark!
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu tries to counter with a clinch but Van Gaal shakes him off and moves away.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ibu punishes Van Gaal's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Gaal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gaal is just out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Van Gaal's leg. Van Gaal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Gaal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Van Gaal.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Gaal checks it well.
Van Gaal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ibu's sensitive parts.
Ibu misses with a head kick.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Gaal's calf.
Ibu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Gaal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gaal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu. #T3#
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ibu is looking to slow Van Gaal down with leg kicks.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Van Gaal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu throws the left hand but Van Gaal avoids the punch easily.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Van Gaal is looking to clinch but Ibu is avoiding it.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibu.
Ibu checks the leg kick.
Ibu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Gaal connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Gaal lands a jab.#T4#
Ibu cracks a nice hook into Van Gaal's ribs.
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#
Van Gaal has closed the distance and engaged Ibu in a clinch.
Ibu tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
A short uppercut from Van Gaal.
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Gaals head.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Gaal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu lands a body punch.
A short right from Ibu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Ibu.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ibu moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
A little jabbing left from Ibu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal tries to work over Ibu's front leg with a kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu misses with a shot to the body
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gaal was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Van Gaal half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ibu is looking to slow Van Gaal down with leg kicks.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Gaal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Gaal blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Van Gaal moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Van Gaal fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ibu just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ibu.
Van Gaal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ibu digs a good hook to Van Gaal's body.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Ibu cracks Van Gaal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Van Gaal avoids it.
Van Gaal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
Ibu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ibu scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Van Gaal moves into range and clinches up with Ibu.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Ibu misses with the head strike. #BC#
Van Gaal breaks from the clinch.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Gaal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Ibu throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Gaal throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Gaal connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Van Gaal just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Gaal takes one to the chin there.
Ibu misses with an uppercut
and Van Gaal counters with a leg kick.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Van Gaal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Ibu tries to land a leg kick but Van Gaal saw it coming and moves away.
Ibu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVan Gaal.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.#T3#
Van Gaal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Gaal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibu swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Gaal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibu thuds his shin into the meat of Van Gaal's side.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu tries to bum rush Van Gaal with a series of wild strikes but Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Gaal throws a counter high kick but Ibu was just alert enough to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ibu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ibu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Van Gaal.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Van Gaal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu motions for Van Gaal to come forward. Ibu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibu connects with a crisp jab.
Van Gaal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Van Gaal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ibu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Van Gaal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gaal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ibu!
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Van Gaal's head back.
Van Gaal is looking to chop away at Ibu's legs.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu 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!
#R3#
Ibu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Gaal will feel that in the morning.
Van Gaal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Gaal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu cracks Van Gaal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu is looking to score with low kicks.
Ibu blocks a head kick by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Van Gaal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Gaal.
Ibu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Gaal.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Gaal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it. #T1#
Ibu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Gaal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Gaal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
A big left from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Gaal throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gaal slips under a jab from Ibu.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Gaal misses the target.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Van Gaal wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Gaal throws a push kick but Ibu slaps the foot to one side.
Van Gaal misses with a looping right.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ibu. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Ibu thumps Van Gaal with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ibu!
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ibu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range and Ibu settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Van Gaal.
Ibu looks to land a body kick but Van Gaal moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibu, as that shot connected.
Ibu throws a low kick but Van Gaal avoids it.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good exchange - Van Gaal coming out on top.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Van Gaal takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Ibu throws a push kick but Van Gaal slaps the foot to one side.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu thinks about the counter body kick.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Van Gaal's ribs.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick from Ibu.
Van Gaal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Van Gaal checks it.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick and Ibu moves out of range easily.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Gaal at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat. #T4#
Ibu digs a good body shot into Van Gaal's ribs.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gaal was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu lands with a cross.
Ibu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Gaal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Gaal moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Van Gaal is looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Gaal throws a low kick but Ibu moves out of range easily.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Gaal has time to react.
Ibu takes one to the chin there.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibu.
It looked like Van Gaal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ibu.
Van Gaal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu really 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.
#R4#
Ibu connects with a nice looking jab.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Gaal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Gaal throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu blocks a leg kick.
Van Gaal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gaal tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Gaal wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Gaal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Ibu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Ibu throws a front kick aimed at Van Gaal's knee but Van Gaal avoids it well.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibu lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Gaal off the cage and back into range.
Ibu throws out a leg kick but Van Gaal moves out of range and Ibu only half commits.
Van Gaal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
Van Gaal checks the leg kick.
Ibu digs a good hook to Van Gaal's body.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Gaal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body. Van Gaal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ibu thows a body kick. Van Gaal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Gaal takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Ibu throws a series of strikes that have Van Gaal backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Gaal cracks Ibu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Van Gaal sees coming a mile off.
Van Gaal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Gaal doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Gaal in his tracks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Gaal. That's going to slow Ibu down.
Van Gaal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibu's hands.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.
Ibu misses the body punch
and Van Gaal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Gaal cracks Ibu with an open hand slap.
Ibu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range and Ibu settles back down. #T3#
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibu, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Gaal fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ibu just manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
Van Gaal lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibu off the cage and back into range.
Ibu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Ibu as he checks the leg kick.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gaal was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Van Gaal needs to keep his hands up - Ibu had a free shot at his head there.
Van Gaal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donk. Ibu catches Van Gaal right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Ibu with a jab.
Ibu misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Gaal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Gaal connects with a single shot there.
Ibu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Gaal drops his hands momentarily and Ibu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ibu jabs at Van Gaal's body.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut
and Ibu counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice cross by Van Gaal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Van Gaal moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Van Gaal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Gaal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ibu lands with a nice body kick.
Ibu moves out of range as Van Gaal strikes.
Ibu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Gaal misses with a low kick as Ibu jumps back.
A cross from Van Gaal lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ibu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Gaal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Van Gaal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Gaal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ibu has time to react.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Gaal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ibu - the referee stops the clock and Van Gaal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ibu. Van Gaal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Gaal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibu scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibu walks into a stiff left hand from Van Gaal.
Ibu scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Ibu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ibu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that misses.
Van Gaal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Gaal misses with a low kick.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Gaal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
Van Gaal throws a good cross that connects.
Ibu lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
A lazy left from Ibu finds it's target.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Ibu finds it's way through Van Gaal's defenses.
Ibu avoids the head kick by Van Gaal.
Clarence Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Gaal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Ibu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack! A monster head kick from Van Gaal and Ibu falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Van Gaal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clarence Van Gaal!
During a confident post fight interview, Clarence Van Gaal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DFC LV Fight Night     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Ibu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jaskok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaskok's sensitive parts.
Ibu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body kick from Ibu.
A swing and a miss from Jaskok.
Jaskok moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaskok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ibu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ibu thumps Jaskok with a low kick.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Jaskok dives in for a single leg takedown but Ibu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaskok looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ibu.
Ibu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#
Jaskok is rocked!
Ibu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaskok has time to react.
Oh Jaskok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaskok lands with a shot to the body.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Jaskok off balance momentarily.
Jaskok seems to have got his legs back now.
Jaskok misses with a wild body shot.
Jaskok misses with a body shot.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaskok. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaskok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jaskok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle, before Ibu throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jaskok's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ibu lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Koh Ibu!
Hugh Jaskok spoke after the fight, saying 'I've said it to Jay Lawrence and I've said it to Mike Tycoon that this guy is on steroids! Of course there is no testing and this dude got away with it. Congrats bro, but I know you didn't work for it!'.

 

Event: DFC Las Vegas 47     
Date:   Jan 20, 2017
#R1#
Wayne Gracy throws an off balance right hand
and Ibu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wayne Gracy thinking.
Wayne Gracy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ibu circles away.
Ibu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wayne Gracy throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ibu connects with a nice cross there... Wayne Gracy is looking wobbly and Ibu recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Wayne Gracy to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ibu jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Koh Ibu!

 

Event: DFC LV Sin City 21     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ibu. Jaskok shrugs it off though.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Jaskok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jaskok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Jaskok. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Ibu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Jaskok cracks Ibu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Ibu.
Jaskok checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jaskok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaskok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaskok.
We've been hearing reports that Jaskok has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu lands a high kick!
Ibu scores with a body shot.
Ibu lands a high kick!
Ibu misses with a few strikes there.
Jaskok throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibu counters with a nice body kick.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Jaskok's ribs.#T1#
Jaskok scores with a jab.
Jaskok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaskok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
Jaskok throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaskok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaskok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaskok misses with a straight left.
Ibu throws a right and a left that Jaskok avoids nicely.
Jaskok with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
Jaskok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ibu scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaskok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaskok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaskok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jaskok is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jaskok slips under a jab.
Jaskok looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Jaskok missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaskok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaskok moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Jaskok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu throws a body punch but Jaskok moves out of range.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaskok thuds a left hand into Ibu's body.
Jaskok doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ibu to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaskok misses with a straight right.
Ibu misses with a head kick.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaskok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaskok.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jaskok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ibu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jaskok.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Jaskok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaskok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu counters with a body kick.
Jaskok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaskok.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Jaskok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Jaskok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jaskok takes a step back to recover.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Jaskok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaskok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaskok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Jaskok sees coming a mile off.
Jaskok blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaskok. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Ibu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Ibu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaskok takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
Ibu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaskok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
Jaskok fails to land the takedown.
Ibu has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ibu lands a jab to Jaskok's midsection.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaskok.
Ibu works Jaskok's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaskok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Jaskok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu scores with a one two! Jaskok had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jaskok blocks the body kick.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaskok tries to move into range but Ibu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Jaskok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu misses with a head kick.
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaskok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaskok misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu throws a front kick that sends Jaskok stumbling back into the cage.
Jaskok misses with a wild body shot.
Jaskok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaskok misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaskok will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ibu dodges the punch combination from Jaskok.
Jaskok's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T2#
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaskok.
Jaskok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ibu - that will leave a mark!
Ibu jabs Jaskok right on the nose. Jaskok blinks but takes it well.
Ibu feints and then cracks Jaskok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaskok down.
Ibu takes a swing at Jaskok's ribcage but misses.
Ibu thuds his shin into the meat of Jaskok's side.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaskok just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaskok's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Ibu finds it's target.
Jaskok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaskok takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Ibu scores with a head kick.
Ibu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaskok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ibu scrambles back to his feet.
Ibu misses with a two punch combination.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Ibu does no damage.
Jaskok dodges the punch combination from Ibu.
Jaskok takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jaskok might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jaskok throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
Jaskok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Jaskok throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
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!
Jaskok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ibu looks to land a body kick but Jaskok moved away.
A jab from Ibu finds it's way through Jaskok's defenses.
Jaskok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaskok misses with a body shot.
Ibu stuffs the takedown attempt from Jaskok. Jaskok gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Jaskok misses.
Jaskok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaskok misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jaskok misses the shot to the body.
Ibu counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jaskok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ibu throws a shot to the body.
Ibu defending well as Jaskok loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ibu slips a jab and a cross from Jaskok.
Ibu feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Jaskok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ibu is trying to control Jaskok's posture but Jaskok avoids it.
Ibu manages to get back to half guard.
Ibu is positioning himself well to prevent Jaskok advancing to mount. #SUB#
Jaskok is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu is pressing down on Jaskok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Jaskok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibu is keeping the position for now.
Ibu pulls Jaskok in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ibu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaskok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibu seems keen to control Jaskok's posture.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ibu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big right from Jaskok misses.
Well,Jaskok is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Jaskok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Ibu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jaskok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibu to score with a decent uppercut.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
A cross from Ibu lands.
A right-left combo lands from Jaskok. #CUT#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
A left and a right from Ibu both land. Nice combination.
Decent striking displayed by Ibu there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaskok. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu unleashes a big counter combination but Jaskok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jaskok looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jaskok or perhaps it was just good defense by Ibu, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaskok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ibu.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Ibu.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ibu. No joy for Jaskok on that attempt.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
Ibu slips a jab from Jaskok.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Jaskok's leg. Jaskok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jaskok takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ibu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaskok at a distance.
Jaskok throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hugh Jaskok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibu connects with a body shot that sends Jaskok's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ibu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu wins by unanimous decision!

The defeated Hugh Jaskok had this to say: 'I've said it to Jay Lawrence and I've said it to Mike Tycoon that this guy is on steroids! Of course there is no testing and this dude got away with it. Congrats bro, but I know you didn't work for it!'.

 

Event: DFC LV SOT 2     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Demon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Ibu manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Demon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ibu counters with a left to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Demon.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Demon.
Ibu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ibu sprawls well. Ibu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Demon gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibu scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Ibu lands a front kick.
We've been told by Ibu's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Demon looks winded!
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Demon fails to land the takedown.
Ibu thuds his shin into the meat of Demon's side.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Ibu lands a big head kick that sends Demon tumbling to the mat! Ibu takes a step backwards and waves Demon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Demon is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Ibu just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Demon has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Koh Ibu!

 

Event: DFC Mayhem 16     
Date:   Oct 28, 2016
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Lotusflower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Ibu slams his shin into Lotusflower's torso.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Lotusflower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ibu.
Ibu moves out of range as Lotusflower strikes.
Lotusflower misses with a hook
and Ibu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lotusflower misses with a looping left.
Lotusflower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu lands a slapping body shot.
Ibu punishes Lotusflower's body with a nice straight punch.
Lotusflower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
A countering left hand to the body from Ibu misses.
Ibu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Lotusflower has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ibu.
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lotusflower was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lotusflower seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
That kick from Ibu tenderised Lotusflower's leg. Lotusflower is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lotusflower.
Ibu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Lotusflower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu lands with a cross.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Lotusflower misses with a looping left.
Ibu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ibu staying out of range there.
A big left from Lotusflower misses.
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Lotusflower doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lotusflower closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Lotusflower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.#T2#
Lotusflower takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#
Lotusflower is rocked!
Ibu cracks Lotusflower with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lotusflower tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ibu pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lotusflower is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koh Ibu!

 

 
 
 
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