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Event:
EMP Bush vs Yoshida
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Ipa. Ipa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL# Gregorio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ipa tries for a takedown but Gregorio manages to get underhooks.
Lino Gregorio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Jin Ipa. A short right from Gregorio. A right hook to the body lands for Gregorio.
Gregorio is stalling here.
Gregorio landing knees to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gregorio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A knee to the head by Gregorio.
#TD2# Ipa gets a trip takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES# Gregorio manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL# Gregorio moves into the clinch. Ipa tries for a takedown but Gregorio manages to get underhooks.
Gregorio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gregorio is struggling to control the position. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gregorio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Ipa is looking for a takedown. Ipa wants a takedown.
#TD# Gregorio gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB# Gregorio is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ipa wants to improve his position but Gregorio is controlling well.
Gregorio scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Gregorio is trying to control the action in half guard but Ipa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gregorio is taking a breather. Ipa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Gregorio trying to control the action but Ipa is working from the bottom. Gregorio slips a nice elbow through Ipa's hands, connecting with Ipa's forehead. Gregorio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Gregorio working over Ipa with some ground and pound. Ipa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2# Gregorio prevents Ipa from improving his position. Ipa wants to control but Gregorio is keeping busy.
Gregorio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ipa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Gregorio is stalling here. Ipa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gregorio seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ipa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ipa prevents Gregorio from escaping the position. Gregorio is looking to get back to his feet here but Ipa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gregorio's back. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gregorio is trying to get back to his feet but Ipa has full control of the position and if anything, Gregorio has just worked his way into a worse spot. Gregorio trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Gregorio tries to roll but Ipa sticks to his back.
#ES# Gregorio manages to escape to his feet. Ipa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gregorio pinned against the cage. Gregorio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3# Gregorio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ipa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Gregorio closes the distance and clinches. Ipa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gregorio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD# Gregorio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Ipa wants to control but Gregorio is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ipa wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gregorio winds up and cracks Ipa with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB# Gregorio wants to work for an arm triangle but Ipa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ipa tries to roll over but Gregorio keeps him under control. Gregorio tries to stand and escape but Ipa actually recovers to full guard. Gregorio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gregorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ipa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Gregorio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Gregorio looking to sit in guard and control but Ipa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Gregorio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ipa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ipa won't allow Gregorio to get back to his feet. #ES# Gregorio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ipa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Gregorio takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Gregorio successfully pulls guard.
Ipa won't allow Gregorio to get back to his feet. Ipa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gregorio's head. Gregorio working a defensive guard here.
Gregorio is looking to stand up but Ipa isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lino Gregorio dominated that round. That's time! Gregorio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD2# Ipa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gregorio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ipa is in Gregorio's guard. Gregorio wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ipa manages to pass to side control. #REVR# Ipa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Gregorio is trying to stand up here but Ipa is controlling him well. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gregorio is holding on to half guard well. Gregorio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ipa. Gregorio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ipa is working away from the top position though. Ground and pound from Ipa. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Gregorio manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2# Ipa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Gregorio manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ipa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1# Gregorio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Gregorio has been working on his elbows in the gym. Ipa tries for a takedown but Gregorio manages to get underhooks.
Gregorio prevents the takedown attempt.
Ipa takes an elbow to the temple. Ipa is working for takedown but Gregorio is calmly controlling the position for now. Lino Gregorio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Jin Ipa. Ipa is breathing heavily. Ipa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gregorio after a bit of a struggle. Gregorio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ipa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gregorio after a bit of a struggle. Ipa tries to score a body lock takedown but Gregorio shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Gregorio lands a nice uppercut. Gregorio connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gregorio obliges. Gregorio lands a nice elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Gregorio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Gregorio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ipa's guard. Gregorio won't allow Ipa to sweep him here. #SU# Gregorio stands up from guard. Let's bang! Gregorio wants to clinch up but Ipa keeps it at a distance.#CL# Gregorio drives through and clinches with Ipa against the cage.
#T2# Gregorio lands with a right to the head. Lino Gregorio has scored more points in the clinch so far. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC# Gregorio manages to break the clinch.
Ipa swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregorio. Ipa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Gregorio counters with a left and a right that stings Ipa. #CL# Gregorio closes the distance and clinches. Gregorio tries to stall but Ipa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gregorio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A short right from Gregorio on the inside. Gregorio's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Ipa is trying to drag Gregorio to the mat but Gregorio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Gregorio prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3# Ipa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gregorio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gregorio lands a body punch in the clinch. Gregorio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Gregorio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gregorio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD# Gregorio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ipa can't fight it off and eventually Gregorio manages to take the fight to the floor. Ipa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Gregorio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ipa is retaining full guard. Gregorio trying to control but Ipa is working from the bottom. Gregorio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gregorio chips away with some ground and pound. Gregorio trying to control but Ipa is working from the bottom. Gregorio chips away with some ground and pound.#T4# Ipa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU# Ipa is working an open guard so Gregorio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Ipa shoots in but no luck this time. #CL# Gregorio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ipa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gregorio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Gregorio presses Ipa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gregorio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. 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! Gregorio is leaning against Ipa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD# Gregorio decides to pull guard. Gregorio wants to get back to his feet but Ipa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Gregorio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ipa's guard. #REVR# The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gregorio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Gregorio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lino Gregorio 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# Gregorio fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2# Ipa gets a takedown into half guard. Gregorio wants to stand back up but Ipa manages to pass into side control.
Gregorio throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Gregorio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ipa can do to turn this around? Gregorio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU# Gregorio stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ipa to get to his feet. #TD2# Ipa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES# Gregorio pushes Ipa off and gets back to his feet. Gregorio fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ipa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL# Gregorio clinches. #TD# Gregorio drags the fight down to the ground.
Gregorio looking for a sweep. Not yet Gregorio, not yet. Lino Gregorio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB# Gregorio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ipa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gregorio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ipa landing some decent shots from guard. Gregorio wants to stand but Ipa is controlling the position. Ipa cracks Gregorio with a solid left hand. Gregorio wants to stand but Ipa is controlling the position. Gregorio throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ipa works a leg free and moves into half guard. Gregorio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gregorio trying to hold on to Ipa's head to control him but Ipa postures up.
Ipa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# Gregorio tries to kick Ipa off but Ipa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Ipa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Gregorio is looking for a sweep. Ipa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gregorio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ipa. Gregorio punching from the bottom.
Gregorio has hold of Ipa's hands but Ipa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Gregorio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ipa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Gregorio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gregorio regains full guard. Nicely done. Gregorio keeping full guard, as Ipa tries to pass. Ipa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gregorio wants to stand and escape but Ipa is having none of it. #T3# Ipa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Gregorio is looking to stand up but Ipa isn't so interested in that idea. #ES# Gregorio scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gregorio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gregorio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregorio wants to clinch up but Ipa keeps it at a distance. Lino Gregorio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ipa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2# Ipa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Gregorio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gregorio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Gregorio trying to hold on to Ipa's head to control him but Ipa postures up.
#T4##ES# Gregorio manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ipa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ipa is looking for a takedown. Gregorio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ipa.
Lino Gregorio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Jin Ipa. Ipa wants to take the fight to the mat but Gregorio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ipa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gregorio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Ipa goes for a takedown attempt but Gregorio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jin Jin Ipa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD# Gregorio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Lino Gregorio showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gregorio 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lino Gregorio!
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Event:
IFCXS4: S.Heavy v McDonald
Date: Dec 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Ipa drives through with a takedown into guard. Ipa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Marchand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ipa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. A lull in the action here. Marchand takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Ipa lands some shots froms side control. Ipa grinds an elbow into Marchand's temple. Marchand takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB# Ipa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marchand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Ipa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC# Marchand is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marchand taking a bit of punishment here - Ipa scoring with strikes. Marchand is still in real trouble! Can Ipa finish him? A big shot lands for Ipa! That's hurt Marchand! Will he recover? Ipa fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Jin Ipa! Jin Jin Ipa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RS 175 Seek and Strike
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Ipa scores with a takedown into Kubilay's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Kubilay looking for a sweep. Not yet Kubilay, not yet. #SUB2# Kubilay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ipa wants to pass the guard but Kubilay is keeping the position. Kubilay looking for a sweep. Not yet Kubilay, not yet. Ipa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ipa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kubilay looking to control.
Kubilay has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Unlabeled MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Kubilay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ipa is one step ahead there. Ipa pushes down on Kubilay's leg and manages to get into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ipa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kubilay keeps working. Kubilay has his hands clasped together around Ipa's back. He's all about the action. Kubilay is staying active underneath Ipa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Kubilay manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2# Kubilay has his feet on Ipa's thighs here. He's pushed Ipa off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ipa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akkan Kubilay!
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Event:
RS 171 Out Cold
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1# Duk Koo thuds a left hand into Ipa's body. Duk Koo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ipa misses with a takedown attempt and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ipa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Duk Koo counters with a two punch combo. Horrible takedown attempt by Ipa or perhaps it was just good defense by Duk Koo, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Jin Ipa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ipa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ipa there as he acknowledges the shot. Duk Koo scores with a hook to the body. Ipa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Duk Koo stuns Ipa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Duk Koo lands with a straight right. Ipa didn't see that one coming. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ipa shoots in looking for a takedown. Duk Koo tries to sprawl out of it but Ipa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duk Koo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Donk. Duk Koo catches Ipa right on the button with a cross.#T1# Ipa has a takedown stuffed. Ipa 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. Ipa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duk Koo defends well and Ipa ends up having to push Duk Koo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD# Ipa gets a double leg takedown into Duk Koo's guard. Duk Koo looking for a sweep. Not yet Duk Koo, not yet. Duk Koo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ipa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ipa wants to pass the guard but Duk Koo is keeping the position. Duk Koo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Ipa throwing strikes from guard but Duk Koo blocks nicely. Duk Koo pulls Ipa in to control the position. #T2# Ipa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ipa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Duk Koo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ipa trying to control but Duk Koo is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Ipa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Duk Koo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Ipa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Duk Koo is avoiding damage well.
Ipa just content to control the position. Check out the look on Ipa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Duk Koo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3# Ipa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ipa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB# Ipa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ipa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ipa working the ground and pound from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Duk Koo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ipa.
Ipa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Duk Koo tries to bench press Ipa off him but Ipa keeps the position. #T4# Ipa tries to score with some ground and pound. Duk Koo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duk Koo can do anything to dispel that myth. Duk Koo is looking to regain half guard here but Ipa keeps moving and retains side control. Ipa moves into full mount! Ipa looking to ground and pound but Duk Koo is blocking nicely. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ipa landing punches. Ipa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ipa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Ipa breaks from Duk Koo's wrist control and lands an elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ipa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Duk Koo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Jin Ipa dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD# Duk Koo gets caught flat footed, as Ipa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Ipa postures up in Duk Koo's guard and throws a big left but Duk Koo blocks it. Duk Koo keeping moving, preventing Ipa from controlling successfully. Duk Koo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ipa wants to control from the top but Duk Koo keeps moving. Ipa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duk Koo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ipa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Duk Koo can't keep his opponent in guard - Ipa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Ipa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duk Koo can do to turn this around?#T1# Ipa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Ipa not landing any meaningful shots this time. Duk Koo has hold of Ipa's hands but Ipa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ipa is controlling the pace.
Ipa is trying to control the action in half guard but Duk Koo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Ipa trying to control the pace. Ipa not landing any meaningful shots this time. #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. Ipa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Duk Koo has hold of Ipa's hands but Ipa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ipa 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. Ipa trying to control the action but Duk Koo is working from the bottom. Ipa works his way into side control. Ipa throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Ipa lands a nice forearm strike. Ipa tries to score with some ground and pound. Duk Koo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3# Ipa cracks Duk Koo with a big right hand but Duk Koo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB# Ipa is working to tighten his grip on Duk Koo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Duk Koo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ipa is really squeezing tight and eventually Duk Koo passes out! Ipa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jin Jin Ipa! Jin Jin Ipa 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.
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Event:
RS 167 Pure Havoc
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Yanovich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ipa to score an easy takedown into full guard. Ipa cracks Yanovich with a solid left hand. Yanovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ipa trying to control the position from guard on top but Yanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yanovich can do anything to dispel that myth. Ipa distracts Yanovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yanovich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Ipa throws a big elbow that misses. Yanovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Ipa throwing strikes from guard but Yanovich blocks nicely. #T1# Ipa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yanovich's head. Yanovich controlling the position. Ipa trying to control the position from guard on top but Yanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Yanovich pulls Ipa in close to his closed guard and prevents Ipa from doing any damage or advancing position. Yanovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ipa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ipa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Ipa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #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. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yanovich holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Ipa shoots in and gets a takedown into Yanovich's guard. Ipa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Ipa being controlled here momentarily. Ipa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yanovich's guard. Ipa trying to control the action but Yanovich is working from the bottom. Ipa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Yanovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ipa is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Ipa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3# Yanovich controlling the position for now. Ipa lands with a punch from half guard. Yanovich is concentrating on defense, preventing Ipa from advancing position. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ipa connects with a nice short shot to Yanovich's temple. #SUB# Ipa seems to be working for a kimura but Yanovich defends the submission attempt. Yanovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ipa is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Ipa is looking for a kimura but Yanovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ipa to get the leverage. Ipa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Yanovich is staying active underneath Ipa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yanovich trying to control here.
Ipa wants to pass the guard but Yanovich is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Jin Ipa dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Yanovich moves into the clinch. Yanovich lands a shoulder strike. Ipa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yanovich can do to turn this around? Ipa looking for a takedown. Yanovich missing with knees to the body.
Yanovich lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yanovich missing with knees to the body.
Yanovich lands with a right to the head. Ipa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yanovich pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ipa wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Jin Ipa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yanovich stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Yanovich.
Ipa tries to score a body lock takedown but Yanovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yanovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ipa backwards. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A nice left hand lands by Yanovich.
Yanovich prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1# Yanovich has Ipa pushed against the cage. Yanovich is pressed up against the cage. Ipa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yanovich down to the mat. Yanovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Yanovich has managed to clinch.
Ipa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yanovich prevents it.
Yanovich's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yanovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Yanovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Yanovich effectively controlling the action here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bogdan Yanovich. Ipa fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ipa sets himself, and Yanovich steps forward looking for the clinch! Ipa avoids it this time. Ipa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yanovich but Yanovich pushes him off and we're back to square one. Yanovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2# Yanovich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ipa. Ipa circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Ipa misses with a takedown attempt - Yanovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Yanovich wants to counter the offense by Ipa and move into the clinch position. Yanovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ipa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yanovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ipa somewhat. Ipa goes for a double leg but Yanovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yanovich continues to drive forward. Ipa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yanovich sprawls well. Yanovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ipa gets slowly back to his feet. Yanovich stuffs the takedown. 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!#CL2# Yanovich clinches up with Ipa and pushes him back against the cage. Yanovich scores with a nice hook to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Yanovich lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short left from Yanovich. Bogdan Yanovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3# Yanovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ipa backwards. Ipa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ipa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yanovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Yanovich scores with a nice short uppercut. Yanovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ipa backwards. Yanovich lands a right hand. Yanovich lands a hook to the side of the head. Yanovich lands with a right to the head. Ipa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yanovich pulls him back up using the underhooks. Yanovich lands a right hand. #ROC2# Ipa is rocked! Yanovich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oh Ipa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Yanovich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ipa up against the cage. Yanovich stalling.
Ipa seems to have got his legs back now. 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! Ipa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yanovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Yanovich lands with a right to the head. Yanovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Ipa backwards. #T4# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yanovich. Stalling in the clinch from Yanovich.
Yanovich lands with a short shot to the head. Ipa wants a takedown.
Yanovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ipa backwards. Yanovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Yanovich creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ipa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ipa drops to his knees and Yanovich pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogdan Yanovich!
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Event:
RS 162 Happy New Year
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1# Jab by Banks. Banks throws out a powerful jab. Ipa ducks under a wild hook from Banks. Ipa tries to counter with a takedown but Banks is quick to defend against it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ipa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Banks tests Ipa's chin there with a solid looking shot. Banks lands a jab to the nose. Banks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ipa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banks swivels and escapes. A swing and a miss from Banks. Banks with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ipa takes one to the side of the head.
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Ipa moves away and avoids it. Banks lands with a cross. #TD# Banks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ipa to score an easy takedown into full guard. Banks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ipa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ipa landing some decent shots from guard. Ipa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ipa stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.#T1# Banks has momentary wrist control but Ipa slips an elbow through the middle. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ipa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Banks wants to sweep but no luck. Ipa cracks Banks with a solid left hand. Banks keeping moving, preventing Ipa from controlling successfully. Banks looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ipa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ipa is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Ipa 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. Banks wants to stand but Ipa is controlling the position. Ipa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Banks has momentary wrist control but Ipa slips an elbow through the middle. Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ipa is one step ahead there. Ipa controlling from the top position. #T2# Ipa pushes down on Banks's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ipa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ipa lands a nice short elbow. Ipa 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. Ipa scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ipa trying to control the pace. Ipa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ipa lands strikes from half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banks can do anything to dispel that myth. Banks regains full guard. Nicely done. Ipa connects with a couple of short punches. Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ipa lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3# Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet. #ES2# Banks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ipa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Banks misses with a body punch.
Ipa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banks pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Jin Ipa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Ipa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Banks regains guard.
Ipa postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow. Ipa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Ipa working some strikes from top position. Ipa stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ipa scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Banks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ipa is controlling him. Ipa is in close to Banks's body, working some short punches and elbows. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ipa distracts Banks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Banks trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Banks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4# Banks 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. Banks looks winded! Ipa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet. #SUB# Ipa drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Ipa off! Ipa jumps back into Banks's guard. Ipa trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom. Ipa's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ipa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ipa cracks Banks with a solid left hand. Ipa preventing the sweep. Banks has momentary wrist control but Ipa slips an elbow through the middle. Ipa scoring with punches to the head and body. Banks 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Jin Ipa dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Banks misses with a looping right. Banks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Ipa slips under a jab from Banks. Ipa attempts a counter takedown but Banks avoids it well and moves away. Ipa with a poor takedown and Banks counters with a nice uppercut. Banks loads up on a big right hand but Ipa slips the punch. Ipa goes for a double leg but Banks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banks continues to drive forward.#TD# Ipa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Ipa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ipa scoring with punches to the head and body. Banks wants to get back to his feet but Ipa passes into half guard.
Banks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Banks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ipa scores with a couple of nice shots. Ipa moves nicely into side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Banks is looking to regain half guard here but Ipa keeps moving and retains side control. Jin Jin Ipa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Banks is trying to escape the position but Ipa is controlling the position. Ipa is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ipa lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB# Ipa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banks, who protects the arm well. Banks wants to get back to his feet but Ipa is dominant here and he's now got Banks's back! Ipa scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Banks is looking for a way out. Will Ipa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Banks is in bad spot here.
#SUB# Ipa sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Banks taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jin Jin Ipa! Jin Jin Ipa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RS 159 Full Of Rage
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Cadman as Ipa shoots in. Cadman throws a counter combo. Ipa fails with a takedown attempt. Cadman wants to counter with a clinch but Ipa pushes him away. Cadman connects with a right hand. Ipa shakes it off. Ipa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cadman is fending him off so far but Ipa persists. Nope, Cadman circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Jin Ipa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Ipa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Cadman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ipa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ipa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ipa not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ipa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1# Ipa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Ipa wants to work for an arm triangle but Cadman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ipa not landing any meaningful shots this time. Cadman trying to control from the bottom.
Ipa 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. Cadman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ipa. Ipa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ipa is keen to just control but Cadman is a slippery customer. Ipa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Cadman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ipa. Cadman tries to roll over but Ipa keeps him under control.#T2# Ipa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cadman keeps working. Ipa winds up and cracks Cadman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Cadman is concentrating on defense, preventing Ipa from advancing position. Ipa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Cadman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ipa drops an elbow to the side of Cadman 's head. #T3# Ipa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Cadman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ipa scores with a couple of nice shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Cadman is defending against the submission attempts here by Ipa.
Cadman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ipa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ipa trying to pass the guard but Cadman defending well. #T4# Cadman is positioning himself well to prevent Ipa advancing to mount. Ipa wants to control but Cadman is keeping him busy. Ipa throwing shots but Cadman is blocking nicely. Cadman trying to control here.
Cadman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Ipa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ipa is looking to advance position but Cadman won't allow it. Ipa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Jin Ipa 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# Ipa tries for a takedown but Cadman circles away easily and Cadman counters with a straight right hand. Ipa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Cadman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cadman slaps away a takedown attempt from Ipa, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Jin Ipa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ipa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Ipa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Cadman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ipa misses with a takedown #CL2# and Cadman moves into the clinch. Ipa tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadman shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Cadman lands with a right to the head. #T1# Cadman pushes Ipa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ipa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cadman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ipa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cadman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2# Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ipa tries for a takedown but Cadman circles away easily#KD2# and Cadman counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ipa! Cadman lets Ipa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2# Ipa is rocked! Cadman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ipa with a lazy takedown attempt and Cadman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Oh Ipa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cadman fakes the body blow, causing Ipa to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ipa goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Cadman ! An out of breath Cayden Cadman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RS 156 Sick With It
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1# Spada misses with an uppercut. #TD2# Ipa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Spada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Spada manages to get to full guard.
Spada keeping moving, preventing Ipa from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ipa with a flurry of punches that miss. Spada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Ipa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ipa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ipa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Spada keeping full guard, as Ipa tries to pass. Ipa trying to control the position from guard on top but Spada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Spada keeping full guard, as Ipa tries to pass. Ipa trying to control but Spada is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ipa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Spada keeping moving, preventing Ipa from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Ipa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Ipa throwing shots but Spada is blocking nicely. Ipa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Unlabeled MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Ipa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ipa is looking to stall here but Spada recovers full guard. Ipa looking to sit in guard and control but Spada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Spada wants to stand but Ipa is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3# Ipa wants to sweep here but Spada controlling him for the moment. Spada being controlled here momentarily. Spada wants to get up but he can't break Ipa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Spada stopping the sweep attempt from Ipa.#SUB2# Ipa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Ipa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spada has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ipa tries to get to full guard but Spada has control of the leg. Ipa is trying to maintain the position but Spada is very close to passing his half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The fighters are battling for position here. Ipa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ipa holds on and takes a little breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Jin Ipa dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# Ipa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ipa lands in his opponent's guard. Ipa throws a strike but Spada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Ipa is looking for a triangle but Spada pushes his legs off easily.
Ipa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2# Ipa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Ipa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2# Ipa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Spada postures up.
Ipa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Spada has passed into side control.
Ipa is looking to reverse the position.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. You can see the frustration on Ipa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ipa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Ipa is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2# Ipa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Ipa actively working from the bottom here. Ipa is looking for a sweep. Spada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Ipa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ipa is still trying to improve position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Spada throws out a powerful jab. Ipa shoots in looking for a takedown. Spada tries to sprawl out of it but Ipa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2# Spada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Ipa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spada's head. Spada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ipa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ipa is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2# Ipa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spada! #REVR# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ipa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Spada wants to stand but Ipa is controlling his arm. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. 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 Cesare Spada will probably get the nod. That's time! Spada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Spada jabs Ipa to the body, keeping him at a distance. Spada connects with a body shot. Spada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ipa. Spada lands the left hand. Spada misses the jab.#TD2# Ipa looking to score a takedown here. Spada is defending well but Ipa drives through and ends up in Spada's guard. Ipa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Spada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ipa. Ipa throws a big elbow that misses. Spada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ipa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ipa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Ipa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spada works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Ipa wants to pass the guard but Spada is keeping the position. Ipa scoring with some ground and pound. Ipa throwing strikes from guard but Spada blocks nicely. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ipa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ipa trying to control the position from guard on top but Spada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Spada seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Spada throws a looping overhand right but Ipa ducks down to avoid it. #TD2# Ipa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Ipa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB2# Ipa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Ipa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Spada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ipa. Ipa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ipa is looking to take a break and control but Spada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Spada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3# Spada wants to get back to full guard. Ipa thows a huge punch but Spada dodges it nicely.
Spada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ipa. Ipa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spada defending well though. Ipa is trying to control the action in half guard but Spada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Ipa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2# Ipa seems to be looking for submissions.
Spada is trying to maintain the position but Ipa is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2# Ipa dives in and scores a takedown into Spada's guard. Spada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ipa. Ipa connects with a couple of short punches. Ipa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ipa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ipa throws a big right hand that misses. Ipa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jin Jin Ipa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ipa 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Jin Ipa! Jin Jin Ipa 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.
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Event:
RS 153 Breakin' Bones
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Cadman tries to clinch there but Ipa circles away.
Cadman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ipa at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Cadman scores with a four punch combination! Ipa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cadman as he avoids it easily. Cadman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ipa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ipa tries for a takedown but Cadman circles away easily#CL# and Cadman moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ipa takes a shot to the head. Cadman lands an uppercut. Cadman stalling in the clinch.
Ipa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cadman to keep the fight standing. Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Jin Ipa.#TD2# Ipa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ipa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2# Ipa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cadman 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. Ipa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Cadman keeping control of the position. Ipa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ipa wants to pass the guard but Cadman is defending well. #SUB2# Ipa is working for a kimura but Cadman is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Ipa wants to free his trapped foot but Cadman is holding on for dear life with his legs. Ipa works his way into side control. Cadman dodges the ground and pound from Ipa.#SUB2# Ipa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cadman , who protects the arm well. You can see the frustration on Cadman 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Ipa in the domination position with Cadman hanging on. Cadman prevents Ipa from moving into mount. Cadman wants to control but Ipa postures up. Ipa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cadman 's legs. Both fighters take a look at the clock. Ipa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Ipa misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2# Ipa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cadman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ipa works to advance to full mount. Cadman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Cadman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ipa on the ground. Cadman wants to control but Ipa is having none of it.#SUB2# Ipa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cadman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cadman and Ipa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ipa tries to move to mount but Cadman blocks the move with his legs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Jin Ipa dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Cadman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ipa swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ipa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cadman defends it well. Ipa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cadman throws a series of punches but Ipa moves out of range. Ipa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cadman 's waist but Cadman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ipa off to one side. Ipa keeps the fight on the outside. And Ipa tries to counter it with a takedown but Cadman pushes his down on his head and steps out. Cadman lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ipa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cadman is fending him off so far but Ipa persists. Nope, Cadman circles away and we're back to standing. As Ipa tries to get set, Cadman tries to push him back and clinch up but Ipa manages to avoid the attempt. Cadman tries to clinch up but Ipa circles away and keeps his distance. Cadman closes the distance but Ipa moves to the side #TD2# and Ipa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ipa. #T1# Cadman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Ipa passes into half guard. Ipa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cadman ! Jin Jin Ipa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Ipa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2# Ipa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cadman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2# Ipa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cadman is now in Ipa's guard. A big mistake from Ipa there, giving up the dominant position! #T2##SUB2# Ipa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cadman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Ipa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cadman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Ipa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cadman defends well. Cadman stopping the sweep attempt from Ipa. Cadman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Ipa working for a triangle but Cadman defends it easily.
#SUB2# Ipa looking for a guillotine here but Cadman defends easily.
Ipa is breathing heavily.#T3# Cadman is looking to stand up but Ipa won't let him. Cadman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Ipa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Ipa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cadman defends well. Cadman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# Ipa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cadman defends it easily.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cadman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Ipa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cadman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cadman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Cadman wants to control from the top but Ipa keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Ipa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cadman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cadman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Cadman 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jin Jin Ipa will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Ipa keeps the fight on the outside. Ipa shoots in and drives through. Cadman sprawls well. Cadman is looking to clinch. Ipa feints the counter takedown. Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cadman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ipa fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cadman is looking to clinch. Ipa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ipa with the counter takedown but Cadman avoids it easily. Cadman tries to clinch but Ipa is having none of it. And Ipa tries to counter it with a takedown but Cadman pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1# Cadman wants to clinch. Cadman 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.
Cadman fails in his attempt to clinch. Cadman moves to clinch but Ipa breaks away #TD2# and Ipa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cadman ! #T2# Cadman is looking to regain half guard here but Ipa keeps moving and retains side control. Cadman wants to control but Ipa postures up.#SUB2# Ipa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Ipa has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2# Cadman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ipa. #SUB2# Ipa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Ipa looking to ground and pound but Cadman is blocking nicely. #T3# Ipa misses with a head shot. Ipa working Cadman over with strikes here. Cadman is in a horrible position here. Ipa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cadman wants to control but Ipa is having none of it. Cadman gets back to half guard. Ipa is looking to advance position but Cadman won't allow it. Ipa thows a huge punch but Cadman dodges it nicely.
#T4# Cadman trying to hold on to Ipa's head to control him but Ipa postures up.
Ipa uses his free foot to push down on Cadman 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cadman . Cadman is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2# Ipa has control of Cadman 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cadman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2# Ipa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Cayden Cadman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cadman wants to hold on but Ipa pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! Jin Jin Ipa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Ipa 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Jin Ipa!
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Event:
RS 149 For All The Glory
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# Banks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ipa. Ipa circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Ipa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks. Banks misses with a looping right. A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target. Ipa tries to counter with a takedown but Banks is quick to defend against it. Ipa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banks tests Ipa's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ipa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab. Banks misses with a looping left. Ipa takes one on the button. Horrible takedown attempt by Ipa or perhaps it was just good defense by Banks, which made it look bad. Nice defenses there by Ipa. Ipa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Banks looks to land a right hand but Ipa moved out of range. Banks 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.
Ipa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ipa somewhat.#T1# Banks loads up on a big right hand but Ipa slips the punch. Ipa staying out of range there. Ipa attempts a counter takedown but Banks avoids it well and moves away. Banks lands a lovely overhand right. Banks throws a hook but Ipa avoids it easily. Ipa tries to counter with a takedown but Banks is quick to defend against it. Ipa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ipa slips under a jab from Banks. Ipa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banks sprawls and moves away. Ipa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ipa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Ipa goes for a double leg but Banks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banks continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Jin Ipa. That's going to take a lot out of him. A punch lands to the side of Ipa 's head but he takes it in his stride. Banks looks to land a left hand but Ipa moved out of range nicely.#T2# Ipa takes one on the button. Banks lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Banks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A jab from Banks finds it's way through Ipa's defenses. #TD# Ipa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Ipa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ipa. Ipa moves nicely into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Banks tries to improve position but can't. Banks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ipa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Ipa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banks, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB# Ipa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banks has escaped the position, nice work there. Banks is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Banks throws a punch from the bottom, which has left him a bit exposed here… Ipa has an arm triangle now. This could be big trouble for Banks. He's out! He's out cold! The ref pulls Ipa off and Ipa celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jin Jin Ipa!
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Event:
RS Friday Fight Night IV
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Ipa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Francis to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB# Ipa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2# Francis stands and steps away. Ipa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Ipa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD# Ipa scores with a takedown into Francis's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ipa passes Francis's left leg - he's now in half guard. Francis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Ipa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB# Ipa is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ipa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jin Jin Ipa!
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Event:
RS 142 Beast Mode
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1# Akdukadwengo swinging wildly here.
Ipa feints the counter takedown. Akdukadwengo throws a nice looking combination but Ipa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ipa feints the counter takedown. Akdukadwengo throws a combination. Ipa tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Ipa slips a jab and a cross from Akdukadwengo.
We've been told by Akdukadwengo's head coaches at Unlabeled MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. No joy there for Akdukadwengo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Akdukadwengo misses. Akdukadwengo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Ipa tries to counter it with a takedown but Akdukadwengo pushes his down on his head and steps out. Akdukadwengo throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Ipa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Ipa wants to pass the guard but Akdukadwengo is keeping the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ipa trying to control but Akdukadwengo is working from the bottom. Ipa works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1# Akdukadwengo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ipa. Ipa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Ipa is working for a submission of some sort.
Ipa slips a nice elbow through Akdukadwengo's hands, connecting with Akdukadwengo's forehead. Akdukadwengo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ipa on the ground. Akdukadwengo is not content to let Ipa control the position.#SUB2# Ipa is working for a submission of some sort.
Ipa is keen to just control but Akdukadwengo is a slippery customer.#T2# Ipa works his foot free and advances to mount. Ipa throwing strikes here but Akdukadwengo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Akdukadwengo has given up his back. Will we see Ipa going for some submissions?
Akdukadwengo avoids the strikes from Ipa. My spies in Unlabeled MMA inform me that Ipa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2# Ipa has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Akdukadwengo is defending well but eventually Ipa manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Akdukadwengo has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jin Jin Ipa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1# Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ipa moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tyler throws a right and a left that both miss. Tyler tries to clinch up. Some wild striking there from Tyler.
Ipa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD# Tyler looking to score a takedown here. Ipa is defending well but Tyler drives through and ends up in Ipa's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Ipa looking for a triangle here. Tyler is fighting it but it looks tight! Ipa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tyler is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jin Jin Ipa!
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