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Event:
TL Fight Night 22
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Allan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Allan clinches up against the cage.
Ibanez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allan's elbow.
Allan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ibanez blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Ibanez breaks the clinch.
Allan tries to bum rush Ibanez with a series of wild strikes but Ibanez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibanez connects with a nice looking jab.
Allan slips under a jab from Ibanez.
Sloppy strikes from Ibanez. Those never looked like landing.
Allan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allan misses with a low kick as Ibanez jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibanez misses with a few strikes there.
Ibanez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ibanez misses the shot to the body.
Ibanez misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibanez loads up on a big right hand but Allan slips the punch.#T1#
Ibanez walks into a stiff left hand from Allan.
Ibanez looks to land a right hand but Allan moved out of range.
Ibanez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Allan tries to clinch there but Ibanez circles away.
It seemed like Ibanez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ibanez counter with a right hand.
Ibanez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allan throws a chopping leg kick but Ibanez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibanez misses with a looping left.
Ibanez throws a body punch but Allan moves out of range.
Ibanez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ibanez.
Allan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibanez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvaro Ibanez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibanez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Ibanez does no damage.
Allan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibanez looks to throw the jab but Allan is out of range. #T2#
Ibanez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allan moves in looking to clinch but Ibanez pushes him off.
It seemed like Ibanez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allan throws a right hand that misses
and Ibanez counters with a stiff right hand.
Allan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ibanez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Allan moves out of range as Ibanez strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Allan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibanez misses with a hook.
Ibanez cracks Allan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibanez tests Allan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibanez 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.
Allan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Alvaro Ibanez has been cut.
Ibanez lands with an uppercut that bounces Allan off the cage and back into range.
Allan misses with a straight left.
Allan throws out a loose jab but Ibanez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allan throws a series of punches but Ibanez avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Ibanez as Allan shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Allan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibanez throws a jab but it's blocked by Allan.
Allan darts in looking for a takedown but Ibanez gets double underhooks and turns Allan into the cage.
Allan misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Ibanez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibanez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Allan shoots in but Ibanez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allan thuds his right hand into Ibanez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Allan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibanez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ibanez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Allan finds it's way through Ibanez's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibanez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ibanez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Allans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ibanez misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Allan needs to keep his hands up - Ibanez had a free shot at his head there.
Ibanez takes one on the button.
Ibanez throws a poor cross that misses
and Allan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allan misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibanez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ibanez looks to throw the jab but Allan is out of range.
Ibanez lands the left hand.
Ibanez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Allan finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibanez's head. #ROC#Ibanez is rocked!
Allan throws a monster overhand right that drops Ibanez! Allan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Allan! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 18
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Ibanez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Ibanez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smalls throws a hook but Ibanez blocks it.
Smalls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibanez throws out the jab.
Smalls swings widly with a right hand
and Ibanez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibanez throws a hook but Smalls avoids it easily.
Ibanez ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Ibanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Smalls misses with an uppercut. Ibanez saw that one coming.
Ibanez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibanez misses the target.
Ibanez slips under a jab.
Ibanez lands a jab to the head.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
Ibanez moves away from the strike by Smalls.
Ibanez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ibanez slips a straight right by Smalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Ibanez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smalls throws a hook but Ibanez blocks it.
Smalls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Smalls throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibanez.
Ibanez throws a big counter combination but Smalls scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smalls throws the left hand but Ibanez avoids the punch easily.
Jose Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibanez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smalls tests Ibanez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibanez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibanez.
Ibanez looks to throw the jab but Smalls is out of range.
Ibanez throws a jab but it's blocked by Smalls.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Ibanez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Ibanez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Smalls slips under a jab.
Smalls missing with a left hand there. Ibanez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibanez throwing a counter right hand but Smalls manages to avoid it.
Ibanez ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Ibanez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibanez lands with a cross.
Smalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibanez throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.
Smalls with a hook.
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibanez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ibanez staying out of range there.
It looked like Ibanez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibanez works Smalls's body with a nice hook.
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Ibanez moved out of range nicely.
Ibanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Ibanez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibanez misses with a hook.
Smalls swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ibanez.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Ibanez just misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibanez misses its target.
Ibanez throws the left hand but Smalls avoids the punch easily.
Smalls's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibanez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smalls scrambles back to his feet.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Ibanez moves away and avoids it.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.
Ibanez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smalls throws out a loose jab but Ibanez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Smalls lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smalls connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibanez misses the shot to the body.
Smalls looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Ibanez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibanez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Ibanez blocks a jab.
Ibanez staying out of range there.
Ibanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Ibanez defending well as Smalls loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Ibanez misses.
Ibanez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Ibanez moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Ibanez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been informed that Smalls has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ibanez throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibanez ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibanez.
Smalls is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ibanez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A slow jab from Smalls misses its intended target.
Ibanez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibanez.
Ibanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibanez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ibanez misses the target.
Nice jab there from Smalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibanez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibanez.
Smalls dodges the punch combination from Ibanez.
Ibanez misses with a looping left.
Ibanez swings for the body but Smalls moves out of range.
Ibanez defending well as Smalls loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Smalls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibanez doesn't seem phased though.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Ibanez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ibanez clobbers Smalls with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Ibanez swinging wildly here.
Ibanez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smalls staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Smalls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibanez doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Smalls dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smalls.
Smalls moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smalls slips a jab and a cross from Ibanez.
Smalls looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smalls works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibanez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibanez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls scores with a jab. Ibanez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smalls throws a hook but Ibanez avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Ibanez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smalls throws out the jab.
Smalls throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibanez.
Ibanez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibanez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Smalls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibanez ducks right into an uppercut from Smalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls moves away from the strike by Ibanez.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
A punch lands to the side of Ibanez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibanez misses with a straight left.
Smalls looks to land a right hand but Ibanez moved out of range.
Ibanez misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A left lands for Smalls.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Smalls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibanez throws a lazy right hand but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Smalls misses.
Ibanez looks to throw the jab but Smalls is out of range.
Smalls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibanez throws a hook to the side of Smalls's head but Smalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smalls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibanez.
Ibanez throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smalls! But no joy.
Ibanez looks to land a right hand but Smalls moved out of range.
Smalls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smalls scores with a jab. Ibanez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smalls throws a jab when Ibanez was well out of range.
Ibanez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Ibanez misses with a looping right.
Smalls works the jab nicely.
Ibanez misses with a hook. Smalls ducked under it nicely.
Smalls throws out a counter right but Ibanez avoids it with no problem.
Ibanez slips under a jab from Smalls.
Smalls listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibanez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smalls scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibanez should have avoided that one.
Smalls fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibanez on the side of the head.
Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibanez.
Smalls avoids the body shot from Ibanez.
Ibanez jabs Smalls to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Smalls there.
The crowd cheers as Smalls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibanez doesn't seem phased though.
Ibanez throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Ibanez misses with an uppercut.
Smalls lands with a cross.
Ibanez throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.
Jose Smalls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibanez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smalls.
Ibanez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smalls moves out of range as Ibanez strikes.
Smalls scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibanez misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
A big right from Ibanez misses.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Ibanez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smalls moves away from the strike by Ibanez.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Smalls looks to land a right hand but Ibanez moved out of range.
Smalls lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibanez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ibanez throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ibanez throws a jab but it's blocked by Smalls.
A big right from Smalls misses.
Smalls loads up on a big right hand but Ibanez slips the punch.
Ibanez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smalls moves out of range as Ibanez strikes.
Smalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibanez.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Smalls.
Smalls misses the jab.
Ibanez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from Ibanez misses.
Ibanez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Ibanez moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Smalls lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibanez off the ropes and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Smalls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibanez doesn't seem phased though.
Smalls throws a hook to the side of Ibanez's head but Ibanez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Smalls misses its intended target.
Ibanez takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
Smalls throws the left hand but Ibanez avoids the punch easily.
Ibanez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Ibanez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibanez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smalls.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibanez. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibanez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls misses with a straight left.
Smalls looks to throw the jab but Ibanez is out of range.
Ibanez staying out of range there.
Smalls throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Smalls 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#
Smalls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibanez throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Smalls there.
Ibanez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibanez blocks a jab.
Ibanez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Smalls lands a jab to the nose.
Ibanez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smalls.
Ibanez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smalls was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibanez.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibanez misses the target.
Ibanez throws the left hand but Smalls avoids the punch easily.
Ibanez slips a straight right by Smalls.
Ibanez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smalls 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.
Smalls throws a looping overhand right but Ibanez ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Ibanez is looking for a counter combo.
Ibanez slips a jab from Smalls.
Ibanez misses with a double jab.
Ibanez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smalls throws out the jab.
A big left from Ibanez misses.
Smalls looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls moves out of range as Ibanez strikes.#T1#
Jab by Smalls.
Smalls throws out a loose jab but Ibanez uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Ibanez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Smalls slips a straight right by Ibanez.
Ibanez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Ibanez throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
Smalls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibanez.
Ibanez slips under a jab from Smalls.
Ibanez is looking to counter punch.
Smalls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Ibanez misses its intended target.
Ibanez throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Smalls.
Ibanez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibanez misses the target.
Ibanez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Ibanez ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Ibanez throws a big counter combination but Smalls scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ibanez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Ibanez looks to land a left hand but Smalls moved out of range nicely.
Smalls slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Ibanez.
Smalls takes one on the button.
Ibanez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibanez.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibanez misses with a looping right.
Smalls throws an overhand right that lands on Ibanez's shoulder, as Ibanez tries to avoid the shot.
Ibanez drops his hands momentarily and Smalls takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smalls, as that shot connected.
Ibanez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Ibanez.
Smalls slips under a jab from Ibanez.
Ibanez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smalls moves out of range as Ibanez strikes.
Jab, jab by Smalls - just one landing. #T3#
Smalls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibanez throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Smalls finds it's target.
Ibanez misses with a wild combination.
Ibanez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smalls was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibanez.
Smalls slips under a jab from Ibanez.
Smalls misses with a hook
and Ibanez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smalls blocks a jab.
Smalls throws a jab when Ibanez was well out of range.
Smalls lands a lovely overhand right.
Smalls is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smalls lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibanez off the ropes and back into range.
Ibanez moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Ibanez looks to throw the jab but Smalls is out of range.
Ibanez tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smalls dips to his left and cracks Ibanez with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smalls staying out of range there.#T4#
Ibanez slips under a jab.
Smalls has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ibanez slips under a jab.
Ibanez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ibanez blocks a jab.
Ibanez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Smalls on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smalls missing with a left hand there. Ibanez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibanez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smalls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibanez staying out of range there.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Ibanez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibanez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smalls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibanez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Good shot there by Smalls.
Ibanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smalls looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibanez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Alvaro Ibanez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibanez misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Smalls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smalls 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Smalls! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 12
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gwyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gwyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibanez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibanez slips a straight right by Gwyn.
A big right from Gwyn misses.
Gwyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ibanez. Ibanez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Alvaro Ibanez has been cut.
Gwyn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ibanez on the side of the head. #TD2#
Ibanez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ibanez advances to full mount.
Ibanez unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibanez throwing strikes here but Gwyn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ibanez unloading with bombs!
Ibanez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gwyn is looking to escape.
Gwyn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ibanez.
Gwyn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ibanez on the ground.#T1#
Gwyn tries to reverse the position but Ibanez maintains control.
Ibanez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gwyn because Ibanez loaded up on that one.
Ibanez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ibanez lands a big shot there that rocks Gwyn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gwyn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ibanez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ibanez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ibanez prevents Gwyn from getting the reversal.
Ibanez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ibanez content just to control the position here.
Ibanez lands a couple of good shots and Gwyn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ibanez scores with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ibanez working for the choke. #T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ibanez scores with punches from the back.
Ibanez lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ibanez.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ibanez lands an elbow to the side of the head.
What can Gwyn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ibanez scores with strikes from the back.
#T3#
Ibanez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gwyn to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gwyn covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Gwyn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Ibanez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gwyn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ibanez looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ibanez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ibanez throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Gwyn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ibanez.
#T4#
Ibanez misses with a punch to the head.
Ibanez somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ibanez has good solid back control here.
Ibanez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gwyn is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB2#
Ibanez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ibanez missing with punches from the back.
Ibanez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ibanez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alvaro Ibanez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gwyn looks to land a left hand but Ibanez moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Gwyn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gwyn keeping moving, preventing Ibanez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibanez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibanez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ibanez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwyn trying to keep a closed guard but Ibanez is proving a slippery customer.
Ibanez advances position into side control!
Ibanez takes a little break here. Gwyn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Ibanez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ibanez working away.
Ibanez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ibanez looks up at the clock and then as Gwyn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ibanez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gwyn parries the strikes from Ibanez easily there. Ibanez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gwyn to escape.
Ibanez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ibanez works to advance to full mount. Gwyn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2#
Ibanez with the ground and pound from mount.
Ibanez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ibanez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ibanez breaks from Gwyn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ibanez with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Gwyn is rocked!
Alvaro Ibanez has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibanez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Gwyn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibanez postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gwyn badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ibanez around the waist but Ibanez pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ibanez is the winner by TKO! Ibanez jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvaro Ibanez! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1144 Round 1
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Ibanez.
Karlo Kasap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasap shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ibanez counters with a series of strikes. Kasap will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Kasap shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ibanez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Ibanez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kasap passes into half guard.
Kasap winds up and cracks Ibanez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kasap drops an elbow to the side of Ibanez's head.
Kasap blocks the strikes from Ibanez.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ibanez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ibanez wants to get back to full guard.
Ibanez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kasap is working away from the top position though.
Kasap content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kasap's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Ibanez trying to control here.
Ibanez wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Kasap seems content to control.
Kasap wants to control but Ibanez is keeping him busy.
Kasap is nestled in close to Ibanez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kasap slips a nice elbow through Ibanez's hands, connecting with Ibanez's forehead.
Ibanez wants to control but Kasap is keeping busy.
#T2#
Kasap looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ibanez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kasap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kasap prevents Ibanez from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasap scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ibanez tries to roll over but Kasap keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ibanez looking for submissions off his back.
Kasap lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Ibanez is rocked!#T3#
Kasap is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ibanez is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kasap fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ibanez from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kasap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karlo Kasap!
Karlo Kasap seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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