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Event:
NYF Fight Night 49
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1# Ibarra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ibarra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Karim tries to land a body kick and Ibarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibarra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. We've been informed that Ibarra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Elian Ibarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Karim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ibarra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Karim counter with a right hand. Ibarra throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Karim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ibarra looks to land a left hand but Karim moved out of range nicely. Ibarra throws a shot from downtown. Karim moves away and avoids it. Karim appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1# Ibarra throws a right and a left that Karim avoids nicely. The fighters circle, before Karim throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ibarra's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Karim lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Nurlan Karim! In his post fight interview, Nurlan Karim started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1# Ibarra throws a combination that misses and Nino counters with a left to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Ibarra. Nino is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ibarra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Nino avoids the body shot from Ibarra.
Nino tries to counter by closing the distance. Ibarra connects with a high kick. Nino takes a kick to the side of the head. Ibarra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A countering left hand to the body from Nino misses. Nino throws a series of punches but Ibarra avoids them all with ease. Ibarra swings widly with a right hand
and Ibarra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ibarra lands a right hook to the body.
Ibarra lands a head kick. Nino smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Ibarra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ibarra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nino just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibarra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Ibarra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ibarra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nino throws out a counter right but Ibarra avoids it with no problem. Ibarra swats away the attempt to clinch by Nino. No joy there for Ibarra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibarra throws an off balance right hand
and Nino counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ibarra missing with a left hand there. Nino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ibarra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ibarra throws a lazy head kick and Nino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Elian Ibarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Some wild striking there from Ibarra.
Nino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibarra throws a hook but Nino blocks it. Ibarra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nino jabs Ibarra to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nino lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ibarra falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nino dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jah Nino! Jah Nino managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NYF 84: Bird vs Perry
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1# Ibarra misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Winston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Elian Ibarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibarra is just out of range. Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibarra. Ibarra slips a straight right by Winston. Ibarra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ibarra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Winston lands a body shot.
Ibarra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ibarra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Winston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Ibarra. Ibarra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winston. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ibarra gets off balance looking for a body kick and Winston counters with a straight right hand. Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A head kick by Ibarra misses and Winston counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Ibarra is rocked! Winston throws an overhand right that has Ibarra reeling! Winston follows up with more punches and Ibarra is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dallas Winston! A relieved looking Dallas Winston thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 37
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1# Ibarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Forrest uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A slow jab from Forrest misses its intended target. Ibarra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ibarra throws a nice looking combination but Forrest bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Forrest stuns Ibarra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ibarra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Elian Ibarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ibarra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibarra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forrest. Forrest jabs Ibarra right on the nose. Ibarra blinks but takes it well. Forrest fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ibarra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ibarra ducks under a wild hook from Forrest. Ibarra missing with a left hand there. Forrest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Forrest swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Forrest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibarra manages to avoid it. Forrest looks to throw the jab but Ibarra is out of range. Forrest slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1# A swing and a miss from Ibarra. Ibarra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ibarra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Ted Forrest has been cut. A left lands for Ibarra. Ibarra scores with a hook to the body. Forrest takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ibarra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Forrest slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Ibarra staying out of range there. Ibarra throws a push kick but Forrest slaps the foot to one side. Ibarra throws a wild body kick that Forrest sees coming a mile off. A little jabbing left from Forrest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ibarra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Forrest swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Forrest lands a lovely overhand right. No joy there for Ibarra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Forrest looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ibarra misses with a few strikes there.
#T2# Ibarra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forrest looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibarra is just out of range. A punch combination from Ibarra misses. A head kick misses from Ibarra. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forrest! But no joy. Ibarra throws a series of punches but Forrest moves out of range. Decent striking displayed by Forrest there. Forrest throws a big shot that misses. Ibarra cracks Forrest with a right hand to the side of the head. Ibarra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Forrest misses. Ibarra misses with a head kick.
Forrest throws out a counter right but Ibarra avoids it with no problem. Forrest misses with a wild body shot. Ibarra misses with a straight right. Forrest looks like he wants to counter punch here. Forrest missing with a left hand there. Ibarra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ibarra misses with a hook. Forrest ducked under it nicely. Ibarra ducks right into an uppercut from Forrest. #T3# Forrest misses the shot to the body. Ibarra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Forrest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibarra.
Ibarra lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ibarra. Those never looked like landing. Forrest appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Ibarra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Forrest counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ibarra thinking. Forrest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibarra.
Ibarra misses with a looping right. Ibarra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ibarra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forrest throws out the jab. Ibarra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forrest. Nice defenses there by Ibarra.#T4# Forrest blocks a jab. Ibarra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Forrest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibarra. Ibarra throws a head kick that Forrest semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ibarra misses the shot to the body. Ibarra avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ibarra appears to be looking for a big counter. Ibarra throws a right and a left that Forrest avoids nicely. Ibarra misses with the combination.
Forrest swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ibarra misses with a series of wild punches.
Forrest misses with an uppercut. Ibarra saw that one coming. Forrest takes a swing at Ibarra's ribcage but misses. Ibarra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Forrest lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elian Ibarra dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ted Forrest's cut. That's time! Ibarra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# A combination from Ibarra does no damage. Forrest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ibarra misses the shot to the body. A little jabbing left from Forrest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Forrest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Forrest misses with a looping right. Ibarra throws a lazy head kick and Forrest counters with a straight right hand. Forrest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Forrest misses with a looping left. Forrest waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibarra. Forrest scores with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ibarra misses with a series of wild punches.
Forrest takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ibarra tries to land a front kick but Forrest steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1# A combination from Ibarra does no damage. Ibarra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forrest moves away. Ibarra cracks Forrest with an open hand slap. Forrest slips under a jab. Forrest bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Forrest thows a left - swing and a miss! Ibarra slips a jab from Forrest. Forrest lands a nice shot that snaps Ibarra's head back.
Ibarra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Ibarra misses with a looping left. Ibarra throws a series of punches but Forrest moves out of range. It seemed like Forrest was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A chopping leg kick lands by Ibarra. Ibarra walks into a stiff left hand from Forrest. Ibarra slips a jab from Forrest. Ibarra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ibarra moves away from the strike by Forrest. Ibarra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forrest. The fighters circling - Ibarra throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ibarra misses the shot to the body. A big right from Ibarra misses. Forrest lunges at Ibarra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ibarra's hand. Forrest bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A cross from Forrest lands. Ibarra throws a series of punches but Forrest moves out of range. Ibarra slips a jab from Forrest. Ibarra is looking for a counter combo. Ibarra misses with a straight right. Ibarra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Forrest has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Forrest moves out of range as Ibarra strikes. Forrest ducks under a wild hook from Ibarra. Ibarra throws a series of punches but Forrest avoids them all with ease. #T3# Ibarra missing with a left hand there. Forrest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Elian Ibarra is winning the standup battle so far. Forrest throws out a powerful jab. Ibarra misses with a kick to the body.
Forrest throws a lazy right hand but Ibarra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ibarra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ibarra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forrest. Forrest misses with an uppercut. Forrest scores with a nice head shot. Forrest avoids the head kick by Ibarra.
Ibarra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Forrest throws a shot from downtown. Ibarra moves away and avoids it. No joy there for Ibarra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Forrest throws out a counter right but Ibarra avoids it with no problem. Ibarra throws a head kick that Forrest semi-blocks.
Forrest connects with a body shot that sends Ibarra's belly button to the back.#T4# Forrest avoids a punch combination nicely.
Forrest looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ibarra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Forrest finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibarra's head. Forrest scores with a jab to the jaw. Forrest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ibarra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forrest. Forrest throws a lazy right hand but Ibarra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Elian Ibarra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A big right from Ibarra misses. Ibarra misses with an uppercut. Ibarra moves away from the strike by Forrest. Forrest 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. Forrest just misses with a punch to the body.
Forrest misses with a right hand and Ibarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ibarra walks into a stiff left hand from Forrest. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ted Forrest will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Ted Forrest's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Ibarra staying out of range there. Ibarra avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Forrest misses with a hook
and Ibarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Forrest misses with a looping left. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Ibarra slips a jab and a cross from Forrest.
Ibarra cracks Forrest with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Forrest falls to his knees and Ibarra doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elian Ibarra! |
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Event:
NYF 74: Field vs Traumen II
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1# Mauricio is looking to clinch but Ibarra is avoiding it.
Ibarra stuffs the takedown attempt from Mauricio. Mauricio gets slowly back to his feet. Ibarra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibarra wants it to stay on the feet. Ibarra lands with a nice combination. Mauricio backs away looking to recover. Ibarra explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Mauricio tries to clinch up. Ibarra keeps the fight on the outside. Ibarra dodges the punch combination from Mauricio.
Mauricio throws a lazy head kick #KD2# and Ibarra counters with a head kick that drops Mauricio to the mat! Mauricio scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Mauricio is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ibarra scores with a leg kick.
Mauricio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ibarra defends well and Mauricio ends up having to push Ibarra into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lanion Mauricio. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ibarra lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Lanion Mauricio has been cut. Knees to the body from Ibarra.
Ibarra connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mauricio's face.
Oh Mauricio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Ibarra scores with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Ibarra with a knee to the head.
Mauricio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mauricio tries to break free but Ibarra pushes him back against the ropes. Ibarra is defending well against a takedown attempt. Ibarra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mauricio seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2# Ibarra breaks the clinch.
Ibarra tests Mauricio's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2# Ibarra drops Mauricio with a beautiful combination! Mauricio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ibarra is looking for the KO! Elian Ibarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ibarra drops Mauricio with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mauricio! Ibarra dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elian Ibarra! |
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Event:
RFL - Connected 4.1
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1# Montoya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibarra. Montoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibarra is just out of range. Ibarra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montoya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Montoya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2# Ibarra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Montoya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montoya tries to get out of the position. You can see the frustration on Montoya's face as Ibarra controls the position. Montoya struggling a bit here.#SUB2# Ibarra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montoya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montoya trying to remain calm as Ibarra controls from the top position. Ibarra works to advance to full mount. Montoya defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1# Ibarra content just to control the position here. Ibarra with a couple of short strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ibarra controlling from the full mount. Ibarra landing strikes from the mount and Montoya is in trouble! Ibarra looking to control and managing it successfully. Ibarra landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2##SUB2# Ibarra with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ibarra controlling the position easily from mount. Ibarra avoids the attempt from Montoya to control. Ibarra thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T3# Montoya tries to hold on but Ibarra postures up. BOOM! Ibarra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Montoya reaches up to try and control the position but Ibarra seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Montoya rolls and tries to escape and now Ibarra has his back!
#SUB2# Ibarra is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Montoya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Montoya for a finish. Ibarra avoiding Montoya 's attempts to control his hands. Ibarra keeps control of the position easily here as Montoya tries to buck him off.
#T4# Montoya rolls, trying to escape but Ibarra keeps control of the position.
Ibarra scores with punches from the back.
Montoya is trying to break free.
Ibarra controlling the position well here. Montoya rolled but Ibarra kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ibarra loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Montoya hold on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elian Ibarra dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Ibarra lands a head kick. Montoya smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Montoya blocks a head kick by Ibarra.
Ibarra throws a head kick but Montoya moves out of range.
Ibarra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ibarra has his takedown stuffed and Montoya counters with a lovely shot to the body. Montoya avoids the head kick by Ibarra.
A jab from Montoya finds it's way through Ibarra's defenses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montoya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibarra was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya. Ibarra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montoya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ibarra has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ibarra has a takedown stuffed.#T1# Ibarra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Montoya counters with a right hand to the body. Felipe Montoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elian Ibarra. Montoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibarra manages to avoid it. Ibarra shoots in but Montoya avoids the takedown attempt easily. Montoya drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ibarra right on the button. Ibarra goes down! Montoya follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Montoya gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Montoya! |
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