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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilij Zajtsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ibssen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DJ Encore - I see right through you. On his way into the cage it seems that Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasilij Zajtsev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibssen misses the shot to the body.
Ibssen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibssen rushes Zajtsev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zajtsev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zajtsev is trying to break free.
Ibssen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zajtsev blocking some punches.
Ibssen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zajtsev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ibssen lands a nice uppercut.
Ibssen misses with a body punch.
Zajtsev is trying to force a seperation but Ibssen has the dominant position.
Zajtsev wants to break free but Ibssen has control.
A short body shot lands from Ibssen as the two fighters clinch.
Ibssen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibssen throws a body punch but Zajtsev moves out of range.
Ibssen takes the fight into the clinch.
Zajtsev blocks a body shot from Ibssen.
Zajtsev can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibssen.
Ibssen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibssen is leaning against Zajtsev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ibssen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zajtsev wants to break free but Ibssen has control.
Ibssen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Ibssen misses
and Zajtsev counters with a series of strikes. Ibssen will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Zajtsev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibssen misses with a hook to the body
and Zajtsev counters with a left and a right that stings Ibssen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibssen thows a body shot but no joy.
Ibssen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibssen tries to clinch there but Zajtsev circles away.
Ibssen is looking to clinch.
Ibssen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zajtsev.
Ibssen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zajtsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibssen.
Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibssen blocks the leg kick.
Ibssen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ibssen is looking to wear down Zajtsev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ibssen forces Zajtsev back against the cage and clinches.
Ibssen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibssen throws a head punch that misses.
Ibssen lands a left hand.
Zajtsev is working for takedown but Ibssen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ibssen misses with a punch to the body.
Zajtsev tries to score a body lock takedown but Ibssen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ibssen tries to work over Zajtsev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibssen is leaning against Zajtsev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zajtsev misses with some punches.
Ibssen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibssen gets through Zajtsev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ibssen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zajtsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibssen struggles to land a body shot inside as Zajtsev controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zajtsev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ibssen is defending well.
Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilij Zajtsev.
Ibssen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zajtsev feints a jab promting Ibssen to slip. Zajtsev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ibssen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ibssen forces Zajtsev back against the cage and clinches.
Ibssen has Zajtsev pressed against the cage, preventing Zajtsev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zajtsev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibssen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibssen lands a left hand.
Zajtsev prevents a body shot from Ibssen.
Zajtsev working hard to break the clinch.
Ibssen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibssen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zajtsev counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zajtsev keeps the fight on the outside.
Ibssen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibssen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zajtsev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ibssen takes the fight into the clinch.
Zajtsev is trying to break the clinch but Ibssen is controlling him.
Zajtsev blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ibssen manages to break the clinch.
Ibssen doesn't manage to clinch there - Zajtsev circles away.
A big left from Ibssen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ibssen doesn't manage to clinch there - Zajtsev circles away.
A combination from Ibssen does no damage.
Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibssen throws a shot to the body.
Ibssen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zajtsev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ibssen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zajtsev keeps the fight on the outside.
Zajtsev connects with a single shot there.
Ibssen tries to bum rush Zajtsev with a series of wild strikes but Zajtsev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zajtsev throws a series of strikes that have Ibssen backpedaling.
It looks like Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen has been cut.
Zajtsev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibssen is looking to regain half guard here but Zajtsev keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibssen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zajtsev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zajtsev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zajtsev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ibssen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zajtsev is breathing heavily.
Ibssen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zajtsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibssen pushing down on Zajtsev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ibssen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ibssen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zajtsev trying to control from the bottom.
Zajtsev actively working from the bottom here.
Ibssen seems to be working for a kimura but Zajtsev defends the submission attempt.
Ibssen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zajtsev!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibssen wants to finish this one by submission but Zajtsev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ibssen.
Ibssen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zajtsev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ibssen tries for a kimura but Zajtsev is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Zajtsev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibssen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zajtsev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ibssen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibssen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zajtsev sneaks back into half guard.
Ibssen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zajtsev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibssen.
Zajtsev controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zajtsev trying to hold on to Ibssen's head to control him but Ibssen postures up.
Zajtsev moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibssen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zajtsev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ibssen, into his guard.
Ibssen keeping moving, preventing Zajtsev from controlling successfully.
Ibssen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibssen 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.
Ibssen working for a triangle but Zajtsev defends it easily.
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 Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zajtsev doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibssen circles away.
Zajtsev throws a nice looking combination but Ibssen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasilij Zajtsev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibssen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibssen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zajtsev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajtsev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zajtsev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zajtsev.
Ibssen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zajtsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibssen is keeping the position for now.
Ibssen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zajtsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ibssen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zajtsev is one step ahead there.
Ibssen wriggles free and stands up.
Ibssen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zajtsev is just out of range.
Ibssen tries to clinch up but Zajtsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibssen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zajtsev manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibssen tries to clinch up
and Zajtsev counters with an outside leg kick.
Zajtsev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ibssen is fending him off so far but Zajtsev persists. Nope, Ibssen circles away and we're back to standing.
Ibssen has Zajtsev up against the cage in a clinch.
Ibssen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ibssen lands a left hand.
Zajtsev is looking to break free of the clinch but Ibssen has double underhooks.
Ibssen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibssen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ibssen clinches.
Ibssen lands a body shot.
Ibssen can't find room to land a body shot as Zajtsev controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibssen lands a shoulder strike.
Ibssen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zajtsev's efforts to push away.
Ibssen scores with a shoulder strike.
Zajtsev breaks the clinch.
Zajtsev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibssen darts in and clinches Zajtsev up against the cage.
Ibssen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zajtsev is trying to force a seperation but Ibssen has the dominant position.
Zajtsev wants to get back to striking at distance but Ibssen won't allow it.
Zajtsev is trying to break free.
Ibssen lands with a left to the head.
Ibssen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Ibssen.
Ibssen struggles to land a body shot inside as Zajtsev controls his hands.
Zajtsev tries to score a body lock takedown but Ibssen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zajtsev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ibssen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vasilij Zajtsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibssen cracks Zajtsev with a nice body shot.
Ibssen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Ibssen - that landed with a thud.
Ibssen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibssen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibssen drives through and clinches with Zajtsev against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ibssen.
Still in the clinch, Ibssen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibssen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ibssen misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ibssen as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Ibssen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibssen.
Ibssen breaks the clinch.
Ibssen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ibssen tries to throw a body punch but Zajtsev avoids it by throwing Ibssen back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibssen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen thanked Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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