Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
Behnder shoots in but Kwong avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Behnder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kwong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Behnder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Behnder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Behnder pushes down on Kwong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kwong is not content to let Behnder control the position.
Kwong 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.
Kwong won't allow Behnder to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder wants to take a breather but Kwong is having none of it.
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Behnder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kwong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Behnder.
Behnder trying to pass the guard but Kwong defending well. #T1#
Kwong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Behnder trying to mount his opponent but Kwong defends it.
Kwong tries to roll over but Behnder keeps him under control.
Behnder is trying to control. Kwong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Behnder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Behnder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kwong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Behnder thows a huge punch but Kwong dodges it nicely.
Behnder controlling the action here.
Behnder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Behnder is looking to stall here but Kwong recovers full guard.
Behnder trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Behnder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Behnder trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kwong lands a body shot.
Behnder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kwong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Behnder somewhat.
Kwong scores with a body shot.
Kwong thuds a left hand into Behnder's body.
Nice jab there from Kwong.
Behnder has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Behnder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwong with a nice cross.
Kwong lands a head shot.
Kwong scores with a body shot.
Kwong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Behnder shoots in for a takedown but Kwong shows good takedown defense.
Behnder tries to move into range but Kwong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Behnder is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.#T4#
Kwong cracks Behnder with a left hook right on the temple and Behnder goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kwong lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Behnder is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwasi Kwong!
Kwasi Kwong thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1##CL2#
No Bahamas closes the distance and pushes Behnder back into the cage.
A short right from No Bahamas on the inside. #TD#
Behnder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. No Bahamas can't fight it off and eventually Behnder manages to take the fight to the floor. No Bahamas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Behnder's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
No Bahamas is looking to stand up but Behnder isn't so interested in that idea.
Behnder content to stall in guard here.
No Bahamas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
No Bahamas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Behnder is controlling him.
Behnder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. No Bahamas is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder controlling from the top position.
No Bahamas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Behnder is controlling him. #T1##SUB#
Behnder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Behnder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Behnder won't allow No Bahamas to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Behnder shoots in for a takedown but No Bahamas shows good takedown defense.
A countering left hand to the body from No Bahamas misses.#CL2#
No Bahamas moves into the clinch successfully.
Behnder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but No Bahamas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
No Bahamas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
No Bahamas lands with a short shot to the head.
Behnder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. No Bahamas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Behnder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No Bahamas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and No Bahamas wants it to stay on the feet.
Behnder wants to clinch up but No Bahamas keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Behnder looks for a takedown but No Bahamas sprawls well.
No Bahamas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Behnder shoots for a takedown but No Bahamas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No Bahamas stuns Behnder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
No Bahamas pushes Behnder up against the cage in a clinch.
Behnder tries to stall but No Bahamas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Behnder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by No Bahamas after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from No Bahamas - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Behnder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No Bahamas is looking to stand up but Behnder isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behnder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Behnder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Behnder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
No Bahamas keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully.
No Bahamas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Behnder dives into side control. #SUB#
Behnder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
No Bahamas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Behnder asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Behnder staying calm.#T4#
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.
No Bahamas wants to get back to his feet but Behnder drags him back down.
No Bahamas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Behnder remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Behnder has hold of No Bahamas's arm. He's looking for a kimura. No Bahamas seems comfortable defending it but Behnder has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! No Bahamas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! No Bahamas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Behnder couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Behnder!
Marcus Behnder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Morgendorffer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Behnder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morgendorffer on his heels. He'll look to pass Morgendorffer 's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Behnder drops back looking for a leg! Morgendorffer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morgendorffer manages to kick Behnder off! Behnder jumps back into Morgendorffer 's guard.
Behnder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behnder wants to pass the guard but Morgendorffer is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Morgendorffer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Behnder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Behnder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Behnder is pushing down on Morgendorffer 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morgendorffer is fighting to maintain full guard but Behnder has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Behnder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Behnder is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Morgendorffer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Behnder!
A relieved looking Marcus Behnder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IXF LVI
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1##CL#
Behnder gets a clinch. #TD#
Behnder jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winters wants to control from the top but Behnder keeps moving. #SUB#
Behnder looking for subs off his back but Winters has passed one foot through into half guard.
Behnder is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Behnder defending well though. #T1#
Winters thows a huge punch but Behnder dodges it nicely.
Behnder wants to control but Winters is keeping busy.
Behnder is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Behnder is working hard here to advance position.
Behnder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Behnder trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Behnder's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Behnder is on top in guard. #REVR#
Behnder controlling from the top position.
Winters has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Behnder wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Behnder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winters swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Behnder gets caught flat footed, as Winters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Behnder has control of Winters's left arm, preventing Winters from doing any damage.
Behnder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Behnder looking for a sweep. Not yet Behnder, not yet. #SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winters passes into half guard.
Winters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Winters moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dick Winters will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Behnder fails with the takedown.
Behnder shoots for a takedown but Winters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Behnder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Behnder. No joy for Winters on that attempt.
Behnder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Winters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Behnder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Behnder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Behnder tries to avoid it but Winters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Behnder to the ground. Behnder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Behnder clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Winters manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Behnder is pushing down on Winters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winters is fighting to maintain full guard but Behnder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Behnder not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder wants to pass to mount but Winters is defending the position. #T1#
Behnder wants to take a breather but Winters is having none of it.
Behnder wants to pass the guard but Winters is defending well.
Winters is looking for a sweep. Behnder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winters 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.
Behnder trying to mount his opponent but Winters defends it.
Behnder is taking a breather. Winters 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Behnder is pressing down on Winters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winters is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winters has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Winters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winters showed some decent athleticism there.
Winters is thwarting Behnder's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Winters is taking a breather. Behnder 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.
Dick Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Behnder trying to control here.
Winters prevents Behnder from improving his position.
Behnder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winters is working away from the top position though.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Winters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Behnder has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Winters is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Behnder's half guard.
Behnder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winters.
Behnder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Behnder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Winters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Behnder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winters has managed to get both his arms back between Behnder's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Winters throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Behnder was covering up waiting for the punch and Winters finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Winters being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder wants to control the position but Winters says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Behnder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Behnder looking for a sweep. Not yet Behnder, not yet.
Behnder is looking to sweep but instead, Winters has passed into half guard.
Behnder is looking to control Winters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Behnder avoid being mounted?
Winters is pressing down on Behnder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Behnder is holding on for now.
Behnder is trying to maintain the position but Winters is very close to passing his half guard.#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.
Winters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Behnder is positioning himself well to prevent Winters advancing to mount.
Behnder moves into full guard.
Winters trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Winters shoots in looking for a takedown. Behnder tries to sprawl out of it but Winters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Behnder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Behnder shoots in for a takedown but Winters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Winters. No joy for Behnder on that attempt. #TD2#
Behnder gets caught flat footed, as Winters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Winters trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Behnder throws his legs up looking for a submission but Winters uses it to pass to side control.
Behnder is looking to reverse the position.
Winters has control of an arm but Behnder manages to advance to Winters's back!#SUB#
Winters defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Winters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Behnder is trying to keep Winters in close. #SUB#
Behnder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Behnder controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters is pushing down on Behnder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Behnder is fighting to maintain full guard but Winters has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Behnder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Behnder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winters is fending him off so far but Behnder persists. Nope, Winters circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Behnder is defended easily by Winters.
Winters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Behnder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winters somewhat.
Dick Winters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Winters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Behnder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Winters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Winters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Winters passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Behnder!
Winters controlling from the full mount.
Behnder tries to lock up and control but Winters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winters controlling from the full mount.
Behnder is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Behnder wants to control but Winters is having none of it.
Behnder is working to get back to half guard.
Behnder regains half guard.#SUB2#
Winters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Winters passes into side control, despite Behnder's attempt to control the position.
Behnder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Behnder actively working from the bottom here.
Winters passes the guard and advances to mount!
Behnder really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Behnder tries to hold on but Winters postures up.
Winters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behnder wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Winters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Winters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Behnder wants to control but Winters postures up.
Behnder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Behnder seems a little lost for a moment, as Winters dominates the positioning.
Winters tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Winters passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Behnder!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Behnder wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.#T1#
Winters prevents Behnder from getting the reversal.
Winters controlling his opponent.
Behnder is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action.
Behnder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Winters is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Behnder can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marcus Behnder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Behnder is looking to improve his position but Winters isn't that keen on the idea.
Winters unloads with some shots from mount but Behnder bucks and avoids them well.
Behnder is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action.
Behnder working to try and regain half guard.
Behnder wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.#T3#
Behnder is working to get back to half guard.
Behnder wants to control but Winters is having none of it.
Winters prevents Behnder from getting the reversal.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winters trying to control but Behnder is having none of it.
Behnder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Winters is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Behnder is surviving well by controlling Winters's body position as best he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Winters!
Dick Winters is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Dick Winters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IXF LIV
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Wei throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
Wei scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#Behnder is rocked!
Wei throws a hook but Behnder avoids it easily.
Oh Behnder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wei throws out a loose jab but Behnder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Behnder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Behnder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wei's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wei's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Behnder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Wei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Behnder seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Behnder moves into the clinch.#TD#
Behnder gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wei regains guard.
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!#SUB#
Behnder drops back looking for a leg! Wei is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wei manages to kick Behnder off! Behnder jumps back into Wei's guard.
Wei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Behnder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wei being controlled here, momentarily.
Wei pulls Behnder in close to his closed guard and prevents Behnder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wei 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##T1#
Behnder is trying to get back to full guard.
Wei not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wei lands a nice short elbow.
Behnder wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wei wants to control but Behnder is keeping him busy.
Wei is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Behnder is looking to control Wei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Behnder avoid being mounted?
Behnder wants to improve his position but Wei is controlling well.
Wei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Wei throws a strike but Behnder manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Wei tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Behnder!
Marcus Behnder retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Marcus Behnder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: IXF LII
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Behnder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Damien to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Damien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Behnder is keeping the position for now.
Behnder keeping moving, preventing Damien from controlling successfully.
Damien not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in Island project inform me that Damien has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damien trying to control the position from guard on top but Behnder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Behnder holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Behnder trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Damien shoots in looking for a takedown but Behnder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Damien's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Damien shoots in for a takedown but Behnder shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Behnder shoots in and bounces Damien off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Damien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Behnder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Behnder 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. #T2#
Damien controls Behnder momentarily but Behnder frees himself.
Behnder tries to free his leg and advance position but Damien is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Damien has an active guard here but Behnder has managed to pass into half guard.
Behnder trying to control the pace.
Behnder passes to full mount! #T3#
Damien sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Behnder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Damien is just riding it out for now. Behnder eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Damien is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Behnder pulls his head out easily.
Behnder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Damien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Behnder's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Damien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Behnder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Behnder is thwarting Damien's attempts to control the position.
Behnder prevents Damien from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behnder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Behnder trying to control the action but Damien is working from the bottom.
Behnder looks to land a strike but Damien avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Behnder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Behnder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Damien's half guard.
Behnder prevents Damien from improving his position.
Behnder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damien can do to turn this around?
Damien trying to control here. #SUB2#
Damien actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damien is refusing to be controlled, as Behnder sits in half guard.
Damien wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Behnder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Damien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Behnder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Behnder trying to control the action but Damien is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Damien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Behnder wants to control but Damien is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Behnder is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Damien is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Behnder pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Damien manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Behnder wants to control from the top but Damien keeps moving.
Behnder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Damien gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Behnder throws a big right hand that misses.
Behnder trying to control the position from guard on top but Damien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Behnder avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
Behnder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Behnder has managed to get both his arms back between Damien's legs - danger averted.
Behnder trying to control the position from guard on top but Damien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Behnder being controlled here momentarily.
Damien utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Behnder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Behnder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Behnder trying to control but Damien is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Behnder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Behnder has managed to get both his arms back between Damien's legs - danger averted.
Behnder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damien is keeping the position for now.
Behnder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Damien keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Behnder moves into the clinch successfully.
Damien fails to pull guard. #TD#
Behnder has hold of one of Damien's legs. Damien is fighting the takedown attempt but Behnder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Behnder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Behnder dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Behnder. No joy for Damien on that attempt. #TD#
Behnder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Damien is looking for a triangle but Behnder pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Damien working for a triangle but Behnder defends it easily.
Damien looking to control but Behnder passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder is looking to take a break and control but Damien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Damien is defending against the submission attempts here by Behnder. #T1##SUB2#
Damien looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Behnder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Damien is just riding it out for now. Behnder eventually gives up the hold.
Marcus Behnder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Behnder trying to control from half guard but Damien is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Damien tries to roll over but Behnder keeps him under control.
Behnder is trying to control the action in half guard but Damien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Damien wants to control but Behnder is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Damien is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Behnder pulls his head out easily.
Behnder wants to free his trapped foot but Damien is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Damien is looking to control Behnder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Damien avoid being mounted?
Well, if Behnder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Damien wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Behnder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Behnder showed some decent athleticism there.
Damien is looking to improve his position.
Damien is refusing to be controlled, as Behnder sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Damien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Damien is refusing to be controlled, as Behnder sits in half guard. #SUB#
Behnder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marcus Behnder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Behnder wants to take a breather but Damien is having none of it.
Damien is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behnder prevents Damien from improving his position.
Behnder not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Behnder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Behnder 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Behnder!
Marcus Behnder retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Marcus Behnder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IXF L
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Behnder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Behnder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Winters is trying to defend but Behnder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Behnder is looking for a kimura but Winters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Behnder to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Behnder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Winters's coaches at Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Winters is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder tries to pass to full mount but Winters defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Behnder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Winters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Winters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Behnder manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Behnder keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass.
Behnder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Behnder isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Winters stacks Behnder on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Winters!#T2#
Winters in side control, throwing shots but Behnder defends.
Behnder tries to buck Winters off but Winters is having none of it.#SUB#
Winters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Behnder, who protects the arm well.
Behnder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behnder wants to control but Winters postures up.#T3#
Behnder is letting Winters control him for a moment.
Winters'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behnder is looking to reverse the position.
Winters is looking to take a break and control but Behnder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winters staying calm.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Behnder is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Behnder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winters pinned against the cage. Winters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Winters shoots for a takedown but Behnder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Behnder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winters paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Winters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Behnder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Behnder actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Winters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Winters as Behnder shoots in.
Winters went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Winters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Behnder struggling a bit here.
Winters wants to control but Behnder is keeping him busy.
Winters working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winters goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Behnder rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Winters's guard! Nice work there by Behnder!
Behnder looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Behnder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Winters dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Behnder wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Winters is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Behnder looking for submissions off his back.
Behnder trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Behnder is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Behnder controlling the position for now.
Behnder is trying to maintain the position but Winters is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Behnder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Behnder is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Behnder with the active half guard here but Winters passes nicely into side control.
Behnder tries to buck Winters off but Winters is having none of it.
Winters wants to control but Behnder is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Behnder is trying to control Winters's posture but Winters avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Behnder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Behnder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dick Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Behnder.
Behnder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Behnder tries to sprawl but Winters drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Winters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Winters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Behnder defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD#
Winters shoots in and bounces Behnder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Behnder working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily.
Behnder looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Behnder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Behnder is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Winters rolls with it to try and escape but Behnder cranks on the arm and Winters is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Behnder!
Marcus Behnder is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Marcus Behnder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IXF XLVII
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Behnder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ousmane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Behnder is keeping the position for now.
Ousmane wants to control from the top but Behnder keeps moving.
Behnder is pulling down on Ousmane's head. It's preventing any offense from Ousmane, at least for the moment.
Ousmane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ousmane distracts Behnder 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.
Ousmane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ousmane scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Behnder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ousmane defends well.#SUB#
Behnder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ousmane has picked Behnder up and slammed him! Behnder can't keep hold of the triangle and Ousmane manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Behnder is not content to let Ousmane control the position.
Behnder tries to bench press Ousmane off him but Ousmane keeps the position.
Ousmane working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Behnder is trying to control Ousmane's posture but Ousmane avoids it.
An elbow from Ousmane crashes against the mat.
Ousmane scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Ousmane is trying to get an arm triangle but Behnder is defending well.
Behnder is looking to regain half guard here but Ousmane keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Behnder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Ousmane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Behnder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Behnder manages to get back to half guard.
Ousmane uses his free foot to push down on Behnder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Behnder.
Ousmane landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ousmane with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Behnder sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Ousmane is working for a submission of some sort.
Ousmane is trying to control the action in half guard but Behnder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ousmane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Behnder is doing well to control the position and prevent Ousmane from advancing to side control.
Behnder tries to roll over but Ousmane keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ousmane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ousmane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Behnder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Behnder tries to roll over but Ousmane keeps him under control.#SUB#
Behnder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ousmane working Behnder over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ousmane trying to control the pace.
Ousmane slips a nice elbow through Behnder's hands, connecting with Behnder's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ousmane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Behnder wants to clinch up but Ousmane keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Behnder 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.
Behnder looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ousmane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Behnder is aware though and is defending well.
Ousmane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Behnder won't allow Ousmane to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Behnder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Behnder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Behnder stopping the sweep attempt from Ousmane.
Ousmane trying to keep a closed guard but Behnder is proving a slippery customer.
Behnder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Behnder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Behnder trying to control but Ousmane is working from the bottom.
Ousmane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Behnder is one step ahead there.
Behnder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ousmane dives in and grabs Behnder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Behnder pushes down on Ousmane's head and hops out.
Ousmane tries for a takedown but Behnder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcus Behnder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Ousmane.#TD2#
Ousmane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Behnder!
Behnder struggling a bit here.#T2#
Ousmane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Behnder's legs.
Behnder wants to control but Ousmane postures up.
Ousmane scores with punches from side control.
Behnder is looking for a sweep.
Behnder struggling a bit here.
Behnder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ousmane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Behnder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ousmane wants to control but Behnder is keeping him busy.
Behnder trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ousmane manages to pass to mount!
Behnder tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Behnder is in a horrible position here. Ousmane smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ousmane avoids the attempt from Behnder to control.
Ousmane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Behnder wants to hold on but Ousmane pushes him away.
Behnder is looking to get to half guard.
Ousmane trying to control but Behnder is having none of it.
Behnder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ousmane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ousmane raining down hammerfists from mount.
Behnder regains half guard.
Ousmane 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.
Behnder is staying active underneath Ousmane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ousmane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Behnder defending well though.
Ousmane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Behnder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ousmane is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ousmane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ousmane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ousmane wants to control but Behnder is keeping him busy.
Behnder wants to get back to full guard.
Ousmane working Behnder over with strikes. #SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Behnder trying to control but Ousmane postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is keen to just control but Behnder is a slippery customer.
Behnder wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ousmane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Behnder is trying to maintain the position but Ousmane is very close to passing his half guard.
Kofi Ousmane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ousmane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Behnder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ousmane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Behnder trying to control but Ousmane postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marcus Behnder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofi Ousmane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Behnder stuffs the takedown attempt from Ousmane. Ousmane gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Ousmane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Behnder quickly recovers to half guard.
Behnder wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well.
Behnder is looking to control Ousmane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Behnder avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ousmane in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Behnder is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Ousmane is working for a submission of some sort.
Ousmane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ousmane is keen to just control but Behnder is a slippery customer.
Ousmane performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Behnder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4##SUB#
Behnder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ousmane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Ousmane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ousmane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Behnder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Behnder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Behnder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kofi Ousmane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ousmane 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kofi Ousmane!

Event: IXF XLVI
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Wei lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.#CL#
Behnder closes the distance and pushes Wei back into the cage.
Behnder wants a takedown.
Behnder goes for a takedown attempt but Wei pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Behnder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wei misses with a looping right.#TD#
Behnder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Behnder is looking to stall here but Wei recovers full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wei can do anything to dispel that myth.
Behnder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Behnder is working hard here to advance position.
Wei controlling the position.
Behnder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Behnder tries to free his leg and advance position but Wei is retaining full guard. #T1#
Wei wants to get back to his feet but Behnder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Behnder looking to pass the guard.
Wei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Behnder looking to sit in guard and control but Wei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Behnder is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wei has his hands clasped together but Behnder extends and breaks Wei's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Behnder.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Behnder!
A victorious Marcus Behnder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF XLIII
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Behnder doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziskie circles away. #CL2#
Behnder clinches up with Ziskie and pushes him back against the cage.
Behnder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ziskie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ziskie tries to score a body lock takedown but Behnder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ziskie tries to score a body lock takedown but Behnder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Behnder is pushing Ziskie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Behnder jumps guard.
Behnder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Behnder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziskie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Behnder keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder is trying to keep Ziskie in close. #SUB2#
Behnder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Behnder is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ziskie frees his head nicely. Oh but Behnder has switched to an armbar! Ziskie is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marcus Behnder!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Behnder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IXF XL
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Ziskie stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ziskie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ziskie has hold of one of Behnder's legs. Behnder is fighting the takedown attempt but Ziskie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Behnder working a defensive guard here.
Ziskie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Behnder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ziskie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Behnder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziskie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Behnder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziskie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziskie 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.
Ziskie sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Behnder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziskie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziskie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Ziskie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Behnder is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Ziskie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Behnder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ziskie has Behnder in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ziskie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Behnder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ziskie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Behnder wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving.
Behnder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Behnder defends well.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ziskie looking for subs off his back but Behnder has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Behnder pulls his head out easily.
Behnder wants to take a breather but Ziskie is having none of it.
Ziskie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Behnder has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Behnder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ziskie is looking to escape. #T3#
Ziskie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ziskie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Behnder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ziskie gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a triangle but Behnder pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ziskie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Behnder is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ziskie.
Behnder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziskie keeps working. #T4#
Ziskie tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Behnder tries for a kimura but Ziskie is defending well.
Behnder working away.
A control attempt from Ziskie but he's now mounted!#SUB2#
Behnder wants to finish this one by submission but Ziskie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Behnder.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behnder is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ziskie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Behnder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ziskie is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ziskie has Behnder up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Behnder pulls Ziskie into guard. #SUB2#
Behnder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziskie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Behnder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Behnder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziskie defends it easily.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Behnder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie stays in close to Behnder's body and controls the position. #T1#
Behnder keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
Ziskie postures up.
Behnder is pulling down on Ziskie's head. It's preventing any offense from Ziskie, at least for the moment.
Behnder looking to control but Ziskie passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Behnder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Behnder is trying to control but can't.
Ziskie passes to full mount!
Ziskie looking to control but Behnder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2##SUB#
Ziskie working for a submission but Behnder is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for a guillotine from mount but Behnder is having none of it.
Behnder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ziskie controlling from mount.
Behnder tries to lock up and control but Ziskie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Behnder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ziskie looking to control but Behnder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Behnder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Ziskie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Behnder has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ziskie has hold of Behnder's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Behnder manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Behnder tries to lock up and control but Ziskie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Behnder is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Behnder defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ziskie. #T4#
Ziskie wants to control the pace but Behnder is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Behnder defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ziskie.
Behnder tries to hold on but Ziskie pushes him away. #SUB#
Ziskie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Behnder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Behnder shrugs it off.
Behnder tries to hold on but Ziskie postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ziskie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Behnder tries to hold on but Ziskie pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziskie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ziskie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Behnder is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Behnder pulls guard.
Ziskie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Behnder can do to turn this around?
Ziskie controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ziskie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Behnder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ziskie has managed to get both his arms back between Behnder's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ziskie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ziskie advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Behnder actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ziskie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for an arm triangle but Behnder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Ziskie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Behnder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Behnder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Behnder is trying to control but can't.
Behnder is staying active underneath Ziskie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Behnder trying to control but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie trying to mount his opponent but Behnder defends it.
Behnder is trying to maintain the position but Ziskie is very close to passing his half guard.
Mike Ziskie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ziskie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Behnder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ziskie.
We've been informed that Behnder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Behnder wants to control but Ziskie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Ziskie moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Behnder has picked Ziskie up - he's going for a ride! Behnder dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back.
Ziskie is refusing to be controlled, as Behnder sits in half guard. #T3#
Behnder wants to free his trapped foot but Ziskie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Behnder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ziskie trying to control but Behnder postures up. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Behnder is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Behnder seems to be looking for submissions.
Behnder is keen to just control but Ziskie is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Behnder seems to be working for a kimura but Ziskie defends the submission attempt.
Behnder stalling away here and it's allowed Ziskie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Behnder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Behnder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Behnder.
I think Behnder 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: IXF XXXVIII
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1##CL#
Behnder takes the fight into the clinch.
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Behnder has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Behnder pulls guard effortlessly.
Wei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Behnder's head.
Wei scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Behnder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Behnder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wei has managed to get both his arms back between Behnder's legs - danger averted.
Wei lands a couple of elbows.
Wei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Behnder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wei chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Behnder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wei defends well.
Behnder is trying to keep Wei in close.
Wei forces his way into half guard.
Wei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Behnder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wei slips a nice elbow through Behnder's hands, connecting with Behnder's forehead.
Wei misses with a head shot. Behnder uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Behnder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wei defends it easily.#T2#
Behnder keeping moving, preventing Wei from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behnder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Behnder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Behnder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wei is in close to Behnder's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Behnder looking for a guillotine here but Wei defends easily.
Wei postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Wei works over Behnder with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Behnder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wei gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Wei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wei scoring with punches to the head and body.
Behnder has momentary wrist control but Wei slips an elbow through the middle.
Wei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Behnder's head.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Behnder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wei throwing strikes but missing.
Wei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Behnder's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei is in close to Behnder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Behnder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Behnder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Behnder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD2#
Nice combo by Wei! Oh, that's hurt him - Behnder falls to the canvas and Wei follows him into side control. #ROC2#Behnder is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
A big shot lands for Wei! That's hurt Behnder! Will he recover? Wei fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Wei!
A less than humble Zhang Wei misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: IXF XXXVI
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1##TD#
Behnder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams is not content to let Behnder control the position.#SUB#
Behnder wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Behnder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to control but Behnder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Behnder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Behnder maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Williams could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Behnder has cracked it and Williams is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Behnder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Behnder!
Our winner, Marcus Behnder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: IXF XXXII
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Damien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Behnder as he avoids it easily.
Behnder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Behnder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Damien looking to control.
Behnder sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Behnder avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Damien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Behnder defends it easily.
Damien has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Behnder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB2#
Behnder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Behnder postures up.
Damien looking for a sweep. Not yet Damien, not yet. #SUB#
Damien looking for a guillotine here but Behnder defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Damien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Behnder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Behnder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Behnder trying to control but Damien is working from the bottom.
Behnder tries to free his leg and advance position but Damien is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Damien is looking for a triangle but Behnder pushes his legs off easily.
Behnder's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Damien looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Damien working for a triangle but Behnder defends it easily.
Behnder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Damien has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Behnder is trying to control the action in half guard but Damien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Behnder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Damien wants to improve his position but Behnder is controlling well. #SUB2#
Behnder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Damien defends it well.
Damien holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Behnder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Damien defends it well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Behnder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Behnder is trying to control the action in half guard but Damien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Damien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Behnder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Behnder's back!#SUB#
Behnder defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Damien's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Damien working for a choke but Behnder is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Behnder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Behnder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Damien has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Behnder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Behnder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damien is trying to keep Behnder in close. #T1##SUB#
Damien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Behnder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Damien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Behnder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Behnder has managed to get both his arms back between Damien's legs - danger averted.
Behnder trying to control but Damien is working from the bottom.
Marcus Behnder has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Damien has his foot on Behnder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Behnder works his way back into a safe position though.
Behnder trying to control but Damien is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Damien is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Behnder is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Behnder wants to control from the top but Damien keeps moving. #SUB#
Damien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Behnder trying to control but Damien is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Behnder gets a double leg takedown into Damien's guard.
Damien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Damien has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Behnder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Behnder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Behnder wants to control from the top but Damien keeps moving. #T3#
Behnder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Damien is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Damien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Behnder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Behnder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Behnder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Behnder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Behnder is looking to take a break and control but Damien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Damien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Damien actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Behnder seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Behnder is trying to work for a kimura but Damien is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Behnder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Damien misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Behnder drives through and clinches with Damien against the cage. #TD2#
Behnder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Behnder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Behnder working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Damien has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Damien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Damien is working for a kimura but Behnder is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder tries to roll over but Damien keeps him under control.#T1#
Behnder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Damien is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Damien is trying to work for a kimura but Behnder is defending well. #SUB#
Damien is looking for a kimura but Behnder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Damien to get the leverage.
Damien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Behnder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Damien pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Damien moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Behnder.
Behnder is not content to let Damien control the position. #SUB#
Damien tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Behnder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Damien trying to control the action but Behnder is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Damien in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Behnder is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Damien!
Jake Damien retains his welterweight title!

Event: IXF XXVI
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1#
Behnder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Behnder with that takedown attempt.
Wei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Wei as Behnder shoots in.
Wei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Behnder shoots in looking for a takedown. Wei tries to sprawl out of it but Behnder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Behnder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Behnder fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Wei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Behnder to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wei 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.
Behnder works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Wei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Behnder trying to control from half guard but Wei is working away. #SUB#
Behnder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Behnder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wei tries to roll over but Behnder keeps him under control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Behnder slows the pace down in half guard.
Behnder stops Wei from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Behnder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wei is looking for a sweep. Behnder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wei can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Wei trying to hold on to Behnder's head to control him but Behnder postures up. #SUB2#
Wei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wei looking for submissions off his back.
Behnder not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wei looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Behnder is trying to keep Wei in close.
Behnder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wei.
Wei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Behnder works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Behnder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Behnder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wei defends it easily.#SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zhang Wei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Behnder moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Behnder has managed to clinch. #TD#
Behnder jumps guard.
Wei scoring with some ground and pound.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Behnder's brow.
Wei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wei trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Behnder looking for a guillotine here but Wei defends easily.
Behnder has momentary wrist control but Wei slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Behnder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wei gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Wei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Wei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Behnder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wei has managed to get both his arms back between Behnder's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei landing with the ground and pound.
Wei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Behnder looking to control. #SUB#
Behnder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Behnder's brow. #T2#
Wei wants to pass the guard but Behnder is keeping the position.
Wei wants to control from the top but Behnder keeps moving.
Wei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wei trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Behnder is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wei frees his head nicely. Oh but Behnder has switched to an armbar! Wei is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marcus Behnder!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Behnder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IXF XXIII
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Joly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Behnder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Joly pushes Behnder up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Behnder turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Behnder manages to end up in side control.
Joly trying to control but Behnder flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Behnder has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Joly is defending well but eventually Behnder manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Joly has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Behnder!
After winning the bout, Marcus Behnder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IXF XIX
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Cistiffufs shoots in for a double leg but Behnder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Behnder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cistiffufs's half guard.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs actively working from the bottom here.
Cistiffufs is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Behnder's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Behnder trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Cistiffufs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Behnder pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Behnder is looking for a kimura but Cistiffufs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Behnder to get the leverage.
Cistiffufs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Cistiffufs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Behnder passes into half guard. #SUB#
Behnder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cistiffufs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Behnder. #SUB#
Cistiffufs is trying to control Behnder's posture. Behnder takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Cistiffufs! Behnder is rotating here... this could be the end... Cistiffufs is out! Behnder has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcus Behnder!
A very excited looking Marcus Behnder made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: IXF XIV
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Behnder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Damien wants to hit a sweep here but Behnder passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Damien there!
Behnder trying to control but Damien is having none of it.
Damien working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Behnder goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Damien turns into him and now he's in Behnder's guard.
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Behnder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Damien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Damien trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Behnder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Damien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Damien looking to sit in guard and control but Behnder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Behnder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Damien 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##T2#
Behnder wants to improve his position but Damien is controlling well.
Damien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Behnder keeps working. #SUB#
Behnder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Damien passes the guard and advances to mount!
Damien looking to control and managing it successfully.
Damien has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island project. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB2#
Damien working for a guillotine from mount but Behnder is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Damien goes for an armbar but Behnder turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Behnder.
Damien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Behnder trying to control but Damien is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Damien is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Behnder is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Damien has his foot on Behnder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Behnder works his way back into a safe position though.
Behnder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Damien keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Damien working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Behnder has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Damien is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Behnder pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Behnder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Behnder misses.
Damien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marcus Behnder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damien.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Behnder.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damien.
Behnder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Damien but Damien pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Behnder gets a takedown into half guard.
Damien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damien gets full guard.#T1#
Damien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Behnder's guard. #REVB#
Damien trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom.
Damien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Behnder pulls Damien in close to his closed guard and prevents Damien from doing any damage or advancing position.
Behnder keeping full guard, as Damien tries to pass. #SUB#
Behnder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Damien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Damien looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Damien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Damien pushes down on Behnder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behnder is in trouble now - Damien has advanced to mount!
Behnder tries to hold on but Damien pushes him away. #T3##SUB2#
Damien looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Marcus Behnder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Damien looking for a guillotine from mount but Behnder is having none of it.
Behnder stops Damien from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Damien is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Behnder has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Behnder!
Behnder postures up. #T4#
Behnder stopping the sweep attempt from Damien.
Behnder trying to control but Damien is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Damien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Behnder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damien is keeping the position for now.
Damien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Damien looking for a guillotine here but Behnder defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Damien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Behnder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Damien drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Damien is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Behnder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Damien swings around for an armbar but Behnder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Damien's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damien can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Behnder controls the pace.
Damien tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Damien keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Damien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Behnder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Behnder postures up.
Damien tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Damien throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Damien trying to keep a closed guard but Behnder is proving a slippery customer.
Behnder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Behnder trying to control the position from guard on top but Damien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Damien tries for a takedown but Behnder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Damien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Damien feints the counter takedown.
Behnder shoots and misses #TD2#
and Damien decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Behnder's guard.#SUB2#
Damien drops back, looking for a kneebar! Behnder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Behnder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Behnder! #REVR#
Behnder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Behnder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Behnder is looking to take a break and control but Damien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Damien is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Behnder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Damien is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Damien looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Damien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Damien 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Damien!

Event: IXF VIII
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Car throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.#KD#
Car sends Behnder crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Car is motioning to the referee to let Behnder up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Behnder is rocked!
Behnder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Car wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Behnder is still on wobbly legs! Can Car finish him?
Car drops Behnder with a huge uppercut! Behnder drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Car is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Car!
New Car bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IXF V
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Behnder leaves Bravo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Behnder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bravo sprawls well initially but Behnder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bravo trying to control from the bottom.
Behnder slows the pace down in half guard.
Bravo trying to control here.
Bravo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bravo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Behnder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bravo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bravo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Behnder controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself. #SUB2#
Behnder looking for a triangle here. Bravo is fighting it but it looks tight! Behnder pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bravo is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcus Behnder!
After winning the bout, Marcus Behnder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IXF II
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Car dips to his left and cracks Behnder with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Car slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Car. Beautiful body shot.
Car fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Behnder to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Behnder looks to clinch but Car throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Behnder taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). New Car!
New Car decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: IXF I
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Behnder throws a lazy right hand but Powaaah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Behnder fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Powaaah to the ground. Behnder is now in Powaaah's guard.#SUB2#
Behnder drops back looking for a leg! Powaaah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powaaah manages to kick Behnder off! Behnder jumps back into Powaaah's guard.
Behnder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Behnder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Powaaah will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T1#
Behnder postures up and lands a big shot to Powaaah's brow.
Behnder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powaaah wants to get back to his feet but Behnder is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Powaaah throws his legs up looking for a submission but Behnder uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Behnder has an Americana. Powaaah didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Behnder is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Behnder hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcus Behnder!
Marcus Behnder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2021

#R1#
Behnder throws a hook to the side of Dyson's head but Dyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Behnder. No joy for Dyson on that attempt.
Behnder feinted with a counter takedown.
Behnder avoids the head kick by Dyson.
Dyson blocks a jab.
Dyson lands a head kick!
Dyson throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Behnder counters by clinching up. #TD#
Behnder pulls Dyson into guard.
Behnder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Behnder is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dyson frees his head nicely. Oh but Behnder has switched to an armbar! Dyson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marcus Behnder!
Marcus Behnder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2021

#R1#
Dyson cracks Behnder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
Behnder could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Behnder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dyson's guard.#SUB#
Behnder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Behnder passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Behnder has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dyson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Behnder yanks on the arm and Dyson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Behnder.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Behnder!
An out of breath Marcus Behnder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2021

#R1#
Hakimi cracks Behnder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
Behnder throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakimi.
Hakimi thuds his right hand into Behnder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Behnder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Behnder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hakimi prevents it.
Hakimi scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Behnder is rocked!
Hakimi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Behnder could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Hakimi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Hakimi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Behnder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Behnder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hakimi controls Behnder momentarily but Behnder frees himself.
Hakimi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Behnder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hakimi wants to sweep but no luck.
Behnder trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakimi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakimi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Behnder wants to pass the guard but Hakimi is keeping the position.#T1#
Hakimi wants to get back to his feet but Behnder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hakimi is trying to keep Behnder in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Behnder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Behnder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hakimi's half guard.#SUB#
Behnder wants to work for an arm triangle but Hakimi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hakimi is positioning himself well to prevent Behnder advancing to mount.
Hakimi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2##SUB#
Behnder is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hakimi is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hakimi flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Behnder anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hakimi and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Behnder slips an arm under Hakimi chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Behnder has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Behnder is squeezing on Hakimi like an anaconda would it's prey. Hakimi fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Behnder!

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