Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 24
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Ahr breaks the clinch.
Barayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahr misses the shot to the body.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Ahr gets tackled into the cage by Barayev. Barayev maintains the clinch.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but Ahr has him pressed against the cage.
Barayev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahr walks away with a smile on his face. Barayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Barayev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barayev 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.
Ahr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Barayev drags the fight down to the ground.
Ahr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahr wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahr chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Barayev looking for a guillotine here but Ahr defends easily. #T1#
Barayev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barayev's head.
Ahr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barayev is trying to keep Ahr in close. #SUB#
Barayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barayev's head.#T2#
Barayev keeping full guard, as Ahr tries to pass.
Ahr throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Barayev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahr defends well.
Barayev is trying to control the position but Ahr postures up. #SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahr passes into half guard.
Ahr working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahr pulls his head out easily.
Barayev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahr winds up and cracks Barayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahr winds up and cracks Barayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahr drops an elbow to the side of Barayev's head.
Barayev gets full guard.
Ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ahr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barayev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahr has managed to get both his arms back between Barayev's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Barayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahr defends it easily.
Barayev has momentary wrist control but Ahr slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Ahr cracks Barayev with a solid left hand.
Ahr postures up.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahr wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving.
Barayev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barayev trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahr throwing strikes from guard but Barayev blocks nicely.
Ahr chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Ahr dominated that round.
That's time! Barayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Ahr does it's job there.
Ahr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahr takes a swing at Barayev's ribcage but misses.
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahr looks to land a left hand but Barayev moved out of range nicely.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Barayev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahr, pushing him back against the cage.
Barayev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahr walks away with a smile on his face. Barayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Ahr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahr misses the shot to the body.
Barayev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahr.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Ahr circles away.
Ahr looks to score with a jab to the body but Barayev is just out of range.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev ducks under a wild hook from Ahr.
Barayev is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Ahr finds it's target.
Barayev tries to clinch but Ahr is having none of it.
Barayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barayev.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Ahr cracks a nice hook into Barayev's ribs.
Ahr lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Ahr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barayev walks into a left hand.
Ahr scores with a decent looking hook.
Ahr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barayev at a distance.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Ahr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Ahr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barayev doesn't seem bothered though.
Barayev ducks right into an uppercut from Ahr.
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!
Ahr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Barayev is rocked!
Ahr lands a slapping body shot.
Barayev tries to clinch but Ahr moves out of range.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahr throws a big shot that misses.
Barayev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahr.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Ahr lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Ahr misses.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Ahr is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahr swats away the attempt to clinch by Barayev.
A nice side step and Ahr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ahr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustav Ahr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahr throws out a loose jab but Barayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barayev momentarily.
Ahr lands with a good body shot.
Barayev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahr. #T3#
Ahr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barayev circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barayev with a body shot.#CL#
Barayev rushes Ahr and presses him up against the cage.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but Ahr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Barayev jumps into guard, dragging Ahr to the mat.
Ahr trying to control but Barayev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahr landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Barayev working for a triangle but Ahr defends it easily.
Ahr scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Ahr chips away with some ground and pound.
Ahr distracts Barayev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahr is working Barayev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Barayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Barayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ahr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Ahr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Ahr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahr cracks a nice hook into Barayev's ribs.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barayev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahr throws a jab when Barayev was well out of range.
Ahr lands a nice hook to Barayev's body. Barayev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barayev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barayev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahr scores with a jab to the body.
Ahr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barayev rather than just go for the knockout.
Ahr lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Barayev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Ahr lands a beautiful left hook that drops Barayev. Barayev tries to recover but Ahr is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Barayev lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ahr!
Gustav Ahr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 19
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Barayev darts in trying to clinch
and Eugen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen.
Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barayev throws a sloppy head kick and Eugen moves out of range easily.
Eugen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Eugen blocks the leg kick.
Eugen connects with a nice looking jab.
Barayev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eugen throws an overhand right that lands on Barayev's shoulder, as Barayev tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen throws a hook but Barayev avoids it easily.
Aslanbek Barayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barayev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barayev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eugen counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Eugen finds it's way through Barayev's defenses. #T1#
Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eugen lands with a nice body punch.
Barayev takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
Eugen throws a right hand that Barayev ducks under and follows up with a left that Barayev also avoids with ease.
Eugen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Barayev drives through and clinches with Eugen against the cage. #TD2#
Barayev pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Barayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eugen controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Barayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eugen defends it easily.#T2#
Eugen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barayev has his foot on Eugen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eugen works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Barayev working for a triangle but Eugen defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Barayev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eugen passes into side control. #T3#
Barayev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Barayev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eugen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barayev can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barayev tries to buck Eugen off but Eugen is having none of it.#SU#
Eugen decides to stand back up. Eugen steps back and let's Barayev get back to his feet.
Eugen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barayev eats them both and turns towards Eugen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Eugen circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Barayev gets a clinch.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Barayev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eugen uses from the top position.
Barayev is trying to hold Eugen in close to prevent damage but Eugen has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barayev is in trouble now - Eugen has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barayev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Barayev clinches with his opponent.
Eugen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eugen pushes Barayev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eugen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barayev.
Barayev blocks an uppercut.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eugen lands with a left to the head.
Barayev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eugen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslanbek Barayev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eugen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barayevs head.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land. #BC#
Eugen breaks from the clinch.
Eugen lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Eugen digs a good hook to Barayev's body.
Eugen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barayev.
Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eugen throws a hook but Barayev avoids it easily.
Barayev throws a body punch but Eugen moves out of range.
Barayev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barayev takes one to the side of the head.
Barayev moves to clinch but Eugen breaks away
and Eugen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barayev thinking.
Barayev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barayev tries to clinch but Eugen is having none of it. #T2#
Barayev moves forwards but Eugen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eugen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Barayev tries to get set, Eugen tries to push him back and clinch up but Barayev manages to avoid the attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eugen misses with a hook
and Barayev counters with a stiff right hand.
Barayev wants to clinch but Eugen slips to the side
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Eugen scores with a hook.#ROC#
Barayev is rocked!
Barayev gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Eugen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
An out of breath Martin Eugen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 16
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1##CL#
Barayev darts in and clinches Hill up against the cage.#TD#
Barayev jumps guard.
Hill controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Barayev is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
Barayev is trying to control the position but Hill postures up.
Hill passes into half guard.
Barayev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.
Barayev gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barayev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hill is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barayev can't keep his opponent in guard - Hill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.
Barayev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barayev is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hill is trying for a kimura here. Barayev looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hill wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darrel Hill!
Darrel Hill is the new featherweight champion!
Darrel Hill spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RapidFC 33
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Barayev connects with a jab.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahr throws out a counter right but Barayev avoids it with no problem.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Ahr keeps it at a distance.
Barayev takes one to the side of the head.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Ahr cracks Barayev with a good jab.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Ahr pushes him off.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Ahr is avoiding it.
Barayev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahr misses with a body shot.
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barayev.
Barayev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barayev wants to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ahr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahr thuds a left hand into Barayev's body.
Ahr thuds his right hand into Barayev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahr punishes Barayev's body with a nice straight punch.
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Ahr is avoiding it. #T1#
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Ahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barayev moves away.
A big right from Ahr misses. #CL#
Barayev clinches with his opponent.
Ahr working aggressively here.
Barayev blocks an uppercut.
Ahr misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Barayev gets control of Ahr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barayev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barayev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahr is aware though and is defending well.
Ahr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahr is looking to work some ground and pound but Barayev has wrist control.#SUB#
Barayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barayev trying to keep a closed guard but Ahr is proving a slippery customer. #T2##SUB#
Barayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Barayev is tightening it up a little... Ahr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ahr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ahr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Barayev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aslanbek Barayev!
Aslanbek Barayev retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Aslanbek Barayev made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 9
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Barayev throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Navajo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navajo chips away with some ground and pound.
Navajo is looking to work some ground and pound but Barayev has wrist control.
Barayev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Navajo.
Navajo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Navajo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Navajo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Navajo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barayev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Navajo is looking to defend but Barayev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Navajo! Barayev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Navajo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aslanbek Barayev!
Aslanbek Barayev is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Aslanbek Barayev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1##TD#
Arteezy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arteezy showed some decent athleticism there.
Barayev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barayev.
Arteezy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barayev is trying to control the position but Arteezy postures up.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform us that Barayev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Barayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arteezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arteezy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev being controlled here, momentarily.
Barayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Arteezy passes Barayev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arteezy stalling. #SUB#
Arteezy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arteezy tries to pass to full mount but Barayev defends it. #SUB#
Arteezy seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barayev is trying to maintain the position but Arteezy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arteezy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barayev is just riding it out for now. Arteezy eventually gives up the hold.
Arteezy wants to control but Barayev is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.
Arteezy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barayev won't allow Arteezy to pass to mount.
Barayev tries to roll over but Arteezy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Arteezy 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##SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barayev trying to control from the bottom.
Arteezy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barayev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Arteezy is looking for a kimura but Barayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arteezy to get the leverage.
Barayev is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard.
Barayev trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Arteezy seems to be looking for submissions.
Arteezy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arteezy prevents Barayev from improving his position.#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#
Arteezy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Arteezy is looking for a kimura but Barayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arteezy to get the leverage.
Arteezy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arteezy is looking to take a break and control but Barayev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arteezy prevents Barayev from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteezy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Arteezy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Arteezy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Arteezy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barayev did well to prevent Arteezy getting side control.
Arteezy trying to mount his opponent but Barayev defends it. #SUB#
Arteezy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barayev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Arteezy wants to work for an arm triangle but Barayev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
Barayev wants to control but Arteezy is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Arteezy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barayev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arteezy 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.
Arteezy stands and throws Barayev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Barayev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barayev is trying to improve his position.
Arteezy wants to control but Barayev is keeping him busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arteezy wants to take a breather but Barayev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Arteezy.
Arteezy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Barayev working for a triangle but Arteezy defends it easily.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.
Barayev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arteezy controls the pace.
Shawn Arteezy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Barayev is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barayev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arteezy controls the pace.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barayev is looking for a triangle but Arteezy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Barayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arteezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arteezy sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Barayev is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Arteezy drops back looking for a leg! Barayev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barayev manages to kick Arteezy off! Arteezy jumps back into Barayev's guard.
Arteezy looking to pass the guard.
Barayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arteezy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barayev trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteezy pushes down on Barayev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barayev is looking for a sweep. Arteezy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Arteezy 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##TD#
Arteezy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barayev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barayev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barayev is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard.
Arteezy is pressing down on Barayev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barayev is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Arteezy is looking for a kimura but Barayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arteezy to get the leverage.
Arteezy wants to take a breather but Barayev is having none of it. #SUB#
Arteezy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.
Arteezy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barayev is trying to escape the mount. #T1##SUB#
Arteezy working for a submission but Barayev is keeping him at bay.
Barayev tries to hold on but Arteezy pushes him away.
Arteezy tries to control but Barayev wriggling away.
Arteezy is stalling here but it's allowed Barayev to get half guard.
Arteezy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barayev can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
Arteezy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Arteezy is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Arteezy is working for a kimura but Barayev is defending it quite comfortably.
Aslanbek Barayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Arteezy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arteezy wants to control but Barayev is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Arteezy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arteezy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Arteezy seems to be working for a kimura but Barayev defends the submission attempt.
Barayev is pressing down on Arteezy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arteezy wants to pass the guard but Barayev is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Barayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arteezy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barayev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arteezy forces his way into half guard.
Shawn Arteezy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Arteezy 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.
Barayev manages to get to full guard.
Arteezy trying to control but Barayev is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arteezy defends it easily.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Arteezy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arteezy 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Shawn Arteezy!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Shawn Arteezy!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Shawn Arteezy!

Shawn Arteezy wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Shawn Arteezy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##TD#
Zeezeeloo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barayev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform us that Barayev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barayev working a defensive guard here.
Zeezeeloo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Barayev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Zeezeeloo frees his head nicely. Oh but Barayev has switched to an armbar! Zeezeeloo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aslanbek Barayev!
A victorious Aslanbek Barayev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IFA 25:04
Date: Apr 25, 2019

#R1#
Ahr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Barayev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barayev jumps guard but Ahr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahr. #BC#
Ahr manages to break the clinch.
Barayev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahr circles away.
Ahr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahr lands a jab to Barayev's midsection.
Ahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barayev moves away.
Ahr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barayev.
Barayev wants to counter with a clinch but Ahr pushes him away.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Ahr keeps it at a distance.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Ahr keeps it at a distance.
Barayev dodges the punch combination from Ahr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Ahr lands a jab to Barayev's midsection.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barayev manages to avoid it.
Barayev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahr.
Ahr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Ahr pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Barayev.
Ahr throws an overhand right that lands on Barayev's shoulder, as Barayev tries to avoid the shot.
Ahr sets himself, and Barayev steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahr avoids it this time.
Barayev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Ahr is avoiding it.
Ahr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahr works the jab nicely.
Ahr misses with a body shot.
Ahr tries to bum rush Barayev with a series of wild strikes but Barayev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahr sets himself, and Barayev steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahr avoids it this time.
Barayev walks into a straight right hand from Ahr.
Barayev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahr is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahr. That snapped Barayev's head back.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barayev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahr takes a swing at Barayev's ribcage but misses.
Barayev staying out of range there.
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahr throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Barayev counters by moving into the clinch.
Barayev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahr walks away with a smile on his face. Barayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gustav Ahr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslanbek Barayev.
Barayev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahr.
Ahr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Ahr.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barayev manages to avoid it.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahr circles away.
Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ahr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahr misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Barayev counters by moving into the clinch.
Barayev jumps guard but Ahr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ahr tries a body shot but Barayev blocks it.
Ahr can't find room to land a body shot as Barayev controls the action.
Ahr misses with the head strike.
Barayev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahr smiles and moves away.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Ahr circles away.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahr works over Barayev's head and body with a nice combination.
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahr misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahr. Barayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barayev darts in trying to clinch
and Ahr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barayev manages to avoid it.
Barayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahr.
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Ahr circles away.
Ahr takes a swing at Barayev's ribcage but misses.
Ahr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barayev.
Barayev walks into a left hand.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Ahr circles away.
Ahr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barayev under the eye.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Ahr keeps it at a distance.
Barayev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ahr misses the target.
Ahr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barayev.
Ahr misses the jab.
A big right from Ahr misses.
Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barayev avoids the body shot from Ahr.
Barayev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahr.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Ahr circles away.
Ahr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahr looks to land a right hand but Barayev moved out of range.
Ahr lands a body shot.
Ahr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barayevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ahr misses the jab.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahr connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Ahr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barayev slips a straight right by Ahr.#CL2#
Barayev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ahr tries to throw a body punch but Barayev avoids it by throwing Ahr back against the cage.
Ahr stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ahr fails to land.
Ahr working aggressively here.
Ahr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Ahr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barayev fails to pull guard.
Ahr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahr can't find room to land a body shot as Barayev controls the action.
Ahr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barayev can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Ahr fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barayev pulls guard effortlessly.
Ahr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barayev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barayev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Barayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Barayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahr is in close to Barayev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Ahr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahr postures up.
Ahr landing some decent shots from guard. #T2##SUB2#
Barayev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahr defends well.
Ahr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahr stands up over Barayev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Ahr is posturing up here but Barayev has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ahr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ahr has to tap! Slick submission there by Barayev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aslanbek Barayev!
After winning the bout, Aslanbek Barayev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFA 18-04
Date: Apr 18, 2019

#R1#
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocha Barros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocha Barros throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Barayev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rocha Barros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Rocha Barros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aslanbek Barayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha Barros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barayev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Rocha Barros is avoiding it.
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Rocha Barros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Barros pushes him off.
Rocha Barros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rocha Barros throws a hook but Barayev blocks it.
Barayev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rocha Barros.
Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocha Barros! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev defending well as Rocha Barros loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Rocha Barros misses.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Barayev pushes Rocha Barros up against the cage in a clinch.
Barayev jumps guard but Rocha Barros stands there with Barayev around his waist. Barayev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Rocha Barros breaks the clinch.
Barayev has been working on his balance at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros loads up on a big right hand but Barayev slips the punch.
Barayev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Barayev moves into range and clinches up with Rocha Barros.
Barayev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocha Barros smiles and moves away.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Rocha Barros is avoiding it.
Rocha Barros circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha Barros. Barayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocha Barros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barayev.
Rocha Barros misses with a body shot.
Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros is having none of it.
Rocha Barros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rocha Barros scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rocha Barros swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rocha Barros misses the jab.
Rocha Barros throws out a loose jab but Barayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barayev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Barros pushes him off.
Rocha Barros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rocha Barros swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocha Barros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Rocha Barros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rocha Barros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocha Barros circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocha Barros! But no joy.
Barayev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barayev tries to clinch there but Rocha Barros circles away.
It seemed like Rocha Barros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rocha Barros throws a hook but Barayev avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Rocha Barros finds it's target.
Rocha Barros misses the shot to the body. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Barayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barayev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocha Barros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barayev is looking to counter the offense by Rocha Barros and move into the clinch.
Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocha Barros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocha Barros circles away.
Barayev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocha Barros lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Barayev.
Rocha Barros misses with a body shot.
Rocha Barros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocha Barros connects with the punch.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocha Barros circles away.
Barayev is looking to clinch. #T4#
Rocha Barros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Barros pushes him off.
Rocha Barros misses with an uppercut. Barayev saw that one coming.
Rocha Barros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barayev was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocha Barros.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocha Barros circles away.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Rocha Barros is avoiding it.
Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros is having none of it.
Barayev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barayev tries to clinch up
and Rocha Barros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocha Barros connects with the punch.
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rocha Barros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barayev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rocha Barros dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocha Barros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barayev closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Rocha Barros counter with a right hand.
Barayev tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Rocha Barros to counter with a crisp jab.
Barayev moves away from the strike by Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros misses with a straight left.
Barayev tries to clinch
and Rocha Barros counters with a straight right hand.
Barayev moves away from the strike by Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barayev moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocha Barros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rocha Barros stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Barayev wants to clinch but Rocha Barros slips to the side
and Rocha Barros counters with a right hand to the body.
Barayev wants to clinch.
Rocha Barros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocha Barros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barayev's head backwards.
Rocha Barros throws the left hand but Barayev avoids the punch easily.
Rocha Barros loads up on a big right hand but Barayev slips the punch.
Barayev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rocha Barros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Rocha Barros circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocha Barros throws out a counter right but Barayev avoids it with no problem.
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Rocha Barros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Rocha Barros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocha Barros now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rocha Barros throws a series of punches but Barayev moves out of range.
As Rocha Barros tries to get set, Barayev tries to push him back and clinch up but Rocha Barros manages to avoid the attempt.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Barros pushes him off.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocha Barros circles away.
Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros is having none of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rocha Barros.
Barayev staying out of range there.
Rocha Barros cracks a nice hook into Barayev's ribs.
Rocha Barros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Rocha Barros circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barayev is looking to clinch but Rocha Barros is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocha Barros! But no joy.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Rocha Barros circles away and keeps his distance.
Barayev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocha Barros digs a good body shot into Barayev's ribs.#T3#
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros moves out of range.
Rocha Barros throws a shot from downtown. Barayev moves away and avoids it.
Barayev wants to clinch.
Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros is having none of it.
Rocha Barros swats away the attempt to clinch by Barayev.
Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rocha Barros throws the left hand but Barayev avoids the punch easily.
Barayev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rocha Barros manages to circle out of the way.
Rocha Barros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocha Barros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocha Barros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rocha Barros keeps the fight on the outside.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Barros pushes him off.#T4#
A jab from Rocha Barros misses.
Rocha Barros swinging wildly here.
Barayev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rocha Barros.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Rocha Barros keeps it at a distance.
Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros is having none of it.
Barayev slips under a jab from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Rocha Barros is avoiding it.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Rocha Barros circles away and keeps his distance.
Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocha Barros! But no joy.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocha Barros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barayev moves to clinch but Rocha Barros breaks away
and Rocha Barros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocha Barros misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rocha Barros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rocha Barros swats away the attempt to clinch by Barayev.
Barayev tries to clinch but fails miserably
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Rocha Barros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barayev closes the distance but Rocha Barros moves to the side
and Barayev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocha Barros throws a lazy right hand but Barayev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barayev tries to counter by clinching up but Rocha Barros breaks away and moves out of range.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Rocha Barros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha Barros. Barayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Rocha Barros misses.
Rocha Barros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barayev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Rocha Barros keeps it at a distance.
Rocha Barros misses with a few strikes there.
Barayev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rocha Barros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Jab by Rocha Barros.
Pedro Rocha Barros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocha Barros misses with a hook.
Barayev wants to clinch but Rocha Barros slips to the side
and Rocha Barros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocha Barros looks to land a right hand but Barayev moved out of range.
Rocha Barros circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rocha Barros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Rocha Barros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barayev ducks under a wild hook from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros throws a good cross that connects.
Rocha Barros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barayev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocha Barros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Rocha Barros circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocha Barros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aslanbek Barayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rocha Barros throws a lazy right hand but Barayev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocha Barros misses with a right hand #CL#
and Barayev counters by clinching up.
Barayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocha Barros struggles to land a body shot inside as Barayev controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Barayev manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Barayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rocha Barros can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Rocha Barros from controlling successfully.
Barayev keeping full guard, as Rocha Barros tries to pass. #SUB#
Barayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocha Barros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barayev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Barayev is trying to control the position but Rocha Barros postures up.
Rocha Barros passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barayev gets back to half guard.
Rocha Barros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barayev keeps working. #SUB2#
Barayev is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Barayev tries to reverse the position but Rocha Barros maintains control.
Rocha Barros pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barayev is on top in guard.
Rocha Barros looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocha Barros, not yet.
Rocha Barros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Barayev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barayev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barayev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Rocha Barros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rocha Barros 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: IFA 13:04
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Barayev moves into range and clinches up with Richards.#TD#
Richards has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barayev is trying to keep an underhook but Richards manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Richards is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barayev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barayev's head.
Richards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richards postures up. #SUB2#
Barayev has his feet on Richards's thighs here. He's pushed Richards off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Richards screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aslanbek Barayev!
Aslanbek Barayev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFA 04:04
Date: Apr 04, 2019

#R1##CL#
Sisu tries to keep at a distance but Barayev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sisu trying to stall but Barayev improves his position. #TD2#
Sisu has Barayev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sisu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barayev tumbling to the mat - Sisu dives into Barayev's guard.
Sisu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sisu advances position into side control!
Sisu controlling from side mount. #T1#
Barayev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sisu is keen to just control but Barayev is a slippery customer.
Sisu wants to free his trapped foot but Barayev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sisu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barayev is looking for a sweep. Sisu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sisu not doing much here. #SUB#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barayev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Barayev is looking for a triangle but Sisu pushes his legs off easily.
Sisu is pushing down on Barayev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barayev is fighting to maintain full guard but Sisu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barayev is staying active underneath Sisu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sisu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barayev wants to control but Sisu is keeping busy. #SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Sisu slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions off his back.
Sisu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sisu trying to advance position but Barayev counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sisu passes into side control.
Sisu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barayev keeps working.
Sisu taking a breather here.
Barayev can't do much from the bottom here.
Barayev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barayev some visible discomfort.
Sisu cracks Barayev with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sisu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barayev is just out of range.
Sisu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barayev staying out of range there.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Sisu's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sisu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sisu avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Sisu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barayev is looking for a sweep.
Sisu trying to control the action but Barayev is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev wants to control but Sisu postures up.
Barayev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sisu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Sisu working away.
Barayev prevents Sisu from moving into mount.
Sisu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barayev!
Sisu prevents Barayev from getting the reversal.
Sisu controlling from the full mount.
Sisu tries to control but Barayev wriggling away.
Sisu prevents Barayev from getting the reversal.
Barayev taking shots to the head.
Barayev is squirming around, avoiding Sisu's attempts to control the action.
Sisu controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Barayev wants to hold on but Sisu pushes him away.
Sisu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sisu looking to control but Barayev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sisu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sisu prevents Barayev from getting the reversal.
Sisu trying to control but Barayev is having none of it.
Barayev is looking to improve his position but Sisu isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Sisu controlling the position easily from mount.
Sisu looking to control but Barayev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sisu controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barayev is desperately trying to improve his position but Sisu has a good base and remains in mount.
Sisu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sisu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barayev is looking to escape. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barayev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sisu content just to control the position here.
Sisu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barayev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sisu controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisu avoids the attempt from Barayev to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu 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#
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Sisu pushes him off.
Sisu just misses with a punch to the body.
As Sisu tries to get set, Barayev tries to push him back and clinch up but Sisu manages to avoid the attempt.
Sisu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sisu just misses with a punch to the body.
Barayev wants to clinch.#CL#
Barayev forces Sisu back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu goes for a takedown attempt but Barayev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sisu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Sisu misses its intended target.
Barayev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sisu.
Sisu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barayev is just out of range.
Sisu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barayev moves away.#T1#
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sisu or perhaps it was just good defense by Barayev, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Sisu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.
Sisu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barayev is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Sisu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sisu winds up and cracks Barayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Sisu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sisu passes to full mount!
Sisu controlling from mount.
Barayev manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Sisu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sisu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barayev tries to get to full guard but Sisu has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sisu in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu really dominated that round.
That's time! Barayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Barayev is looking to clinch but Sisu is avoiding it.
Sisu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barayev defends well and Sisu ends up having to push Barayev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barayev tries to counter by clinching up but Sisu breaks away and moves out of range.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Sisu keeps it at a distance.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Sisu is avoiding it.
Sisu feints the counter takedown.
Barayev wants to clinch but Sisu slips to the side#TD2#
and Sisu counters with a single leg into guard. Barayev didn't expect that.
Sisu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Barayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Barayev is looking for a triangle but Sisu pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Barayev has his foot on Sisu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sisu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sisu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sisu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Sisu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sisu passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily.
Sisu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sisu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Sisu trying to mount his opponent but Barayev defends it.
Barayev wants to control but Sisu 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.
Barayev tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Sisu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well, if Sisu 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. #SUB#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily.
Sisu controlling the pace.
Barayev trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisu trying to pass the guard but Barayev defending well.
Sisu controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sisu. Barayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Sisu pushes him off.
Sisu throws a series of punches but Barayev avoids them all with ease.
Barayev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sisu throws the left hand but Barayev avoids the punch easily.
Barayev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sisu.
Barayev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sisu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barayev rather than just go for the knockout.
Barayev wants to clinch.
Barayev tries to clinch #TD2#
and Sisu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu trying to control the action but Barayev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily.
Sisu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sisu Sisu has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Barayev is looking to control Sisu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barayev avoid being mounted?
Barayev is trying to get back to full guard.
Sisu controlling the pace.
Barayev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sisu is working away from the top position though.
Aslanbek Barayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sisu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sisu is trying to control the action in half guard but Barayev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sisu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Sisu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Sisu from controlling successfully.
Sisu's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Sisu tries to free his leg and advance position but Barayev is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sisu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barayev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sisu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sisu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sisu Sisu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
More stalling from Sisu.
Sisu with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Barayev is looking for a triangle but Sisu pushes his legs off easily.
Sisu sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Barayev has his foot on Sisu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sisu works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisu wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving. #SUB#
Sisu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sisu Sisu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sisu 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Sisu! Sisu Sisu retains his featherweight title!

Event: IFA 21:03
Date: Mar 21, 2019

#R1#
Rocha Barros throws a big shot that misses.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Barros pushes him off.
Rocha Barros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barayev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocha Barros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocha Barros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocha Barros throws a jab when Barayev was well out of range.
Barayev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rocha Barros manages to circle out of the way.
Rocha Barros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Rocha Barros keeps it at a distance.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocha Barros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Barayev closes the distance and pushes Rocha Barros back into the cage.
Barayev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rocha Barros pushes Barayev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rocha Barros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rocha Barros misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocha Barros to keep the fight standing.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocha Barros to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslanbek Barayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha Barros misses with a punch to the body.
Barayev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barayev.
Barayev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocha Barros. #T1#
Rocha Barros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocha Barros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barayev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Rocha Barros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barayev moves out of range as Rocha Barros strikes.
Barayev moves away from the strike by Rocha Barros. #CL#
Barayev instigates a clinch.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but Rocha Barros turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Barayev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rocha Barros passes into half guard.
Rocha Barros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barayev moves into full guard.
Rocha Barros with a nice head shot there.
Rocha Barros trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rocha Barros wants to pass the guard but Barayev is keeping the position.
Rocha Barros advances position into side control!
Barayev is looking to regain half guard here but Rocha Barros keeps moving and retains side control.
Barayev manages to get back to half guard.
Barayev has hold of Rocha Barros's hands but Rocha Barros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros is working for a kimura but Barayev is defending it quite comfortably.
Barayev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Rocha Barros trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barayev looking for a guillotine here but Rocha Barros defends easily.
Rocha Barros scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Rocha Barros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocha Barros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rocha Barros throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Barayev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rocha Barros has passed into half guard!
Rocha Barros throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocha Barros pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocha Barros pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rocha Barros dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rocha Barros stuns Barayev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barayev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocha Barros throws out the jab.
Barayev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rocha Barros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Barros pushes him off.
A nice side step and Rocha Barros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rocha Barros misses the jab.#CL#
Barayev moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Rocha Barros holds him up against the cage and eventually Barayev drops back down to his feet.
Rocha Barros tries a body shot but Barayev blocks it.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Rocha Barros forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barayev has been working on his balance at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rocha Barros.
Barayev prevents a body shot from Rocha Barros.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but Rocha Barros turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslanbek Barayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barayev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Rocha Barros holds him up against the cage and eventually Barayev drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Rocha Barros misses with some punches.
Barayev blocks an uppercut.
Barayev blocks an uppercut.
Rocha Barros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Rocha Barros won't allow it.
Barayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Barayev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rocha Barros uses from the top position. #SUB#
Barayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha Barros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha Barros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocha Barros trying to control but Barayev is working from the bottom.
Rocha Barros wants to pass the guard but Barayev is keeping the position.#T2#
Rocha Barros is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barayev wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocha Barros is pushing down on Barayev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barayev is fighting to maintain full guard but Rocha Barros has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barayev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rocha Barros's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rocha Barros's back!
Rocha Barros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Barayev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Barayev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rocha Barros manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barayev's guard. Nice work there by Rocha Barros.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha Barros pushing down on Barayev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Rocha Barros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rocha Barros wants to advance to full mount but Barayev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Rocha Barros from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rocha Barros is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barayev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rocha Barros is looking to defend but Barayev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rocha Barros! Barayev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rocha Barros taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aslanbek Barayev!
A relieved looking Aslanbek Barayev 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: IFA : 07:03
Date: Mar 07, 2019

#R1#
Nouveau misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Nouveau closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barayev quickly recovers to half guard.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barayev trying to control but Nouveau postures up.
Nouveau prevents Barayev from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nouveau lands a nice short elbow.
Nouveau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nouveau working over Barayev with some ground and pound. Barayev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barayev regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nouveau scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Barayev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nouveau is aware though and is defending well.
Nouveau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nouveau throwing strikes but missing.
Nouveau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barayev's guard.
Barayev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Barayev is trying to maintain the position but Nouveau is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nouveau is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nouveau working the ground and pound effectively.
Barayev working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Nouveau lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nouveau controlling his opponent.
Nouveau in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nouveau has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barayev's face.
Nouveau throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nouveau lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Barayev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Barayev 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.
Barayev wants to pass the guard but Nouveau is keeping the position.
Nouveau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for a triangle but Barayev pushes his legs off easily.
Nouveau thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barayev advances position into side control!#SUB#
Barayev is trying to get an arm triangle but Nouveau is defending well. #SUB#
Barayev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nouveau, who protects the arm well.
Nouveau is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Barayev tries for a kimura but Nouveau is defending well. #SUB#
Barayev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB#
Barayev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nouveau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nouveau struggling a bit here.
Nouveau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barayev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Barayev has hold of Nouveau's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nouveau seems comfortable defending it but Barayev has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nouveau is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nouveau is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Barayev couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aslanbek Barayev!
An out of breath Aslanbek Barayev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IFA : 16/02
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Eugen looks to land a left hand but Barayev moved out of range nicely.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Barayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eugen was well out of range. Poor timing from Barayev.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barayev.
Barayev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eugen misses with a body shot. #CL#
Barayev has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev trying to control the position but instead, Eugen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barayev into the cage.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eugen letting Barayev take a breather here.
Barayev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barayev missing with knees to the body.
Eugen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eugen digs a right hand underneath Barayev's ribcage. Barayev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barayev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen struggles to land a body shot inside as Barayev controls his hands.
Eugen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Eugen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barayev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Eugen works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Eugen finds it's target.
Eugen misses with a right hand #CL#
and Barayev counters by clinching up.
Eugen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eugen stalls.
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!
Come on Barayev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eugen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eugen misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Barayev to work. #T3#
Barayev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eugen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barayev slowing the pace effectively.
Eugen lands with a short shot to the head.
Barayev throws a head punch that misses.
Eugen can't find room to land a body shot as Barayev controls the action.
Barayev stalling in the clinch.
Barayev blocks an uppercut.
Barayev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barayev tries to land knees in the clinch but Eugen avoids the damage to the body.
Eugen lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eugen.
Eugen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barayev's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eugen as Barayev tries to tie him up.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Barayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Eugen won't allow it.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barayev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eugen prevents a body shot from Barayev.
Eugen blocks a body shot from Barayev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that round.
That's time! Barayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barayev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugen.
Barayev takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eugen! But no joy.
Eugen dips to his left and cracks Barayev with an uppercut!
Barayev throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Eugen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eugen throws an overhand right that lands on Barayev's shoulder, as Barayev tries to avoid the shot.
Barayev slips under a jab from Eugen.
A counter left hand to the body from Barayev misses its target.
Eugen misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eugen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eugen throws a right and a left that Barayev avoids nicely.
Eugen slips under a jab from Barayev.#T1#
Eugen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barayev.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Barayev is out of range.
Barayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barayev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eugen has time to react.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barayev.
Barayev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eugen cracks a nice hook into Barayev's ribs.
Eugen lands a slapping body shot.
Martin Eugen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Eugen.
Eugen throws a body shot but no joy.
Barayev misses with a double jab. #T2#
A cross from Eugen lands.
Barayev ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Eugen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eugen throws a series of punches but Barayev moves out of range.
Barayev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Barayev misses with an uppercut.
Eugen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen connects with the punch.
Eugen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Eugen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Barayev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eugen smiles and moves away.
Eugen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barayev.
Eugen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barayev dodges the punch combination from Eugen.
Barayev misses with a looping right.
Eugen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eugen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Barayev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Barayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Barayev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eugen.
Eugen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eugen staying out of range there.
Barayev looks to score with a jab to the body but Eugen is just out of range.
A combination from Eugen does no damage.
Barayev throwing a counter right hand but Eugen manages to avoid it.
Eugen cracks Barayev with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eugen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eugen throws a right hand that Barayev ducks under and follows up with a left that Barayev also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Barayev misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eugen! But no joy.
Eugen moves away from the strike by Barayev.
Eugen digs a good body shot into Barayev's ribs.
A jab from Eugen does it's job there.
Eugen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barayev manages to avoid it.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
Barayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barayev throws the left hand but Eugen avoids the punch easily.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Barayev misses.
Barayev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Eugen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barayevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barayev circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Eugen misses.
Eugen misses with a straight right.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barayev.
Barayev throws a hook to the side of Eugen's head but Eugen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barayev.
Eugen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eugen cracks Barayev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Barayev is out of range.
Barayev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Eugen slips under a jab from Barayev.
Eugen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eugen throws out a counter right but Barayev avoids it with no problem.
Eugen misses the shot to the body.
Barayev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barayev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Barayev slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Barayev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eugen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eugen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barayev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eugen lands an overhand right.#T3#
Barayev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eugen.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barayev throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Barayev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eugen.
Barayev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barayev just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Barayev saw that one coming.
Barayev throws the left hand but Eugen avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Eugen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eugen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barayev on the side of the head.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barayev. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4##CL#
Barayev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barayev taking a breather.
Barayev blocking some punches.
Barayev jumps guard but Eugen stands there with Barayev around his waist. Barayev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barayev can't find room to land a body shot as Eugen controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barayev.
A nice left hand lands by Eugen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Barayev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eugen uses from the top position. #SUB#
Barayev looking for a guillotine here but Eugen defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Barayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Eugen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barayev's head backwards.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Barayev is out of range.
Barayev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barayev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the body from Barayev misses
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Eugen. Those never looked like landing.
Barayev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barayev misses with a body shot.
Eugen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Eugen looks to land a left hand but Barayev moved out of range nicely.
Barayev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eugen lands with an uppercut that bounces Barayev off the cage and back into range.
Eugen throws a hook but Barayev blocks it.
A big left from Eugen misses.
Nice defenses there by Eugen.
Eugen throws out a counter right but Barayev avoids it with no problem.
Barayev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barayev scores with the left hand. Eugen knows he should have avoided that one.
Eugen misses with a hook. Barayev ducked under it nicely.
Barayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Eugen scores with a jab to the body.
Barayev ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Barayev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Eugen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eugen.
Barayev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barayev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eugen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barayev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barayev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eugen throws a shot from downtown. Barayev moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Barayev throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Barayev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
A jab from Barayev misses.
Eugen connects with a right hand. Barayev shakes it off.
Barayev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barayev. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Barayev moves out of range as Eugen strikes.
Barayev looks to throw the jab but Eugen is out of range.
Eugen slips under a jab from Barayev.
Barayev looks to land a left hand but Eugen moved out of range nicely.
Barayev slips a jab from Eugen.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Barayev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barayev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eugen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Eugen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Barayev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barayev is looking to counter punch.
Eugen catches Barayev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barayev walks into a straight right hand from Eugen.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Barayev is looking to counter punch.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Barayev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barayev misses with a body punch
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen throws a hook but Barayev avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Barayev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Barayev is rocked!
BOOM! Eugen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Barayev. Barayev tries to recover but Eugen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Barayev lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen! Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Martin Eugen 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: IFA : Bang Bang Bang
Date: Feb 07, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Fandango closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barayev quickly recovers to half guard.
Barayev is controlling Fandango's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fandango thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fandango looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barayev taking some punishment here, with Fandango in his half guard.
Fandango looks to land a strike but Barayev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Barayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fandango accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Barayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fandango defends it easily.
Fandango throwing strikes from guard but Barayev blocks nicely. #SUB#
Barayev looking for a triangle here. Fandango is fighting it but it looks tight! Barayev pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fandango is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aslanbek Barayev!
Our winner, Aslanbek Barayev, 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: IFL : KO
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Sourian misses.
Sourian throws a lazy uppercut
letting Barayev counter with a right hand.
Barayev tests Sourian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barayev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sourian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sourian looks to throw the jab but Barayev is out of range.
It looked like Barayev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barayev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barayev throws a body punch but Sourian moves out of range.
Sourian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Sourian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barayev was covering up waiting for the punch and Sourian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sourian 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.
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!
Sourian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Barayev, not yet. #SUB#
Barayev is looking for a triangle but Sourian pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB#
Barayev looking for a guillotine here but Sourian defends easily. #SUB#
Barayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sourian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sourian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sourian landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Sourian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sourian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barayev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Sourian from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barayev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Sourian is refusing to be controlled, as Barayev sits in half guard.
Sourian is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Sourian is defending against the submission attempts here by Barayev.
Sourian is looking to improve his position.
Sourian manages to get to full guard.
Sourian is adopting a defensive guard.
Sourian trying to keep a closed guard but Barayev is proving a slippery customer.
Barayev looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Sourian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sourian holds on and takes a little breather.
Barayev trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom.
Sourian controls Barayev momentarily but Barayev frees himself.
Sourian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barayev is one step ahead there.
Barayev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sourian is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sourian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4##SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Barayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sourian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sourian wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving.
Sourian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barayev is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sourian stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Barayev has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sourian manages to get his head free but now Barayev has transitioned to an armbar! Sourian grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Barayev! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aslanbek Barayev!
Aslanbek Barayev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFA Insane Feud
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1##CL#
Barayev gets a clinch. #TD2#
King gets control of Barayev's arms and successfully pulls guard. King will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barayev tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barayev is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Barayev has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Barayev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. #SUB#
Barayev seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Barayev.
King tries to get to full guard but Barayev has control of the leg.
King won't allow Barayev to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barayev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Barayev is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barayev to get the leverage. #SUB#
Barayev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Barayev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barayev 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.
Barayev stops King from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Barayev is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barayev to get the leverage.
King is trying to stand.
Barayev prevents King from improving his position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King actively working from the bottom here.
King is looking for a sweep. Barayev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barayev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barayev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Barayev prevents King from standing back up.
Barayev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for King!
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barayev tries to control but King wriggling away.
King regains half guard.#SUB#
Barayev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Barayev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Barayev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barayev pulls his head out easily.
Barayev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
King pushes Barayev off looking to stand but Barayev dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Barayev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King is looking for a sweep. Barayev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barayev wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Barayev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
King misses with some strikes from the bottom.
King gets back to full guard.
Barayev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T4#
King keeping moving, preventing Barayev from controlling successfully.
Barayev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barayev trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barayev passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
King is pressing down on Barayev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barayev stops King from standing up. #SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barayev is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Barayev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Barayev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
King successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Barayev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barayev trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Barayev drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Barayev off! Barayev jumps back into King's guard. #SUB#
Barayev drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Barayev off! Barayev jumps back into King's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
King has his foot on Barayev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barayev works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Barayev got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barayev has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Barayev pushes down on King's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barayev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Barayev is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barayev to get the leverage. #SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barayev pulls his head out easily.
King is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Barayev is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Barayev in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. King tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Barayev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aslanbek Barayev!
Our winner, Aslanbek Barayev, 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: ROTI-18
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Barayev misses with a leg kick.
Eugen's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Eugen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barayev throws a leg kick
enabling Eugen to counter with a crisp jab.
Aslanbek Barayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barayev slips a straight right by Eugen.
Barayev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Eugen.
Barayev misses with a looping left.
Barayev moves away from the strike by Eugen.
Barayev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Barayev has managed to clinch.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barayev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barayev jumps guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Barayev.
A right handed body shot lands from Eugen.
A left hand lands to the body for Eugen.
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!
Eugen scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Eugen breaks the clinch.
Barayev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eugen to score with a decent uppercut.#T1##CL#
Barayev instigates a clinch.
Barayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eugen lands an uppercut.
Eugen tries to work over Barayev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Eugen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslanbek Barayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Eugen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Barayev misses the target.
Barayev tries to clinch but Eugen moves out of range.
Eugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barayev moves away.
Barayev throws an overhand right that lands on Eugen's shoulder, as Eugen tries to avoid the shot.
Eugen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eugen throws a jab when Barayev was well out of range.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eugen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Eugen circles away.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Barayev moves away from the strike by Eugen.
Eugen connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Barayev! He's out on his feet! Eugen rushes in and drops Barayev with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen is the new featherweight champion!
Martin Eugen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ROTI-15
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##CL#
Barayev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tkewelulu, pushing him back against the cage.
Barayev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Tkewelulu has hold of one of Barayev's legs. Barayev is fighting the takedown attempt but Tkewelulu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Barayev is looking for a triangle but Tkewelulu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Barayev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tkewelulu defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tkewelulu 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. #SUB#
Barayev 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! Tkewelulu rolls with it to try and escape but Barayev cranks on the arm and Tkewelulu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aslanbek Barayev!
Aslanbek Barayev is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Aslanbek Barayev 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: ROTI-08
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Barayev staying out of range there.#CL#
Barayev clinches.
Barayev blocks a body shot from Eugen.
Barayev fails to pull guard.
Barayev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen lands with a short shot to the head.
Eugen lands with a light punch inside.
Eugen has Barayev pushed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Eugen.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eugen to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Barayev pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Eugen is sitting in close to Barayev's body. Barayev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Eugen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Eugen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Barayev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aslanbek Barayev!
Aslanbek Barayev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ROTI-03
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1##CL#
Barayev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Sisu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisu is looking to take a break and control but Barayev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sisu in side control, throwing shots but Barayev defends. #SUB2#
Sisu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barayev, who protects the arm well.
Barayev sneaks back into half guard.
Sisu trying to control from half guard but Barayev is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sisu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T1#
Sisu is looking to take a break and control but Barayev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sisu is thwarting Barayev's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sisu not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barayev has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sisu. Oh but Barayev has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sisu goes limp - he's gone! Barayev jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aslanbek Barayev!
In his post fight interview, Aslanbek Barayev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Barayev tries to clinch up but Sharipov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sharipov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Barayev moves into the clinch.
Barayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharipov to keep the fight standing.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Sharipov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslanbek Barayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sharipov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharipov's corner calls for a 1-2. Sharipov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Sharipov pushes him off.#CL#
Barayev takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Sharipov breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharipov.
Sharipov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sharipov throws a hook but Barayev avoids it easily.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharipov circles away. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharipov. Barayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharipov circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Sharipov tries to keep at a distance but Barayev has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Sharipov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharipov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharipov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Sharipov keeps it at a distance.
Barayev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharipov.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Sharipov circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Sharipov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sharipov misses the jab.#T2#
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharipov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Barayev moves into the clinch.
Barayev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sharipov walks away with a smile on his face. Barayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barayev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharipov throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sharipov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Barayev pushes Sharipov up against the cage in a clinch.
Barayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barayev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharipov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Sharipov won't allow it. #BC2#
Sharipov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharipov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barayev tries to clinch up but Sharipov circles away and keeps his distance.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharipov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Sharipov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sharipov throws the left hand but Barayev avoids the punch easily.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Sharipov pushes him off.#T3#
Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharipov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sharipov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barayev.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Sharipov circles away.
A little jabbing left from Sharipov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sharipov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharipov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sharipov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barayev moves away from the strike by Sharipov.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Sharipov throws out a counter right but Barayev avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Barayev clinches up with Sharipov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sharipov manages to break the clinch.
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharipov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharipov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4##CL#
Sharipov gets tackled into the cage by Barayev. Barayev maintains the clinch.
Barayev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharipov just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Sharipov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharipov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barayev.
Barayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharipov.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Sharipov circles away.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharipov circles away.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Sharipov circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharipov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Sharipov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Sharipov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Barayev closes the distance and clinches.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Sharipov holds him up against the cage and eventually Barayev drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Sharipov manages to break the clinch.
Sharipov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharipov throws out a counter right but Barayev avoids it with no problem.
Barayev moves out of range of the strikes.
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharipov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barayev with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharipov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharipov! But no joy.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharipov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Sharipov circles away and keeps his distance.
Barayev ducks under a wild hook from Sharipov.#T1#
Barayev wants to clinch up but Sharipov keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharipov! But no joy.
Sharipov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barayev is just out of range.
Zabit Sharipov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharipov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sharipov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Sharipov keeps it at a distance.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Sharipov pushes him off.
Sharipov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barayev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barayev tries to clinch there but Sharipov circles away.
Barayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharipov.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Sharipov is avoiding it.
It seemed like Sharipov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharipov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barayev with a body shot.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharipov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharipov throws a jab when Barayev was well out of range.
Barayev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Sharipov is avoiding it.
Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharipov throws a jab when Barayev was well out of range.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Sharipov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barayev tries to clinch but Sharipov is having none of it.
Sharipov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sharipov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sharipov loads up on a big right hand but Barayev slips the punch.
Sharipov swats away the attempt to clinch by Barayev.#T3#
Good work by Barayev as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Barayev closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Sharipov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Sharipov. Beautiful body shot.
Barayev blocks a low kick nicely.
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharipov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sharipov misses with a body shot. #CL#
Barayev clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Sharipov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharipov loads up on a big right hand but Barayev slips the punch.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Sharipov is avoiding it. #T4#
Barayev tries to clinch but Sharipov moves out of range.
Sharipov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharipov throws a hook to the side of Barayev's head but Barayev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharipov.
A jab from Sharipov misses.
Sharipov keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharipov tries a quick counter leg kick but Barayev is wise to it.
Sharipov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barayev wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharipov misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Barayev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barayev.
Barayev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharipov smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Barayev takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Sharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Sharipov pushes him off.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Sharipov is avoiding it.
Sharipov swings for the body but Barayev moves out of range.
Sharipov misses with a looping right.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Sharipov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Barayev has closed the distance and engaged Sharipov in a clinch. #BC2#
Sharipov breaks from the clinch.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharipov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev avoids the body shot from Sharipov.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharipov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sharipov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barayev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharipov.
Barayev wants to clinch.
Sharipov throws out a counter right but Barayev avoids it with no problem.#T1##CL#
Barayev instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sharipov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barayev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Sharipov is avoiding it.
Sharipov throws a big shot that misses.
Barayev fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aslanbek Barayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barayev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharipov.
Sharipov misses with an uppercut. Barayev saw that one coming.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Barayev wants to clinch.
Sharipov throws out a loose jab but Barayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharipov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barayev tries to clinch but Sharipov is having none of it.
Barayev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sharipov misses the shot to the body.
Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharipov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Sharipov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barayev.
Barayev throws a front kick aimed at Sharipov's knee but Sharipov avoids it well.
Sharipov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barayev with a body shot.#CL#
Barayev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sharipov breaks from the clinch.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Sharipov is avoiding it.
Sharipov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barayev.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Sharipov is avoiding it.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharipov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sharipov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barayev moves away.
Barayev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharipov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharipov misses with a looping right.
Barayev tries to counter by clinching up but Sharipov breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharipov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Sharipov misses.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Sharipov is avoiding it.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Sharipov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Sharipov pushes him off.
Zabit Sharipov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Sharipov pushes him off.
Sharipov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Sharipov pushes him off.
Sharipov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barayev.
Sharipov blocks a head kick by Barayev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Sharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sharipov 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Sharipov!

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