Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 41
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Bayaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bayaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bayaka.
Mercado is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mercado takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mercado wants to get back to his feet but Bayaka drags him back down.
Mercado dodges the ground and pound from Bayaka.
The strikes coming from Bayaka are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bayaka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mercado sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mercado is trying to buck Bayaka off.
Bayaka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mercado is pushing Bayaka's head away, looking to escape. Bayaka manages to hold on to the position though.
Bayaka in side control, throwing shots but Mercado defends.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercado pushes Bayaka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bayaka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bayaka lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mercado down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mercado is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mercado can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bayaka cracks Mercado with a big right hand but Mercado just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mercado is looking to get back to his feet here but Bayaka is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mercado's back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bayaka. #ROC#Mercado is rocked!
Mercado covering up well under a series of strikes from Bayaka.
Mercado is covering up but some of the strikes from Bayaka are getting through and doing damage.
Bayaka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mercado trying to get back to his feet but Bayaka is in full control for now.
Bayaka throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mercado!
Mercado is still in real trouble! Can Bayaka finish him?
Bayaka is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Mercado felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercado is trying to get back to his feet but Bayaka has full control of the position and if anything, Mercado has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mercado seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Bayaka is punishing Mercado with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercado wants to get back to his feet.
Bayaka is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bayaka gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bayaka gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bayaka apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Mercado throws a lazy right hand but Bayaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bayaka feinted with a counter takedown.
Bayaka misses the body punch
and Bayaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Bayaka moves into the clinch.
Bayaka tries a body shot but Mercado blocks it.
Bayaka takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mercado fails to land.
Mercado throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayaka.
Bayaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mercado prevents it.
Mercado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bayakas head. #T3#
Bayaka is working for takedown but Mercado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mercado misses with the head strike.
Bayaka blocking some punches.
Bayaka stalling in the clinch but Mercado improves position.
Bayaka misses with some punches.
Bayaka working aggressively here.
Bayaka stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Mercado fails to land.
Bayaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mercado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Mercado fails to land.
Bayaka working aggressively here.
Mercado swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bayaka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mercado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bayaka blocks an uppercut.
Bayaka blocking some punches.
Bayaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bayaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbuti Bayaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Bayaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mercado has a couple of punches blocked by Bayaka.
Bayaka looking for a takedown.
Mercado throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Mercado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bayaka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mercado after a bit of a struggle.
Bayaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercado's elbow.
Bayaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mercado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bayaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mercado prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercado.
Bayaka blocking some punches.
Bayaka blocks an uppercut.
Bayaka can't get the takedown.
Bayaka stalling.
Mercado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mercado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mbuti Bayaka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mercado throws a hook but Bayaka blocks it.#CL#
Bayaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mercado, pushing him back against the cage.
Mercado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bayaka throws a head punch that misses.
Mercado misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayaka.
A head punch on the inside from Bayaka fails to land.
Bayaka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mercado is defending well.
Mercado lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayaka.
Bayaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mercado prevents it.
Bayaka is looking to control Mercado's arms but Mercado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bayaka has his back to the cage.
Bayaka is looking to control Mercado's arms but Mercado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bayaka has his back to the cage.
Bayaka tries a body shot but Mercado blocks it.
Mercado blocks an uppercut.
Mercado misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercado.
A head punch on the inside from Mercado fails to land.
Mercado misses with the head strike.
Bayaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bayaka taking a breather.
Bayaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Bayaka taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayaka.
Bayaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercado.
Tyrese Mercado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mercado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercado blocks a body shot from Bayaka.
Bayaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mercado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bayaka throws a head punch that misses.
Mercado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mercado working aggressively here.
Bayaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercado has a couple of punches blocked by Bayaka. #T2#
Bayaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercado lands with a light punch inside.
Mercado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bayaka backwards.
Bayaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mercado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbuti Bayaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercado lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercado dodges an elbow strike from Bayaka.
Mercado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayaka backwards.
Mercado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bayaka backwards.
Mercado blocking some punches.
Mercado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercado throws a head punch that misses.
Mercado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Bayaka.
Mercado lands a hook that snaps the head of Bayaka backwards.
Bayaka has a couple of punches blocked by Mercado.
Mercado scores with a shot to the side of Bayaka's head.
Bayaka wants a takedown.
Mercado misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Bayaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mercado is keeping busy.
Mercado prevents a body shot from Bayaka.
A head punch on the inside from Bayaka fails to land.
Mercado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bayaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercado swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercado misses with some punches.
Bayaka throws a head punch that misses.
Bayaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bayaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bayaka has a couple of punches blocked by Mercado.
Mercado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayaka.
A head punch on the inside from Mercado fails to land.
Mercado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bayaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercado swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayaka uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Mercado misses with some punches.
Bayaka lands a left hand.
Bayaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bayaka tries a body shot but Mercado blocks it.
Mercado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bayaka backwards.
Mercado misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayaka.
Mercado avoids a wild elbow strike from Bayaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercado.
Bayaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercado's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercado.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercado misses with some punches.
Mercado misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bayaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Bayaka.
Mercado throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayaka.
Mercado throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrese Mercado 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#
A swing and a miss from Bayaka.
Mercado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercado looks to land a right hand but Bayaka moved out of range.
Bayaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mercado but Mercado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good standup being displayed there by Mercado as he connects with a hook.
Mercado throws a one two combo.
Bayaka takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bayaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mercado.
Mercado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bayaka.
A jab from Mercado misses. #T1#
Bayaka wants to clinch
and Mercado counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Bayaka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bayaka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mercado is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bayaka is controlling him well.#ES2#
Mercado throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bayaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mercado throws a lazy right hand but Bayaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Mercado. No joy for Bayaka on that attempt.
Mercado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbuti Bayaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bayaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mercado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bayaka misses with a hook. Mercado ducked under it nicely. #T2##CL#
Bayaka instigates a clinch.
Mercado lands an uppercut.
Mercado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bayaka tries to throw a body punch but Mercado avoids it by throwing Bayaka back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercado.
Mercado prevents a body shot from Bayaka.
Mercado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bayaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercado.
Bayaka blocking some punches.
Bayaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bayaka is trying to drag Mercado to the mat but Mercado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bayaka throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Mercado misses with a punch on the inside.
Bayaka tries to throw a body punch but Mercado avoids it by throwing Bayaka back against the cage.
Bayaka lands an uppercut.
Bayaka has a couple of punches blocked by Mercado.
Mercado working aggressively here.
Mercado blocks an uppercut.
Mercado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mercado blocks an uppercut.
Bayaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bayaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mercado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bayaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mercado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bayaka blocking some punches.
Bayaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercado misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bayaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercado.
Bayaka lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Bayaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercado pushes Bayaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bayaka misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Bayaka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bayaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bayaka stops Mercado from standing up.
Bayaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bayaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mercado wants to get back to his feet but Bayaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bayaka wants to control from the top but Mercado keeps moving.
Mercado wants to stand and escape but Bayaka is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrese Mercado really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Bayaka tries to clinch up.
Mercado throws a lazy right hand but Bayaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercado slips a straight right by Bayaka.
Bayaka moves to clinch but Mercado breaks away
enabling Mercado to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Bayaka clinches with his opponent.
Bayaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bayaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercado backwards.
Mercado lands a shoulder strike.
Bayaka misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bayaka blocking some punches.
Mercado throws a head punch that misses.
Mercado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bayaka.
Bayaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Bayaka misses with some punches.
Bayaka lands with a left to the head.
Mercado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bayaka misses with some punches. #TD#
Bayaka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mercado regains guard.
Bayaka postures up in Mercado's guard and throws a big left but Mercado blocks it.
Bayaka stops Mercado from standing up.
Mercado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mercado wants to stand up but Bayaka is controlling him.
Bayaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mercado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mercado has momentary wrist control but Bayaka slips an elbow through the middle.
Bayaka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mercado's head.#ES2#
Mercado has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bayaka is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bayaka throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Bayaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bayaka lands an uppercut.
Mercado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bayaka backwards.
A short right from Mercado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercado.
Bayaka misses with some punches.
Mercado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mercado lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bayaka fails to land.
Mercado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bayaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercado's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercado.
Mercado misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bayaka fails to land.
Bayaka blocking some punches.
Bayaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bayaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mercado backwards. #T3#
Mercado dodges an elbow strike from Bayaka.
Mercado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bayaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercado throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayaka.
Bayaka is working for takedown but Mercado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mercado swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Mercado.
Mercado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mercado misses with the head strike.
Mercado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercado has a couple of punches blocked by Bayaka.
Mercado misses with some punches.
Mercado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercado swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bayaka leaning against his opponent.
Bayaka blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Bayaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bayaka misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercado.
Mercado gets underhooks to prevent Bayaka's takedown attempt.
Bayaka blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercado.
Bayaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercado misses with the head strike.
Bayaka has a couple of punches blocked by Mercado.
Bayaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercado blocking some punches.
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!
Mercado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bayaka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbuti Bayaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Mercado fails to land.
Bayaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mercado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tyrese Mercado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Bayaka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mercado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bayaka shoots and misses
and Mercado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bayaka wants to clinch
and Mercado counters with a straight right hand.
Bayaka has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbuti Bayaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bayaka fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bayaka clinches with his opponent.
Mercado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mercado throws a head punch that misses.
Mercado working aggressively here. #T1#
Bayaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mercado working aggressively here.
Mercado working aggressively here.
Bayaka tries a body shot but Mercado blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Bayaka.
Bayaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mercado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bayaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mercado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bayaka lands with a left to the head.
Bayaka lands with a right to the head.
Mercado misses with some punches.
Bayaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayaka blocking some punches.
Bayaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bayaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercado misses with some punches.
Bayaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Mercado lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Bayaka.
Bayaka wants to take the fight to the mat but Mercado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercado.
Bayaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mercado fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bayaka can't get the takedown.
Bayaka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mercado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mbuti Bayaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mercado swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bayaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bayaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bayaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercado uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mercado fails to land. #T3#
Mercado misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bayaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercado's elbow.
Bayaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mercado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercado.
Mercado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bayaka has a couple of punches blocked by Mercado.
Bayaka scores with a shot to the side of Mercado's head.
Bayaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mercado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bayaka blocks an uppercut.
Mercado is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bayaka has a couple of punches blocked by Mercado.
Bayaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bayaka blocks an uppercut.
Bayaka misses with some punches.
Bayaka lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Mercado blocks an uppercut.
Bayaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercado working aggressively here.
Mercado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bayaka is looking to control Mercado's arms but Mercado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bayaka has his back to the cage.
Bayaka misses with a punch to the body.
Mercado blocks a body shot from Bayaka.
Still in the clinch, Mercado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mercado misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bayaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercado blocks an uppercut.
Mercado misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercado.
A head punch on the inside from Bayaka fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayaka.
Bayaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercado.
Bayaka throws a head punch that misses.
Tyrese Mercado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bayaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bayaka has a couple of punches blocked by Mercado.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrese Mercado.
I think Mercado has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrese Mercado!
Tyrese Mercado is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Tyrese Mercado rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Bayaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bayaka's elbow.
Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Bayaka won't allow it.
Bayaka has Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barbosa is trying to break free.
Bayaka misses with a body punch.
Bayaka lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bayaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bayaka working aggressively here.
Bayaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Bayaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bayaka tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Bayaka prevents Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bayaka 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.
Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Bayaka is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Bayaka fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayaka.
Bayaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Bayaka keeps him there for the moment.
Barbosa blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bayaka.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Bayaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Bayaka. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bayaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Bayaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bayaka is looking to clinch.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Bayaka moves out of range.
Bayaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bayaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bayaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bayaka moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Bayaka slips the punch.#CL2#
Bayaka clinches.
Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Bayaka keeps him there for the moment.
Bayaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bayaka misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2##TD2#
Bayaka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bayaka lands a couple of digs.
Bayaka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bayaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bayaka on the ground.
Bayaka throwing strikes but missing.
Bayaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bayaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa looking to control.
Bayaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbosa has wrist control.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bayaka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bayaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Bayaka scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Bayaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bayaka distracts Barbosa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bayaka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bayaka landing with the ground and pound.
Bayaka is working Barbosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bayaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bayaka lands a couple of digs.
Bayaka is in close to Barbosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Bayaka from controlling successfully.
Oh Barbosa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bayaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Bayaka arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Barbosa's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mbuti Bayaka!
Mbuti Bayaka is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Mbuti Bayaka, 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: BANZAI COMBAT 17
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Cooke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cooke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bayaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bayaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Bayaka.
Bayaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bayaka connects with a right hand. Cooke shakes it off.
Cooke shoots and misses #CL#
and Bayaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bayaka.
Cooke wants to take the fight to the mat but Bayaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bayaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cooke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bayaka is defending well.
Mbuti Bayaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Cooke.#T1#
Bayaka lands a body shot. #BC#
Bayaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bayaka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cooke. Cooke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mbuti Bayaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bayaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cooke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cooke closes the distance and clinches up with Bayaka, looking for a takedown. Cooke pushes Bayaka against the cage but Bayaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bayaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Bayaka.
Bayaka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Bayaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cooke dives in and grabs Bayaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bayaka pushes down on Cooke's head and hops out.
Bayaka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cooke needs to keep his hands up - Bayaka had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Bayaka as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bayaka.
Bayaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Cooke looks winded!
Cooke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bayaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bayaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bayaka swinging wildly here.
Cooke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bayaka defends it well.
Bayaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Bayaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cooke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bayaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Cooke ducks right into an uppercut from Bayaka.
Bayaka lands with a shot to the body.
Bayaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bayaka lands a nice hook to Cooke's body. Cooke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Bayaka misses.
Bayaka lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Bayaka does it's job there.
Donk. Bayaka catches Cooke right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mbuti Bayaka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cooke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bayaka connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Bayaka scores with a four punch combination!
Bayaka throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Cooke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bayaka won't be happy with that.
Bayaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bayaka tries to get out of the position.
Bayaka tries to bench press Cooke off him but Cooke keeps the position. #SUB2#
Cooke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bayaka, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Cooke tries for a kimura but Bayaka is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bayaka tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Bayaka gets back to half guard.
Cooke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cooke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bayaka sees it coming and defends easily.
Cooke is breathing heavily.
Bayaka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cooke is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Cooke 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.
Bayaka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bayaka is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bayaka wants to get back to full guard.
Bayaka is trying to control but can't.
Cooke prevents Bayaka from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bayaka defends it well.
Bayaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bayaka is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cooke prevents Bayaka from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort.
Bayaka tries to get to full guard but Cooke has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cooke is trying to control. Bayaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura but Bayaka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cooke to get the leverage.
Bayaka wants to get back to full guard.
Bayaka is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bayaka is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Cooke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bayaka is just riding it out for now. Cooke eventually gives up the hold.
Bayaka keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bayaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bayaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooke's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enzo Cooke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cooke walks into a stiff left hand from Bayaka.
Bayaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bayaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
Bayaka with a hook.
Bayaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Bayaka jabs at Cooke's body.
Bayaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooke momentarily. #T1#
Cooke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cooke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cooke tries to clinch up but Bayaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Bayaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cooke sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Bayaka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bayaka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bayaka not doing much here.
Bayaka is thwarting Cooke's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Bayaka tries to pass to full mount but Cooke defends it.
Bayaka works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Bayaka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cooke manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cooke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bayaka's best efforts.
Cooke wants to improve his position but Bayaka is controlling well.
Cooke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bayaka sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Bayaka working over Cooke with some ground and pound. Cooke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cooke is refusing to be controlled, as Bayaka sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Bayaka there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bayaka connects with a nice short shot to Cooke's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cooke manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bayaka defends well.
Mbuti Bayaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bayaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bayaka postures up and lands a big shot to Cooke's brow.
Bayaka landing some decent shots from guard.
Bayaka postures up and lands a big shot to Cooke's brow. #T4#
Bayaka with a nice head shot there.
Bayaka connects with a couple of short punches.
Bayaka works over Cooke with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#Cooke is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayaka distracts Cooke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cooke is still in real trouble! Can Bayaka finish him?
Bayaka controlling from the top position.
Bayaka chips away with some ground and pound.
Bayaka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bayaka working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bayaka looking to pass the guard.
Bayaka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bayaka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bayaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Bayaka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mbuti Bayaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bayaka 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mbuti Bayaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Mbuti Bayaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Bayaka clinches up against the cage.
Bayaka lands a body shot.
Bayaka tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bayaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bayaka scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
Bayaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bang up against the cage.
Bang is trying to break free.
Bayaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bayaka tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Bayaka.
Bayaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayaka is leaning against Bang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bayaka keeps control of Bang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bang has had enough of the clinch but Bayaka keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Bayaka lands a damaging elbow.
Bayaka pushes Bang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Bayaka as the two fighters clinch.
Bang has had enough of the clinch but Bayaka keeps him there for the moment.
Bang working hard to break the clinch.
Bayaka wants a takedown.
Standen Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mbuti Bayaka.
Bayaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bayaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bayaka lands a nice uppercut.
Bang tries to circle away but Bayaka has him pinned against the cage.
Bayaka taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bayaka.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bayaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Bayaka lands a left hand.
Bayaka works on Bang's body with a couple of short punches.
Bang is trying to push Bayaka away but Bayaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bayaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Bayaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bayaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bang wants to get back to striking at distance but Bayaka won't allow it.
Bayaka lands an elbow inside.
Bang is trying to push Bayaka away but Bayaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bang is breathing heavily.
Bayaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bayaka keeps control of Bang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bayaka lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Bayaka.
Bayaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Bayaka.
A short right from Bayaka on the inside.
A short left from Bayaka.
Nice body punch from Bayaka.
Bayaka scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
Bayaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bayaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bayaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been informed that Bayaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Bayaka.
A right handed body shot lands from Bayaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Bayaka turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bayaka manages to end up in side control.
Bayaka is putting a hurting on Bang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bayaka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bayaka working the ground and pound from side control.
Bayaka lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bang down.
Bayaka working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Bang is rocked!
Bayaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bayaka trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Oh Bang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Bayaka working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bang seems to have got his legs back now.
Bayaka working the ground and pound.
Bayaka has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bayaka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bang is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bang tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bang is in a horrible position here. Bayaka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bayaka unloading with bombs!
Bayaka postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Bang is out cold - huge knockout for Bayaka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mbuti Bayaka!
Our winner, Mbuti Bayaka, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Bayaka clinches up with Shields and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bayaka. #TD2#
Shields is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bayaka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shields to the mat. Shields regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bayaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bayaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bayaka works over Shields with some ground and pound from guard.
Bayaka distracts Shields with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Shields is rocked!
Bayaka gets to his feet and stands over Shields, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Shields felt that one! Bayaka unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Shields from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mbuti Bayaka!

Event: QFC Tournament 1181 Round 3
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Bayaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Kaine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bayaka's defenses.
Kaine misses with a punch on the inside.
Bayaka prevents a body shot from Kaine.
Kaine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bayaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaine misses with an elbow over the top.
Bayaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaine controls his hands.
Bayaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bayaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kaine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bayaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaine.
Bayaka prevents a body shot from Kaine.
Kaine throws an elbow that misses.
Bayaka has Kaine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayaka.
Bayaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Demon Kaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mbuti Bayaka.
Bayaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bayaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaine misses with some punches.
Bayaka blocks an uppercut.
Bayaka lands a shot to the body.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kaine fails to land.
Kaine tries to throw a body punch but Bayaka avoids it by throwing Kaine back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bayaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bayaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bayaka has Kaine pressed against the cage.
Kaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayaka prevents a body shot from Kaine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaine.
Bayaka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bayaka misses with some punches.
Bayaka tries for a takedown but Kaine manages to get underhooks.
Kaine lands with a light punch inside.
Kaine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaine is working Bayaka over against the cage.
Bayaka looks winded!
Bayaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaine blocks a body shot from Bayaka.
Kaine lands a nice uppercut.
Bayaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kaine fails to land.
Kaine lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaine as Bayaka tries to tie him up.
Nice elbow from Kaine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bayaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaine prevents it.
Kaine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kaine.
Kaine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bayaka backwards.
Kaine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaine lands with a left to the head.
Kaine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bayaka's elbow.
Bayaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaine lands with a left to the head.
Kaine throws an elbow that misses.
Bayaka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kaine after a bit of a struggle.
Kaine struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayaka controls his hands.
Kaine lands a right hand.
Kaine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaine.
Bayaka looking to stall. #T3#
Kaine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bayaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bayaka avoids the elbow strike from Kaine, against the cage.
Kaine lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaine.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaine.
A short right from Kaine on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kaine.
Kaine lands with a light punch inside.
Kaine lands with a left to the head.
Kaine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bayaka backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaine swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kaine throws an elbow but misses.
Kaine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bayaka's elbow.
Bayaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaine.
A short right from Kaine.
Kaine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bayaka blocks a body shot from Kaine. #T4#
Kaine misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaine can't find room to land a body shot as Bayaka controls the action.
Kaine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bayakas head.
Kaine is working Bayaka over against the cage.
Kaine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayaka.
Bayaka prevents a body shot from Kaine.
Kaine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaine blocks a body shot from Bayaka.
Kaine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kaine throws an elbow but misses.
Kaine scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kaine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaine scores with a shot to the side of Bayaka's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaine.
Bayaka prevents a body shot from Kaine.
Bayaka avoids the elbow strike from Kaine, against the cage.
Kaine can't find room to land a body shot as Bayaka controls the action.
Kaine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Kaine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kaine thuds his right hand into Bayaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Mbuti Bayaka has been cut.#CL2#
Bayaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaine blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaine.
Kaine throws an elbow but it misses.
Kaine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bayaka.
Bayaka stalling in the clinch but Kaine improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Kaine.
Kaine presses Bayaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayaka.
Kaine struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayaka controls his hands.
Kaine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kaine on the inside.
Kaine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bayaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bayaka is breathing heavily.
Kaine throws an elbow but it misses.
Kaine lands a hook that snaps the head of Bayaka backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bayaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bayaka.#T1#
Good body shot from Kaine.
Kaine tries to throw a body punch but Bayaka avoids it by throwing Kaine back against the cage.
Kaine gets through Bayaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaine lands with a light punch inside.
Kaine gets through Bayaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bayakas head.
Kaine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bayaka backwards.
Kaine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaine tries to work over Bayaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Kaine on the inside.
Kaine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kaine pushes Bayaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaine lands with a left to the head.
Kaine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kaine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaine digs a right hand underneath Bayaka's ribcage. Bayaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaine lands an uppercut.
Kaine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kaine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bayaka backwards. #T2#
Kaine misses with a body punch.
Kaine throws an elbow but it misses.
Kaine struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayaka controls his hands.
Demon Kaine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaine struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayaka controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kaine throws an elbow but misses.
Kaine scores with a shoulder strike.
Bayaka tries to throw a body punch but Kaine avoids it by throwing Bayaka back against the cage.
Kaine pushes off an throws an elbow but Bayaka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bayaka prevents a body shot from Kaine.
Kaine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kaine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bayaka backwards.
Kaine cracks Bayaka with a nice body shot.
Kaine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaine is working Bayaka over against the cage.
Kaine lands a right hand.
Kaine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bayaka or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaine.
A nice left hand lands by Kaine.
Kaine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Kaine.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaine. #T3#
Kaine lands with a left to the head.
Bayaka blocks the elbow strike.
Kaine can't find room to land a body shot as Bayaka controls the action.
Kaine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Kaine on the inside.
Kaine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayaka backwards.
Kaine throws an elbow but it misses.
Bayaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Demon Kaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mbuti Bayaka.
Bayaka blocks an elbow strike from Kaine.
Kaine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bayaka's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kaine.
Kaine cracks Bayaka with a nice body shot.
Kaine digs a right hand into Bayaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bayaka's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaine lands a nice uppercut.
Kaine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaine lands with a light punch inside.
Kaine struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayaka controls his hands.
Kaine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bayaka can do to turn this around?#T4#
Kaine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bayakas head.
Kaine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaine lands a body shot.
Kaine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bayaka blocks a body shot from Kaine.
Kaine lands a hook that snaps the head of Bayaka backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kaine.
Kaine scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaine blocks a body shot from Bayaka.
Kaine gets through Bayaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaine lands a body shot.
Kaine tries to work over Bayaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bayaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaine.
Kaine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kaine as the two fighters clinch.
Kaine misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Kaine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mbuti Bayaka's cut.
That's time! Kaine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kaine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bayaka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Kaine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaine wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bayaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Bayaka checks a low kick from Kaine.
Bayaka walks into a straight right hand from Kaine.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaine.
Kaine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaine scores with a jab. Bayaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab lands there for Kaine.
Bayaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayaka moves forwards but Kaine connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Bayaka is rocked!
Kaine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bayaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaine finish him?
Kaine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
and Kaine counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bayaka! He's just covering up as Kaine starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Kaine!

Event: QFC Tournament 1181 Round 2
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Vrases fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bayaka, pushing him back against the cage.
Bayaka is trying to stall.
Bayaka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vrases is defending well.
Vrases tries to score a body lock takedown but Bayaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by Vrases. #CUT#It looks like Mbuti Bayaka has been cut.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Bayaka blocks it.
Bayaka throws a head punch that misses.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrases goes for a takedown attempt but Bayaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Bayaka rushes Vrases and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayaka tries for a takedown but Vrases manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Bayaka.
Bayaka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrases gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sinan Vrases has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mbuti Bayaka.
Bayaka avoiding damage as Vrases throws knees to the body. #T1#
Vrases is pushing Bayaka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vrases wants to stall.
Vrases looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Vrases would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bayaka as Vrases tries to tie him up.
Vrases using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sinan Vrases.#CL2#
Vrases tries to keep at a distance but Bayaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases tries to land knees in the clinch but Bayaka avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Bayaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vrases prevents it.
Bayaka looks winded!
Vrases is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vrases utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bayaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrases tries to land knees in the clinch but Bayaka avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bayaka fails to land.
Bayaka is pushing Vrases up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayaka.
Bayaka misses with some punches.
Bayaka misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bayaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vrases blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vrases misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Bayaka lands a takedown into guard.
Vrases wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bayaka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bayaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bayaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vrases knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bayaka on the ground.
Bayaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bayaka throwing strikes but missing.
Bayaka won't allow Vrases to sweep him here. #T4#
Bayaka is in close to Vrases's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bayaka passes into half guard.
Bayaka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vrases's head.
Bayaka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bayaka lands with a punch from half guard.
Bayaka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bayaka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bayaka lands with a punch from half guard.
Vrases avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bayaka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sinan Vrases will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mbuti Bayaka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Bayaka pushes Vrases up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vrases.
Vrases is looking for a takedown.
Vrases has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bayaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bayaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vrases pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bayaka misses with a body punch.
Bayaka stops a takedown attempt from Vrases.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinan Vrases. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrases blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Bayaka can't get the takedown.
Bayaka trying to stall but Vrases improves his position.
Vrases is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bayaka is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrases blocking some punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vrases trying to stall but Bayaka improves his position.
Bayaka scores with a shot to the side of Vrases's head.
Bayaka lands a nice uppercut.
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Vrases prevents a body shot from Bayaka. #TD2#
Bayaka is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vrases can't fight it off and eventually Bayaka manages to take the fight to the floor. Vrases looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bayaka working some strikes from top position.
Bayaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Bayaka landing some decent shots from guard.
Bayaka landing with the ground and pound.
Bayaka throwing strikes from guard but Vrases blocks nicely.
Bayaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Bayaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bayaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrases is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bayaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bayaka cracks Vrases with a solid left hand.
Bayaka throwing strikes but missing.
Bayaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vrases controls Bayaka momentarily but Bayaka frees himself.
Bayaka stopping the sweep attempt from Vrases.#T3#
Bayaka throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Bayaka closes the distance and clinches.
Bayaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vrases is keeping busy.
Vrases stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vrases is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bayaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees to the body from Vrases.
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bayaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Vrases is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bayaka is defending well.
Bayaka managing to block the knees to the body from Vrases.
Bayaka tries to work over Vrases's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bayaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Bayaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrases is looking to control Bayaka's arms but Bayaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vrases has his back to the cage.
Bayaka is trying to stall.
Bayaka letting Vrases take a breather here.
Vrases scores a nice knee to the body.
Bayaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrases.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayaka.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrases just leaning against Bayaka, taking a breather.
Bayaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bayaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bayaka's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mbuti Bayaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mbuti Bayaka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bayaka moves into the clinch.
Bayaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrases blocks an uppercut.
Vrases prevents a body shot from Bayaka.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bayaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bayaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bayaka's face.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bayaka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bayaka misses with a body punch.
Vrases misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases looking to stall.
Bayaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Vrases stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bayaka misses with a punch to the body.
Bayaka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sinan Vrases has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bayaka misses with the head strike.
Bayaka misses with some punches.
Bayaka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrases gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vrases slowing the pace effectively.
Bayaka tries a body shot but Vrases blocks it.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrases lands a good knee to the midsection. Bayaka won't want to take too many of those.
Bayaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vrases stalling.
Bayaka tries a body shot but Vrases blocks it.
Vrases throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Vrases gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bayaka is trying to maintain the position but Vrases is very close to passing his half guard.
Mbuti Bayaka has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Vrases missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bayaka works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrases trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bayaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vrases is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bayaka throwing strikes but missing.
Bayaka lands a couple of digs.
Bayaka postures up and lands a big shot to Vrases's brow.
Bayaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bayaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Vrases keeping moving, preventing Bayaka from controlling successfully.
Bayaka is stalling in the full guard.
Bayaka distracts Vrases with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vrases avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bayaka is in close to Vrases's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bayaka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bayaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrases swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bayaka stands up over Vrases, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bayaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bayaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bayaka misses the jab.#CL#
Vrases moves into the clinch.
Vrases leaning against his opponent.
Bayaka misses with the head strike.
Vrases working Bayaka over with knees to the body.
Bayaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sinan Vrases has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mbuti Bayaka.
Vrases trying to land knees to the body.
Bayaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrases trying to land knees to the body.
Vrases goes for a takedown attempt but Bayaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Bayaka gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mbuti Bayaka.
I think Bayaka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Mbuti Bayaka!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Mbuti Bayaka!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Mbuti Bayaka!

Mbuti Bayaka wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1181 Round 1
Date: Feb 15, 2024

#R1#
Shields misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Shields.
Mbuti Bayaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shields as he avoids it easily.
Shields seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bayaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Shields tries to keep at a distance but Bayaka has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Bayaka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shields regains guard immediately.
Bayaka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shields manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bayaka manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Shields wanted to stand there but Bayaka had control of the position.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Bayaka is keeping the position.#T1#
Bayaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bayaka keeps trying to improve his position.
Shields trying to control but Bayaka is working from the bottom.
Shields wants to get up but he can't break Bayaka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bayaka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bayaka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bayaka working Shields over with strikes.
Bayaka working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Bayaka working over Shields with some ground and pound. Shields looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bayaka prevents Shields from improving his position.
Bayaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bayaka trying to control the pace.
Shields taking some punishment here, with Bayaka in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bayaka connects with a nice short shot to Shields's temple.
Bayaka working Shields over with strikes.
Shields is looking to escape.
Bayaka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bayaka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Bayaka scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Shields is rocked!
Shields slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bayaka works over Shields with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Shields is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shields wants to sweep here but Bayaka controlling him for the moment.
Shields seems to have got his legs back now.
Bayaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Bayaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bayaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shields's head.
Bayaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bayaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bayaka arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Shields's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mbuti Bayaka!

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