Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ICF 11
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Ionatescu wants to clinch up but Beasley keeps it at a distance.
Beasley misses with a looping right.
Beasley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beasley lands with a nice body punch.
Beasley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ionatescu manages to avoid it.#CL#
Beasley clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Beasley has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ionatescus head.
Ionatescu prevents a body shot from Beasley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beasley has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
Beasley pushes Ionatescu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Ionatescu tries to stall but Beasley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beasley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ionatescu blocks a body shot from Beasley.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beasley tries to throw a body punch but Ionatescu avoids it by throwing Beasley back against the cage.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
Ionatescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beasley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beasley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beasley throws a head punch that misses.
Beasley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beasley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beasley misses with a punch to the body.
Ionatescu is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beasley's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Dundee Beasley has been cut.
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beasley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beasley.
Ionatescu has Beasley pushed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ionatescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ionatescu lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Beasley misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu misses with some punches.
Beasley throws a head punch that misses.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch but Beasley improves position.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Ionatescu misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Beasley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Ionatescu lands with a left to the head.
Ionatescu takes a shot to the head.
Beasley can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
Ionatescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
Beasley gets through Ionatescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
Beasley scores with a shoulder strike. #T5#
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Beasley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Ionatescu leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Ionatescu blocks a body shot from Beasley.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
A body shot lands from Beasley.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beasley as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Beasley as the two fighters clinch.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beasley. #T6#
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley lands with a right to the head.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu has Beasley pushed against the cage.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley digs a right hand into Ionatescu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ionatescu's gas tank.
Ionatescu just leaning against Beasley, taking a breather.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, Beasley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Beasley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beasley scores with a shoulder strike. #T7#
Beasley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Ionatescu blocks a body shot from Beasley.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Beasley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beasley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beasley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beasley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beasley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beasley pushes Ionatescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beasley misses with a hook from the clinch. #T8#
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beasley tries to circle away but Ionatescu has him pinned against the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
Beasley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ionatescus head.
Beasley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Beasley.
Ionatescu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Beasley scores with a shot to the side of Ionatescu's head.
Beasley lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
Beasley can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action. #T9#
Beasley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ionatescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beasley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ionatescu has him pressed against the cage.
Ionatescu is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beasley has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dundee Beasley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dundee Beasley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ionatescu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beasley cracks a nice hook into Ionatescu's ribs.#CL#
Beasley drives through and clinches with Ionatescu against the cage.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Beasley tries to work over Ionatescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Beasley - that landed with a thud.
Ionatescu blocks a body shot from Beasley.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beasley throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Beasley misses with some punches. #T1#
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beasley misses with some punches.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Beasley lands with a short shot to the head.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beasley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Dundee Beasley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ionatescu throws a punch but it's blocked by Beasley.
A right hand to the body from Beasley. #T2#
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Beasley.
Beasley lands a hook that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Beasley has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu misses with a punch to the body.
Beasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Beasley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beasley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu blocks a body shot from Beasley.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley works on Ionatescu's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Beasley lands a left hand.
Beasley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Beasley - that landed with a thud.
Beasley tries a body shot but Ionatescu blocks it.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beasley is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beasley.
Beasley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ionatescu can do to turn this around?
Beasley tries to break the clinch but Ionatescu is controlling the position.
Beasley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beasley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beasley is keeping busy.#T4#
Beasley misses with a punch to the body.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
Ionatescu leaning against his opponent.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beasley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Beasley.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Beasley.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
A nice left hand lands by Beasley. #T5#
Beasley tries to throw a body punch but Ionatescu avoids it by throwing Beasley back against the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beasley is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beasley.
Beasley misses with some punches.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beasley is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Beasley swats away the attempt to clinch by Ionatescu.
Beasley scores with a punch to the head.
Ionatescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beasley misses with a lunging right hand
and Beasley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ionatescu wants to clinch.#T6#
Beasley cracks Ionatescu with a good jab.
Ionatescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beasley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ionatescu slips under a jab.
Beasley scores with a nice head shot.
Beasley tests Ionatescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beasley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ionatescu tries to clinch up.
Ionatescu doesn't manage to clinch there - Beasley circles away.
Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beasley.
Ionatescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beasley.
Ionatescu tries to clinch up but Beasley circles away and keeps his distance.
Beasley throws a body punch but Ionatescu moves out of range.
Ionatescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beasley throws an overhand right that lands on Ionatescu's shoulder, as Ionatescu tries to avoid the shot. #T7#
Ionatescu is looking to clinch.
Ionatescu with a jab.
Dundee Beasley is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Beasley misses.
Beasley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ionatescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beasley connects with a jab.
Beasley missing with a left hand there. Ionatescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beasley throws a body shot but no joy.
Beasley throws a shot from downtown. Ionatescu moves away and avoids it.
Ionatescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beasley.
Beasley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ionatescu moves in looking to clinch but Beasley pushes him off.
Dundee Beasley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beasley lands a jab to the head.
Beasley lands a nice looking body shot.
Beasley connects with a jab.
Beasley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beasley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T8#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ionatescu is looking to clinch but Beasley is avoiding it. #CL2#
Ionatescu moves into range and clinches up with Beasley.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch but Beasley improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ionatescu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Beasley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
Beasley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley is trying to break the clinch but Ionatescu has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu. #T9#
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Ionatescu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beasley backwards.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
Ionatescu is stalling here.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
Ionatescu is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
The fighters circling - Ionatescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beasley throws a hook to the side of Ionatescu's head but Ionatescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beasley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beasley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dundee Beasley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dundee Beasley's cut.
That's time! Beasley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Beasley misses with a straight left.
Beasley looks to throw the jab but Ionatescu is out of range.
Beasley punishes Ionatescu's body with a nice straight punch.
Ionatescu blocks a jab.
Beasley sets himself, and Ionatescu steps forward looking for the clinch! Beasley avoids it this time.
A swing and a miss from Beasley.
Ionatescu moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ionatescu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ionatescu doesn't manage to clinch there - Beasley circles away.
Ionatescu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beasley takes a swing at Ionatescu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ionatescu.
Beasley looks to score with a jab to the body but Ionatescu is just out of range.
Ionatescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beasley.
Beasley misses with a right hand
and Ionatescu counters with a straight right hand.
Beasley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ionatescu avoids the body shot from Beasley. #CL2#
Ionatescu clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Beasley misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Ionatescu.
Beasley is trying to force a seperation but Ionatescu has the dominant position.
Beasley lands with a light punch inside.
Ionatescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Beasley misses with a punch to the body.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Ionatescu to work.
Ionatescu is pushing Beasley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Beasley on the inside. #T2#
Beasley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ionatescu or not.
Beasley lands a right hand.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch.
Beasley can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ionatescu.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley tries to throw a body punch but Ionatescu avoids it by throwing Beasley back against the cage.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ionatescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beasley throws a head punch that misses.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley blocks a body shot from Ionatescu.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beasley lands a nice shot to the body.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beasley.
Ionatescu prevents a body shot from Beasley.
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley lands with a left to the head.
Beasley tries to throw a body punch but Ionatescu avoids it by throwing Beasley back against the cage.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Beasley can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T5#
Beasley working aggressively here.
Beasley lands a body punch.
Ionatescu tries to work over Beasley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Beasley as the two fighters clinch.
Ionatescu is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T6#
Beasley working aggressively here.
Beasley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ionatescu.
A nice left hand lands by Beasley.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beasley is keeping busy.
Beasley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beasley lands with a short shot to the head.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow. #T7#
Beasley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu has Beasley pressed against the cage.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley lands a body punch.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, Beasley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.#T8#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Beasley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Ionatescu is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu tries to stall but Beasley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Ionatescu seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Beasley misses with some punches.
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beasley.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T9#
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beasley has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Beasley.
Beasley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Beasley works on Ionatescu's body with a couple of short punches.
Beasley misses with a body punch.
Ionatescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beasley's elbow.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ionatescu tries to stall but Beasley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dundee Beasley clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dundee Beasley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Ionatescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beasley.
Ionatescu tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Beasley closes the distance and clinches.
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Beasley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beasley.
Beasley is trying to break free.
Beasley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ionatescu can't find room to land a body shot as Beasley controls the action.
Ionatescu missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beasley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu avoiding damage.
Beasley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley scores with a shot to the side of Ionatescu's head.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Ionatescu misses with a body punch.
Ionatescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Beasley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ionatescu is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Beasley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beasley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Beasley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Beasley - that landed with a thud.
Beasley misses with a body punch.
Ionatescu is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Beasley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beasley misses with some punches.
Ionatescu tries to stall but Beasley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Beasley.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, Beasley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Beasley lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beasley gets through Ionatescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beasley lands a hook that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Ionatescu blocking some punches. #T4#
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley working aggressively here.
A short left from Beasley.
Beasley tries to throw a body punch but Ionatescu avoids it by throwing Beasley back against the cage.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Ionatescu is pushing Beasley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Beasley pushes Ionatescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beasley struggles to land a body shot inside as Ionatescu controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Beasley.
Beasley can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
Ionatescu blocks a body shot from Beasley. #T5#
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beasley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Beasley tries to work over Ionatescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley lands with a short shot to the head.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Ionatescu has Beasley pushed against the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beasley lands a left hand. #T6#
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beasley is keeping busy.
Beasley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, Beasley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Beasley throws a head punch that misses.
Beasley misses with a body punch.
Beasley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beasley lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T7#
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Ionatescu tries to stall but Beasley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ionatescu prevents a body shot from Beasley.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, Beasley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu ducks under a wild hook from Beasley.
Beasley keeps the fight on the outside.
Beasley misses the shot to the body.
Beasley lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ionatescu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ionatescu tries to clinch up but Beasley circles away and keeps his distance.#T8#
A telegraphed right hand from Beasley misses the target.
Beasley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Ionatescu.
Beasley misses with a straight left.
Beasley throws a big shot that misses.
Ionatescu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beasley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beasley checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Ionatescu closes the distance and pushes Beasley back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beasley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Ionatescu blocks a body shot from Beasley.
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside. #T9#
Beasley struggles to land a body shot inside as Ionatescu controls his hands.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Beasley is looking to break free of the clinch but Ionatescu has double underhooks.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Ionatescu.
Good body shot from Beasley.
Beasley misses with some punches.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ionatescu is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Beasley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dundee Beasley had his way with Ion Ionatescu in that round.
The cut man is working on Dundee Beasley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Beasley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ionatescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ionatescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beasley.
Beasley throws a shot from downtown. Ionatescu moves away and avoids it.
Ionatescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beasley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beasley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ionatescu at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Ionatescu misses the target.
Ionatescu tries to clinch up.
Beasley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ionatescu to score with a decent uppercut.
Ionatescu tries to clinch but Beasley moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beasley.
Ionatescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beasley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ionatescu avoids the body shot from Beasley.
Ionatescu tries a quick counter leg kick but Beasley is wise to it.
Ionatescu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beasley cracks Ionatescu with an open hand slap.#T1#
Beasley misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Beasley misses the target.
Ionatescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beasley.
Ionatescu defending well as Beasley loads up on a big left hand.
Beasley keeps the fight on the outside.
Beasley looks to land a right hand but Ionatescu moved out of range.
Ionatescu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beasley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ionatescu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beasley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ionatescu is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Ionatescu has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Beasley - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu. #T2#
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ionatescu misses with a knee strike.
Beasley can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
Beasley tries to work over Ionatescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
Beasley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beasley works on Ionatescu's body with a couple of short punches.
Beasley misses with a punch to the body.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beasley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Beasley has denied him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beasley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Beasley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Beasley connects with a body shot that sends Ionatescu's belly button to the back.
Beasley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ionatescu doesn't seem bothered though.
Beasley misses with an uppercut. Ionatescu saw that one coming.
Beasley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T5#
Ionatescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beasley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ionatescu slips under a jab.
Beasley swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ionatescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ionatescu tries to close the distance and clinch but Beasley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ionatescu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ionatescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beasley.
Ionatescu wants to counter the offense by Beasley and move into the clinch position.
Ionatescu misses with an uppercut.
Beasley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beasley throws a big shot that misses.
Ionatescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ionatescu ducks right into an uppercut from Beasley.
Beasley keeps the fight on the outside.
Ionatescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beasley.
Ionatescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beasley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T6#
Beasley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ionatescu manages to avoid it.
Ionatescu is looking to clinch.
Beasley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ionatescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beasley.
Beasley throws a body shot but no joy.
Ionatescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beasley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ionatescu ducks under a wild hook from Beasley.
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.
Beasley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ionatescu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beasley swats away the attempt to clinch by Ionatescu.
Beasley throws an overhand right that lands on Ionatescu's shoulder, as Ionatescu tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Beasley misses its intended target.
Ionatescu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ionatescu doesn't manage to clinch there - Beasley circles away.
Ionatescu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beasley swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Ionatescu clinches up with Beasley and pushes him back against the cage.
Beasley goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T7#
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, Beasley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Beasley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Beasley.
Beasley wants to get back to striking at distance but Ionatescu won't allow it.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T8#
Beasley pushes Ionatescu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
Ionatescu tries to land knees in the clinch but Beasley avoids the damage to the body.
Beasley tries to work over Ionatescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beasley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beasley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dundee Beasley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ionatescu is pushing Beasley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.#T9#
Beasley misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Ionatescu fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beasley lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dundee Beasley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beasley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dundee Beasley!

Event: ICF 11
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Benitez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bayur takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Benitez misses.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benitez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bayur.
Benitez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benitez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bayur blocks a jab.
Brolio Benitez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benitez connects with a jab.
Benitez lands an overhand right.
Benitez lands a glancing blow to the side of Bayur's head.#CL#
Benitez clinches up with Bayur and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benitez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benitez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Bayur takes a shot to the head.
Bayur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benitez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Benitez on the inside. #T1##BC#
Benitez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bayur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benitez.
Benitez feints a jab promting Bayur to slip. Benitez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bayur slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Benitez dips to his left and cracks Bayur with an uppercut!
Bayur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benitez.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Bayur moves away from the strike by Benitez.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benitez scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benitez.
Benitez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Benitez lands with an overhand left.
Bayur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benitez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benitez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brolio Benitez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL#
Benitez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayur looking for a takedown.
Benitez tries to work over Bayur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bayur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayur.
Bayur looking for a takedown.
Brolio Benitez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baloo Bayur.
Still in the clinch, Benitez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Benitez.
Benitez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benitez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Benitez has a couple of punches blocked by Bayur. #T3#
Benitez cracks Bayur with a nice body shot.
Bayur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bayur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benitez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bayur's elbow.
Benitez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayur controls his hands.
Benitez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benitez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Bayur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benitez prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benitez.
Bayur blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayur. #T4#
Benitez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benitez throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benitez.
Benitez has a couple of punches blocked by Bayur.
Bayur blocks a body shot from Benitez.
Benitez lands a body shot.
Benitez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benitez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bayurs head.
Benitez lands a shoulder strike.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benitez can't find room to land a body shot as Bayur controls the action.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Bayur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benitez misses with a hook to the ribs. #T5#
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bayur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benitez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benitez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Bayur prevents a body shot from Benitez.
Benitez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benitez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bayur wants a takedown but no success here.
Benitez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bayur up against the cage.
Benitez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez misses with some punches.
Benitez tries to work over Bayur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T6#
Benitez pushes Bayur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Benitez breaks the clinch.
Benitez misses the shot to the body.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Donk. Benitez catches Bayur right on the button with a cross.
Bayur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bayur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benitez to score with a decent uppercut.
Benitez is breathing heavily.
Bayur slips under a jab from Benitez.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Benitez misses with a looping right.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez misses with a hook.
Bayur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benitez.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benitez misses the jab.
Benitez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bayur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bayur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benitez.
Benitez throws the left hand but Bayur avoids the punch easily.#T7#
Benitez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez throws a hook to the side of Bayur's head but Bayur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benitez swings for the body but Bayur moves out of range.
Bayur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benitez.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez misses with a hook #CL2#
and Bayur holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Benitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benitez has a couple of punches blocked by Bayur.
Benitez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benitez gets underhooks to prevent Bayur's takedown attempt.
Benitez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Benitez lands with a right to the head.
Benitez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Bayur blocking some punches. #T8#
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bayur blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Benitez breaks from the clinch.
Benitez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Bayur counters by moving into the clinch.
Bayur is looking for a takedown.
Bayur wants a takedown but no success here.
Benitez tries a body shot but Bayur blocks it.
Benitez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benitez gets underhooks to prevent Bayur's takedown attempt.
Bayur is working for takedown but Benitez is calmly controlling the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez misses with a punch to the body. #T9#
Benitez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayur.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayur.
Bayur has Benitez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benitez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benitez has a couple of punches blocked by Bayur.
Benitez working aggressively here.
Bayur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benitez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Benitez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benitez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bayur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brolio Benitez 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#
Benitez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayur is just out of range.
Benitez sets himself, and Bayur steps forward looking for the clinch! Benitez avoids it this time.
Benitez throws a lazy right hand but Bayur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benitez misses the shot to the body.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez lands with an overhand left.
Benitez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brolio Benitez is winning the standup battle so far.
Benitez scores with a sloppy right hand. Bayur should have avoided that one.
Benitez scores with a hook to the body. Bayur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bayur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bayur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benitez misses with an uppercut. Bayur saw that one coming.
Benitez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bayur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Benitez. Bayur does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Benitez misses.
Benitez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benitez tried to score with a low kick but Bayur checks it.
Bayur defending well as Benitez loads up on a big left hand.
Benitez sets himself, and Bayur steps forward looking for the clinch! Benitez avoids it this time.
Benitez throws an overhand right that lands on Bayur's shoulder, as Bayur tries to avoid the shot.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez missing with a left hand there. Bayur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Benitez misses with an uppercut. Bayur saw that one coming.
Benitez misses with a straight right.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez misses with a straight right.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Bayur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benitez.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bayur moves away.
Benitez sets himself, and Bayur steps forward looking for the clinch! Benitez avoids it this time.
Benitez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bayur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Benitez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bayurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benitez looks to throw the jab but Bayur is out of range.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez misses with a looping left.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bayur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benitez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez throws a body punch but Bayur moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bayur.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Bayur slips under a jab.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benitez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayur was well out of range. Poor timing from Benitez.
Benitez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bayur can do to turn this around?
A big left from Benitez misses.
The fighters circling - Benitez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez throws a hook to the side of Bayur's head but Bayur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Benitez misses. #T3#
Benitez throws a hook but Bayur avoids it easily.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baloo Bayur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benitez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bayur.
A telegraphed right hand from Benitez misses the target.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Bayur slips under a jab from Benitez.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Benitez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Benitez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez misses with an uppercut.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Bayur moves out of range as Benitez strikes.
Bayur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez misses with a straight left.
Benitez sets himself, and Bayur steps forward looking for the clinch! Benitez avoids it this time.
Benitez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benitez falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Bayur counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bayur. #T4#
Bayur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bayur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benitez after a bit of a struggle.
Bayur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brolio Benitez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baloo Bayur.
Bayur wants a takedown.
Bayur tries to score a body lock takedown but Benitez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benitez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bayur takes a shot to the head.
Bayur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benitez prevents it.
Benitez misses with the head strike.
Bayur tries for a takedown but Benitez manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benitez. #T5#
Benitez lands a shoulder strike.
Benitez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benitez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bayur blocks an uppercut.
Bayur dodges an elbow strike from Benitez.
A head punch on the inside from Benitez fails to land.
Benitez gets underhooks to prevent Bayur's takedown attempt.
Benitez tries to work over Bayur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benitez misses with the head strike.
Bayur goes for a takedown attempt but Benitez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bayur staying out of range there.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.#T6#
Benitez throws out a loose jab but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benitez sets himself, and Bayur steps forward looking for the clinch! Benitez avoids it this time.
Benitez looks to land a left hand but Bayur moved out of range nicely.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benitez takes a swing at Bayur's ribcage but misses.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Bayur slips under a jab from Benitez.
Benitez lands with a nice body punch.
Benitez misses with a straight left.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez missing with a left hand there. Bayur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benitez. Bayur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Benitez takes a swing at Bayur's ribcage but misses.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez looks to throw the jab but Bayur is out of range.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez just misses with a punch to the body. #T7#
Benitez throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Bayur moves into the clinch.
Bayur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benitez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bayur is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bayur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benitez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benitez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Bayur counters by clinching up.
Bayur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benitez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bayur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bayur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bayur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benitez after a bit of a struggle. #T8##BC#
Benitez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benitez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bayur moves away.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benitez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bayur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benitez.
Bayur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benitez.
Benitez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez throws a lazy right hand but Bayur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benitez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benitez misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Bayur holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bayur wants to take the fight to the mat but Benitez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benitez misses with some punches. #T9#
Benitez stops a takedown attempt from Bayur.
Benitez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayur controls his hands.
Bayur has Benitez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benitez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benitez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayur tries to score a body lock takedown but Benitez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benitez throws an elbow that misses.
Benitez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bayur blocks a body shot from Benitez.
Benitez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayur controls his hands.
Bayur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benitez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brolio Benitez dominated that second 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.#R3#
Bayur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benitez loads up on a big right hand but Bayur slips the punch.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Bayur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez throws a hook but Bayur avoids it easily.
Benitez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez cracks Bayur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benitez thuds his right hand into Bayur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benitez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bayur is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitez looks to throw the jab but Bayur is out of range.
Bayur moves forwards but Benitez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benitez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benitez. Bayur does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Benitez misses with a hook #CL2#
and Bayur counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Benitez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Bayur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benitez prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayur.
Bayur letting Benitez take a breather here.
Bayur prevents a body shot from Benitez.
Benitez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bayur.
Brolio Benitez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baloo Bayur.
Bayur blocks a body shot from Benitez. #T2#
A hook to the body from Benitez.
Bayur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bayur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benitez after a bit of a struggle.
Benitez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez can't find room to land a body shot as Bayur controls the action.
Benitez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bayurs head.
Benitez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayur.
Bayur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benitez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bayur wants a takedown.
Bayur is trying to drag Benitez to the mat but Benitez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brolio Benitez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bayur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benitez pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Benitez misses with a punch to the body.
Benitez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayur.
Benitez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bayur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benitez.
Benitez lands a hook that snaps the head of Bayur backwards. #BC#
Benitez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benitez looks to land a right hand but Bayur moved out of range.
Benitez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Bayur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benitez finds it's way round the side to connect with Bayur's head. #T4#
Bayur checks the leg kick.
Benitez swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Bayur counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bayur is looking for a takedown.
Benitez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez tries a body shot but Bayur blocks it.
Bayur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benitez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez stops a takedown attempt from Bayur.
Benitez misses with a body punch.
Benitez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayur.
Bayur goes for a takedown attempt but Benitez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bayur slips under a jab.#T5#
Benitez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benitez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bayur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bayur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bayur slips under a jab.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez misses with a looping right.
Bayur moves out of range as Benitez strikes.#CL#
Benitez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bayur, pushing him back against the cage.
Bayur is trying to drag Benitez to the mat but Benitez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bayur is working for takedown but Benitez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benitez misses with an elbow strike.
Bayur blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T6#
Benitez has a couple of punches blocked by Bayur.
Bayur tries for a takedown but Benitez manages to get underhooks.
Bayur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benitez prevents it.
Benitez misses with a body punch.
Benitez lands a body punch.
Benitez stops a takedown attempt from Bayur.
Benitez stalling in the clinch but Bayur improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayur.
Benitez can't find room to land a body shot as Bayur controls the action.
Benitez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayur controls his hands.
Bayur looking for a takedown. #T7#
Benitez stops a takedown attempt from Bayur.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Benitez manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Benitez coming out on top.
Benitez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bayur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
A big left from Benitez misses.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Bayur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Bayur moves into the clinch.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Benitez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T8#
Benitez looks to throw the jab but Bayur is out of range.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bayur ducks under a wild hook from Benitez.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bayur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benitez.
Bayur moves away from the strike by Benitez.
Benitez throws a shot from downtown. Bayur moves away and avoids it.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bayur.
Benitez throws a big shot that misses.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Bayur counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bayur tries to score a body lock takedown but Benitez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bayur is looking to take this one to the mat.#T9#
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bayur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bayur is trying to drag Benitez to the mat but Benitez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benitez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benitez tries to work over Bayur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bayur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benitez stalling in the clinch but Bayur improves position.
Benitez misses with a body punch.
Benitez has a couple of punches blocked by Bayur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brolio Benitez clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Benitez throws a body punch but Bayur moves out of range.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benitez scores with a shot to the body.
Benitez misses the body punch #CL2#
and Bayur moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayur.
Benitez misses with some punches.
Bayur looking for a takedown.
Bayur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benitez after a bit of a struggle.
Bayur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benitez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brolio Benitez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baloo Bayur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Benitez misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Benitez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benitez tries a body shot but Bayur blocks it.
Benitez working aggressively here.
Benitez trying to control the position but instead, Bayur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benitez into the cage.
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bayur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benitez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bayur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benitez prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benitez. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benitez misses with a punch to the body.
Benitez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bayur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benitez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benitez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bayur moves away.
Benitez scores with a jab. Bayur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benitez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bayur moves away.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Bayur moves away from the strike by Benitez.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez throws out a loose jab but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Benitez.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez misses with a hook.#T3#
Benitez misses with a hook.
Benitez sets himself, and Bayur steps forward looking for the clinch! Benitez avoids it this time.
Benitez misses the shot to the body.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benitez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bayur.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Bayur takes one to the chin there.
Bayur ducks under a wild hook from Benitez.
Benitez misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Bayur counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benitez.
Bayur wants a takedown.
Bayur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benitez is defending well.
Benitez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bayur goes for a takedown attempt but Benitez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Benitez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bayur.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.#T4#
Bayur slips a jab from Benitez.
Benitez throws a big shot that misses.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bayur checks a leg kick.
Benitez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bayur.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez misses with a hook.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bayur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benitez.
Bayur ducks under a wild hook from Benitez.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez just misses with a punch to the body.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Bayur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benitez misses with an uppercut.
Benitez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayur was well out of range. Poor timing from Benitez.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.#T5##CL#
Benitez takes the fight into the clinch.
Benitez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bayur.
Bayur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benitez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benitez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Benitez fails to land.
Bayur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benitez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benitez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T6#
Benitez misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayur.
Bayur blocks an uppercut.
Benitez throws a head punch that misses.
Benitez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Benitez breaks the clinch. #CL#
Benitez rushes Bayur and presses him up against the cage.
Bayur is trying to drag Benitez to the mat but Benitez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benitez is looking to control Bayur's arms but Bayur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benitez has his back to the cage. #BC#
Benitez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T7#
Bayur moves away from the strike by Benitez.
Benitez just misses with a punch to the body.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Bayur moves into the clinch.
Bayur tries to score a body lock takedown but Benitez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bayur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benitez after a bit of a struggle.
Benitez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benitez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bayur.
Bayur tries for a takedown but Benitez manages to get underhooks.
Benitez can't find room to land a body shot as Bayur controls the action.
Benitez stops a takedown attempt from Bayur. #T8#
Benitez stalling against the cage.
Benitez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bayur avoids a wild elbow strike from Benitez.
A head punch on the inside from Benitez fails to land.
Benitez misses with a punch to the body.
Bayur looking for a takedown.
Benitez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bayur tries for a takedown but Benitez manages to get underhooks.
Benitez misses with the head strike.
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez throws an elbow that misses. #T9#
Bayur wants to take the fight to the mat but Benitez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bayur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benitez misses with a body punch.
Benitez throws a head punch that misses.
Benitez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bayur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benitez misses with a punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benitez tries to throw a body punch but Bayur avoids it by throwing Benitez back against the cage.
Bayur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benitez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bayur wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brolio Benitez had his way with Baloo Bayur in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Benitez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benitez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bayur doesn't seem bothered though.
Benitez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benitez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benitez lands a nice hook to Bayur's body. Bayur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Benitez instigates a clinch.
Bayur can't get the takedown.
Bayur looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
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.
A left hand lands to the body for Benitez.
Bayur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brolio Benitez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baloo Bayur.
A right hand to the body from Benitez. #T1#
Benitez lands with a short shot to the head.
Benitez working aggressively here.
Bayur wants a takedown.
Benitez working aggressively here.
Benitez tries to throw a body punch but Bayur avoids it by throwing Benitez back against the cage.
Benitez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Bayur takes a shot to the head.
Benitez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benitez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benitez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Bayur prevents a body shot from Benitez.
Benitez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bayur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benitez prevents it. #BC#
Benitez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benitez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benitez misses with a body shot. #CL#
Benitez instigates a clinch.
Benitez works on Bayur's body with a couple of short punches.
Benitez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Benitez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayur blocks a body shot from Benitez.
Bayur looking for a takedown.
Bayur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Benitez.
Bayur is looking for a takedown.
Benitez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bayur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benitez prevents it.
Benitez working aggressively here.
Benitez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benitez throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Bayur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benitez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benitez misses the jab.
Bayur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benitez.
Bayur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benitez.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Bayur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benitez.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Bayur slips a jab from Benitez.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benitez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bayur circles away quickly and effectively.
Benitez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayur was well out of range. Poor timing from Benitez.
Bayur slips a straight right by Benitez.#T5#
Benitez looks to land a left hand but Bayur moved out of range nicely.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Bayur counters by clinching up.
Bayur looking for a takedown.
Bayur blocking some punches.
Bayur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benitez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benitez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benitez misses with a hook.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Bayur takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Benitez loads up on a big right hand but Bayur slips the punch.
Benitez misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Bayur counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bayur.
A head punch on the inside from Benitez fails to land.
Bayur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benitez after a bit of a struggle. #T6#
Benitez trying to control the position but instead, Bayur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benitez into the cage.
Bayur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benitez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bayur is trying to drag Benitez to the mat but Benitez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benitez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Benitez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T7#
Benitez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bayur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Benitez misses the shot to the body.
Bayur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benitez.
Benitez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bayur. #CL#
Benitez drives through and clinches with Bayur against the cage.
Bayur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bayur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benitez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benitez throws the left hand but Bayur avoids the punch easily.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benitez throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Bayur counters by clinching up.
Benitez tries to work over Bayur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T8#
Bayur looking for a takedown.
Bayur has Benitez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benitez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benitez working aggressively here.
Bayur wants a takedown.
Benitez is trying to stall.
Brolio Benitez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bayur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benitez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bayur tries for a takedown but Benitez manages to get underhooks. #T9#
Bayur can't get the takedown.
Baloo Bayur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benitez gets underhooks to prevent Bayur's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brolio Benitez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benitez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:41
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:42
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brolio Benitez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brolio Benitez waved his t-shirt featuring Hakaka La'au Performance's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: ICF 11
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leefs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Kelly.
Kelly throws out a loose jab but Leefs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leefs darts in looking for a takedown but Kelly gets double underhooks and turns Leefs into the cage.
Kelly presses Leefs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leefs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kelly smiles and moves away.
Kelly stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mapeel Leefs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Leefs is rocked!
Kelly drops Leefs with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kelly follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ned Kelly!

Event: ICF 10
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harkless.
Erwin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harkless.
Check out the look on Harkless's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB2#
Harkless is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Erwin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Harkless stands up and beckons Erwin to his feet.
Erwin is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harkless.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erwin seems a little lost for a moment, as Harkless dominates the positioning.#T1#
Harkless's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Erwin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harkless passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Erwin! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harkless takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harkless moves to the back. #SUB2#
Harkless is working for a rear naked choke. Erwin is not defending it well and Harkless has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Erwin refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Erwin's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Deshun Harkless!

Event: ICF Friday Fights 4
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Gracioao fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Beasley with that takedown attempt.
Gracioao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beasley counters with a series of strikes. Gracioao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beasley is looking to land body kicks.
Gracioao moves in looking to clinch but Beasley pushes him off.
Gracioao looks to throw the jab but Beasley is out of range.
Gracioao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beasley counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Beasley pushes Gracioao up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Beasley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracioao should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Beasley shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracioao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beasley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracioao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beasley defends well and Gracioao ends up having to push Beasley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gracioao as Beasley shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dundee Beasley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Beasley circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Beasley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracioao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracioao has his hands on Beasley's head, controlling the position.
Gracioao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beasley controls the pace.
Gracioao is trying to keep Beasley in close.
Gracioao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beasley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Beasley wants to get back to his feet but Gracioao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracioao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gracioao has eaten all the pies!
Gracioao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beasley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracioao on the ground.
Beasley is positioning himself well to prevent Gracioao advancing to mount.
Gracioao throwing shots but Beasley is blocking nicely. #T3#
Gracioao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beasley trying to control from the bottom.
Beasley is not content to let Gracioao control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beasley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracioao.
Gracioao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracioao in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beasley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracioao tries to avoid it but Beasley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracioao to the ground. Gracioao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracioao throws a big counter head kick but Beasley avoids it with no problem.
Beasley is breathing heavily.
Gracioao throws a sloppy head kick and Beasley moves out of range easily.
Beasley is looking to counter the offense by Gracioao and move into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracioao blocks a head kick by Beasley. #CL2#
Beasley gets tackled into the cage by Gracioao. Gracioao maintains the clinch.
Beasley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracioao is defending well.
Gracioao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracioao wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracioao can't break the clinch.
Gracioao is trying to stall. #BC#
Beasley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracioao keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracioao misses with a takedown attempt
and Beasley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracioao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beasley swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T5#
Beasley shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Gracioao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beasley's half guard.

Beasley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracioao keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Beasley is pressed up against the cage. Gracioao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beasley down to the mat. Beasley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracioao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beasley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Beasley instigates a clinch. #BC#
Beasley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beasley fails with the takedown.
Beasley digs a good hook to Gracioao's body. #T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Gracioao moves into the clinch.
Gracioao is trying to break the clinch but Beasley has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Beasley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Beasley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gracioao has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beasley uses from the top position.
Beasley trying to control but Gracioao is working from the bottom.
Beasley wants to stand and escape but instead Gracioao has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Beasley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracioao. #T7#
Gracioao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracioao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracioao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracioao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracioao trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracioao drops back looking for a leg! Beasley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beasley manages to kick Gracioao off! Gracioao jumps back into Beasley's guard.
Beasley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beasley keeping moving, preventing Gracioao from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Beasley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T9#
Gracioao slips a jab and a cross from Beasley.
Gracioao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracioao.
Gracioao throws a head kick but Beasley moves out of range.
Beasley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracioao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beasley shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracioao sprawls well. He's pushed Beasley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracioao tries to clinch up.
Beasley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracioao tries to close the distance and clinch but Beasley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beasley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracioao as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracioao dives in and grabs Beasley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beasley pushes down on Gracioao's head and hops out.
Gracioao shoots in for a takedown but Beasley shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Gracioao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracioao showed some decent athleticism there.
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 Dundee Beasley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracioao swats away the attempt to clinch by Beasley.
Gracioao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beasley.
Gracioao shoots in but no luck this time.
Beasley throws a sloppy head kick and Gracioao moves out of range easily.
Gracioao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracioao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beasley counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Beasley instigates a clinch.
Beasley stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracioao avoiding damage as Beasley throws knees to the body. #TD#
Beasley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beasley keeping moving, preventing Gracioao from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beasley looking to control. #T1##SUB#
Beasley working for a triangle but Gracioao defends it easily.
Gracioao wants to control from the top but Beasley keeps moving.
Beasley being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Beasley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracioao throws a head kick that misses
and Beasley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beasley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracioao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dundee Beasley is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Gracioao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beasley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracioao is in Beasley's guard.
Gracioao trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beasley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracioao can do to turn this around?
Gracioao stays in close to Beasley's body and controls the position. #T3#
Gracioao throwing strikes from guard but Beasley blocks nicely.
Gracioao 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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Gracioao 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracioao wants to clinch but Beasley slips to the side
enabling Beasley to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Gracioao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beasley's half guard.
Beasley is trying to escape back to his feet but Gracioao uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gracioao takes a little break here. Beasley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T5#
Gracioao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beasley keeps working.
Beasley pushes Gracioao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracioao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracioao in side control, throwing shots but Beasley defends.
Beasley tries to bench press Gracioao off him but Gracioao keeps the position.
Gracioao taking a breather here.
Gracioao lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beasley down. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beasley defending against the ground and pound.
Gracioao in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Beasley is trying to work for a sweep but Gracioao has mounted him!
Gracioao is looking to stand but Beasley has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Gracioao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracioao misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gracioao content just to control the position here. #T7##SUB2#
Gracioao looking to isolate an arm here. Beasley doesn't see it coming and as Gracioao extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gracioao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracioao!

Event: ICF Friday Fights 4
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Romanescu jabs Erwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romanescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erwin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Erwin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Erwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romanescu looks for a takedown but Erwin sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Erwin misses its target.
Romanescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romanescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Romanescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romanescu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romanescu cracks Erwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romanescu connects with a body shot that sends Erwin's belly button to the back.
Romanescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erwin.
A shot to the liver by Erwin. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Erwin throws a big shot that misses.
Romanescu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Erwin is breathing heavily.
Romanescu wants to clinch up but Erwin keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erwin. Romanescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erwin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Erwin throws a wild hook but Romanescu just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Erwin gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Romanescu raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radu Romanescu!

Event: ICF Fri Fgts 3: Oops, Saturday
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Kon ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Kon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Weaver.
A big left from Weaver misses.
Kon wants to counter the offense by Weaver and move into the clinch position.
Weaver misses with an uppercut.
Kon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Weaver.
Weaver loads up on a big right hand but Kon slips the punch.
Weaver sets himself, and Kon steps forward looking for the clinch! Weaver avoids it this time.
Weaver misses with an uppercut.
Weaver sets himself, and Kon steps forward looking for the clinch! Weaver avoids it this time.
Weaver throws out a loose jab but Kon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weaver looks to score with a jab to the body but Kon is just out of range.
Kon wants to counter the offense by Weaver and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Weaver misses.
Weaver sets himself, and Kon steps forward looking for the clinch! Weaver avoids it this time.#KD#
Weaver cracks Kon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Weaver finish him? #ROC#Kon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weaver swings for the body but Kon moves out of range.
Kon is still on wobbly legs! Can Weaver finish him?
Weaver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weaver misses the jab.
Kon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kon seems to have recovered his senses.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Weaver lands a big right hand that sends Kon crashing to the mat! Weaver stays standing though and waves Kon back to his feet!#T1#
Weaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kon.
Kon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Weaver cracks Kon with a left hook right on the temple and Kon goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Weaver lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kon is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Weaver!
Carter Weaver managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Senshi Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.

Event: ICF Fri Fgts 3: Oops, Saturday
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferguson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Ferguson misses #CL2#
and Bayur counters by clinching up. #TD#
Ferguson jumps into guard, dragging Bayur to the mat. #SUB#
Ferguson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bayur escapes and throws Ferguson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bayur staying calm.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson struggling a bit here.
Ferguson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayur controlling well, preventing Ferguson from escaping the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Ferguson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ferguson trying to control the hands but Bayur won't let him.
Bayur controls the action.
Bayur gets his hands free as Ferguson looks to control. #T3#
Bayur keeps control of the position easily here as Ferguson tries to buck him off.
Ferguson trying to control the hands but Bayur won't let him.
Bayur is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant 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.
Ferguson trying to control the position but Bayur manages to sink in the hooks.
Bayur is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up.
Bayur slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T5#
Ferguson is in bad spot here.
What can Ferguson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bayur avoiding Ferguson 's attempts to control his hands.
Bayur is riding his opponent, not letting Ferguson buck him off. #T6#
Bayur has the hooks in. Ferguson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bayur keeps control of the position easily here as Ferguson tries to buck him off.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up.
Bayur keeps control of the position easily here as Ferguson tries to buck him off. #T7#
Ferguson wants to control his opponent's hands but Bayur gets his hands free.
Ferguson can't escape the position.
Ferguson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ferguson can't escape the position. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bayur is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ferguson tries to roll but Bayur sticks to his back.
Bayur trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ferguson doesn't escape.
Bayur has the hooks in. Ferguson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Ferguson is working hard here to advance position.
Bayur controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson trying to control the position but Bayur manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur 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#
Ferguson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bayur did well to prevent Ferguson getting side control.
We've been informed that Bayur has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferguson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bayur keeps working.
Bayur tries to kick Ferguson off but Ferguson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Ferguson stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferguson showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura but Bayur is defending well. #T1##ES2#
Bayur makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Bayur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Ferguson darts in and clinches Bayur up against the cage.#BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Ferguson gets a double leg takedown into Bayur's guard.

Bayur pushes Ferguson off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Bayur avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Ferguson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bayur was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferguson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bayur wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferguson is looking to pass into half guard but Bayur pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bayur is in guard.#REVB#
Bayur controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Bayur 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.#T3#
Ferguson wants to control but Bayur passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bayur in particular looking to stall.
Ferguson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferguson tries to get out of the position.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Bayur's head to control him but Bayur postures up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bayur keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ferguson is looking to get back to is feet but Bayur passes into side control.
Ferguson looks to move to half guard but instead Bayur has passed into mount! Damn!
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.#T5#
Bayur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.
Bayur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferguson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bayur is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bayur controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bayur controlling his opponent.
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferguson is trying to stand up.
Bayur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Ferguson wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bayur has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to control for a moment but Bayur uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ferguson misses with a head shot. Bayur uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ferguson gets to his feet. Bayur looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Ferguson shakes him off and moves away.
Ferguson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferguson throws a hook but Bayur avoids it easily.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ferguson.#TD#
Ferguson feints and as Bayur raises his hands in defense, Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bayur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Ferguson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bayur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bayur has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ferguson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bayur puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Bayur takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ferguson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bayur manages to pass to mount!
Baloo Bayur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.
Bayur controlling the position easily from mount.
Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bayur looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bayur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bayur is continuing to stall.
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard. #T5#
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur controlling the pace for now.
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.
Bayur controlling from mount. #T6#
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.
The adventures of Bayur the control monster continue. Boring.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position but Bayur isn't that keen on the idea.
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount. #T8#
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.
Bayur controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Bayur controlling from mount.
Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bayur controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##TD#
Ferguson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Bayur kicks off Ferguson and gets to his feet. #CL#
Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Bayur.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bayur avoids it.#TD#
Ferguson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Bayur throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Ferguson throws a head kick but Bayur moves out of range.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Bayur has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ferguson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bayur takes a shot to the head.
Bayur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Ferguson. #T2##CL#
Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bayur, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferguson throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch. #CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Ferguson has picked Bayur up - he's going for a ride! Ferguson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Bayur makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Bayur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Ferguson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bayur on his heels. He'll look to pass Bayur's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Bayur wants to stand up but Ferguson is controlling him.
Ferguson throws a strike but Bayur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bayur postures up.
Ferguson is striking but Bayur is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard but Bayur has mounted him!
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ferguson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bayur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Bayur content just to control the position here.
Ferguson is trying to stand.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bayur prevents Ferguson from getting the reversal.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Ferguson can't escape the position. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur controlling his opponent.
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape. #T7#
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
Ferguson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferguson really wants to buck Bayur off and get back to his feet.
Bayur controlling his opponent.
Ferguson is looking to get to half guard.
Bayur looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferguson wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.#T9#
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bayur controlling the position easily from mount.
Ferguson wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Bayur content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Ferguson drives through with a takedown into Bayur's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bayur, up you get!
Ferguson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bayur circles away quickly and effectively.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Ferguson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bayur's guard.

Bayur pushes Ferguson off and scrambles back to his feet.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Ferguson taking a breather. #TD#
Ferguson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ferguson is just content to waste time from the top position. Bayur takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bayur wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bayur keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass. #T2##SU#
Ferguson gets to his feet - Bayur follows without any prompting. #TD#
Ferguson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Bayur is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ferguson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Ferguson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferguson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bayur controlling from the top position. #T3#
Ferguson working a defensive guard but Bayur manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ferguson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bayur presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferguson tries to reverse the position but Bayur maintains control.
Bayur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T5#
Ferguson tries to reverse the position but Bayur maintains control.
Bayur controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bayur.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bayur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.#T7#
Bayur controlling from the full mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bayur.
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard. #T9#
Bayur controlling from mount.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jonas Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Baloo Bayur.
I've got Bayur 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baloo Bayur!
An out of breath and clearly excited Baloo Bayur thanked Senshi Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: ICF 5
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kon blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Fokker drives through with a takedown into Kon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fokker on the ground.
Fokker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fokker passes into half guard.
Kon won't allow Fokker to pass to mount.
Fokker trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Fokker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Fokker uses his free foot to push down on Kon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kon.
Fokker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fokker content just to control the position here. #T2#
Fokker is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Let's hope that Fokker 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.
We've been informed that Fokker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fokker has eaten all the pies!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fokker is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fokker controlling the position easily from mount.
Kon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T5#
Fokker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kon trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fokker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kon has given up his back here. Will Fokker look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fokker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Fokker is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kon won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Fokker off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fatty Fokker!
Fatty Fokker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Senshi Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.

Event: ICF 5
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Bayur gets tackled into the cage by Decker. Decker maintains the clinch. #TD#
Decker drags the fight down to the ground.
Bayur being controlled here momentarily.
Decker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bayur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Decker working a defensive guard but Bayur manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
Decker tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bayur easily slips into full mount!
Decker tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur wants to control the pace but Decker is squirming around nicely.
Bayur avoids the attempt from Decker to control.
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Decker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bayur controlling the pace for now.
Decker is trying desperately to improve position.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Decker is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Decker is working hard here to advance position.
Bayur trying to control but Decker is having none of it.
Bayur controlling his opponent.
Decker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bayur content just to control the position here.
Decker working to try and regain half guard.
Decker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Decker tries to get out of the position.
Decker wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Decker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Bayur controlling from the full mount.
Decker is working to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Decker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Decker wants to control but Bayur is having none of it.
Decker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Decker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bayur wants to control the pace but Decker is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bayur looking to control and managing it successfully.
Decker is desperately trying to improve his position but Bayur has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decker tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur controlling from mount. #T7#
Bayur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Decker tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Decker doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Decker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Decker is squirming around, avoiding Bayur's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bayur looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been informed that Bayur has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Decker is looking to get to half guard.
Decker wants to control but Bayur is having none of it.
Bayur prevents Decker from getting the reversal.#T9#
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Decker working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Decker clinches.
Decker gets through Bayur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Decker.
Bayur being controlled against the cage.
Bayur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bayur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Decker pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Decker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1##SU#
Decker stands up.
Kenneth Decker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Decker closes the distance and clinches.
Decker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Decker pulls guard.
Decker pulls Bayur in to control the position.
Decker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Decker has Bayur pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Decker is looking to stand up but Bayur isn't so interested in that idea.
Decker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bayur has passed into side control.
Decker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Decker is pressing down on Bayur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bayur is holding on for now.
Bayur pushes Decker off looking to stand but Decker dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Decker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Decker is working for a submission of some sort.
Bayur wants to get back to his feet.
Decker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bayur keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Decker stalling away here and it's allowed Bayur to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Decker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Decker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bayur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Decker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T5#
Bayur is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Decker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Decker tries to advance position but instead Bayur slips a leg back in to half guard. #SU#
Decker decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Decker has Bayur up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Decker manages to pull guard. #T6##SUB#
Decker is looking for a triangle here but Bayur uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Decker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bayur is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bayur controlling the position easily from mount.
Bayur wants to control the pace but Decker is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Decker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Decker just holding on.
Baloo Bayur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Decker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Decker tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Decker is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bayur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Decker is trying to stand up.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Decker regains half guard.
Decker wants to control but Bayur passes into side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decker trying to remain calm as Bayur controls from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Decker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##TD#
Decker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bayur is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bayur is not content to let Decker control the position.
The referee asks Decker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Decker prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayur regains half guard there - taking advantage of Decker's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Decker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##ES2#
Bayur has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Decker is on him like a limpet, forcing Bayur back against the cage.
Come on Decker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Decker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bayur. #TD#
Decker manages to pull guard. #T2#
Bayur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Decker has control of Bayur's left arm, preventing Bayur from doing any damage. #SUB#
Decker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bayur stacks Decker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bayur!#T3#
Decker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Decker pushes Bayur away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bayur gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bayur working away.
Decker tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bayur easily slips into full mount!
Bayur content just to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Decker is looking to improve his position but Bayur isn't that keen on the idea.
Decker tries to buck Bayur off but he can't manage it.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Decker working to try and regain half guard.
Bayur trying to control but Decker is having none of it. #T5#
Decker tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Decker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Decker is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Decker working to try and regain half guard.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Bayur content just to control the position here.
Decker can't escape the position. #T7#
Bayur looking to control but Decker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Decker is looking to improve his position but Bayur isn't that keen on the idea.
Decker wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bayur controlling from mount.
Decker wants to control but Bayur is having none of it.
Decker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away. #T9#
Decker is trying desperately to improve position.
Decker wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Bayur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Decker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bayur controlling his opponent.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Bayur takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Bayur gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Decker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Decker throws an elbow that misses. Bayur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Decker's guard. Nice move by Bayur!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Decker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bayur is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Decker.#T1#
Bayur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decker keeps working.
Decker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Decker struggling a bit here.
Decker tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
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.
You can see the frustration on Decker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Decker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Decker is really stuck here.
Decker just trying to survive but Bayur is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Decker tries to roll but Bayur sticks to his back.
Decker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bayur biding his time, looking for the opening.
Decker tries to break free. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bayur tries to get the hooks in deep but Decker pushed the leg off.
Decker trying to control the hands but Bayur breaks the grip.
Bayur controlling the position well here. Decker rolled but Bayur kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Decker trying to get back to his feet but Bayur is in full control for now. #T5#
Bayur keeps control of the position as Decker tries to break free.
Decker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Decker needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decker trying to control the hands but Bayur won't let him.
I would not like to be Decker right now.
Decker is trying to break free.
Good control from Bayur.
Decker is really stuck here. #T7#
Bayur is not going to allow Decker to sit and survive in this position.
Bayur is looking to control Decker but Decker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Decker tries to escape but Bayur has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bayur not allowing Decker to control his hands. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decker is in bad spot here.
Bayur controlling the position well here. Decker rolled but Bayur kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Decker is trying to break free.
Decker trying to get back to his feet but Bayur is in full control for now. #T9#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Decker wants to control his opponent's hands but Bayur gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Decker right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bayur trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Bayur gets caught flat footed, as Decker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Decker trying to move into half guard but instead Bayur has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Bayur postures up. #SUB#
Decker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bayur is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Decker.
Bayur is looking to take a break and control but Decker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayur controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Bayur is continuing to stall.
Decker tries to buck Bayur off but Bayur is having none of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bayur has control of an arm but Decker manages to advance to Bayur's back!#SUB#
Decker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Decker is controlling the position but Bayur somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Bayur is trying to stand back up but Decker is controlling him
Decker looks to land a strike but Bayur avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Decker is looking to work some ground and pound but Bayur has wrist control.
Decker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Decker wants to pass the guard but Bayur is keeping the position.
Bayur keeping moving, preventing Decker from controlling successfully.
Decker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Decker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decker prevents Bayur from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Decker gets a clinch. #TD#
Decker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bayur can't fight it off and eventually Decker manages to take the fight to the floor. Bayur looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Decker looking to sit in guard and control but Bayur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Decker is pulling down on Bayur's head. It's preventing any offense from Bayur, at least for the moment.#T5#
Decker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Decker holds on and takes a little breather.
Bayur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decker wants to improve his position but instead Bayur has moved into half guard.
Decker trying to get back to full guard but Bayur takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bayur avoids the attempt from Decker to control.#T7#
Bayur controlling the position easily from mount.
Decker tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Decker working to try and regain half guard.
Bayur looking to control but Decker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decker is looking to improve his position but Bayur isn't that keen on the idea.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Decker is desperately trying to improve his position but Bayur has a good base and remains in mount.
Bayur avoids the attempt from Decker to control.
Decker can't escape the position. #T9#
Bayur tries to control but Decker wriggling away.
Decker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Baloo Bayur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bayur 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baloo Bayur!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Baloo Bayur waved his t-shirt featuring Senshi Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Khan throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Khan!
Khan can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Petrov.
Petrov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Petrov throwing strikes but Khan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU#
Khan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Khan throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Petrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Petrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Petrov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Khan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Khan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Khan! #REVR#
Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khan in the domination position with Petrov hanging on.
Petrov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Khan's best efforts.
Petrov wants to control but Khan is keeping busy.
Khan tries to stand and escape but Petrov is controlling the position.
Petrov regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Khan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Petrov has tightened it up now! Khan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexei Petrov!
Alexei Petrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erwin is defended easily by Balboa.
Balboa throws a quick counter head kick but Erwin was just out of range.#TD#
Balboa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Balboa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Balboa 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.#SUB#
Balboa is looking for a kimura but Erwin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Balboa to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Balboa seems to be working for a kimura but Erwin defends the submission attempt.
Balboa with the ground and pound but Erwin uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Erwin 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.
Erwin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Balboa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Balboa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Erwin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Balboa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Erwin.#SU#
Balboa stands up.
Erwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Erwin looks to move away, Balboa throws a big counter combo but Erwin just gets out of the way.#T2#
Erwin blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Erwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Erwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Erwin looks to move away, Balboa throws a big counter combo but Erwin just gets out of the way.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Erwin.#TD#
Balboa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Erwin's half guard.
Erwin looks winded!#SU#
Balboa decides to stand up.
Balboa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erwin lands a slapping body shot.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Erwin tries to sprawl out of it but Balboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Erwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Erwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balboa's waist but Balboa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Erwin off to one side.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Erwin defends it nicely.#T3#
Balboa shoots in but no luck this time.
Erwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balboa shoots in but Erwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balboa connects with a jab.
Balboa looks for a takedown but Erwin sprawls well.
Erwin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Erwin checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Balboa. #CL#
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Erwin is trying to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Erwin is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Erwin has double underhooks.
Erwin blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Balboa pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Balboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Erwin sprawls well. He's pushed Balboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erwin circles away.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Erwin.
It looked like Balboa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Erwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balboa lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Erwin, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Balboa has managed to clinch.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erwin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Erwin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Erwin is looking for a takedown.
Balboa has Erwin pressed against the cage, preventing Erwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Erwin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Erwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks. #BC#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Erwin throws out a loose jab but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erwin blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Balboa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Erwin defends well and Balboa ends up having to push Erwin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balboa wants a takedown but no success here.
Erwin wants to take the fight to the mat but Balboa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balboa.#T2#
Balboa looks for a takedown but Erwin sprawls well.
Erwin blocks the body kick.
Balboa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Balboa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erwin circles away.
Erwin wants to counter with a clinch but Balboa pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa shoots in and drives through. Erwin sprawls well.
Balboa tries to clinch but Erwin is having none of it.
Balboa tries to clinch but Erwin is having none of it.
Erwin tries to counter with a clinch but Balboa shakes him off and moves away.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erwin circles away.
Erwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erwin fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Balboa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Erwin back to the cage. Balboa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Erwin, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Balboa as Erwin shoots in.
Balboa looks for a takedown but Erwin sprawls well.
Balboa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Erwin goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Balboa shoots in but no luck this time.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erwin shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Balboa swinging wildly here.
Erwin shoots and misses
and Balboa counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Erwin, which made it look bad.
Erwin blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Balboa as Erwin shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Balboa shoots in for a double leg but Erwin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Erwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Erwin fails with the takedown.
Balboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rocky Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Balboa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Balboa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Erwin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Balboa misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa wants to break free but Erwin has control.
Erwin is trying to pull guard but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Erwin.
Erwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Balboa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Erwins head. #TD#
Balboa manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Balboa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Erwin looking to sit in guard and control but Balboa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Balboa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Balboa drops back looking for a leg! Erwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erwin manages to kick Balboa off! Balboa jumps back into Erwin's guard.
Balboa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Balboa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Balboa throwing strikes but missing.
Erwin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Balboa is now in half guard. #SU#
Balboa stands up from half guard.
Some bone on bone action there as Erwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Balboa dives in and grabs Erwin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Erwin pushes down on Balboa's head and hops out.
Balboa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Balboa scores with a nice head shot.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Erwin. Erwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Balboa throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balboa misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Erwin tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Rocky Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Balboa misses with a head kick.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erwin misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Balboa lands but Erwin takes it in his stride.
Steve Erwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocky Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Erwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balboa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!
Rocky Balboa got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: ICF Friday Fights 1
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Okami gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ian B counters with a stiff right hand.
Okami misses the jab.#CL2#
Ian B has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ian B is trying to drag Okami to the mat but Okami just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Okami tries to pull guard but Ian B forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ian B has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okami fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okami tries to pull guard but Ian B won't allow it. #TD#
Okami has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ian B uses from the top position. #T1#
Ian B trying to control but Okami is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ian B throws an elbow that misses. Okami uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ian B's guard. Nice move by Okami!#REVR##SUB#
Okami thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ian B can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okami controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ian B is keeping the position for now.
Okami advances position into side control!#T2#
Okami staying calm.
Okami seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ian B for as long as he can get away with.
Ian B gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Okami moves to back control. #T3##SUB#
Okami working for the choke.
Ian B is trying to get back to his feet but Okami has full control of the position and if anything, Ian B has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Okami is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Ian B won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Okami off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryo Okami!

Event: ICF Friday Fights 1
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Khan lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Khan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cheng.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Cheng clinches with his opponent.
Cheng digs a right hand underneath Khan's ribcage. Khan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cheng crunches a lovely knee into Khan's ribcage.
Cheng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khan looks winded!
Good body shot from Cheng.
Cheng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Amoo Khan has been cut.
Cheng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khan's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cheng landing knees to the head.
Cheng landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Cheng. #ROC#Khan is rocked!
Cheng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheng finish him?
A fake to the body and Cheng gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Khan! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Khan falls head first to the ground. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rong Cheng!
Rong Cheng was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ICF 3
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Bayur closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kon quickly recovers to half guard.
Kon is trying to stand.
Bayur performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayur prevents Kon from standing back up. #T1#
Bayur keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kon tries to kick Bayur off but Bayur keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bayur's guard.
Kon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Kon won't allow Bayur to get back to his feet. #T3#
Bayur being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bayur wants to get back to his feet but Kon passes into half guard.
Kon stalling. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bayur looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Bayur has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Kon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T5#
Kon controlling the action here.
Bayur is looking to get back to is feet but Kon passes into side control.
Bayur is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kon has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T6#
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.
Kon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bayur keeps working.
Kon controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bayur is pushing Kon's head away, looking to escape. Kon manages to hold on to the position though.
Bayur is being controlled here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bayur.

Kon throws Bayur to one side and escapes!#T7##TD2#
Bayur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kon is trying to stand. #T8#
Bayur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kon wants to get back to his feet.
Bayur controlling the action here.
Kon is trying to escape back to his feet but Bayur uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T9#
Kon is pushing Bayur's head away, looking to escape. Bayur manages to hold on to the position though.
Bayur content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Bayur dives in and scores a takedown into Kon's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koobley Kon 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.#R2##TD#
Kon gets a takedown into half guard.
Kon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bayur can do to turn this around?
Kon stops Bayur from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bayur wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Kon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bayur shoots in and bounces Kon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Bayur not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bayur prevents Kon from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Bayur wants to pass the guard but Kon is keeping the position.
Bayur 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bayur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bayur did well to prevent Kon getting side control.#T5#
Kon is trying to control. Bayur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bayur wants to get back to his feet.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kon is controlling the pace. #T7#
Bayur pushes Kon off looking to stand but Kon dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bayur bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T8#
Kon wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T9##TD2#
Bayur gets a double leg takedown into Kon's guard.
Koobley Kon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kon is looking to stand up but Bayur isn't so interested in that idea.
Bayur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bayur is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baloo Bayur 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.#R3##TD2#
Bayur drives through with a takedown into Kon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kon wants to stand up but Bayur is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kon being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kon wants to stand up but Bayur is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bayur shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kon is trying to defend but Bayur finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bayur manages to move to mount! #T3#
Kon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bayur controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Kon is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kon squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bayur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kon wants to try and get back to his feet.#T7#
Bayur controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T9#
Bayur content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur 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##TD2#
Bayur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayur content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Let's hope that Bayur 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.
Bayur wants to pass the guard but Kon is defending well.
Bayur takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Bayur closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bayur is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bayur is controlling him well.
Bayur controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bayur fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kon sprawls well initially but Bayur persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T5#
Still in half guard, Bayur seems content to control.
Bayur trying to pass the guard but Kon defending well. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bayur stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T7##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koobley Kon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bayur closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kon to the mat! Kon manages to get full guard. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bayur sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Kon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bayur tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kon is in Bayur's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayur wants to get back to his feet but Kon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Kon wants to control from the top but Bayur keeps moving.
Kon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bayur is looking to stand up but Kon isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kon wants to control from the top but Bayur keeps moving.
Bayur wants to stand and escape but Kon is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bayur sprawls well initially but Kon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Kon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kon tries to pass to full mount but Bayur defends it.
Kon controlling the action here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bayur tries to kick Kon off but Kon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kon is trying to control the action in half guard but Bayur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bayur looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T5#
Bayur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kon wants to stand and escape but Bayur is having none of it.
Bayur showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#T7#
Bayur won't allow Kon to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Bayur decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kon is trying to stand.
Bayur perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.#T9##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koobley Kon.
Well Bayur has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Baloo Bayur!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Baloo Bayur!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Baloo Bayur!

Baloo Bayur wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Baloo Bayur made sure he mentioned Senshi Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ICF 2
Date: Aug 30, 2023

#R1#
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Khan gets caught flat footed, as Goat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Khan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Goat has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Amoo Khan has been cut.
Goat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Nice elbow from Goat.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goat. #ROC#Khan is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Amoo Khan's cut even more.
Clinched against the cage, Goat lands a big elbow that drops Khan! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Khan is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boney Goat!

Event: ICF 1
Date: Aug 22, 2023

#R1##TD#
Lewis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ian B to the mat! Ian B manages to get full guard.
Lewis stops Ian B from standing up.
Lewis postures up in Ian B's guard and throws a big left but Ian B blocks it.
Lewis trying to control but Ian B is working from the bottom.
Ian B is looking to stand up but Lewis isn't so interested in that idea.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Ian B is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ian B is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ian B can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Lewis gets to his feet - Ian B follows without any prompting. #T1##TD#
Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis trying to control but Ian B is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lewis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lewis prevents Ian B from getting back to his feet.
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis 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.
Lewis throwing strikes from guard but Ian B blocks nicely.
Ian B should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ian B wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis misses with the combination.
Ian B takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis working the head with strikes. #T3##SU#
Lewis stands up and beckons Ian B to his feet. #TD#
Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Ian B keeps moving.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Ian B is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ian B manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4##SUB#
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Ian B defends easily.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ian B controls the pace.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Lewis wants to control but Ian B passes easily into half guard.
Ian B is taking a breather. Lewis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lewis wants to stand back up but Ian B manages to pass into side control.
Lewis is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lewis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lewis tries to bench press Ian B off him but Ian B keeps the position.
Lewis is being controlled here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ian B has eaten all the pies!
Lewis wants to get back to his feet but Ian B is dominant here and he's now got Lewis's back!
Lewis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ian B controlling from the back.
Ian B has the hooks in. Lewis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
What can Lewis do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Lewis right now.
Lewis trying to control the action but Ian B just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ian B controlling the positon.
Lewis is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ian B controlling the positon.#T9#
Lewis is in bad spot here.
Good control from Ian B.
Lewis tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ian B is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
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 Hoonie Lewis will probably get the nod.
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#
Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Ian B is working an open guard so Lewis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Lewis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ian B's guard.
Ian B wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lewis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ian B looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ian B looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ian B! #REVB#
Lewis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ian B off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Ian B is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ian B is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lewis misses with punches from the back.
Lewis is looking to control Ian B but Ian B is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ian B defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lewis's arms.
Ian B is trying to stand back up.
Lewis wants to control the position but Ian B frees himself and scrambles - Lewis manages to regain control in side control. #SUB#
Lewis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ian B knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Lewis prevents Ian B from escaping the position.#SU#
Lewis decides to stand back up. #TD#
Lewis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ian B's half guard.#SU#
Lewis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4##TD#
Lewis dives in and scores a takedown into Ian B's guard.
Hoonie Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ian B keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Ian B wants to stand and escape but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T5#
Lewis won't allow Ian B to get back to his feet. #SU#
Lewis stands up and waves to Ian B to follow him. #TD#
Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into Ian B's guard.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T6#
Lewis trying to control the position but Ian B is working away.
Ian B wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lewis with the ground and pound but Ian B regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Lewis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ian B doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lewis.
Lewis is looking to stall here but Ian B recovers full guard. #T7#
Lewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lewis prevents Ian B from getting back to his feet.
Lewis postures up in Ian B's guard and throws a big left but Ian B blocks it. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis is looking to pass into half guard but Ian B pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ian B is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lewis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ian B has passed into half guard!
Ian B not doing much here.
Lewis is trying to stand back up but Ian B is controlling him #T9#
Ian B is thwarting Lewis's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lewis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ian B is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis looking to control but instead Ian B has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hoonie Lewis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Ian B moves out of range easily.
Ian B is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ian B can do to turn this around?
Lewis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ian B keeps working.
Ian B is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ian B regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lewis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Ian B tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lewis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ian B knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Lewis forces Ian B back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Ian B lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Ian B has control of the leg.
Ian B slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lewis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ian B engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lewis working a defensive guard but Ian B manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ian B gets to mount! Lewis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ian B prevents Lewis from getting the reversal.
Ian B content just to control the position here. #T5#
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B pushes him away.
Ian B controlling from mount. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B postures up.#T7#
Lewis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ian B is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ian B controlling from the full mount.
Lewis wants to control but Ian B is having none of it.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ian B controlling from the full mount.
Lewis is in all sorts of trouble here. #T9#
Lewis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lewis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ian B tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tochar Ian B really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ian B.
Ian B wants to counter with a clinch but Lewis pushes him away.#TD#
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ian B is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Ian B gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ian B must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lewis is trying to keep Ian B in close.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Lewis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ian B is now in half guard.
Lewis is looking to get back to full guard here but Ian B has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ian B slows the pace down.
Lewis trying his best to control but Ian B has mounted him.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lewis tries to lock up and control but Ian B gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lewis can't escape the position.
Ian B controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Lewis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B postures up.
Ian B prevents Lewis from getting the reversal.
Ian B controlling his opponent. #T5#
Lewis can't escape the position.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B pushes him away.
Ian B tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lewis wants to hold on but Ian B pushes him away.
Ian B takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Ian B 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.
Lewis is wriggling around trying to escape. #T7#
Ian B controlling the position easily from mount.
Lewis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ian B controlling from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ian B.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B postures up.
Lewis is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lewis is trying to escape the mount.
Ian B takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B postures up.
Ian B controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tochar Ian B dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Lewis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ian B manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ian B is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Lewis gets to his feet - Ian B follows without any prompting. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ian B enables Lewis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ian B manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Lewis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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.#T1#
Crunch! Lewis slams his shin into Ian B's torso.#TD#
Ian B tries to sprawl but Lewis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ian B is looking to escape.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lewis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ian B regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lewis. #T2#
Ian B preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ian B working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
Ian B wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lewis trying to control but Ian B is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Ian B gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ian B preventing the sweep.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Ian B is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ian B won't allow Lewis to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ian B tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Lewis feints and as Ian B raises his hands in defense, Lewis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ian B is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lewis is controlling him well.#T5#
Ian B avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lewis.
Lewis prevents Ian B from escaping the position.#SU#
Lewis stands up.
Lewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Ian B holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis. #T6#
Lewis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ian B works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SU#
Lewis decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Lewis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ian B is trying to defend but Lewis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ian B pushes Lewis off looking to stand but Lewis dives back in and keeps control. #T7#
Lewis trying to control from half guard but Ian B is working away.
Lewis is really struggling to control Ian B but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ian B regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lewis. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Lewis clinches up against the cage.
Ian B tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lewis pushes off an throws an elbow but Ian B leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T9#
Ian B is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Lewis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ian B clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A lull in the action here.
Lewis controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hoonie Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lewis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoonie Lewis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023

#R1#
Fock throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Fock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Fock.
Khan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fock manages to circle out of the way.
Fock throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
Khan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fock.
Fock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan defending well as Fock loads up on a big left hand.
Khan tries to counter by clinching up but Fock breaks away and moves out of range.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fock.
Fock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan is looking to counter the offense by Fock and move into the clinch.
Fock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khan on the side of the head.
Khan staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Fock.
Khan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fock.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fock.
Fock misses the shot to the body.
As Fock tries to get set, Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Fock manages to avoid the attempt.
Fock sizes up Khan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Fock throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
Khan is looking to counter the offense by Fock and move into the clinch.
Fock misses the jab.
Fock misses with a wild body shot.
Khan is looking to counter the offense by Fock and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Fock misses the target.
A big right from Fock misses.
Fock scores with a jab. Khan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fock just misses with a punch to the body.
Uada Fock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fock.
Khan slips a straight right by Fock.
Fock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fock. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fock misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Khan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khan blocks a jab.#T2#
Fock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fock.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fock misses with a straight left.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
As Fock tries to get set, Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Fock manages to avoid the attempt.
Fock throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan slips a jab from Fock.
Khan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fock manages to circle out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan defending well as Fock loads up on a big left hand.
Khan is looking to counter the offense by Fock and move into the clinch.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fock.
As Fock tries to get set, Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Fock manages to avoid the attempt.
Fock throws a body shot but no joy.
Fock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fock misses with a hook.#T3#
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Fock tries to get set, Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Fock manages to avoid the attempt.
Khan walks into a left hand.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fock.
Fock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khan avoids the body shot from Fock.
Khan tries to counter by clinching up but Fock breaks away and moves out of range.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fock.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khan defending well as Fock loads up on a big left hand.
Fock looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
The fighters circling - Fock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan is looking to counter the offense by Fock and move into the clinch.
Fock throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Khan counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Fock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fock stuns Khan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fock.
Khan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fock.
Fock swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Fock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Fock throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
As Fock tries to get set, Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Fock manages to avoid the attempt.
Fock throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
As Fock tries to get set, Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Fock manages to avoid the attempt.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fock looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fock scores with a decent looking hook.
Fock misses with a wild body shot.
Fock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fock swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Khan counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Fock breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
Khan tries to counter by clinching up but Fock breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uada Fock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Khan slips a jab from Fock.
Fock misses with a body shot #CL#
and Khan counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Fock manages to break the clinch.
Fock scores with a nice strike.
Fock throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Khan is looking to counter the offense by Fock and move into the clinch.
Fock misses with a hook.
Khan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fock manages to circle out of the way.
Fock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khan slips a jab from Fock.
Fock works Khan's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fock.
As Fock tries to get set, Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Fock manages to avoid the attempt.
Fock throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fock swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Fock scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Fock misses with a wild body shot.
Khan needs to keep his hands up - Fock had a free shot at his head there.
Khan moves away from the strike by Fock.
As Fock tries to get set, Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Fock manages to avoid the attempt.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fock.
Fock lands a nice shot that snaps Khan's head back.
Amoo Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fock.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khan slips under a jab.
Khan staying out of range there.
Khan tries to counter by clinching up but Fock breaks away and moves out of range.
Fock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan needs to keep his hands up - Fock had a free shot at his head there.
Fock swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan is looking to counter the offense by Fock and move into the clinch.#T2#
Fock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fock misses with a looping left.
Khan is looking to counter the offense by Fock and move into the clinch.
Fock misses with a straight right.
Fock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fock manages to circle out of the way.
Fock digs a good hook to Khan's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fock throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fock.
Fock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fock misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fock.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fock jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Khan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fock looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Khan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fock.
Fock misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Khan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Fock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Fock tries to get set, Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Fock manages to avoid the attempt.
Fock tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Khan is rocked!
Fock knocks out Khan with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Fock before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Fock picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uada Fock!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Bayur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okami.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Okami and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bayur closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okami to the mat! Okami manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Okami working for a triangle but Bayur defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Okami is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bayur has his hands clasped together but Okami extends and breaks Bayur's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Okami.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryo Okami!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023

#R1#
Cheng throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kon is looking to counter the offense by Cheng and move into the clinch.
Rong Cheng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Kon.
Cheng tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cheng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cheng instigates a clinch.
Cheng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kon dodges an elbow strike from Cheng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cheng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cheng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cheng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kon or not.
Kon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheng trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Cheng throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cheng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kon avoiding damage as Cheng throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Cheng.
Cheng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cheng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kon tries for a takedown but Cheng manages to get underhooks.
Kon managing to block the knees to the body from Cheng.
Kon avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheng.
Cheng tries to land knees in the clinch but Kon avoids the damage to the body.
Kon dodges an elbow strike from Cheng.
Kon avoiding damage as Cheng throws knees to the body.
Cheng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Kon takes an elbow to the temple.
Kon blocks the elbow strike.
Cheng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cheng pushes off an throws an elbow but Kon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheng throws an elbow but misses.
Cheng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kon avoids it.
Cheng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheng tries to land knees in the clinch but Kon avoids the damage to the body.
Kon blocks an elbow strike from Cheng.
Cheng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheng throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheng lands a nice elbow.
Cheng throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Cheng unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cheng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cheng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cheng throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheng throws an elbow but it misses.
Kon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cheng is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kon avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheng.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheng.
Cheng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cheng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheng throws an elbow that misses.
Kon blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Cheng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kon is defending well for now.
Cheng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kon is breathing heavily.
Cheng throws an elbow that misses.
Cheng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheng throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kon blocks an elbow strike from Cheng.
Cheng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheng pushes off an throws an elbow but Kon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cheng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cheng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cheng throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rong Cheng dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cheng connects with a leg kick.
Cheng connects with an inside leg kick.
Kon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cheng can pounce on him.
Cheng missing with a left hand there. Kon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cheng can pounce on him.
Kon moves out of range of the body kick.
Cheng throws a low kick but Kon avoids it.
Kon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cheng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheng throws a leg kick but Kon checks it. #CL2#
Cheng closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kon's brow. #T1#
Cheng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kon avoids the elbow strike from Cheng, against the cage.
Cheng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kon is defending well for now.
Kon blocks the elbow strike.
Kon blocks an elbow strike from Cheng.
Cheng tries to land a knee to the head but Kon blocks with his arms.
Rong Cheng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheng throws an elbow but misses.
Kon avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheng.
Kon blocks an elbow strike from Cheng.
Cheng stops a takedown attempt from Kon.
Cheng pushes off an throws an elbow but Kon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cheng tries to land knees in the clinch but Kon avoids the damage to the body.
Cheng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Cheng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kon blocks an elbow strike from Cheng.
Cheng throws an elbow that misses.
Cheng pushes off an throws an elbow but Kon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cheng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheng misses with an elbow strike.
Cheng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kon blocks an elbow strike.
Cheng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kon blocks an elbow strike.
Cheng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Kon is rocked!
Cheng is pressed up against the cage. Kon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheng down to the mat. Cheng avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Cheng, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Cheng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cheng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kon.
As Cheng tries to get set, Kon tries to push him back and clinch up but Cheng manages to avoid the attempt.
Cheng motions for Kon to come forward. Cheng throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheng throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cheng throws a chopping leg kick but Kon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cheng manages to circle out of the way.
Rong Cheng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cheng throws a leg kick but Kon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cheng misses with a head kick.
Kon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cheng throws a chopping leg kick but Kon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Cheng.
Rong Cheng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cheng connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheng.
Cheng shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cheng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cheng is looking to score with low kicks.
Kon tries to counter by clinching up but Cheng breaks away and moves out of range.
Cheng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cheng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cheng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rong Cheng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cheng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cheng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kon tries to counter by clinching up but Cheng breaks away and moves out of range.
Cheng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheng misses with a leg kick.
Cheng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cheng.
Cheng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheng swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cheng.
Cheng loads up on a big right hand but Kon slips the punch.
Kon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kon slips under a jab.
Kon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Cheng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kon moves out of range of the leg kick from Cheng.
Kon moves away from the strike by Cheng.
Cheng fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kon checks it well.
A slow jab from Cheng misses its intended target.
Kon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheng.
Cheng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cheng misses with the combination.
Cheng is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Cheng connects with a solid leg kick.
Cheng thumps Kon with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Cheng.
Cheng looks to land a right hand but Kon moved out of range.
Kon tries to counter by clinching up but Cheng breaks away and moves out of range.
Cheng fakes the leg kick and cracks Kon in the body.
Kon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cheng looks to land a left hand but Kon moved out of range nicely.
Koobley Kon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Kon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cheng. Cheng obviously looking to wear him down.
Cheng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kon.
Kon is looking to counter the offense by Cheng and move into the clinch.
Cheng tries to work over Kon's front leg with a kick but Kon checks it.
Kon tries to counter by clinching up but Cheng breaks away and moves out of range.
Cheng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cheng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cheng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kon is out of range and Cheng settles back down.
Kon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cheng throws a leg kick but Kon moved away.
Kon tries to counter by clinching up but Cheng breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
A head kick from Cheng lands but Kon takes it in his stride.
Cheng throws a head kick but Kon moves out of range.
Kon checks a low kick from Cheng.#CL2#
Cheng forces Kon back against the cage and clinches.
Kon dodges an elbow strike from Cheng.
Cheng lands a nice elbow.
Cheng pushes off an throws an elbow but Kon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kon blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cheng misses with an elbow strike.
Koobley Kon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kon blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rong Cheng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cheng has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rong Cheng!
A less than humble Rong Cheng misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023

#R1#
Mota fails with the takedown.
Ian B is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mota.
Mota fails with a takedown attempt.
Mota shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ian B but Ian B pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tochar Ian B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Mota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mota shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ian B makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1##CL2#
Mota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ian B tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ian B tries a body shot but Mota blocks it. #TD#
Ian B gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mota trying to keep a closed guard but Ian B is proving a slippery customer.
Ian B scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mota has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ian B can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mota preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ian B throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ian B throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Mota escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ian B gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ian B content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mota seems keen to control Ian B's posture.
Ian B sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ian B avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ian B trying to control but Mota is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ian B throwing strikes but missing.
Ian B throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Mota working for a triangle but Ian B defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mota is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Mota thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota looking to sit in guard and control but Ian B gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ian B trying to control the position from guard on top but Mota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ian B loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mota is trying to keep Ian B in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tochar Ian B 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#
Ian B slaps away a takedown attempt from Mota, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Mota shoots in and bounces Ian B off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ian B swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mota stays in close to Ian B's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mota accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Mota 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.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ian B might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mota with a nice head shot there.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ian B really is a fat lump.
Mota trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ian B's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mota misses with a takedown attempt - Ian B sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ian B seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Mota tries to get set, Ian B tries to push him back and clinch up but Mota manages to avoid the attempt.
Tochar Ian B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Mota.#T3#
Ian B displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mota.
It looked like Ian B wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ian B displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mota.
Ian B is looking to counter punch.
Mota shoots for a double leg takedown but Ian B sprawls well. He's pushed Mota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Ian B gets tackled into the cage by Mota. Mota maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mota is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ian B is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mota to the mat. Mota regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mota controls Ian B momentarily but Ian B frees himself. #T4#
Ian B tries to free his leg and advance position but Mota is retaining full guard.
Ian B scoring with some ground and pound.
Mota 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ian B accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mota keeping full guard, as Ian B tries to pass. #ES2#
Mota scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ian B sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vitor Mota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mota shoots in for a double leg but Ian B sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Mota gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mota landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ian B prevents the takedown attempt.
Ian B lands a left hand. #TD2#
Mota ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mota no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ian B throws a strike but Mota rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota 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. #T1#
Mota scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mota missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota throws a big right hand that misses.
Mota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ian B works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Ian B is working an open guard so Mota takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Mota throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ian B was covering up waiting for the punch and Mota finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Mota missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ian B swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mota throws a big right hand that misses.
Ian B utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mota with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Mota wants to control from the top but Ian B keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mota fails with a takedown attempt.
Ian B was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tochar Ian B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Mota.
Mota throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ian B's waist but Ian B gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mota off to one side.
Mota shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ian B sprawls well. Ian B wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mota gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mota shoots in looking for a takedown. Ian B tries to sprawl out of it but Mota keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ian B manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mota looks for a takedown but Ian B sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Ian B misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Mota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mota 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Mota!

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