Play by Play - Fighter'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 9
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Baum has Ionatescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Ionatescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Baum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baum lands an elbow inside that Ionatescu shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Ion Ionatescu has been cut.
Baum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ionatescu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Baum.
Ionatescu has Baum pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ionatescu. #T1#
Baum misses with an elbow strike.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Baum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
Ionatescu is looking to control Baum's arms but Baum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ionatescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu avoiding damage.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
Ionatescu has Baum pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ionatescu.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL#
Baum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu is struggling to control the position.
Ionatescu stalling.
The crowd are getting on Ionatescu's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Ionatescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Ionatescu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ionatescu stalls.
Baum misses with an elbow strike.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu wants to stall. #T4#
Ionatescu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ionatescu stalls.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Baum gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ionatescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ionatescu has Baum pressed against the cage.
Ionatescu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Baum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T5##CL2#
Ionatescu instigates a clinch.
Ionatescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baum misses with an elbow strike.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Baum lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Ion Ionatescu's cut even more.
Ionatescu misses with an elbow strike.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ionatescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baum misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T6#
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ionatescu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Scott Baum has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu has Baum pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Baum throws a right hand that misses
and Ionatescu counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Ionatescu takes the fight into the clinch.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum. #T7#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Ionatescu has Baum pressed against the cage.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baum is keeping busy.
Ionatescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Baum improves his position.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Ionatescu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike. #T8#
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
A head punch on the inside from Ionatescu fails to land.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Ionatescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baum up against the cage.
Ionatescu avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Baum being controlled against the cage.#T9#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL2#
Ionatescu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Baum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ionatescu has Baum pushed against the cage.
Ionatescu leaning against his opponent.
Ionatescu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Baum dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Baum clinches with his opponent.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Baum gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
Baum letting Ionatescu take a breather here.
Baum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ionatescu can do to turn this around?
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ionatescu lands a hook that snaps the head of Baum backwards.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee calls for Ionatescu to work.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baum throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Ionatescu stalling.
Ionatescu has Baum pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL2#
Ionatescu moves into range and clinches up with Baum.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baum lands an elbow inside that Ionatescu shrugs off.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ionatescu working aggressively here.
Baum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ionatescu lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ionatescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baum.
Ionatescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Ionatescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Ionatescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Ionatescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ionatescu has Baum pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL#
Baum closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Ionatescu working aggressively here.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T5#
Stalling in the clinch from Ionatescu.
Ionatescu working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baum throws an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baum throws an elbow but misses.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baum takes a shot to the head.
Baum misses with an elbow strike.
Ionatescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Baum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T6#
Ionatescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baum up against the cage.
Ionatescu misses with an elbow strike.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Ionatescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Come on Ionatescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T7#
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Ionatescu tries a knee to the head but Baum blocks it.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ionatescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baum up against the cage.
Ionatescu lands an elbow inside that Baum shrugs off.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Ionatescu stalling the fight.
Ionatescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baum up against the cage.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.#T8#
Baum misses with an elbow strike.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
A body shot lands from Ionatescu.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ionatescu is pushing Baum up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baum throws an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Ionatescu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baum up against the cage.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ionatescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T9#
Ionatescu looking to stall.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scott Baum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baum's defenses.
Come on Ionatescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch but Baum improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Baum dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL2#
Ionatescu forces Baum back against the cage and clinches.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
Ionatescu tries to land a knee to the head but Baum blocks with his arms.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ionatescu stalling.
Ionatescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ionatescu slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL#
Baum darts in and clinches Ionatescu up against the cage.#T1#
Baum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baum misses with an elbow strike.
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ionatescu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baum blocks an uppercut.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ionatescu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baum throws an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Baum being controlled against the cage.
Ionatescu controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Ionatescu avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL2#
Baum gets tackled into the cage by Ionatescu. Ionatescu maintains the clinch.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu stalling against the cage.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Baum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ionatescu is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu effectively controlling the action here.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Ionatescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baum throws an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu stalling the fight.
Ionatescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ionatescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL#
Baum darts in and clinches Ionatescu up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ionatescu. #T5#
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ionatescu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baum's defenses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ionatescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baum throws an elbow but it misses. #T6#
Ionatescu misses with some punches.
Ionatescu throws a head punch that misses.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Baum gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Ionatescu takes an elbow to the temple.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T7#
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Ionatescu takes an elbow to the temple.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
Ionatescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baum up against the cage.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Baum being controlled against the cage.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T8#
Ionatescu throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baum throws an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ionatescu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baum misses with an elbow strike.
Ionatescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow. #T9#
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu has Baum pressed against the cage.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch but Baum improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Baum thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Ionatescu instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ionatescu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ionatescu throws an elbow that misses.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Baum clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL#
Baum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
Ionatescu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baum up against the cage.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ionatescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ionatescu.#T1#
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Ionatescu stalling against the cage.
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Baum improves his position.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum. #T2#
Ionatescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu just leaning against Baum, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Baum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baum throws an elbow but misses.
Baum misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.#T3#
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baum throws an elbow but misses.
Baum blocking some punches.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu effectively controlling the action here.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Baum throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Ionatescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baum throws an elbow but misses.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch but Baum improves position.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ionatescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baum throws an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow. #T5#
With the fighters up against the cage, Baum throws an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ionatescu stalls.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Baum lands a damaging elbow. #T6#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baum blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Ionatescu has Baum pressed against the cage.
Baum letting Ionatescu take a breather here.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum. #T7#
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
Baum blocks an elbow strike from Ionatescu.
Ionatescu has Baum pressed against the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Baum gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
Baum misses with an elbow strike.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Ionatescu slowing the pace effectively.
Baum letting Ionatescu take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu slips a straight right by Baum.
Ionatescu tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Ionatescu has Baum up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ionatescu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike. #T8#
Come on Ionatescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ionatescu leaning against his opponent.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, Baum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Baum misses with an uppercut.
Ionatescu wants to counter with a clinch but Baum pushes him away.
Ionatescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baum.#CL#
Baum has closed the distance and engaged Ionatescu in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ionatescu.
Ionatescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T9#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Baum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Baum had his way with Ion Ionatescu in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Baum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ionatescu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ionatescu defending well as Baum loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Baum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott Baum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ionatescu ducks under a wild hook from Baum.#CL2#
Ionatescu gets a clinch.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu taking a breather.#T1#
Ionatescu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ionatescu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Ionatescu stalling against the cage.
Baum blocks an uppercut.
Ionatescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
Baum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ionatescu.#T2#
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ionatescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
Ionatescu has Baum pressed against the cage.
Ionatescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ionatescu taking a breather. #T3#
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ionatescu tries to work over Baum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ionatescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu struggles to land a body shot inside as Baum controls his hands.
Ionatescu is pushing Baum up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Ionatescu is pushing Baum up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Ionatescu dodges an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Ionatescu is looking to control Baum's arms but Baum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike. #T5#
Ionatescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ionatescu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Baum throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Ionatescu moves into range and clinches up with Baum.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ionatescu misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, Baum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
A short right from Ionatescu. #T6#
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
Baum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Ionatescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu avoids the elbow strike from Baum, against the cage.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
Ionatescu lands a body punch.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike from Baum.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baum throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T7#
Ionatescu missing with knees to the body.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Baum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Baum pushes off an throws an elbow but Ionatescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ionatescu avoiding damage.
Ionatescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baum is keeping busy.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baum throws an elbow that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baum letting Ionatescu take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Baum thuds his right hand into Ionatescu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ionatescu with a hook.#CL#
Ionatescu tries to keep at a distance but Baum has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baum throws an elbow but it misses.
Ionatescu has Baum pushed against the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Baum gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.#T9#
Ionatescu blocks an elbow strike.
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.
Ionatescu blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ionatescu's brow.
A bit of stalling here from Ionatescu.
Baum misses with an elbow strike.
Ionatescu slowing the pace effectively.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Ionatescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ionatescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Baum.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baum misses with an elbow over the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Baum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baum 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Baum!

Event: ICF 2
Date: Aug 30, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Ionatescu clinches up with McManus and pushes him back against the cage.
McManus is leaning against Ionatescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ionatescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ionatescu wants to stall. #T1#
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus avoiding damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McManus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
McManus misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus controlling the action here for a moment.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
Ionatescu clinches.
McManus working aggressively here. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McManus slowing the pace effectively.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu is looking to control McManus's arms but McManus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu scores with a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Ionatescu rushes McManus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McManus can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
McManus blocking some punches.
McManus has Ionatescu pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land. #T5#
McManus misses with some punches.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
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 McManus has denied him.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
Ionatescu tries to throw a body punch but McManus avoids it by throwing Ionatescu back against the cage.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
Come on McManus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ionatescu is looking to control McManus's arms but McManus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McManus's elbow.
McManus stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
McManus gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
McManus gets tackled into the cage by Ionatescu. Ionatescu maintains the clinch.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T7#
McManus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu slows down the pace here.
McManus can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
McManus stalling against the cage.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McManus working aggressively here.
McManus has Ionatescu pressed against the cage.
Ionatescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T9#
The referee calls for McManus to work.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Ionatescu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McManus up against the cage.
Ionatescu has McManus pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL2#
Ionatescu has managed to clinch.
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 Brendan McManus 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##CL2#
Ionatescu takes the fight into the clinch.
McManus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McManus pressing his opponent against the cage.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu wants to stall. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
McManus misses with the head strike.
McManus misses with some punches.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ionatescu misses with some punches.
Ionatescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ionatescu can do to turn this around?
McManus misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
McManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
McManus avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#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.
McManus stalling the fight.
McManus stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
Ionatescu darts in and clinches McManus up against the cage.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McManus.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McManus misses with the head strike.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T5#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
McManus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McManus can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
McManus stalls. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head punch on the inside from Ionatescu fails to land.
McManus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ionatescu prevents a body shot from McManus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T7#
McManus stalls.
McManus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu misses with some punches.
Brendan McManus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McManus working aggressively here. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
McManus taking a breather.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL2#
Ionatescu moves into the clinch successfully.
McManus 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 is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.#T9#
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
McManus is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ionatescu looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan McManus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Ionatescu tries a low kick but McManus avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from McManus misses its target.#CL2#
Ionatescu instigates a clinch.
McManus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McManus tries a body shot but Ionatescu blocks it.
McManus misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ionatescu misses with some punches. #T1#
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McManus stalling against the cage.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ionatescu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McManus blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McManus misses with a body punch.
Ionatescu missing with knees to the body.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
McManus tries to work over Ionatescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
McManus avoiding damage as Ionatescu throws knees to the body.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position. #T3#
McManus leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
McManus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
McManus gets tackled into the cage by Ionatescu. Ionatescu maintains the clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A short right from McManus.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
McManus has Ionatescu pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from McManus.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
McManus misses with the head strike. #T5#
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ionatescu up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus. #T7#
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
McManus stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McManus for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus stalling against the cage.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McManus.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
Ionatescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McManus just leaning against Ionatescu, taking a breather.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McManus.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but McManus gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.#T9#
McManus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu is looking to control McManus's arms but McManus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
McManus avoiding damage as Ionatescu throws knees to the body.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan McManus clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Ionatescu misses with a left hand #CL#
and McManus moves into the clinch.
McManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ionatescu tries to work over McManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus effectively controlling the action here.
McManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus has Ionatescu pressed against the cage. #T1#
The referee calls for Ionatescu to work.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL2#
Ionatescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McManus, pushing him back against the cage.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch but McManus improves position.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ionatescu slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL2#
Ionatescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McManus, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus. #T3#
McManus slowing the pace effectively.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
McManus stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ionatescu avoiding damage.
McManus misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
Ionatescu misses with a knee to the head.
McManus misses with some punches.
Ionatescu working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.#T5#
Ionatescu misses with a knee to the head.
McManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on McManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McManus slowing the pace effectively.
McManus working aggressively here.
McManus slows down the pace here.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but McManus gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu. #T7#
McManus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
Ionatescu closes the distance and clinches.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus stalling against the cage.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
Ionatescu is struggling to control the position.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on McManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McManus is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu tries to land knees in the clinch but McManus avoids the damage to the body. #T9#
McManus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McManus stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
Ionatescu forces McManus back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
McManus stalling against the cage.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan McManus had his way with Ion Ionatescu in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##CL2#
Ionatescu has closed the distance and engaged McManus in a clinch.
McManus slowing the pace effectively.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.
A shot to the body from Ionatescu misses #CL#
and McManus moves into the clinch.
McManus misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ionatescu looking to stall. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ionatescu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McManus tries to throw a body punch but Ionatescu avoids it by throwing McManus back against the cage.
Ionatescu throws an elbow but it misses.
McManus stalling the fight.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
Ionatescu looking to stall. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu digs a good body shot into McManus's ribs.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ionatescu.#CL2#
Ionatescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but McManus gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
McManus stalls.
McManus misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T5#
McManus is stalling here.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ionatescu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McManus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu is looking to control McManus's arms but McManus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McManus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brendan McManus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
McManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on McManus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ionatescu looking to stall. #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.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch but McManus improves position.
McManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ionatescu up against the cage.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu. #T9#
Ionatescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan McManus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McManus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Brendan McManus!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Brendan McManus!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Brendan McManus!

Brendan McManus wins by unanimous decision!

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