Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ICF 12
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Heavensent throws the left hand but Milosevich avoids the punch easily.
Milosevich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Milosevich lands with an uppercut that bounces Heavensent off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Heavensent fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Milosevich to the ground. Heavensent is now in Milosevich's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Heavensent preventing the sweep.
Heavensent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Milosevich is keeping the position for now.
Heavensent wants to stand but Milosevich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Milosevich keeping moving, preventing Heavensent from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milosevich controlling the position.
Heavensent is looking to pass into half guard but Milosevich pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Milosevich is in guard.#REVB#
Heavensent could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Milosevich wants to stand but Heavensent is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Heavensent is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Milosevich is looking to stand up but Heavensent won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Milosevich there.
Jab from Milosevich.
Heavensent is breathing heavily.
Heavensent moves forwards but Milosevich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Milosevich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dima Milosevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heavensent fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Jab by Milosevich.
Milosevich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heavensent at a distance.
Milosevich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heavensent has time to react.
Milosevich scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Milosevich punishes Heavensent's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Milosevich.
Milosevich scores with a hook to the body. Heavensent takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Milosevich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heavensent looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Milosevich scores with a hook.#ROC2#Heavensent is rocked!
Milosevich scores with a shot to the body.
Milosevich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Heavensent fails with the takedown.
Dima Milosevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milosevich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Heavensent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milosevich cracks Heavensent with a left hook right on the temple and Heavensent goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Milosevich lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Heavensent is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dima Milosevich!

Event: ICF 11
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Godsgrace shoots in looking for a takedown but Chavez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godsgrace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Godsgrace doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Godsgrace is defended easily by Chavez.
Godsgrace tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Godsgrace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godsgrace shoots in but no luck this time.
Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavenly Godsgrace.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Godsgrace tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.
Godsgrace takes one to the side of the head.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godsgrace moves away.
Godsgrace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Godsgrace there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Godsgrace's hands.
Cesar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godsgrace was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Godsgrace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Godsgrace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.#T1#
Godsgrace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Godsgrace clinches up with Chavez and pushes him back against the cage.
Chavez is trying to break free.
Godsgrace jumps guard but Chavez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Godsgrace tries to pull guard but Chavez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Godsgrace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Godsgrace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godsgrace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chavez pushes off an throws an elbow but Godsgrace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Godsgrace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chavez lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Godsgrace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chavez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Godsgrace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Godsgrace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Godsgrace.
Chavez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Godsgrace staying out of range there.
Godsgrace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chavez.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godsgrace manages to avoid it.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Godsgrace wants to clinch.#CL2#
Godsgrace pushes Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godsgrace.
Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Godsgrace backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez.
Chavez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Godsgrace has him pressed against the cage.
Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Chavez lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Godsgrace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Godsgrace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Godsgrace misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Godsgrace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Godsgrace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Godsgrace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Godsgrace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Godsgrace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Godsgrace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Godsgrace is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Chavez misses
and Godsgrace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godsgrace slips a straight right by Chavez.
Chavez with a hook.
Chavez throws a combination. Godsgrace tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Godsgrace finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Godsgrace.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Godsgrace moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Godsgrace slips under a jab.
Godsgrace slips under a jab.
Godsgrace unleashes a big counter combination but Chavez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chavez blocks the body kick.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godsgrace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Godsgrace fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Godsgrace works over Chavez's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Cesar Chavez has been cut.
Godsgrace staying out of range there.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chavez leaves Godsgrace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T5#
Godsgrace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godsgrace defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Godsgrace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chavez defends it nicely.
Chavez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Godsgrace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Godsgrace tries for a takedown but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Godsgrace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Godsgrace closes the distance and clinches up with Chavez, looking for a takedown. Godsgrace pushes Chavez against the cage but Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godsgrace was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Godsgrace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T6#
Godsgrace ducks right into an uppercut from Chavez.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavez as he avoids it easily.
Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Godsgrace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez throws a right hand that misses
and Godsgrace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Godsgrace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Godsgrace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavez as he jumps to the side.
Godsgrace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Godsgrace wants to counter the offense by Chavez and move into the clinch position.
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.#T7#
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Godsgrace is just out of range.
Godsgrace steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chavez.
Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Cesar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Godsgrace.
Godsgrace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godsgrace looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chavez lands with a straight right. Godsgrace didn't see that one coming.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Godsgrace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavez misses with a hook. Godsgrace ducked under it nicely.
Godsgrace shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Godsgrace forces Chavez back against the cage and clinches.
Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Godsgrace. #T8#
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godsgrace backwards.
Chavez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Godsgrace tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Godsgrace back against the cage.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godsgrace working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Godsgrace breaks the clinch.
Godsgrace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Godsgrace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godsgrace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T9#
Chavez keeps the fight on the outside.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godsgrace throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Chavez clinches.
Godsgrace blocks an uppercut.
Godsgrace wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Godsgrace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez dips to his left and cracks Godsgrace with an uppercut!
Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and Godsgrace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez connects with a jab.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez checks a low kick from Godsgrace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Chavez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cesar Chavez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Godsgrace misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Godsgrace throws a counter combo.
Godsgrace tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Godsgrace gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Chavez. That snapped Godsgrace's head back.
Cesar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Chavez slaps away a takedown attempt from Godsgrace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chavez throws the left hand but Godsgrace avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godsgrace takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Godsgrace tries to clinch but Chavez is having none of it.
It looked like Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Godsgrace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Chavez. No joy for Godsgrace on that attempt.
Godsgrace is breathing heavily.
Chavez misses the jab.
Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Godsgrace.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Chavez lands.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Chavez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Godsgrace counters with a nice uppercut.
Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by Godsgrace.
Godsgrace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez scores with the left hand. Godsgrace knows he should have avoided that one.
Chavez misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Chavez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Godsgrace.
Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavenly Godsgrace.
Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Godsgrace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Godsgrace is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chavez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Godsgrace.
Godsgrace misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Godsgrace on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godsgrace manages to avoid it.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Godsgrace. Godsgrace gets slowly back to his feet.
Godsgrace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Chavez misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Chavez.
Chavez connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Godsgrace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Godsgrace.
A quick step to the side and Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godsgrace has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Godsgrace tries to clinch but Chavez moves out of range.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Godsgrace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Godsgrace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Godsgrace moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Godsgrace releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Godsgrace.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Godsgrace moved out of range.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Chavez. #T4#
Godsgrace fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez throws the left hand but Godsgrace avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Chavez pushes Godsgrace up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godsgrace jumps guard but Chavez stands there with Godsgrace around his waist. Godsgrace gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cesar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chavez lands a right hand.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Godsgrace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Godsgrace.
Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Godsgrace can do to turn this around?#T5#
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Godsgrace trying to stall but Chavez improves his position.
Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chavez slowing the pace effectively.
Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Godsgrace lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Godsgrace.
Godsgrace leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chavez as Godsgrace tries to tie him up.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godsgrace wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it. #T6#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godsgrace.
Godsgrace missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chavez as Godsgrace tries to tie him up.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godsgrace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Godsgrace has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chavez after a bit of a struggle.
Godsgrace tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez has Godsgrace pushed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chavez as Godsgrace tries to tie him up.
Godsgrace blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavez. #T7#
Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Godsgrace fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chavez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godsgrace blocks an elbow strike.
Chavez stops a takedown attempt from Godsgrace.
Godsgrace tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Godsgrace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godsgrace is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chavez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Godsgrace.
A nice left hand lands by Chavez.
Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T8#
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Godsgrace goes for a takedown attempt but Chavez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Godsgrace dives in for a single leg takedown but Chavez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godsgrace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chavez circles away.
Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Godsgrace has a takedown stuffed.
Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Godsgrace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chavez finds it's way round the side to connect with Godsgrace's head.
Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T9#
Godsgrace throws a low kick, looking for Chavez's leg but Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Godsgrace counters with a nice uppercut.
Godsgrace throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Godsgrace has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Heavenly Godsgrace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez misses with a hook. Godsgrace ducked under it nicely.
Godsgrace wants to counter with a clinch but Chavez pushes him away.#CL2#
Chavez tries to keep at a distance but Godsgrace has taken the fight into the clinch.
Godsgrace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chavez gets underhooks to prevent Godsgrace's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Godsgrace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godsgrace backwards.
Chavez is trying to force a seperation but Godsgrace has the dominant position.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godsgrace's elbow.
Godsgrace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Chavez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cesar Chavez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Godsgrace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Godsgrace on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Godsgrace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavez keeps the fight on the outside.
Godsgrace slips under a jab from Chavez.
Chavez with a nice calf kick.
Chavez slaps away a takedown attempt from Godsgrace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Godsgrace shoots for a takedown but Chavez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
As Chavez backs off Godsgrace throws a huge counter combo but Chavez manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godsgrace ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez throws the left hand but Godsgrace avoids the punch easily.
Godsgrace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Nice body punch from Chavez.
Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Godsgrace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Godsgrace misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavenly Godsgrace.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godsgrace manages to avoid it.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godsgrace.
Chavez throws out a leg kick but Godsgrace moves out of range and Chavez only half commits.
Godsgrace shoots in looking for a takedown. Chavez tries to sprawl out of it but Godsgrace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chavez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Godsgrace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Chavez swings for the body but Godsgrace moves out of range.
Godsgrace tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Godsgrace moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavez backing away here, and Godsgrace unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Godsgrace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Godsgrace tries to counter with a clinch but Chavez shakes him off and moves away.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Godsgrace. Godsgrace gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavez throws a hook but Godsgrace avoids it easily.
Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godsgrace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Godsgrace throws a head kick that half lands.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Godsgrace moved out of range nicely.
Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Godsgrace.
Chavez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Godsgrace shoots in for a double leg but Chavez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chavez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Godsgrace ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Godsgrace drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Godsgrace avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Godsgrace throws a combination. Chavez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chavez but Chavez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Godsgrace takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavez connects with a body shot.#T4#
Godsgrace lands a head kick. Chavez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godsgrace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Godsgrace moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Godsgrace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chavez misses with a double jab.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavez as he avoids it easily.
Godsgrace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Godsgrace.
Godsgrace shoots in but no luck this time.
Godsgrace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Godsgrace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godsgrace is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Godsgrace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavez as he jumps to the side. #T5#
Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chavez sizes up Godsgrace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Godsgrace wants to clinch.
Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Godsgrace moves into the clinch successfully.
Chavez misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Godsgrace as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Godsgrace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T6#
Godsgrace has a takedown stuffed.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Godsgrace moved out of range.
Godsgrace shoots for a double leg takedown but Chavez sprawls well. He's pushed Godsgrace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Godsgrace ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Godsgrace blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Chavez as Godsgrace shoots in.
Nice body punch from Chavez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godsgrace works over Chavez's head and body with a nice combination.
Godsgrace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Chavez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Godsgrace.
Chavez works Godsgrace's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Godsgrace closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Godsgrace controls the action. #T7#
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Godsgrace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chavez prevents it.
Godsgrace trying to control the position but instead, Chavez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Godsgrace into the cage.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Godsgrace blocks an uppercut.
Chavez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Godsgrace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godsgrace dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
A short left from Chavez.
Chavez gets underhooks to prevent Godsgrace's takedown attempt.
Chavez pushes Godsgrace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavez.
Godsgrace fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Godsgrace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godsgrace misses with an elbow strike.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Chavez.
Godsgrace keeps control of Chavez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside. #T9#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez. #BC#
Chavez breaks the clinch.
Godsgrace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavez as he avoids it easily.
Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Godsgrace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Godsgrace moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
Godsgrace tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chavez defends well and Godsgrace ends up having to push Chavez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godsgrace moves away.
Chavez leaves Godsgrace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Godsgrace slips under a jab from Chavez.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Godsgrace moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Chavez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cesar Chavez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Godsgrace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godsgrace.
Chavez jabs Godsgrace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Godsgrace holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Godsgrace tries to pull guard but Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Godsgrace drops back down to his feet.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godsgrace's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Godsgrace ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Godsgrace no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chavez postures up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chavez wants to get up but he can't break Godsgrace's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Godsgrace is trying to keep Chavez in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Godsgrace is looking for a triangle but Chavez pushes his legs off easily.
Godsgrace has a closed guard, preventing Chavez from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chavez misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Godsgrace clinches up with Chavez and pushes him back against the cage.
Godsgrace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Godsgrace blocking some punches. #T2#
Good body shot from Chavez. #TD2#
Godsgrace drags the fight down to the ground.
Godsgrace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Chavez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Godsgrace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavez has managed to get both his arms back between Godsgrace's legs - danger averted.
Chavez is looking to stand up but Godsgrace won't let him.
Chavez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Godsgrace lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chavez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Godsgrace trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Godsgrace works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Godsgrace seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chavez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Godsgrace passes to full mount!
Godsgrace tries to control but Chavez wriggling away. #SUB2#
Godsgrace is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chavez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T5##SUB2#
Godsgrace looking to secure an arm triangle but Chavez defends it well. #SUB2#
Godsgrace looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Godsgrace trying to control but Chavez is having none of it. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Godsgrace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Godsgrace wants to get back to his feet but Chavez is holding on tight.
Godsgrace controlling from mount. #T7##SUB2#
Godsgrace looking for a guillotine from mount but Chavez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Godsgrace jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chavez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Godsgrace working the ground and pound but Chavez is defending the strikes. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Godsgrace.
Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavenly Godsgrace.
Godsgrace doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavez circles away.
Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Godsgrace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Godsgrace tries to clinch but Chavez is having none of it.
Godsgrace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godsgrace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Chavez takes a swing at Godsgrace's ribcage but misses.
Chavez scores with a jab.
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and Godsgrace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Chavez as Godsgrace shoots in.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godsgrace moves away.
Chavez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Godsgrace misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T9#
Godsgrace slips under a jab from Chavez.
Chavez lands an overhand right.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Godsgrace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and Godsgrace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Godsgrace should have avoided that one.
Chavez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chavez wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Chavez moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cesar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cesar Chavez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Godsgrace ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Godsgrace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Godsgrace staying out of range there.
Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Godsgrace moves away and avoids it.
Godsgrace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chavez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Godsgrace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Godsgrace is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Godsgrace shoots for a double leg takedown but Chavez sprawls well. He's pushed Godsgrace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Godsgrace in his tracks.
Chavez thuds a left hand into Godsgrace's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godsgrace looks for a takedown but Chavez sprawls well.
Chavez throws a hook but Godsgrace avoids it easily.
Godsgrace slips a jab from Chavez.
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.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Godsgrace's head but Godsgrace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Godsgrace tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.
Godsgrace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavenly Godsgrace.
Chavez misses with a hook. Godsgrace ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Godsgrace is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Chavez as Godsgrace shoots in.
Godsgrace slips a jab from Chavez.
Godsgrace slips a straight right by Chavez.
Godsgrace replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chavez blocks it well.
Godsgrace lunges at Chavez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chavez's hand.
Godsgrace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Godsgrace unleashes a big counter combination but Chavez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Godsgrace slips under a jab from Chavez.
Godsgrace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chavez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Godsgrace somewhat.#T2#
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Godsgrace.
Chavez lands with a straight right. Godsgrace didn't see that one coming.
Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Godsgrace.
A big right from Chavez misses.
Chavez throws a body punch but Godsgrace moves out of range.
Godsgrace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chavez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Godsgrace somewhat.
Godsgrace throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Godsgrace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chavez lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Godsgrace closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Godsgrace.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chavez. #TD2#
Godsgrace has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chavez uses from the top position.
Chavez is looking to stand up but Godsgrace won't let him.
Chavez postures up. #T4#
Chavez wants to stand and escape but instead Godsgrace has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Godsgrace won't allow Chavez to get back to his feet.
Godsgrace wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving. #SU2#
Godsgrace stands and steps away. Chavez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Chavez gets tackled into the cage by Godsgrace. Godsgrace maintains the clinch.
Godsgrace slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Godsgrace breaks the clinch. #T5#
Godsgrace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Godsgrace wants to counter the offense by Chavez and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Chavez misses.
Godsgrace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chavez swings for the body but Godsgrace moves out of range.
Godsgrace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big left from Chavez misses.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chavez throws a hook but Godsgrace avoids it easily.
Godsgrace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Godsgrace tries to clinch up.
Godsgrace fails to land with a series of punches.
Godsgrace slips under a jab from Chavez.#T6#
Godsgrace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Godsgrace moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Godsgrace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godsgrace.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Godsgrace.
Godsgrace tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Godsgrace tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Godsgrace.
Chavez lands a jab.
Godsgrace slips under a jab.
Godsgrace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T7#
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godsgrace moves away.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Godsgrace. Godsgrace gets slowly back to his feet.
Godsgrace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chavez throws a hook but Godsgrace blocks it.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Godsgrace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Godsgrace.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Godsgrace now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Godsgrace looks for a takedown but Chavez sprawls well.
Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Godsgrace checks it well. #T8#
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godsgrace drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chavez defends it well.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Godsgrace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chavez's waist but Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Godsgrace off to one side.
Godsgrace staying out of range there.
Godsgrace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chavez tries to avoid it but Godsgrace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chavez to the ground. Chavez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Godsgrace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cesar Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Godsgrace shoots in looking for a takedown but Chavez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godsgrace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Chavez there.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chavez wants to land a leg kick but Godsgrace is out of range.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Godsgrace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.#T9#
Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Chavez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Godsgrace.
Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Godsgrace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Godsgrace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
Godsgrace dives in and grabs Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes down on Godsgrace's head and hops out.
Heavenly Godsgrace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chavez, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Chavez!

Event: ICF 11
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Bremmer.
Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away.
Shoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bremmer.
Shoy tries to counter with a takedown but Bremmer is quick to defend against it.
Bremmer throws a hook but Shoy avoids it easily.
Bremmer lands a lovely overhand right.
Bremmer throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoy.
Bremmer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoy slips a jab from Bremmer.
Shoy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Shoy tries to keep at a distance but Bremmer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Bremmer misses with the head strike.
Shoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bremmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bremmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bremmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bremmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoy's brow.
Bremmer throws a head punch that misses.
Shoy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pok Shoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bremmer throws an elbow that misses.
Shoy is trying to pull guard but Bremmer has him pressed against the cage.
Shoy fails to pull guard.
Bremmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoy backwards. #T2#
Shoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bremmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bremmer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bremmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bremmer misses with some punches.
Shoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bremmer smiles and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Shoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shoy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters circling - Bremmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Bremmer throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Shoy gets tackled into the cage by Bremmer. Bremmer maintains the clinch.
Bremmer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Shoy pulls guard.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shoy's guard.
Shoy looking to control. #SU2#
Shoy is working an open guard so Bremmer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bremmer throws a hook but Shoy blocks it.
Hans Bremmer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Bremmer tries a low kick but Shoy avoids it.
Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Shoy gets tackled into the cage by Bremmer. Bremmer maintains the clinch.
Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bremmer throws an elbow but misses.
Bremmer tries a knee to the head but Shoy blocks it.
Bremmer struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoy controls his hands.
Bremmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoy dodges an elbow strike from Bremmer.
Bremmer working aggressively here. #T5#
Bremmer lands a shoulder strike.
Shoy avoids the elbow strike from Bremmer, against the cage.
Shoy blocks an uppercut.
Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bremmer walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bremmer has Shoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Bremmer can't find room to land a body shot as Shoy controls the action.
Bremmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Shoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bremmer smiles and moves away.
Bremmer misses with a straight left.
Shoy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T6#
Bremmer misses with a hook. Shoy ducked under it nicely.
Shoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Bremmer misses.
Bremmer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Bremmer.
Shoy tries to counter with a takedown but Bremmer is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Bremmer moves into the clinch.
Bremmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bremmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoy. #TD#
Shoy pulls Bremmer into guard.
Bremmer wants to stand and escape but instead Shoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bremmer wants to sweep here but Shoy controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Bremmer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shoy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremmer wants to get back to full guard.
Shoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bremmer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shoy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Shoy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bremmer is holding on tight.
Shoy controlling his opponent.
Bremmer prevents Shoy from taking his back.#T9#
Shoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremmer prevents any damage by holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Bremmer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bremmer misses the shot to the body.
Bremmer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoy.
Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away.
Bremmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Bremmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bremmer misses with the head strike.
Bremmer working aggressively here.
Bremmer looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Shoy pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shoy has a closed guard, preventing Bremmer from standing up. #T1#
Bremmer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shoy is trying to control the position but Bremmer postures up.
Shoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bremmer wants to get up but he can't break Shoy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bremmer thuds a left hand into Shoy's body.
Hans Bremmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bremmer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bremmer misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Bremmer pushes Shoy up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bremmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoy's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremmer.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Shoy drops back down to his feet.
Shoy blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Shoy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shoy has a closed guard, preventing Bremmer from standing up.
Bremmer preventing the sweep.
Bremmer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Shoy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremmer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bremmer can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Bremmer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bremmer swings for the body but Shoy moves out of range.
Shoy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bremmer sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Shoy.#CL2#
Bremmer drives through and clinches with Shoy against the cage.
Bremmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Bremmer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shoy blocks an elbow strike from Bremmer.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shoy blocks a body shot from Bremmer.
Bremmer can't find room to land a body shot as Shoy controls the action.
Shoy blocks an elbow strike.
Shoy is trying to pull guard but Bremmer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pok Shoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD#
Shoy jumps guard. #T5##SU2#
Bremmer gets to his feet - Shoy follows without any prompting. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shoy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bremmer to keep the fight standing.
Bremmer controlling the action here for a moment.
Bremmer looking to slow down the pace here.
Bremmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoy. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bremmer lands a good knee to the midsection. Shoy won't want to take too many of those.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shoy blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bremmer throws an elbow but misses.
Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bremmer looking to stall.
Bremmer misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bremmer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T7#
Shoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bremmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Shoy pulls guard effortlessly.
Shoy has a closed guard, preventing Bremmer from standing up. #SU2#
Bremmer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shoy misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Bremmer counters by moving into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bremmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoy's brow.
Bremmer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T8#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bremmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoy's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bremmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoy.
Bremmer has a couple of punches blocked by Shoy.
Shoy jumps guard but Bremmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bremmer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bremmer trying to control the position but instead, Shoy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bremmer into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bremmer seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#T9#
Bremmer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bremmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bremmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bremmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bremmer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bremmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Shoy 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.

Hans Bremmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Bremmer clinches.
Shoy fails to pull guard. #TD#
Shoy jumps guard and drags Bremmer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bremmer wanted to stand there but Shoy had control of the position.
Bremmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shoy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremmer tries to stand but Shoy is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shoy dives in for a single leg takedown but Bremmer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bremmer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shoy avoids a wild elbow strike from Bremmer.
Bremmer has a couple of punches blocked by Shoy.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Shoy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pok Shoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shoy avoiding damage as Bremmer throws knees to the body.
Shoy jumps guard but Bremmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bremmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hans Bremmer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shoy blocks an elbow strike.
Bremmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bremmer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bremmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Shoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bremmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Shoy fails to pull guard.
Bremmer tries a body shot but Shoy blocks it.
Bremmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shoy avoids the elbow strike from Bremmer, against the cage.
Shoy blocking some punches.
Shoy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bremmer misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremmer.
Bremmer misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bremmer throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Bremmer throws a head punch that misses.
Shoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoy is trying to pull guard but Bremmer has him pressed against the cage.
Shoy jumps guard but Bremmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer won't allow it.
Bremmer throws an elbow but it misses.
Bremmer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shoy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bremmer fails to land.
Bremmer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T5#
With the fighters up against the cage, Bremmer throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Shoy pulls Bremmer into guard.
Bremmer wanted to stand there but Shoy had control of the position.
Shoy trying to control the position.
Bremmer wants to stand but Shoy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shoy trying to control the position. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shoy's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bremmer. Shoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoy blocks a leg kick.
Bremmer throws a lazy right hand but Shoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bremmer misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Shoy counters with a takedown into side control. #T7#
Shoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremmer keeps working. #T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bremmer bucks up and tries to throw Shoy off but instead Shoy has got his back!
Bremmer trying to get back to his feet but Shoy is in full control for now.
Shoy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T9#
Bremmer staying busy and making it hard for Shoy to control.
Bremmer can't escape the position.
Shoy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bremmer's body.
Will Shoy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Bremmer really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Shoy slips under a jab from Bremmer.
Shoy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bremmer to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Bremmer instigates a clinch.
Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bremmer walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bremmer misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Shoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bremmer won't be happy with that.
Shoy controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoy is looking to take a break and control but Bremmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bremmer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Shoy advances nicely into full mount.
Shoy tries to control but Bremmer wriggling away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bremmer is squirming around, avoiding Shoy's attempts to control the action.
Bremmer is trying desperately to improve position.
Shoy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T3#
Bremmer can't escape the position.
Shoy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bremmer is looking to escape. #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.
Shoy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shoy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Bremmer wants to hold on but Shoy pushes him away.
Shoy controlling from the full mount. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bremmer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bremmer is looking to improve his position but Shoy isn't that keen on the idea.
Shoy content just to control the position here. #T7#
Shoy works his way to his opponent's back.
Good control from Shoy.
Bremmer is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Bremmer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Shoy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Shoy.
Shoy trying to control.#T9#
I really don't envy Bremmer right now.
Bremmer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shoy has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pok Shoy had his way with Hans Bremmer in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Shoy slips under a jab.
Bremmer throws a shot to the body.
Bremmer throws a head kick but Shoy moves out of range.
Shoy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bremmer sprawls and moves away.
Bremmer misses with a wild body shot.
Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Bremmer drives through and clinches with Shoy against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoy blocks the elbow strike.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer won't allow it.
Shoy managing to block the knees to the body from Bremmer. #T1#
Bremmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bremmer walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bremmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bremmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bremmer.
Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away.
Bremmer lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Bremmer rushes Shoy and presses him up against the cage.
Shoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bremmer misses with some punches. #T2#
Bremmer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bremmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bremmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bremmer looking to throw knees to the head but Shoy is blocking nicely.
Shoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bremmer smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pok Shoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shoy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremmer keeps working. #T3#
Bremmer is trying to get back to full guard.
Shoy wants to free his trapped foot but Bremmer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bremmer tries to get to full guard but Shoy has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shoy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shoy tries to control but Bremmer wriggling away. #T5#
Shoy moves to back control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shoy controls the position.
Shoy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Further stalling from Shoy.
Bremmer tries to escape but Shoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shoy is not going to allow Bremmer to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Good control from Shoy.
Bremmer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bremmer wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Bremmer right now.
Shoy tries to keep control of the position but Bremmer is staying busy.
Bremmer trying to control the position but Shoy manages to sink in the hooks. #T9#
Shoy keeps control of the position easily here as Bremmer tries to buck him off.
Bremmer wants to get back to his feet.
Bremmer is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bremmer doesn't escape.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Bremmer!

Event: ICF 10
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
McCoy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCoy cracks Pearlygates with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pearlygates's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCoy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pearlygates scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from McCoy tenderised Pearlygates's leg. Pearlygates is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from McCoy finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Angel Pearlygates has been cut.
McCoy throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Pearlygates 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pearlygates has eaten all the pies!
McCoy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD#
McCoy lands a high kick to the side of Pearlygates's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! McCoy dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#Pearlygates is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pearlygates is still in real trouble! Can McCoy finish him?
McCoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pearlygates seems to have recovered his senses.
McCoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McCoy postures up in Pearlygates's guard and throws a big left but Pearlygates blocks it.
McCoy connects with a couple of short punches.
McCoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pearlygates wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Pearlygates keeping full guard, as McCoy tries to pass.
McCoy stays in close to Pearlygates's body and controls the position.
McCoy postures up.
McCoy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearlygates is keeping the position for now.
McCoy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pearlygates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pearlygates wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
McCoy is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCoy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pearlygates backs up against the cage.
Pearlygates swings widly with a right hand
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Pearlygates shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCoy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pearlygates looks winded!#SUB#
McCoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCoy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCoy is on top in guard. #REVR#
McCoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearlygates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCoy prevents Pearlygates from getting back to his feet.
Pearlygates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCoy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCoy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCoy connects with a couple of short punches.
McCoy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
McCoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearlygates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
McCoy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pearlygates has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McCoy but great work by Pearlygates.
McCoy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McCoy is refusing to be controlled, as Pearlygates sits in half guard.
Pearlygates not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T5##SUB#
McCoy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pearlygates pushes past his half guard into mount!
McCoy manages to control the position for a moment.
McCoy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pearlygates jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McCoy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McCoy and Pearlygates has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McCoy sneaks back into half guard.
McCoy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6##SUB#
McCoy has his foot on Pearlygates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pearlygates works his way back into a safe position though.
Pearlygates trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearlygates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been informed that Pearlygates has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCoy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pearlygates trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy has his hands on Pearlygates's head, controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T7#
McCoy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCoy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCoy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pearlygates. Pearlygates circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pearlygates chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCoy can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by McCoy.
McCoy scores with a jab. Pearlygates acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pearlygates moves to clinch but McCoy breaks away
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hank McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCoy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pearlygates.
Pearlygates misses with a takedown
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut. #T8#
McCoy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pearlygates's hands.
Nice straight punches there by McCoy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCoy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
McCoy drops Pearlygates with a big left hand and mounts him. Pearlygates is in big trouble!
McCoy connects with a bit shot that sees Pearlygates covering up! More strikes from McCoy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McCoy is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank McCoy!

Event: ICF 10
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandybuck as he jumps to the side.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandybuck slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandybuck throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Brandybuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandybuck as he avoids it easily.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Lee slips under a jab.
Brandybuck lands a slapping body shot.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandybuck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandybuck swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab.
Brandybuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee misses with a head kick.
A jab from Brandybuck misses. #T2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandybuck but Brandybuck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandybuck looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Brandybuck throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
Brandybuck working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
A right hand to the body from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands. #TD#
Lee gets control of Brandybuck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Brandybuck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Brandybuck controlling him for the moment.
Brandybuck wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lee controls Brandybuck momentarily but Brandybuck frees himself. #T3#
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brandybuck wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot.
As Brandybuck looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but Brandybuck just gets out of the way.
Brandybuck throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
We've been informed that Brandybuck has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brandybuck throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Brandybuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Brandybuck stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandybuck pinned against the cage. Brandybuck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brandybuck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brandybuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandybuck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samwell Brandybuck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
Lee staying out of range there.#T5#
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandybuck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee slips under a jab.
Brandybuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it well and moves away.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Lee wants to clinch up but Brandybuck keeps it at a distance.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Brandybuck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Brandybuck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Brandybuck is controlling him.
Brandybuck tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T6#
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandybuck.
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Brandybuck gets an underhook and turns Lee into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brandybuck fails to land.
Brandybuck throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandybuck doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
Brandybuck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brandybuck is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Brandybuck defends it easily.
Brandybuck stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Brandybuck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Brandybuck loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Brandybuck might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandybuck avoids the body shot from Lee. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brandybuck's waist but Brandybuck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Brandybuck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut.
Brandybuck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandybuck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brandybuck with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Samwell Brandybuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Brandybuck misses its intended target.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Brandybuck throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Brandybuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Brandybuck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T9#
Brandybuck missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandybuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Brandybuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandybuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries for a takedown but Brandybuck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samwell Brandybuck dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandybuck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Brandybuck doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandybuck misses the target.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Brandybuck avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samwell Brandybuck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandybuck misses the shot to the body.
Brandybuck loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Lee clinches.
Brandybuck throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandybuck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brandybuck stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandybuck lands a left hand.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brandybuck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Lee goes for a double leg but Brandybuck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brandybuck continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brandybuck misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Brandybuck has him pressed against the cage.
Lee blocks a body shot from Brandybuck.
Lee blocking some punches.
Brandybuck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brandybuck pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandybuck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brandybuck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brandybuck misses with a punch to the body.
Lee blocks a body shot from Brandybuck.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Brandybuck lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Brandybuck - that landed with a thud.
Brandybuck lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Brandybuck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brandybuck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandybuck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Brandybuck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brandybuck misses with a looping left.
Brandybuck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Brandybuck.
Lee wants to clinch.
Brandybuck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lee tries to pull guard but Brandybuck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
A short left from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandybuck.
Lee wants to break free but Brandybuck has control.
Nice body punch from Brandybuck - that landed with a thud.
Brandybuck is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee prevents a body shot from Brandybuck.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandybuck lands a right hand. #T4#
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandybuck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandybuck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandybuck lands a shoulder strike.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Samwell Brandybuck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandybuck has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Brandybuck is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good body shot from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandybuck lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Brandybuck misses with a punch on the inside. #T5#
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brandybuck walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brandybuck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandybuck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brandybuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Brandybuck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee throws a series of punches but Brandybuck avoids them all with ease.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Brandybuck and move into the clinch.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandybuck as he avoids it easily. #T6#
Brandybuck lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandybuck defends well and Lee ends up having to push Brandybuck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandybuck has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandybuck misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandybuck avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brandybuck uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandybuck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandybuck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T7##SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandybuck is aware though and is defending well.
Brandybuck is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mo Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandybuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandybuck circles away.
Lee throws a body punch but Brandybuck moves out of range. #T8#
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Brandybuck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandybuck defends well and Lee ends up having to push Brandybuck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee tries to break free but Brandybuck pushes him back against the cage.
Brandybuck throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with the head strike. #TD#
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandybuck is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him. #T9#
Lee is trying to control the position but Brandybuck postures up.
Lee wants to sweep here but Brandybuck controlling him for the moment.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Brandybuck from standing up. #SUB#
Brandybuck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandybuck is one step ahead there.
Brandybuck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samwell Brandybuck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Brandybuck blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in but Brandybuck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Brandybuck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandybuck. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee shoots in but Brandybuck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brandybuck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandybuck avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee slips a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandybuck lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandybuck misses the target.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Brandybuck sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandybuck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Lee staying out of range there.
Brandybuck misses the jab.
Brandybuck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot.
Lee goes for a double leg but Brandybuck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brandybuck continues to drive forward.
Brandybuck misses with a punch to the body.
Lee blocking some punches. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Lee tries to clinch but Brandybuck moves out of range.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. #T2#
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandybuck sprawls well. Brandybuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandybuck misses the shot to the body.
Brandybuck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandybuck wants it to stay on the feet.
Brandybuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brandybuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brandybuck.#T3#
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandybuck pinned against the cage. Brandybuck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee avoids the body shot from Brandybuck. #TD#
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brandybuck is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Lee decides to return to a standing position. #T4#
Lee is looking to clinch but Brandybuck is avoiding it.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandybuck is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Brandybuck circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee is looking to wear down Brandybuck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandybuck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandybuck finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Brandybuck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
And Lee counters with a quick kick to the body but Brandybuck blocks it.
Brandybuck throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Brandybuck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brandybuck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T5#
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee looks for a takedown but Brandybuck sprawls well.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Brandybuck looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Lee slips under a jab.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee wants to clinch up but Brandybuck keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Brandybuck.#T6#
Lee fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Brandybuck.
Lee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandybuck sprawls well. Brandybuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brandybuck! But no joy.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandybuck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandybuck but Brandybuck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandybuck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Brandybuck will be more careful next time no doubt. #T7#
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Brandybuck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brandybuck manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Lee clinches.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandybuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck avoids the head kick by Lee.
Brandybuck throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Brandybuck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a body kick.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Brandybuck and move into the clinch.#T8#
Lee fails with the takedown.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandybuck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Brandybuck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandybuck misses with a body shot.
Brandybuck throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandybuck defends well and Lee ends up having to push Brandybuck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandybuck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T9#
Brandybuck tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandybuck stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brandybuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandybuck fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Brandybuck gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a looping right.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brandybuck looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee is looking to clinch but Brandybuck is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samwell Brandybuck really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Brandybuck gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Brandybuck prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandybuck.
Brandybuck can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandybuck prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck misses with some punches. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandybuck.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brandybuck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brandybuck smiles and moves away.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandybuck sprawls and moves away.
Brandybuck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brandybuck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandybuck swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandybuck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.#T2#
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Brandybuck lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Brandybuck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Brandybuck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Brandybuck scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Brandybuck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Brandybuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee slips a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Brandybuck moves out of range easily.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Brandybuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brandybuck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandybuck connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Brandybuck shows good takedown defense.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
As Brandybuck looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but Brandybuck just gets out of the way.
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee fails with the takedown.#T4#
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Brandybuck and move into the clinch.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Brandybuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee is looking to clinch but Brandybuck is avoiding it.
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandybuck circles away.
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandybuck jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T5##CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Brandybuck up against the cage.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee looking to control.
Brandybuck wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brandybuck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Brandybuck stands up from Lee's guard - Brandybuck perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lee tries to bum rush Brandybuck with a series of wild strikes but Brandybuck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandybuck throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T6#
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a looping left.
Brandybuck throws a big shot that misses.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandybuck sprawls well. Brandybuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandybuck scores with a body shot.
Brandybuck keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Brandybuck. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Brandybuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandybuck.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee shoots in but Brandybuck avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T7#
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandybuck lands a right hook to the body.
Brandybuck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee tries to clinch but Brandybuck moves out of range.
Brandybuck throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Brandybuck looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Brandybuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it well and moves away.
Brandybuck scores with a body shot.
Brandybuck throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck stuffs the takedown.#T8#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Brandybuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Brandybuck cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee tries to clinch there but Brandybuck circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Brandybuck pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandybuck misses with a jab to the body
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Brandybuck - just one landing.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Brandybuck throws a big shot that misses.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandybuck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T9#
Brandybuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandybuck as he jumps to the side.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandybuck. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandybuck sprawls well. Brandybuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandybuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandybuck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Brandybuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samwell Brandybuck dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Lee dives in and grabs Brandybuck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandybuck pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Brandybuck scores with a punch to the head.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it well and moves away.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandybuck. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandybuck sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Lee forces Brandybuck back against the cage and clinches.
Brandybuck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brandybuck after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Brandybuck lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Brandybuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee tries to pull guard but Brandybuck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee tries to work over Brandybuck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee jumps guard but Brandybuck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brandybuck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brandybuck misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brandybuck tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Brandybuck back against the cage.
Brandybuck misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandybuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Brandybuck gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck working aggressively here.
Lee blocking some punches.
Brandybuck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brandybuck is defending well.
Brandybuck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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.
Brandybuck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Brandybuck scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandybuck tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Brandybuck back against the cage. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Brandybuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Brandybuck checks a leg kick.
Brandybuck throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Lee shoots in and drives through. Brandybuck sprawls well.
Brandybuck throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandybuck misses with a looping left.
Lee slips a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandybuck circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brandybuck back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brandybuck scores with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Brandybuck as he connects with a hook.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Nice sprawl there from Brandybuck as Lee shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Brandybuck misses.
Lee blocks a jab.#T4#
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Brandybuck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Brandybuck misses
and Lee counters with a solid body kick.
Brandybuck throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brandybuck's knee momentarily.
Brandybuck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Lee dives in and grabs Brandybuck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandybuck pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Brandybuck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Brandybuck misses its intended target.
Brandybuck scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee slips under a jab.#T5#
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Brandybuck breaks away and moves out of range.
Brandybuck misses the shot to the body.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandybuck.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Brandybuck pushes him off.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Brandybuck misses with a looping right.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandybuck defends well and Lee ends up having to push Brandybuck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandybuck misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Lee.#T6#
Brandybuck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Brandybuck breaks away and moves out of range.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Brandybuck swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Brandybuck backing up. Brandybuck nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Brandybuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandybuck misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Brandybuck. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brandybuck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Lee looks for a takedown but Brandybuck sprawls well.#T7#
Brandybuck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Brandybuck checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Brandybuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a looping left.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brandybuck throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Brandybuck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Brandybuck throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee tries for a takedown but Brandybuck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brandybuck misses with a looping right.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Brandybuck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T8#
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Lee forces Brandybuck back against the cage and clinches.
Brandybuck throws a head punch that misses.
Brandybuck tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Brandybuck back against the cage.
Brandybuck misses with a body punch.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Brandybuck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee tries to pull guard but Brandybuck holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee tries to break free but Brandybuck pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Lee pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandybuck is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
Brandybuck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T9##SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandybuck is aware though and is defending well.
Brandybuck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Mo Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandybuck won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brandybuck misses with a hook.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandybuck.
Mo Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samwell Brandybuck!

Event: ICF 9
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Kosen moves away from the strike by Bremmer.
Bremmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosen misses the jab.#TD#
Kosen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bremmer to the mat! Bremmer manages to get full guard.
Kosen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kosen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bremmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bremmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bremmer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kosen is controlling him.
Kosen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Kosen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosen wants to control from the top but Bremmer keeps moving.
Kosen preventing the sweep.
Kosen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bremmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosen lands a couple of elbows.
Bremmer has momentary wrist control but Kosen slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing that Kosen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kosen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosen advances position into side control!
Kosen throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Kosen misses with the ground and pound.
Kosen throws a strike aimed at the side of Bremmer's head but Bremmer avoids it well.
Check out the look on Kosen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bremmer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kosen trying to control the position but Bremmer is working away.
Kosen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kosen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kosen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bremmer is avoiding damage well.
Kosen tries to score with some ground and pound. Bremmer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Kosen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bremmer struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kosen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kosen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kosen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bremmer is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kosen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!

Event: ICF 8
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Pearlygates takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Angel Pearlygates has been cut.
Faita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pearlygates's head.
Faita lands a jab to Pearlygates's midsection.
Faita wants to clinch.
Guista Faita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Faita takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Pearlygates manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pearlygates has eaten all the pies!
Pearlygates is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Faita is controlling him.
Faita is looking to stand up but Pearlygates won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearlygates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Faita would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pearlygates is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Faita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Pearlygates working for a triangle but Faita defends it easily.
Faita wants to stand and escape but instead Pearlygates has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Faita wants to stand up but Pearlygates is controlling him.
Pearlygates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pearlygates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faita on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Faita tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Pearlygates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearlygates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pearlygates trying to control but Faita is working from the bottom.
Pearlygates would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pearlygates passes Faita's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Pearlygates not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Faita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearlygates sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faita defending well though.
Pearlygates trying to pass the guard but Faita defending well.
Still in half guard, Pearlygates seems content to control.
Pearlygates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faita lunges at Pearlygates with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pearlygates's hand.
Faita connects with a single shot there.#T4##CL#
Faita pushes Pearlygates up against the cage in a clinch.
Faita lands with a right to the head.
Faita lands a shot to the body.
Pearlygates looks winded!
Faita lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faita lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Faita as the two fighters clinch.
Faita is leaning against Pearlygates and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Faita.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Faita.
Faita lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faita lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faita throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Faita lands a body shot in the clinch.
Faita lands an uppercut.
A short right from Faita on the inside.
Faita presses Pearlygates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faita lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearlygates backwards. #T5#
Faita scores with a shot to the side of Pearlygates's head. #ROC#Pearlygates is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Angel Pearlygates's cut even more.#BC#
Faita breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Faita has taken the fight to the clinch.
Faita lands a shoulder strike.
Pearlygates is still on wobbly legs! Can Faita finish him?
Faita lands with a short shot to the head.
Faita gets through Pearlygates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faita scores with a hook to the body.
Pearlygates seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Faita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearlygates glances at the clock... BAM! Faita nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Pearlygates crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Pearlygates is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guista Faita!
An out of breath and clearly excited Guista Faita thanked Senshi Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: ICF 8
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Kahawaimauna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godsgrace manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Kahawaimauna. No joy for Godsgrace on that attempt.
Kahawaimauna missing with a left hand there. Godsgrace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahawaimauna throws a lazy right hand but Godsgrace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godsgrace raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kahawaimauna jabs at Godsgrace's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kahawaimauna. That snapped Godsgrace's head back.
Kahawaimauna swings for the body but Godsgrace moves out of range.
Godsgrace moves out of range as Kahawaimauna strikes.
Kahawaimauna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godsgrace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kahawaimauna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kahawaimauna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Godsgrace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahawaimauna lunges at Godsgrace with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Godsgrace's hand.
A big left from Kahawaimauna misses.
Kahawaimauna just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahawaimauna just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahawaimauna scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown but Kahawaimauna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kahawaimauna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kahawaimauna throws a lazy right hand but Godsgrace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Kahawaimauna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godsgrace.
Kahawaimauna throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahawaimauna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godsgrace manages to avoid it.
Kahawaimauna jabs Godsgrace right on the nose. Godsgrace blinks but takes it well.
Godsgrace slips a jab from Kahawaimauna.
Nice body punch from Kahawaimauna.
Godsgrace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kahawaimauna scores with a punch to the head.
Kahawaimauna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahawaimauna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kahawaimauna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Godsgrace with that takedown attempt.
Koa Kahawaimauna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavenly Godsgrace.
Nice defenses there by Godsgrace.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kahawaimauna but Kahawaimauna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Godsgrace ducks under a wild hook from Kahawaimauna.
Godsgrace takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahawaimauna lands a jab to the nose.
Godsgrace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Kahawaimauna coming out on top.
Kahawaimauna swings for the body but Godsgrace moves out of range.
Kahawaimauna misses with a wild body shot.
Kahawaimauna slaps away a takedown attempt from Godsgrace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Godsgrace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Godsgrace looks winded!
Kahawaimauna looks to throw the jab but Godsgrace is out of range.
Kahawaimauna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kahawaimauna cracks a nice hook into Godsgrace's ribs.
Kahawaimauna lands a jab to Godsgrace's midsection.
Kahawaimauna misses the jab.
Kahawaimauna misses with a hook.
Kahawaimauna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godsgrace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Godsgrace dives in and grabs Kahawaimauna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kahawaimauna pushes down on Godsgrace's head and hops out.
Godsgrace on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3##KD#
Kahawaimauna lands a big right hand that sends Godsgrace crashing to the mat! Kahawaimauna stays standing though and waves Godsgrace back to his feet!#ROC#Godsgrace is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Godsgrace or perhaps it was just good defense by Kahawaimauna, which made it look bad.
Kahawaimauna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Godsgrace is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahawaimauna finish him?
Godsgrace tries to get into range but Kahawaimauna steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Godsgrace! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kahawaimauna scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koa Kahawaimauna!
Koa Kahawaimauna very nearly forgot to thank Senshi Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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

#R1#
Brandybuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shole was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Shole moved out of range.
Brandybuck scores with a body shot.
Shole is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Brandybuck drops Shole with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shole looks back up at him and smiles so Brandybuck waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Shole is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like AS Shole has been cut.
Brandybuck flashes Shole a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Shole's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Shole crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Brandybuck punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samwell Brandybuck!

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

#R1#
Bremmer misses with a straight right.
Carlos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bremmer stuffs the takedown attempt from Carlos. Carlos gets slowly back to his feet.
Carlos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bremmer.#TD2#
Carlos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carlos lands in his opponent's guard.
Carlos scoring with some ground and pound.
Carlos throws an elbow that misses. Bremmer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carlos's guard. Nice move by Bremmer!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos is controlling Bremmer's posture.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carlos's guard.
Carlos looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlos, not yet. #T1#
Bremmer wanted to stand there but Carlos had control of the position. #SUB2#
Bremmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carlos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bremmer has managed to get both his arms back between Carlos's legs - danger averted.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carlos's guard.
Carlos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Carlos has eaten all the pies!
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carlos's guard.
Bremmer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremmer preventing the sweep.
Bremmer wants to get up but he can't break Carlos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carlos can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Carlos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bremmer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bremmer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carlos's guard.#SUB2#
Carlos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carlos looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlos, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bremmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carlos's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bremmer moves into the clinch successfully.
Carlos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bremmer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bremmer working aggressively here. #TD2#
Carlos has picked Bremmer up - he's going for a ride! Carlos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Carlos with the ground and pound but Bremmer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Carlos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlos throws a strike but Bremmer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Carlos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bremmer's guard. #REVB#
Carlos is looking to work some ground and pound but Bremmer has wrist control.
Carlos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Carlos lands a couple of digs.
Carlos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlos throws a big elbow that misses.
Bremmer is breathing heavily.
Carlos landing some decent shots from guard.
Carlos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlos throwing strikes but missing.
Carlos works over Bremmer with some ground and pound from guard.
Carlos throws a strike but Bremmer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Carlos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremmer is one step ahead there. #T4#
Carlos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Carlos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bremmer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carlos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carlos is looking to work some ground and pound but Bremmer has wrist control.
Carlos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carlos is looking to work some ground and pound but Bremmer has wrist control.
Carlos is working Bremmer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carlos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carlos landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bremmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T5#
Carlos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bremmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlos connects with a couple of short punches.
Carlos with a nice head shot there.
Carlos distracts Bremmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Bremmer is rocked!
Carlos loads up on a big left hand. Bremmer felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Carlos looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bremmer can't hide his disappointment, as Carlos celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Carlos!

Event: ICF 6
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Okami keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Godsgrace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Godsgrace with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Okami counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Okami jumps guard but Godsgrace stands there with Okami around his waist. Okami gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Godsgrace tries to pull guard but Okami forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ryo Okami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavenly Godsgrace.#TD#
Okami gets control of Godsgrace's arms and successfully pulls guard. Okami will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Okami is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godsgrace tries to free his leg and advance position but Okami is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Godsgrace content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Okami has locked up a guillotine! Okami's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Godsgrace is holding on here and Okami must be using up a lot of energy. Godsgrace has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Okami gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryo Okami!

Event: ICF 5
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Jyant has managed to clinch.
Owe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jyant is pushing Owe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Owe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jyant smiles and moves away. #CL#
Jyant forces Owe back against the cage and clinches.
Owe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jyant walks away with a smile on his face. Owe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A leg kick checked by Owe.
Jyant throws a big shot that misses.
Jyant throws a jab but it's blocked by Owe.
Owe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD#
Jyant bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Owe! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Manding Owe has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jyant is looking to stand up but Owe won't let him.
Owe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jyant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Jyant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Owe leaves his chin hanging out and Jyant seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Owe crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bigg Jyant!

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

#R1#
Romanescu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romanescu looks for a takedown but Dong sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dong! But no joy.
Romanescu scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Romanescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Romanescu.
Romanescu lands a nice uppercut.
Romanescu misses with the head strike.
Romanescu pushes Dong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romanescu avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romanescu can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Romanescu.
Romanescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Romanescu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romanescu is trying to stall.
Romanescu misses with a punch on the inside.
Romanescu can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romanescu is defending well for now.#T1#
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Romanescu avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Romanescu fails to land.
Dong pushes off an throws an elbow but Romanescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romanescu lands an uppercut.
Dong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romanescu blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Romanescu digs a right hand underneath Dong's ribcage. Dong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romanescu blocks the elbow strike.
Romanescu lands an uppercut.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Romanescu's brow.
Romanescu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Ding Dong has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanescu.
Romanescu lands a shoulder strike.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romanescu pushes Dong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dong missing with knees to the body.
Dong looks winded!
Dong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romanescu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Romanescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanescu lands an elbow that stopped Dong in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Romanescu is looking for a takedown.
Romanescu is trying to break free.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Romanescu.
Dong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Romanescu dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Romanescu avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Romanescu.
Romanescu tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanescu.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
Romanescu avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanescu.
Romanescu lands with a right to the head.
Romanescu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Romanescu lands with a right to the head.
Romanescu lands a left hand.
Romanescu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romanescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romanescu blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Dong tries a knee to the head but Romanescu blocks it.
Romanescu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Romanescu.
Romanescu works on Dong's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Romanescu.
Romanescu tries to stall but Dong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romanescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Romanescu gets through Dong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romanescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Romanescu.
A nice left hand lands by Romanescu.
Romanescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Romanescu lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Romanescu lands a hook that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Romanescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dongs head.
A left hand lands to the body for Romanescu.
Romanescu is trying to force a seperation but Dong has the dominant position.#T4#
Romanescu throws an elbow but it misses.
Romanescu lands a left hand.
Romanescu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romanescu misses with a body punch.
Dong throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanescu.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanescu.
Romanescu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
Romanescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Romanescu lands with a right to the head.
Romanescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dong.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romanescu.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Romanescu pushes Dong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romanescu lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Romanescu. #T5#
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Romanescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romanescu lands a nice uppercut.
Dong looking to throw knees to the head but Romanescu is blocking nicely.
Romanescu works on Dong's body with a couple of short punches.
Romanescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Romanescu - that landed with a thud.
Romanescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Dong is rocked!
Romanescu lands a body shot.
Romanescu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Romanescu lands a hook that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong is still on wobbly legs! Can Romanescu finish him?
Romanescu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dong seems to have recovered his senses.
A left hand lands to the body for Romanescu.
Romanescu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanescu.
Romanescu presses Dong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romanescu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dong is defending well.
Romanescu lands an uppercut.
Romanescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romanescu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T6#
Romanescu lands a left hand.
Romanescu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Romanescu's brow.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romanescu has had enough of the clinch but Dong keeps him there for the moment.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romanescu avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Romanescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romanescu blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Romanescu.
Romanescu lands with a short shot to the head.
Romanescu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romanescu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Romanescu. That snapped Dong's head back. #T7##CL#
Romanescu forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Romanescu cracks Dong with a nice body shot.
Romanescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dong takes a shot to the head.
Romanescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dongs head.
A left hand lands to the body for Romanescu.
Romanescu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romanescu lands an uppercut.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Romanescu.
Romanescu lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanescu lands a shoulder strike.
Romanescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romanescu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romanescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romanescu dips a shoulder and cracks Dong with a mighty uppercut! Dong falls back against the cage and Romanescu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dong is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Romanescu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radu Romanescu!

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

#R1#
McManus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Brendan McManus has been cut.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck looks to score with a jab to the body but McManus is just out of range.
Brandybuck swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
Brandybuck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McManus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandybuck tries to work over McManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandybuck.
Nice body punch from Brandybuck - that landed with a thud.
McManus looks winded!
Brandybuck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McManuss head.
McManus prevents a body shot from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brandybuck fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
Brandybuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandybuck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McManus blocks a body shot from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
McManus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Brandybuck misses with a body punch.
Brandybuck lands a right hand.
Brandybuck lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandybuck misses with the head strike.
Brandybuck lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
A head punch on the inside from Brandybuck fails to land.
Brandybuck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McManus prevents a body shot from Brandybuck.
McManus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brandybuck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brandybuck struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with some punches. #KD#
Brandybuck drops McManus onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McManus is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#McManus is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Brandybuck.
McManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandybuck finish him?
Brandybuck swings wildly with an uppercut but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
McManus blocks a body shot from Brandybuck.
McManus seems to have recovered his senses.
Brandybuck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandybuck digs a right hand into McManus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McManus's gas tank.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandybuck presses McManus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandybuck struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
Brandybuck is leaning against McManus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck pushes McManus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandybuck scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandybuck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandybuck misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandybuck throws a punch but it's blocked by McManus. #T3#
Brandybuck presses McManus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandybuck throws a head punch that misses.
McManus takes a shot to the head.
Brandybuck scores with a shot to the side of McManus's head.
Brandybuck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandybuck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandybuck misses with some punches.
Brandybuck is working McManus over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Brandybuck.
A right hook to the body lands for Brandybuck.
Brandybuck can't find room to land a body shot as McManus controls the action.
Brandybuck lands with a light punch inside.
Brandybuck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Brandybuck fails to land.
Brandybuck throws a punch but it's blocked by McManus.
Brandybuck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandybuck misses with a body punch. #T4#
Brandybuck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brandybuck lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Brandybuck tries a body shot but McManus blocks it.
A short left from Brandybuck. #KD#
Brandybuck drops McManus onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McManus is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Brandybuck lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McManus to his knees! Brandybuck keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samwell Brandybuck!

Event: ICF 4
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bremmer with the inside leg kick.
Ezumi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bremmer.
Bremmer misses with a looping right.
Bremmer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ezumi.
Ezumi blocks a low kick nicely.
Ezumi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bremmer manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bremmer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ezumi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Bremmer throws a chopping leg kick but Ezumi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bremmer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ezumi is looking to counter the offense by Bremmer and move into the clinch.
Ezumi slips a jab from Bremmer.
Ezumi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ezumi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A low kick from Bremmer is predictable there #CL#
and Ezumi counters by clinching up.
Ezumi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bremmer just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Ezumi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Ezumi wants to sweep but no luck.
Ezumi controlling the position.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ezumi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ezumi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bremmer defends it easily.
Bremmer stopping the sweep attempt from Ezumi.
Bremmer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ezumi looking to control.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ezumi's guard.
Ezumi has his hands on Bremmer's head, controlling the position.
Ezumi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bremmer is looking to stand up but Ezumi won't let him.
Bremmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Ezumi working for a triangle but Bremmer defends it easily.
Ezumi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ezumi, not yet.
Bremmer tries to stand but Ezumi is controlling from the bottom.
Ezumi has his hands on Bremmer's head, controlling the position.
Ezumi working a defensive guard here.
Ezumi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremmer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bremmer wants to stand but Ezumi is controlling the position. #T4#
Ezumi pushes down on Bremmer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ezumi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bremmer is not content to let Ezumi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ezumi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Ezumi looking to secure an arm triangle but Bremmer defends it well.
Ezumi looking to control but Bremmer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Ezumi is looking to work his way around to Bremmer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ezumi takes Bremmer's back.
Bremmer is holding onto Ezumi's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB#
Bremmer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Ezumi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bremmer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ezumi trying to control momentarily. #T6#
Ezumi is really struggling to control Bremmer but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Ezumi is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Bremmer showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ezumi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bremmer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T7##SUB#
Ezumi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bremmer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Bremmer is trying to defend against the choke here but Ezumi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ezumi Tightens the hold and Bremmer taps out furiously! Ezumi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryu Ezumi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryu Ezumi thanked Senshi Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2023

#R1#
Bobbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobbert scores with a hook.
Bobbert with a jab.
Dong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dong tries to move into range but Bobbert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bobbert lands a head shot.
Bobbert's corner calls for a 1-2. Bobbert obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Dong is rocked!
Bobbert throws a monster overhand right that drops Dong! Bobbert follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobert Bobbert!
A very excited looking Bobert Bobbert made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ICF 3
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Owe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fock lands a right hook to the body.
Fock throws a hook but Owe blocks it.
Owe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Owe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fock looks to throw the jab but Owe is out of range.
Fock throws a jab but it's blocked by Owe.
Owe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Owe ducks under a wild hook from Fock.
Owe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fock throws a lazy right hand but Owe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Owe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fock defends it well.
Jab from Fock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fock misses with a hook. Owe ducked under it nicely.
Owe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fock throws a jab but it's blocked by Owe.
And Owe tries to counter it with a takedown but Fock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fock lands an overhand right.
Fock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Owe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Owe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fock defends it well.#T1#
Fock scores with the left hand. Owe knows he should have avoided that one.
Owe staying out of range there.
A big left from Fock misses.
Owe slips under a jab.
Owe slips under a jab from Fock.
Fock misses with a looping left.
Fock throws a body shot but no joy.
Owe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fock.
Owe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Owe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Owe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fock lands a jab.
Owe slips under a jab from Fock.
Owe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Fock.#T2#
Owe moves out of range of the strikes.
Fock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fock throws a body punch but Owe moves out of range.
Owe with the counter takedown but Fock avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Fock.
Owe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Owe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#Owe is rocked!
Fock pounces like a tiger and cracks Owe with a vicious hook! Owe is down but not out! Fock follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Uada Fock!

Event: ICF 3
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Brandybuck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brandybuck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brandybuck swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Shoy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brandybuck is in trouble now - Shoy has advanced to mount!
Shoy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brandybuck wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoy controlling the position well here. Brandybuck rolled but Shoy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T1#
Brandybuck tries to escape the position.
Shoy controls the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brandybuck just trying to survive but Shoy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shoy has eaten all the pies!
Shoy biding his time, controlling Brandybuck.
Brandybuck trying to control the action but Shoy just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Shoy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandybuck is trying to break free. #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.
Good control from Shoy.#T5#
Shoy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shoy is hanging on to Brandybuck's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shoy controlling the positon.#T7#
More stalling from Shoy.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brandybuck is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shoy is riding his opponent, not letting Brandybuck buck him off. #T9#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pok Shoy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Brandybuck throws a hook but Shoy blocks it.
Shoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shoy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Shoy avoids it easily.
Brandybuck misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Shoy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brandybuck's guard.
Shoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandybuck is retaining full guard.
Brandybuck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shoy is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Brandybuck wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shoy manages to pass to side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.
Shoy slips a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoy moves away.#T3#
Brandybuck throws a body punch but Shoy moves out of range.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Brandybuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoy is just out of range.
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.
Brandybuck misses the jab.
Shoy slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandybuck pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brandybuck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoy has time to react.
Brandybuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoy is just out of range.
Brandybuck lunges at Shoy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoy's hand.
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Shoy avoids the punch easily.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Brandybuck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shoys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Shoy blocks it.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandybuck pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Brandybuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brandybuck looks to land a left hand but Shoy moved out of range nicely.
Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Brandybuck scores with a sloppy right hand. Shoy should have avoided that one.
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandybuck pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brandybuck thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Shoy shoots in and gets a takedown into Brandybuck's guard.
Shoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shoy stopping the sweep attempt from Brandybuck.#T5#
Brandybuck controls Shoy momentarily but Shoy frees himself.
Shoy being controlled here momentarily.
Shoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandybuck seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shoy prevents Brandybuck from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoy moves away.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.
Nice cross by Brandybuck.
Shoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck scores with a sloppy right hand. Shoy should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Pok Shoy has been cut.
Shoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab.
Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T7#
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck.
Samwell Brandybuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Brandybuck lands a big right hand that sends Shoy crashing to the mat! Brandybuck stays standing though and waves Shoy back to his feet!
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoy with the counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it easily.
Brandybuck misses the jab.
Shoy with the counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it easily.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.
Shoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.
Brandybuck tests Shoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shoy slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brandybuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheers as Brandybuck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shoy doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoy slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brandybuck misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Shoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T8#
Shoy content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Shoy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Shoy advances position into side control!
Brandybuck prevents Shoy from improving position.
Shoy staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samwell Brandybuck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pok Shoy'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.#R3#
Brandybuck throws a body punch but Shoy moves out of range.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the side of Shoy's head but Shoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandybuck looks to throw the jab but Shoy is out of range.
Shoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Brandybuck tries to sprawl but Shoy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Brandybuck trying to control from the bottom.
Shoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brandybuck is staying active underneath Shoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brandybuck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brandybuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Shoy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandybuck throws an overhand right that lands on Shoy's shoulder, as Shoy tries to avoid the shot.
Brandybuck digs a good body shot into Shoy's ribs.
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Brandybuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandybuck misses with a hook.
Brandybuck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.#T3#
Brandybuck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandybuck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samwell Brandybuck is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Brandybuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Brandybuck misses its intended target.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the side of Shoy's head but Shoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Shoy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brandybuck tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Shoy manages to move to mount!
Shoy content just to control the position here. #T4#
Shoy is continuing to stall.
Shoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pok Shoy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T5#
Shoy controlling from the full mount.
Brandybuck wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T6#
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.
Brandybuck is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shoy. #T7#
Shoy with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Brandybuck can't escape the position.
Brandybuck trying to get back to his feet but Shoy is in full control for now. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brandybuck is really stuck here.
What can Brandybuck do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandybuck wants to get back to his feet.
Brandybuck trying to control the hands but Shoy won't let him. #T9#
Shoy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brandybuck's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Samwell Brandybuck did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Pok Shoy'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#
Brandybuck scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Shoy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brandybuck's guard.
Brandybuck is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shoy dives into side control. #REVR#
Brandybuck being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shoy is looking to take a break and control but Brandybuck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandybuck looking for a sweep but Shoy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Brandybuck wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Shoy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shoy controlling well, preventing Brandybuck from escaping the position.
Brandybuck trying to control the action but Shoy just sinks the hooks in. #T5#
Good control from Shoy.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brandybuck is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Brandybuck has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Shoy controlling from the back.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shoy.#T7#
Shoy trying to control.
Shoy is hanging on to Brandybuck's back as he tries to escape.
Shoy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brandybuck's body. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandybuck tries to escape but Shoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brandybuck prevents Shoy from getting a body triangle.#T9#
Brandybuck trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brandybuck doesn't escape.
Shoy not allowing Brandybuck to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoy is hanging on to Brandybuck's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pok Shoy dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pok Shoy'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Shoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandybuck pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brandybuck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shoy's head backwards.
Shoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut.
Brandybuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandybuck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoy on the side of the head.
Brandybuck looks to throw the jab but Shoy is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandybuck scores with a nice strike.
Brandybuck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brandybuck misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Shoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brandybuck is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shoy dives into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1##REVR#
Brandybuck wants to get back to his feet but Shoy drags him back down.
Shoy advances to mount.
Shoy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brandybuck to take his back!
Shoy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T2#
Brandybuck is trying to break free.
Brandybuck is trying to stand back up.
Brandybuck is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T3##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.
Brandybuck tries to roll but Shoy sticks to his back.
Shoy struggling to keep hold of the position.
Brandybuck is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Brandybuck has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brandybuck just trying to survive but Shoy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
Shoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brandybuck doesn't escape.
Yet more stalling tactics from Shoy.#T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brandybuck needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Brandybuck wants to escape the position.
Shoy is looking to control Brandybuck but Brandybuck is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Brandybuck right now. #T7##T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brandybuck staying busy and making it hard for Shoy to control.
Brandybuck is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Brandybuck has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T9#
Brandybuck is in bad spot here.
Brandybuck is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Brandybuck has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brandybuck is in bad spot here.
Brandybuck is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shoy.
Brandybuck tries to escape but Shoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Pok Shoy!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Samwell Brandybuck!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: ICF 1
Date: Aug 22, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Dong tries to keep at a distance but Riordan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Dong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dong as Riordan tries to tie him up.
Riordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Riordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riordan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riordan.
Riordan content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Riordan stalling.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Riordan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.
Riordan stalling.
Dong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riordan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong misses with a knee strike.
Riordan misses with some punches. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Riordan.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan stalling.
Riordan is struggling to control the position.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Riordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riordan avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riordan.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riordan.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riordan's elbow.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan prevents a body shot from Dong.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan is working Dong over against the cage.
Dong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Riordan controls the action. #T5#
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riordan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan prevents a body shot from Dong.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan wants to stall.
Dong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riordan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dong blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Dong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riordan blocks it with crossed arms.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T6#
Riordan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dong up against the cage.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riordan avoids it.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Dong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riordan.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan taking a breather.
Dong misses with an elbow strike. #T7#
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Dong pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riordan working aggressively here.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Riordan has Dong pushed against the cage.
Riordan'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.
Riordan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.#T8#
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riordan gets through Dong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riordan leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Riordan lands with a shot to the body.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riordan manages to avoid it.
Riordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T9#
Riordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.#CL#
Dong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riordan taking a breather.
Riordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Riordan leaning against his opponent.
Riordan working aggressively here.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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 Ding Dong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dong throws a hook but Riordan blocks it.#CL#
Dong moves into the clinch.
Dong prevents a body shot from Riordan.
Ding Dong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riordan lands with a left to the head.
Dong missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Riordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Dong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Riordan.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Riordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan managing to block the knees to the body from Dong.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
Riordan trying to control the position but instead, Dong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riordan into the cage.
Riordan trying to stall but Dong improves his position.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan is pushing Dong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Dong throws a leg kick but Riordan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Riordan checks a leg kick nicely.
Riordan wants to counter the offense by Dong and move into the clinch position.
Riordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Riordan throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Riordan with a jab.
Dong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dong there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Riordan darts in and clinches Dong up against the cage.
The referee calls for Riordan to work.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow. #T4#
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Dong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dong lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan looking to stall.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
Dong tries to land knees in the clinch but Riordan avoids the damage to the body.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Riordan looking to stall. #T5#
Riordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riordan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riordan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Riordan is trying to maintain a safe position but Dong gets an underhook and turns Riordan into the cage.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a short punch on the inside. #T6#
Dong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riordan avoids it.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dong tries to land knees in the clinch but Riordan avoids the damage to the body.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Riordan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Riordan taking a breather.
Riordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Riordan controls the action.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage. #T7#
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riordan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Riordan.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riordan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T8#
Dong trying to land knees to the body.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riordan.
Riordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Riordan lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
Riordan'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.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.#T9#
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong working aggressively here.
Riordan looking to stall.
Riordan tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Dong tries to land a knee to the head but Riordan blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ding Dong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Dong takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Riordan closes the distance and clinches.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dong tries to work over Riordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dong as Riordan tries to tie him up.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riordan.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan blocks a body shot from Dong.
Riordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Riordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riordan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dong pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riordan avoids it.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Dong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dong tries a body shot but Riordan blocks it.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan trying to control the position but instead, Dong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riordan into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Riordan.
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!
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Riordan.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riordan.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan has Dong pressed against the cage.
Riordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong. #T4#
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riordan misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Riordan avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dong up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Riordan avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage.
A short left from Riordan.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dong up against the cage.#T5#
Riordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Riordan.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dong misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Riordan.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Dong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riordan's elbow.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T6#
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Riordan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riordan.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riordan lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Riordan controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land. #T7#
Riordan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dong or not.
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Riordan.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Riordan.
Riordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Dong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riordan avoids it.
Riordan lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Riordan.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan looking to stall. #T8#
Riordan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dong missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong tries a body shot but Riordan blocks it.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Riordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T9#
Dong trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Riordan to work.
A short right from Riordan on the inside.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dong up against the cage.
Dong pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan 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.

A close third round but Tommy Riordan just about did enough to take it.
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##CL2#
Riordan clinches.
Dong tries a knee to the head but Riordan blocks it.
Riordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan lands with a short shot to the head.
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries a knee to the head but Riordan blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Riordan. #T1#
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan lands a right hand.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Dong working aggressively here.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Riordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dong.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.#T2#
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Riordan has Dong pressed against the cage.
Riordan taking a breather.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Riordan lands with a light punch inside.
Riordan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Riordan lands a right hand.
Riordan prevents a body shot from Dong.
Riordan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riordan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
Riordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riordan'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.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Riordan digs a right hand into Dong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dong's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Riordan blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan trying to control the position but instead, Dong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riordan into the cage.
Riordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Riordan.
Dong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riordan stalling.
Riordan avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Riordan lands with a left to the head.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan trying to stall but Dong improves his position.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Riordan avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage. #T5#
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dong misses with a knee to the head.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Riordan lands a left hand.
Riordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.
Riordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Dong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Riordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dongs head.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Riordan.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riordan stalling the fight.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T6#
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riordan lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riordan has Dong pushed against the cage.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riordan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riordan stalling in the clinch but Dong improves position.
Riordan avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Riordan stalling against the cage.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.#T7#
Dong tries a body shot but Riordan blocks it.
Riordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Riordan trying to stall but Dong improves his position.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan has Dong pressed against the cage.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan pushes Dong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
A right hand to the body from Riordan.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Dong throws a head punch that misses. #T8#
Riordan stalling against the cage.
Riordan lands with a right to the head.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Riordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong. #T9#
Stalling in the clinch from Riordan.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Riordan controls the action.
Riordan lands with a light punch inside.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Riordan is pushing Dong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dong trying to land knees to the body.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dong misses with a knee strike.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tommy Riordan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Riordan throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Dong is looking to counter the offense by Riordan and move into the clinch.
Dong slips under a jab.#CL2#
Riordan moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan stalling in the clinch but Dong improves position.
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.#T1#
Riordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan taking a breather.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan lands with a right to the head.
Riordan is trying to maintain a safe position but Dong gets an underhook and turns Riordan into the cage.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Dong tries to work over Riordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dong looking to throw knees to the head but Riordan is blocking nicely. #T2#
Riordan is looking to control Dong's arms but Dong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riordan has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Riordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Riordan jabs Dong right on the nose. Dong blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Dong has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Dong misses with some punches.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dong up against the cage.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.
Dong misses with a knee to the head.
Riordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Dong trying to land knees to the body.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Riordan controls his hands.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dong as Riordan tries to tie him up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Riordan blocks a body shot from Dong.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Riordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Riordan controls the action.
Riordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses. #T5#
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan stalling the fight.
Riordan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Dong prevents a body shot from Riordan.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Dong tries to land knees in the clinch but Riordan avoids the damage to the body.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T6#
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong misses with a knee strike.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dong up against the cage.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riordan's elbow.
Riordan slowing the pace effectively.#T7#
Riordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Dong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riordan.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riordan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Riordan controls the action.
Riordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dong.
Riordan managing to block the knees to the body from Dong.
Dong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riordan.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land. #T8#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Dong blocks a body shot from Riordan.
Riordan just leaning against Dong, taking a breather.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong tries a body shot but Riordan blocks it.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riordan'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.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land. #T9#
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Riordan.
Dong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riordan avoids it.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ding Dong.
I think Dong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Riordan!
Tommy Riordan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Senshi Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023

#R1#
Fokker gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Fatty Fokker has been cut.
Samwell Brandybuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandybuck loads up on a big right hand but Fokker slips the punch.
Fokker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Fokker ducked under it nicely.
Fokker wants to counter the offense by Brandybuck and move into the clinch position.
Brandybuck misses with a hook.
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fokker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Fokker blocks it.
Fokker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandybuck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fokker.
Fokker flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandybuck steps away.
Fokker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandybuck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fokker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fokker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandybuck lands with a hook. Fokker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fokker slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Fokker is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Fokker slips under a jab.
Fokker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brandybuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandybuck throws a big shot that misses.
Fokker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brandybuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Fokker is just out of range.
Fokker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
As Brandybuck backs off Fokker throws a huge counter combo but Brandybuck manages to avoid it all.
Fokker takes one to the side of the head.
Brandybuck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandybuck misses the shot to the body.
Fokker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fokker slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokker manages to avoid it.
Brandybuck swings for the body but Fokker moves out of range.
Brandybuck backing away here, and Fokker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brandybuck looks to throw the jab but Fokker is out of range.
Fokker feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Brandybuck. Beautiful body shot.
Fokker moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Brandybuck connects with a nice looking jab.
Fokker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Fokker blocks it.
Fokker flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandybuck steps away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fokker slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Fokker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fokker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brandybuck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandybuck misses the jab.
Brandybuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokker manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Brandybuck misses its intended target.
Fokker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot.
Fokker feints a counter leg kick.
Fokker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab.
Fokker tries a quick counter leg kick but Brandybuck is wise to it.
Brandybuck throws a looping overhand right but Fokker ducks down to avoid it.
Fokker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brandybuck.
Samwell Brandybuck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandybuck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fokker momentarily.
Brandybuck is breathing heavily.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot.
Brandybuck sets himself, and Fokker steps forward looking for the clinch! Brandybuck avoids it this time.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Fokker avoids it easily.
Fokker unleashes a big counter combination but Brandybuck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brandybuck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandybuck backing away here, and Fokker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the side of Fokker's head but Fokker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fokker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fokker moves out of range of the strikes.
Fokker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Fokker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Fokker ducked under it nicely.
Brandybuck throws a jab when Fokker was well out of range.
As Brandybuck backs off Fokker throws a huge counter combo but Brandybuck manages to avoid it all.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Fokker ducked under it nicely.
Fokker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fokker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fokker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brandybuck misses with a looping left.
Brandybuck is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brandybuck misses with a left hand
and Fokker counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Brandybuck misses its intended target.
As Brandybuck backs off Fokker throws a huge counter combo but Brandybuck manages to avoid it all.
Brandybuck sizes up Fokker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut. Fokker saw that one coming.
Fokker moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandybuck throws an overhand right that lands on Fokker's shoulder, as Fokker tries to avoid the shot.
Fokker tries a quick counter leg kick but Brandybuck is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samwell Brandybuck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fatty Fokker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brandybuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Fokker.
Brandybuck throws a big shot that misses.
Fokker unleashes a big counter combination but Brandybuck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brandybuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Fokker is just out of range.
Fatty Fokker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fokker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Fokker throws a counter combo.
Brandybuck throws a looping overhand right but Fokker ducks down to avoid it.
Fokker flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandybuck steps away.
Brandybuck misses with a hook.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fokker has eaten all the pies!
A left lands for Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Fokker avoids the punch easily.
Brandybuck sets himself, and Fokker steps forward looking for the clinch! Brandybuck avoids it this time.
Fokker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandybuck looks to throw the jab but Fokker is out of range.
Brandybuck misses with a hook
and Fokker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brandybuck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fokker can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Brandybuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fokker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandybuck. #T1#
Brandybuck lands an overhand right.
Brandybuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fokker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut. Fokker saw that one coming.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Brandybuck misses with a straight right.
Fokker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fokker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fokker flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandybuck steps away.
Brandybuck thuds a left hand into Fokker's body.
Brandybuck cracks Fokker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandybuck. Fokker does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Brandybuck backs off Fokker throws a huge counter combo but Brandybuck manages to avoid it all.
Brandybuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fokker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fokker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brandybuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokker manages to avoid it.#T2#
Fokker avoids the body shot from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fokker.
Brandybuck throws a looping overhand right but Fokker ducks down to avoid it.
Fokker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fokker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fokker is looking for the big counter here.
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Fokker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Fokker avoids it easily.
Brandybuck throws a shot from downtown. Fokker moves away and avoids it.
Fokker flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandybuck steps away.
A slow jab from Brandybuck misses its intended target.
Fokker flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandybuck steps away.
Brandybuck swings for the body but Fokker moves out of range.
Fokker is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandybuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brandybuck throws a lazy right hand but Fokker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fokker throws a counter combo.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Brandybuck misses the target.
Brandybuck throws a lazy right hand but Fokker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Brandybuck misses.
A swing and a miss from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Fokker ducked under it nicely.
Brandybuck connects with a nice looking jab.
Brandybuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut.
Fokker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fokker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Fokker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fokker defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
As Brandybuck backs off Fokker throws a huge counter combo but Brandybuck manages to avoid it all.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Fokker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fokker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Brandybuck throws a hook but Fokker avoids it easily.
Fokker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Fokker blocks it.
Fokker moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Fokker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fokker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab.
Fokker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Samwell Brandybuck is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandybuck missing with a left hand there. Fokker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fokker feints a counter leg kick.
Brandybuck looks to land a left hand but Fokker moved out of range nicely.
Fokker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fokker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brandybuck throws a lazy right hand but Fokker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut.
Fokker unleashes a big counter combination but Brandybuck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fokker moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Fokker unleashes a big counter combination but Brandybuck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samwell Brandybuck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fatty Fokker's cut.
That's time! Brandybuck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Fokker avoids the punch easily.
Brandybuck backing away here, and Fokker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brandybuck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Brandybuck misses.
Fokker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fokker slips under a jab.
Fokker tries a quick counter leg kick but Brandybuck is wise to it.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut. Fokker saw that one coming.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Fokker blocks it.
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Fokker avoids the punch easily.
And Fokker tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandybuck pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brandybuck swings widly with a right hand
and Fokker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brandybuck throws a body punch but Fokker moves out of range.
Fokker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Fokker moved out of range.
Fokker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fokker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Fokker avoids the punch easily.
Brandybuck throws a body punch but Fokker moves out of range.
Fokker throws a counter combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fokker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brandybuck has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Brandybuck throws an overhand right that lands on Fokker's shoulder, as Fokker tries to avoid the shot.
Fokker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
As Brandybuck backs off Fokker throws a huge counter combo but Brandybuck manages to avoid it all.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Fokker ducked under it nicely.
Brandybuck misses the jab.
Fokker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brandybuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fokker flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandybuck steps away.
Fokker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
A big right from Brandybuck misses.
Fokker defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Fokker avoids it easily.
Brandybuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brandybuck throws a lazy right hand but Fokker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fokker unleashes a big counter combination but Brandybuck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brandybuck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fokker.
Fokker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
A big left from Brandybuck misses.
Fokker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Fokker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Fokker blocks it.
Fokker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brandybuck with a body shot.
Fokker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Fokker avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Fokker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brandybuck looks to land a left hand but Fokker moved out of range nicely.
As Brandybuck backs off Fokker throws a huge counter combo but Brandybuck manages to avoid it all.
Fokker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fokker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot.
Fokker tries to counter with a clinch but Brandybuck shakes him off and moves away.
Brandybuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fokker.
Brandybuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokker flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandybuck steps away.#T3#
Brandybuck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fokker unleashes a big counter combination but Brandybuck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Brandybuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fokker tries a quick counter leg kick but Brandybuck is wise to it.
Brandybuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fokker was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut. Fokker saw that one coming.
Fokker throws a counter combo.
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Fokker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brandybuck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fokker counters with a series of strikes. Brandybuck will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samwell Brandybuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Fokker blocks it.
Fokker throws a counter combo.
Brandybuck throws a shot from downtown. Fokker moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandybuck misses the target.
Brandybuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fokker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fokker flicks out a counter leg kick but Brandybuck steps away.
Fokker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fokker unleashes a big counter combination but Brandybuck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Fokker avoids the punch easily.
Brandybuck backing away here, and Fokker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brandybuck loads up on a big right hand but Fokker slips the punch.
Brandybuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fokker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandybuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokker manages to avoid it.
Fokker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fokker moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Fokker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fokker moves out of range of the strikes.
Fokker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Fokker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Fokker blocks it.
Fokker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brandybuck throws a right hand that misses
and Fokker counters with a series of strikes. Brandybuck will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandybuck misses with a straight right.
Fokker moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Fatty Fokker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fokker slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Fokker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samwell Brandybuck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brandybuck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samwell Brandybuck!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023

#R1#
Ferguson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dong defends it nicely.
Dong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Ferguson clinches up against the cage.
Dong prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Dong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Ferguson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dong is in trouble now - Ferguson has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The referee warns Dong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Dong wants to hold on but Ferguson pushes him away.#SUB2#
Ferguson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Ferguson!

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