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ICF 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Charitie (ranked 5979 p4p, 5294 weight class) and Tommy Riordan (ranked 325 p4p, 276 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Charitie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Riordan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
Charitie shoots in but Riordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charitie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riordan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riordan.
Riordan slows down the pace here.
Charitie tries to throw a body punch but Riordan avoids it by throwing Charitie back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.
Riordan is pressed up against the cage. Charitie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riordan down to the mat. Riordan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charitie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riordan leaning against his opponent.
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Charitie.
Riordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charitie gets control of Riordan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Charitie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Riordan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charitie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Riordan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Riordan looking to pass the guard.
Charitie trying to control the position here.
Riordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Charitie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riordan is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charitie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riordan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charitie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charitie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Charitie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riordan looking to pass the guard.
Riordan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riordan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charitie motions for Riordan to come forward. Charitie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charitie sets himself, and Riordan steps forward looking for the clinch! Charitie avoids it this time.
Charitie closes the distance and clinches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Charitie working aggressively here.
Charitie tries for a takedown but Riordan manages to get underhooks.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charitie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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.
Charitie fails to pull guard.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Charitie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charitie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Charitie up against the cage.
Riordan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Riordan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Riordan prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riordan tries to work over Charitie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Riordan slowing the pace effectively.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan misses with some punches.
Riordan stalling against the cage.
Charitie misses with the head strike.
Riordan is pushing Charitie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Charitie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Charitie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riordan slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Charitie prevents a body shot from Riordan.
Riordan working aggressively here.
Riordan tries to throw a body punch but Charitie avoids it by throwing Riordan back against the cage.
Charitie is looking for a takedown.
Charitie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riordan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Charitie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riordan defends it nicely.
Riordan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charitie throws a leg kick
and Riordan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riordan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Charitie blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Riordan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Charitie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Riordan. No joy for Charitie on that attempt.
Charitie clinches.
Riordan tries a body shot but Charitie blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan stops a takedown attempt from Charitie.
Charitie tries to work over Riordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charitie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riordan smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charitie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riordan pinned against the cage. Riordan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riordan tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charitie instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Charitie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Charitie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Charitie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riordan controlling the action here for a moment.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charitie.
Charitie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Charitie is trying to pull guard but Riordan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Charitie tries to pull guard but Riordan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charitie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riordan walks away with a smile on his face. Charitie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Charitie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riordan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Charitie.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charitie tries a low kick but Riordan avoids it.
Riordan tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.
Riordan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charitie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charitie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Charitie sets himself, and Riordan steps forward looking for the clinch! Charitie avoids it this time.
Charitie goes for a double leg but Riordan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riordan continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Riordan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charitie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riordan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charitie misses with a low kick.
Riordan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charitie.
Riordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charitie.
Charitie instigates a clinch.
Charitie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan working aggressively here.
Riordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Charitie up against the cage.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Charitie is working for takedown but Riordan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tommy Riordan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Charitie being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Charitie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charitie pulls Riordan into guard.
Charitie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riordan content to stall in guard here.
Charitie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riordan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riordan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charitie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charitie dives in for a single leg takedown but Riordan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Riordan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Riordan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Riordan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Riordan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Charitie controls the action.
Riordan is pressed up against the cage. Charitie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riordan down to the mat. Riordan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Riordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Riordan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Charitie rushes Riordan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.
Charitie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie jumps guard but Riordan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charitie being controlled against the cage.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Charitie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riordan misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Charitie has hold of one of Riordan's legs. Riordan is fighting the takedown attempt but Charitie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Charitie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Charitie tries to free his leg and advance position but Riordan is retaining full guard.
Renzo Charitie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Charitie looking to sit in guard and control but Riordan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Riordan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Charitie trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charitie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riordan controls the pace.
Charitie pulls Riordan in close to prevent any damage.
Riordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Charitie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charitie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riordan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Charitie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riordan is aware though and is defending well.
Riordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charitie is keeping the position for now.
Charitie being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Charitie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riordan checks a low kick from Charitie.
Riordan tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charitie throws a leg kick but Riordan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Charitie sets himself, and Riordan steps forward looking for the clinch! Charitie avoids it this time.
Charitie closes the distance and clinches.
Riordan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Charitie controls the action.
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Charitie controls the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riordan has Charitie pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Charitie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riordan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Charitie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riordan checks it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charitie throws out a leg kick but Riordan moves out of range and Charitie only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Charitie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riordan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riordan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Charitie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riordan is fending him off so far but Charitie persists. Nope, Riordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Charitie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riordan wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Charitie closes the distance and clinches up with Riordan, looking for a takedown. Charitie pushes Riordan against the cage but Riordan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Charitie wants to land a leg kick but Riordan is out of range.
Charitie misses with a takedown attempt - Riordan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charitie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riordan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Charitie somewhat.
Riordan wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charitie throws a solid leg kick but Riordan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Charitie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charitie moves into the clinch successfully.
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.
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.
Charitie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Charitie.
Charitie shoots in looking for a takedown. Riordan tries to sprawl out of it but Charitie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riordan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riordan tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charitie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riordan tries to avoid it but Charitie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riordan to the ground. Riordan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Charitie has managed to clinch.
Charitie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charitie blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Charitie has a couple of punches blocked by Riordan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riordan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Charitie.
Riordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charitie's elbow.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Riordan stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
Riordan working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Charitie or perhaps it was just good defense by Riordan, which made it look bad.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charitie scores with a takedown into Riordan's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riordan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Riordan keeping full guard, as Charitie tries to pass.
Riordan is controlling Charitie's posture.
Charitie won't allow Riordan to get back to his feet.
Charitie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riordan's guard.
Charitie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riordan keeps working.
Charitie is looking to advance position but Riordan won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riordan wants to control but Charitie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Charitie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Charitie looking to control but Riordan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Charitie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Riordan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Riordan and Charitie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Charitie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riordan, who protects the arm well.
Riordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Charitie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riordan tries to buck Charitie off but Charitie is having none of it.
Charitie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riordan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Charitie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Riordan's legs.
Riordan is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charitie taking a break here but Riordan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Charitie trying to control the action but Riordan is working from the bottom.
Riordan trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Renzo Charitie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riordan gets tackled into the cage by Charitie. Charitie maintains the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Charitie blocking some punches.
Charitie throws a punch but it's blocked by Riordan.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riordan leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Charitie is working for takedown but Riordan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
No luck for Charitie with that takedown attempt.
Charitie motions for Riordan to come forward. Charitie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charitie moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Charitie had his way with Tommy Riordan in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Charitie has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Charitie.
Riordan tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie throws out a leg kick but Riordan moves out of range and Charitie only half commits.
Charitie tries to work over Riordan's front leg with a kick but Riordan checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charitie clinches up against the cage.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Charitie up against the cage.
Riordan is stalling here.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Charitie fails to pull guard.
Charitie prevents a body shot from Riordan.
Riordan is struggling to control the position.
Riordan misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Charitie fails to land.
Charitie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Charitie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Riordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riordan trying to control but Charitie is working from the bottom.
Riordan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charitie is keeping the position for now.
Riordan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riordan wants to pass the guard but Charitie is keeping the position.
Riordan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riordan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Charitie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charitie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charitie trying to control the position from guard on top but Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charitie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riordan is keeping the position for now.
Charitie trying to control the position from guard on top but Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charitie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Riordan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Riordan moves out of range of the leg kick from Charitie.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charitie moves into range and clinches up with Riordan.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riordan just leaning against Charitie, taking a breather.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Charitie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charitie.
Riordan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Charitie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charitie.
Renzo Charitie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charitie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riordan smiles and moves away.
Charitie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riordan is fending him off so far but Charitie persists. Nope, Riordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Riordan wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.
Charitie shoots in for a double leg but Riordan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riordan wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.
Charitie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Charitie.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
Riordan checks a leg kick.
Riordan wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
Charitie shoots in but Riordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riordan wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
Charitie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charitie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riordan manages to avoid it.
Charitie misses with a low kick.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charitie shoots for a double leg takedown but Riordan sprawls well. He's pushed Charitie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charitie thows a leg kick but Riordan checks it
enabling Riordan to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Renzo Charitie.
I think Riordan 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 for Tommy Riordan!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Tommy Riordan!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Tommy Riordan!
Tommy Riordan wins by unanimous decision!
Tommy Riordan 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Decebalu (ranked 4500 p4p, 5389 weight class) and Nikolai Vartescu (ranked 203 p4p, 287 weight class). The key to victory for Emil Decebalu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emil Decebalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Vartescu!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decebalu blocks a leg kick.
Decebalu moves away from the strike by Vartescu.
Vartescu closes the distance and clinches.
Decebalu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Vartescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Decebalu blocking some punches.
Decebalu looking to stall.
Vartescu slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decebalu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartescu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Vartescu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vartescu fails to land.
Vartescu stalling the fight.
Vartescu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartescu has a couple of punches blocked by Decebalu.
Vartescu leaning against his opponent.
Vartescu has Decebalu pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vartescu.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu throws a chopping leg kick but Decebalu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Decebalu checks a leg kick nicely.
Vartescu throws a lazy right hand but Decebalu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Vartescu misses its intended target.
Decebalu tries to clinch but Vartescu moves out of range.
Vartescu misses with a low kick as Decebalu jumps back.
Decebalu avoids the body shot from Vartescu.
Vartescu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decebalu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vartescu manages to circle out of the way.
Vartescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vartescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vartescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Decebalu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartescu circles away.
Vartescu tried to score with a low kick but Decebalu checks it.
Decebalu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vartescu moves into the clinch successfully.
Decebalu is trying to stall.
Decebalu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Decebalu misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vartescu.
Vartescu misses with a knee strike.
Vartescu throws an elbow that misses.
Vartescu stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu has a couple of punches blocked by Decebalu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Decebalu taking a breather.
Decebalu being controlled against the cage.
Decebalu being controlled against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Decebalu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vartescu tries a low kick but Decebalu avoids it.
We've been informed that Vartescu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Decebalu slips a jab from Vartescu.
Vartescu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decebalu defending well as Vartescu loads up on a big left hand.
Vartescu looks to land a left hand but Decebalu moved out of range nicely.
Vartescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Decebalu.
Vartescu takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Decebalu misses with a body punch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu taking a breather.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Vartescu is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.
Vartescu is looking to score with low kicks.
Vartescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vartescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartescu throws a lazy right hand but Decebalu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vartescu clinches up against the cage.
Vartescu slows down the pace here.
Vartescu throws an elbow that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu letting Vartescu take a breather here.
Decebalu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Decebalu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stalling in the clinch from Vartescu.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Vartescu misses with some punches.
Vartescu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Decebalu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns Decebalu into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vartescu controlling the action here for a moment.
Vartescu trying to land knees to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu blocks the elbow strike.
Vartescu stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Decebalu is looking to clinch.
Vartescu clinches with his opponent.
Vartescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Decebalu up against the cage.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vartescu tries a knee to the head but Decebalu blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Vartescu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vartescu clinches.
Vartescu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Decebalu blocks it with crossed arms.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vartescu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Decebalu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vartescu blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Decebalu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vartescu pushes off an throws an elbow but Decebalu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartescu misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vartescu.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Vartescu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vartescu stalls.
Vartescu throws an elbow but it misses.
Vartescu tries to work over Decebalu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Decebalu blocks a body shot from Vartescu.
Vartescu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Decebalu is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vartescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vartescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolai Vartescu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vartescu avoiding damage.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vartescu misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartescu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vartescu taking a breather.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Vartescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Decebalu up against the cage.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vartescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Decebalu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu'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.
Vartescu just leaning against Decebalu, taking a breather.
Vartescu throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Decebalu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vartescu throws an elbow but it misses.
Decebalu avoids the elbow strike from Vartescu, against the cage.
Vartescu avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Vartescu.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu misses the shot to the body.
Decebalu tries to counter by clinching up but Vartescu breaks away and moves out of range.
Vartescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Decebalu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decebalu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vartescu forces Decebalu back against the cage and clinches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vartescu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
Vartescu leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Decebalu.
Decebalu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vartescu fails to land.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Vartescu tries a knee to the head but Decebalu blocks it.
Vartescu misses with a punch on the inside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu blocks an uppercut.
Decebalu throws a head punch that misses.
Decebalu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns Decebalu into the cage.
Decebalu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vartescu looking to throw knees to the head but Decebalu is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Vartescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Decebalu wants to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Decebalu misses with some punches.
Decebalu is trying to stall.
Vartescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Decebalu wants to stall.
Come on Vartescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decebalu working aggressively here.
Vartescu is struggling to control the position.
Vartescu has Decebalu pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Vartescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decebalu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vartescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decebalu, pushing him back against the cage.
Vartescu controlling the action here for a moment.
Vartescu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vartescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Maybe Decebalu would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.
Decebalu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Decebalu tries to throw a body punch but Vartescu avoids it by throwing Decebalu back against the cage.
Vartescu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Decebalu up against the cage.
Vartescu pushes off an throws an elbow but Decebalu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Decebalu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vartescu stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vartescu.
A head punch on the inside from Vartescu fails to land.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Vartescu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
Vartescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Decebalu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartescu tries to land a knee to the head but Decebalu blocks with his arms.
Decebalu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vartescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Decebalu up against the cage.
Decebalu wants to stall.
Vartescu throws a head punch that misses.
Decebalu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decebalu misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vartescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Decebalu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Vartescu pushes off an throws an elbow but Decebalu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
Vartescu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Decebalu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartescu controls his hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vartescu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Decebalu's brow.
Decebalu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Vartescu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vartescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decebalu being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Vartescu to work.
Vartescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Decebalu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns Decebalu into the cage.
Decebalu trying to stall but Vartescu improves his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu blocks an uppercut.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.
Vartescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vartescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decebalu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartescu circles away.
Vartescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Decebalu is just out of range.
Vartescu wants to land a leg kick but Decebalu is out of range.
Decebalu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartescu circles away.
Decebalu defending well as Vartescu loads up on a big left hand.
Decebalu throws a hook but Vartescu avoids it easily.
Nikolai Vartescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vartescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decebalu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vartescu is looking to score with low kicks.
Decebalu is looking to counter the offense by Vartescu and move into the clinch.
Decebalu avoids the body shot from Vartescu.
Vartescu is looking to chop away at Decebalu's legs.
Decebalu tries to counter by clinching up but Vartescu breaks away and moves out of range.
Decebalu wants to clinch.
Vartescu rushes Decebalu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vartescu leaning against his opponent.
Vartescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Vartescu's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
Decebalu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decebalu is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vartescu throws an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decebalu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns Decebalu into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Decebalu throws an elbow but misses.
Decebalu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Vartescu really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Decebalu checks the leg kick.
Decebalu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Decebalu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vartescu throws a low kick, looking for Decebalu's leg but Decebalu calmly moves out of range.
Decebalu is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Vartescu misses.
Decebalu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vartescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartescu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Decebalu is looking to counter the offense by Vartescu and move into the clinch.
Vartescu closes the distance and clinches.
Vartescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Decebalu tries to stall but Vartescu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decebalu avoids the elbow strike from Vartescu, against the cage.
Decebalu dodges an elbow strike from Vartescu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Decebalu trying to stall but Vartescu improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vartescu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Decebalu blocks it with crossed arms.
Vartescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Decebalu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartescu leaning against his opponent.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu'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.
Decebalu blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu misses with a low kick.
Decebalu moves in looking to clinch but Vartescu pushes him off.
Vartescu misses with a low kick.
Decebalu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartescu.
Vartescu has closed the distance and engaged Decebalu in a clinch.
Decebalu looking to stall.
Vartescu has Decebalu pressed against the cage.
Vartescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu effectively controlling the action here.
Decebalu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vartescu misses with the head strike.
Vartescu effectively controlling the action here.
Decebalu blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu blocks an elbow strike from Vartescu.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.
Vartescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vartescu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vartescu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Vartescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vartescu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Come on Vartescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu blocks a leg kick.
Vartescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decebalu wants to clinch.
Vartescu tries to score with a low kick but Decebalu moves his leg out of the way.
Vartescu closes the distance and clinches.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
Vartescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vartescu avoiding damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Vartescu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vartescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Decebalu tries to clinch up.
Vartescu rushes Decebalu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vartescu throws an elbow but misses.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Decebalu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vartescu tries to land knees in the clinch but Decebalu avoids the damage to the body.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.
Decebalu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartescu.
Decebalu moves in looking to clinch but Vartescu pushes him off.
Vartescu closes the distance and pushes Decebalu back into the cage.
Vartescu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Decebalu to work.
The referee calls for Vartescu to work.
Vartescu just leaning against Decebalu, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vartescu.
Vartescu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decebalu taking a breather.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vartescu tries a body shot but Decebalu blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Vartescu dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vartescu throws out a leg kick but Decebalu moves out of range and Vartescu only half commits.
Decebalu wants to clinch up but Vartescu keeps it at a distance.
Vartescu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decebalu moves in looking to clinch but Vartescu pushes him off.
Decebalu wants to clinch up but Vartescu keeps it at a distance.
Decebalu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vartescu throws a leg kick that misses.
Decebalu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decebalu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decebalu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vartescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartescu misses with a wild body shot.
Decebalu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vartescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vartescu misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Vartescu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decebalu blocks an elbow strike from Vartescu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Decebalu avoids the elbow strike from Vartescu, against the cage.
Vartescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vartescu misses with an elbow strike.
Vartescu effectively controlling the action here.
Decebalu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Decebalu is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vartescu working aggressively here.
Vartescu is struggling to control the position.
Vartescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vartescu is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Vartescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Vartescu controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu throws a jab when Decebalu was well out of range.
Decebalu is looking to counter the offense by Vartescu and move into the clinch.
Vartescu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decebalu.
Decebalu tries to clinch but Vartescu is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vartescu misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Decebalu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vartescu.
Vartescu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Decebalu slips under a jab from Vartescu.
Decebalu tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vartescu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Decebalu is able to avoid easily.
Vartescu closes the distance and clinches.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vartescu can't find room to land a body shot as Decebalu controls the action.
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Decebalu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vartescu misses with an elbow over the top.
Vartescu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vartescu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vartescu throws an elbow but it misses.
Vartescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Decebalu letting Vartescu take a breather here.
Vartescu stalling the fight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vartescu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vartescu stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Decebalu tries to counter by clinching up but Vartescu breaks away and moves out of range.
Vartescu pushes Decebalu up against the cage in a clinch.
Vartescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vartescu blocking some punches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Vartescu controlling the action here for a moment.
Vartescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Decebalu looking to stall.
Decebalu has a couple of punches blocked by Vartescu.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Decebalu blocks the elbow strike.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decebalu has Vartescu pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.
Vartescu clinches up with Decebalu and pushes him back against the cage.
Decebalu avoiding damage as Vartescu throws knees to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu letting Vartescu take a breather here.
Decebalu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
Vartescu stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decebalu looking to stall.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Vartescu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vartescu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Nikolai Vartescu!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Nikolai Vartescu!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Nikolai Vartescu!
Nikolai Vartescu wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan McManus (ranked 5257 p4p, 4499 weight class) and Ion Ionatescu (ranked 272 p4p, 202 weight class). Ion Ionatescu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendan McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ion Ionatescu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ionatescu clinches up with McManus and pushes him back against the cage.
McManus is leaning against Ionatescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ionatescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McManus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
McManus misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus controlling the action here for a moment.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.
Ionatescu clinches.
McManus working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McManus slowing the pace effectively.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu is looking to control McManus's arms but McManus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ionatescu rushes McManus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McManus can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
McManus blocking some punches.
McManus has Ionatescu pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McManus misses with some punches.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and McManus has denied him.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
Ionatescu tries to throw a body punch but McManus avoids it by throwing Ionatescu back against the cage.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
Come on McManus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ionatescu is looking to control McManus's arms but McManus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McManus's elbow.
McManus stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
McManus gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.
McManus gets tackled into the cage by Ionatescu. Ionatescu maintains the clinch.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McManus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu slows down the pace here.
McManus can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
McManus stalling against the cage.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McManus working aggressively here.
McManus has Ionatescu pressed against the cage.
Ionatescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Ionatescu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McManus up against the cage.
Ionatescu has McManus pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brendan McManus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ionatescu takes the fight into the clinch.
McManus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McManus pressing his opponent against the cage.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
McManus misses with the head strike.
McManus misses with some punches.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu misses with a hook to the body
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ionatescu misses with some punches.
Ionatescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ionatescu can do to turn this around?
McManus misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
McManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
McManus avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McManus stalling the fight.
McManus stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.
Ionatescu darts in and clinches McManus up against the cage.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McManus.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McManus misses with the head strike.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
McManus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McManus can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
McManus stalls.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head punch on the inside from Ionatescu fails to land.
McManus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ionatescu prevents a body shot from McManus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McManus stalls.
McManus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu misses with some punches.
Brendan McManus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McManus working aggressively here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
McManus taking a breather.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu moves into the clinch successfully.
McManus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
McManus is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ionatescu looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan McManus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ionatescu tries a low kick but McManus avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from McManus misses its target.
Ionatescu instigates a clinch.
McManus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McManus tries a body shot but Ionatescu blocks it.
McManus misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ionatescu misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McManus stalling against the cage.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ionatescu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McManus blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McManus misses with a body punch.
Ionatescu missing with knees to the body.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
McManus tries to work over Ionatescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
McManus avoiding damage as Ionatescu throws knees to the body.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
McManus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.
McManus gets tackled into the cage by Ionatescu. Ionatescu maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A short right from McManus.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
McManus has Ionatescu pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from McManus.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
McManus misses with the head strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ionatescu up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
McManus stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McManus for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus stalling against the cage.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McManus.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.
Ionatescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McManus just leaning against Ionatescu, taking a breather.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McManus.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but McManus gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McManus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu is looking to control McManus's arms but McManus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
McManus avoiding damage as Ionatescu throws knees to the body.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan McManus clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ionatescu misses with a left hand
and McManus moves into the clinch.
McManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ionatescu tries to work over McManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus effectively controlling the action here.
McManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus has Ionatescu pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Ionatescu to work.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McManus, pushing him back against the cage.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch but McManus improves position.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ionatescu slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McManus, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus slowing the pace effectively.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
McManus stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ionatescu avoiding damage.
McManus misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
Ionatescu misses with a knee to the head.
McManus misses with some punches.
Ionatescu working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu misses with a knee to the head.
McManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on McManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McManus slowing the pace effectively.
McManus working aggressively here.
McManus slows down the pace here.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but McManus gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McManus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.
Ionatescu closes the distance and clinches.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus stalling against the cage.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
Ionatescu is struggling to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on McManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McManus is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu tries to land knees in the clinch but McManus avoids the damage to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McManus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McManus stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.
Ionatescu forces McManus back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
McManus stalling against the cage.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan McManus had his way with Ion Ionatescu in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ionatescu has closed the distance and engaged McManus in a clinch.
McManus slowing the pace effectively.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.
A shot to the body from Ionatescu misses
and McManus moves into the clinch.
McManus misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ionatescu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McManus tries to throw a body punch but Ionatescu avoids it by throwing McManus back against the cage.
Ionatescu throws an elbow but it misses.
McManus stalling the fight.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu digs a good body shot into McManus's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ionatescu.
Ionatescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but McManus gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
McManus stalls.
McManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McManus is stalling here.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ionatescu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McManus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu is looking to control McManus's arms but McManus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McManus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brendan McManus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on McManus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch but McManus improves position.
McManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ionatescu up against the cage.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan McManus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McManus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Brendan McManus!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Brendan McManus!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Brendan McManus!
Brendan McManus wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perkunas Dievas (ranked 4501 p4p, 4373 weight class) and Tommy Gunner (ranked 204 p4p, 194 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Perkunas Dievas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dievas.
Dievas throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Gunner. Beautiful body shot.
Dievas catches Gunner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gunner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dievas.
Dievas rushes Gunner and presses him up against the cage.
Dievas throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dievas.
Dievas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Gunner throws a head punch that misses.
Dievas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Dievas.
Gunner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dievas in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dievas loads up on a big right hand but Gunner slips the punch.
A jab from Dievas misses.
Dievas misses the jab.
Gunner slips a jab from Dievas.
Dievas clinches up against the cage.
Dievas gets through Gunner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dievas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dievas.
Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dievas swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dievas misses with a straight left.
Dievas walks into a jab.
Dievas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dievas takes a swing at Gunner's ribcage but misses.
Gunner staying out of range there.
Gunner lands a body shot.
Dievas misses with a body shot.
Gunner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dievas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gunner counters with a straight right hand.
Gunner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dievas misses with a hook.
Dievas takes a swing at Gunner's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left lands for Gunner.
 Dievas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dievas is breathing heavily.
Dievas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunner throws an overhand right that drops Dievas like a sack of potatoes! Gunner dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gunner!
Tommy Gunner took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Big ass mother fucker got DROPPED'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Walsh (ranked 3545 p4p, 5317 weight class) and Fatty Fokker (ranked 148 p4p, 281 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Callum Walsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fatty Fokker!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fokker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walsh.
Fokker won't allow Walsh to pass to mount.
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.
Walsh wants to work for an arm triangle but Fokker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walsh seems to be working for a kimura but Fokker defends the submission attempt.
Walsh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fokker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Walsh scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fokker is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walsh.
Walsh lands with a punch from half guard.
Walsh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fokker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walsh.
Walsh lands with a punch from half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fokker has eaten all the pies!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walsh is nestled in close to Fokker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walsh is nestled in close to Fokker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walsh working the head and body with strikes.
Walsh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Walsh seems to be working for a kimura but Fokker defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh is looking to advance position but Fokker won't allow it.
Walsh is looking for a kimura here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Walsh connects with a nice short shot to Fokker's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walsh lands a nice short elbow.
Walsh slips a nice elbow through Fokker's hands, connecting with Fokker's forehead.
 Fokker is rocked!
Walsh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh seems to be looking for submissions.
Walsh is looking for a kimura here.
Walsh drops an elbow to the side of Fokker's head.
Walsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walsh working the head and body with strikes.
Walsh working the head and body with strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fokker is looking to control Walsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fokker avoid being mounted?
Walsh seems to be working for a kimura but Fokker defends the submission attempt.
Fokker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Walsh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fokker is still in real trouble! Can Walsh finish him?
Fokker looks winded!
Walsh wants to work for an arm triangle but Fokker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fokker seems to have recovered his senses.
Walsh seems to be looking for submissions.
Walsh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walsh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walsh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fokker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walsh is working for a kimura here but Fokker manages to reverse the position and he's now in Walsh's guard.
Walsh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fokker is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh controlling the position.
We've been informed that Fokker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fokker trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom.
Walsh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fokker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fokker trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walsh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fokker is aware though and is defending well.
Walsh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walsh working for a triangle but Fokker defends it easily.
Fokker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walsh is keeping the position for now.
Walsh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walsh keeping moving, preventing Fokker from controlling successfully.
Walsh is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fokker has his hands clasped together but Walsh extends and breaks Fokker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Walsh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Callum Walsh!
Callum Walsh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Fazoli (ranked 3516 p4p, 4508 weight class) and Vytautas Didysis (ranked 147 p4p, 204 weight class). Fazoli comes to the cage accompanied by Real American. Tommy Fazoli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Fazoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vytautas Didysis!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didysis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Didysis cracks Fazoli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Didysis jabs Fazoli right on the nose. Fazoli blinks but takes it well.
Fazoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Didysis.
 It looks like Tommy Fazoli has been cut.
Didysis throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Fazoli colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Didysis as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Fazoli is left battered and dazed whilst Didysis and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vytautas Didysis!
In defeat, Tommy Fazoli stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm gonna find that guy in the parking lot and show him how the fight was supposed to go!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Epo Vehikolja (ranked 4435 p4p, 3887 weight class) and Tufai Yold (ranked 198 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Epo Vehikolja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tufai Yold!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yold misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Vehikolja.
Yold swings for the body but Vehikolja moves out of range.
Vehikolja shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vehikolja is working for a submission of some sort.
Vehikolja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yold sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vehikolja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yold sees it coming and defends easily.
Vehikolja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yold wants to get back to full guard.
Vehikolja is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vehikolja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yold has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vehikolja stalling.
Vehikolja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vehikolja.
Vehikolja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yold defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vehikolja throwing shots but Yold is blocking nicely.
Vehikolja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yold won't allow Vehikolja to pass to mount.
Vehikolja moves into full mount! Yold won't be happy about that!
Vehikolja wants to control the pace but Yold is squirming around nicely.
Vehikolja is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yold has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vehikolja can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yold is looking to escape.
Vehikolja looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vehikolja looking to isolate an arm here. Yold doesn't see it coming and as Vehikolja extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vehikolja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Epo Vehikolja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boney Goat (ranked 3563 p4p, 5224 weight class) and Amoo Khan (ranked 150 p4p, 265 weight class). Amoo Khan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boney Goat's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Boney Goat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amoo Khan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan gets caught flat footed, as Goat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Khan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Goat has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Amoo Khan has been cut.
Goat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice elbow from Goat.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goat.
Khan is rocked!
That has opened up Amoo Khan's cut even more.
Clinched against the cage, Goat lands a big elbow that drops Khan! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Khan is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boney Goat!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Kuznetsov (ranked 3393 p4p, 5125 weight class) and Jimbo Funk (ranked 144 p4p, 251 weight class). Funk has chosen We Got The Funk as his entrance music. Jimbo Funk has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksim Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimbo Funk!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funk misses with a head kick.
Funk connects with a high kick.
Funk throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
As Funk looks to move away, Kuznetsov throws a big counter combo but Funk just gets out of the way.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Funk.
Funk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funk tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Kuznetsov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Funk's efforts to push away.
Funk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funk circles away.
Funk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Funk throws a head kick that Kuznetsov semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Funk can pounce on him.
Funk lands with a slapping head kick.
Funk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Kuznetsov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Funk throws a head kick that half lands.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Funk is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kuznetsov like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kuznetsov from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Funk!
Jimbo Funk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Smith (ranked 3157 p4p, 5101 weight class) and AS Shole (ranked 131 p4p, 248 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harvey Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, AS Shole!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like AS Shole has been cut.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith jumps guard.
Smith is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Shole has his hands clasped together but Smith extends and breaks Shole's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harvey Smith!
Harvey Smith decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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