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Event:
ICF Friday Fights 1
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Charitie has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Charitie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dimitriev is trying to keep an underhook but Charitie manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Charitie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dimitriev is just riding it out for now. Charitie eventually gives up the hold.
Charitie is trying to control the action in half guard but Dimitriev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dimitriev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dimitriev looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie tries to pass to full mount but Dimitriev defends it. #T1##SUB#
Charitie is working for a kimura here but Dimitriev manages to reverse the position and he's now in Charitie's guard.
Dimitriev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Charitie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dimitriev tries to free his leg and advance position but Charitie is retaining full guard.
Dimitriev forces his way into half guard.
Dimitriev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Charitie is doing well to control the position and prevent Dimitriev from advancing to side control.
Charitie is looking to control Dimitriev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charitie avoid being mounted?
Dimitriev content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Charitie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dimitriev is working away from the top position though.
Dimitriev is taking a breather. Charitie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Charitie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dimitriev controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A big right from Charitie misses.
Charitie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dimitriev is able to avoid easily.
Charitie misses with a low kick.
Dimitriev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Charitie has closed the distance and engaged Dimitriev in a clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike.
Dimitriev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dimitriev stalling the fight.
Charitie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dimitriev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dimitriev stalling.
Charitie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimitriev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dimitriev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dimitriev just leaning against Charitie, taking a breather.
Dimitriev taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Charitie swings for the body but Dimitriev moves out of range.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charitie.#T5#
Charitie misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Dimitriev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dimitriev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charitie's elbow.
Dimitriev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimitriev stalls.
Dimitriev gets underhooks to prevent Charitie's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitriev misses with some punches.
Dimitriev stalls. #T6#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dimitriev stalling in the clinch.
Dimitriev continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dimitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Charitie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitriev misses with a punch to the body.
Charitie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Charitie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dimitriev uses from the top position.
Dimitriev 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. #T7#
Dimitriev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charitie being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charitie throws a leg kick but Dimitriev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Charitie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dimitriev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Dimitriev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Charitie pushes Dimitriev up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dimitriev lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Dimitriev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Dimitriev's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Charitie blocks an uppercut.
#T9#
Charitie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dimitriev stalls.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitriev misses with some punches.
Dimitriev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dimitriev has Charitie pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Dimitriev checks a low kick from Charitie.
Charitie sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Charitie avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartok Dimitriev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Charitie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dimitriev is fending him off so far but Charitie persists. Nope, Dimitriev circles away and we're back to standing.
Charitie misses with a low kick.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.
Charitie moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dimitriev enables Charitie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dimitriev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie trying to control but Dimitriev is working from the bottom.
Charitie wants to pass the guard but Dimitriev is keeping the position.#T1#
Charitie is fighting to break Dimitriev's control of his arms but Dimitriev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Charitie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dimitriev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charitie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimitriev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charitie pushes down on Dimitriev's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Dimitriev is defending against the submission attempts here by Charitie.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Charitie is pressing down on Dimitriev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dimitriev is holding on for now.
Charitie works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charitie advances to full mount.
Charitie looking to control but Dimitriev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Dimitriev prevents Charitie from taking his back.
Dimitriev is looking to get to half guard.
Charitie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dimitriev is looking to escape.
Charitie is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Charitie works his way to his opponent's back.
Dimitriev trying to get back to his feet but Charitie is in full control for now.
Charitie trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Charitie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dimitriev is defending well though. Charitie let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Dimitriev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Renzo Charitie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T5#
Charitie struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Charitie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimitriev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dimitriev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Charitie tightening his grip on Dimitriev, looking for the choke. #T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Charitie wants to control the position but Dimitriev frees himself and scrambles - Charitie manages to regain control in side control.
#SUB#
Charitie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dimitriev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Charitie's guard! Nice work there by Dimitriev!
Dimitriev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
Let's hope that Dimitriev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Charitie trying to keep a closed guard but Dimitriev is proving a slippery customer.
Dimitriev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dimitriev is still trying to improve position.
Charitie trying to keep a closed guard but Dimitriev is proving a slippery customer.
Dimitriev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Charitie wants to sweep here but Dimitriev controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Charitie darts in and clinches Dimitriev up against the cage.
Dimitriev working aggressively here.
Charitie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bartok Dimitriev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charitie.
Charitie tries to pull guard but Dimitriev won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T9#
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitriev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Charitie wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charitie.
Dimitriev stops a takedown attempt from Charitie.
Dimitriev 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dimitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Charitie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Charitie misses with a body kick.
Charitie shoots for a double leg takedown but Dimitriev sprawls well. He's pushed Charitie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dimitriev stuffs the takedown.
Dimitriev 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 shoots and misses #CL2#
and Dimitriev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimitriev taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Charitie blocking some punches.
Charitie being controlled against the cage.
Dimitriev slows down the pace here.
Dimitriev effectively controlling the action here.
Dimitriev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Charitie darts in looking for a takedown but Dimitriev gets double underhooks and turns Charitie into the cage.
Charitie has Dimitriev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dimitriev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dimitriev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Charitie misses with the head strike.
Dimitriev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dimitriev throws a head punch that misses.
Charitie blocks an uppercut.
Charitie tries to pull guard but Dimitriev won't allow it.
Charitie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Dimitriev misses with some punches.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Charitie.
Charitie wants a takedown.
Charitie misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitriev working aggressively here.
Dimitriev has Charitie pushed against the cage.
Dimitriev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dimitriev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Charitie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimitriev pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Charitie throws a low kick but Dimitriev moves out of range easily.
Charitie misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Dimitriev counters by clinching up.
Dimitriev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev just leaning against Charitie, taking a breather.
Dimitriev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dimitriev receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T5#
Charitie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charitie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dimitriev to keep the fight standing.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike.
Charitie tries to pull guard but Dimitriev won't allow it.
Charitie jumps guard but Dimitriev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dimitriev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dimitriev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charitie. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dimitriev stalling.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
Charitie tries to pull guard but Dimitriev won't allow it.
Dimitriev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Charitie up against the cage.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charitie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charitie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Charitie prevents a body shot from Dimitriev. #T7#
Dimitriev tries a body shot but Charitie blocks it.
Dimitriev lands a shoulder strike.
Dimitriev stalling against the cage.
Dimitriev stalling.
Charitie is trying to pull guard but Dimitriev has him pressed against the cage.
Dimitriev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Charities head.
Charitie blocks an uppercut.
Charitie is trying to pull guard but Dimitriev has him pressed against the cage.#T8#
Charitie blocks an uppercut.
Dimitriev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charitie blocks an uppercut.
Dimitriev working aggressively here.
Dimitriev leaning against his opponent.
Charitie is trying to pull guard but Dimitriev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dimitriev controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dimitriev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Charitie throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitriev. #T9#
Dimitriev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dimitriev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Charitie tries to land a leg kick but Dimitriev saw it coming and moves away.
Charitie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
Charitie wants to slow Dimitriev down by chopping away at his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dimitriev enables Charitie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dimitriev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartok Dimitriev really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##TD#
Charitie drives through with a takedown into Dimitriev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Charitie has gone for a leg lock! Dimitriev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Charitie's guard.#REVB#
Charitie keeping full guard, as Dimitriev tries to pass.
Dimitriev is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Charitie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dimitriev's guard. #REVR#
Charitie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimitriev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charitie advances position into side control!#SUB#
Charitie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dimitriev has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Charitie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Dimitriev prevents Charitie from improving position. #SUB#
Charitie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Charitie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dimitriev is not content to let Charitie control the position.
Charitie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dimitriev's legs. #T3#
Dimitriev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dimitriev is trying to buck Charitie off.#SUB#
Charitie tries for a kimura but Dimitriev is defending well. #SUB#
Charitie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dimitriev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charitie darts in looking for a takedown but Dimitriev gets double underhooks and turns Charitie into the cage.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good body shot from Dimitriev.
Dimitriev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charitie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dimitriev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T5#
Dimitriev throws a punch but it's blocked by Charitie.
Dimitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev tries to work over Charitie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charitie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Charitie jumps guard.
Dimitriev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Dimitriev is continuing to stall.
Dimitriev wants to pass the guard but Charitie is keeping the position.
Charitie being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T7##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Charitie shoots in for a double leg but Dimitriev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charitie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charitie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dimitriev is out of range and Charitie settles back down.
Dimitriev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charitie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimitriev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Charitie shoots in and drives through. Dimitriev sprawls well.
Charitie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
Charitie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dimitriev is out of range and Charitie settles back down.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charitie.
Dimitriev blocks a low kick nicely.
Charitie sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Charitie avoids it this time.#T9#
Charitie shoots for a double leg takedown but Dimitriev sprawls well. He's pushed Charitie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dimitriev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charitie misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Charitie is predictable there #CL2#
and Dimitriev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dimitriev stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bartok Dimitriev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Charitie misses with a low kick.
Charitie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Charitie throws a leg kick but Dimitriev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie throws a leg kick but Dimitriev checks it.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.
Dimitriev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Charitie.
Dimitriev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Good work by Dimitriev as he checks the leg kick.
Charitie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dimitriev checks it well.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
Charitie throws out a leg kick but Dimitriev moves out of range and Charitie only half commits. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dimitriev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dimitriev checks a leg kick nicely.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charitie.
Charitie misses with a low kick.
Renzo Charitie is winning the standup battle so far.
Charitie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Charitie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimitriev stuffs the takedown.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
A bone on bone clash there as Dimitriev blocks the leg kick.
Charitie fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Dimitriev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Charitie is looking to chop away at Dimitriev's legs.
Bartok Dimitriev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charitie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T5#
Charitie throws a sloppy head kick and Dimitriev moves out of range easily.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.
Charitie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
Dimitriev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Charitie.
Charitie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dimitriev sprawls well. Dimitriev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Charitie gets slowly back to his feet.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Charitie 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.
Dimitriev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charitie fails with a takedown attempt.
Bartok Dimitriev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T7#
Charitie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dimitriev is out of range.
Charitie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Charitie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dimitriev pinned against the cage. Dimitriev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charitie.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Charitie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dimitriev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charitie.#CL#
Charitie moves into the clinch.#T9#
Charitie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dimitriev misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bartok Dimitriev.
I think Dimitriev 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bartok Dimitriev! |
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Event:
ICF 2
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Charitie shoots in but Riordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charitie with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
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.#T1##CL#
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.
#TD#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB#
Riordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Charitie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riordan is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Charitie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
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. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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.#REF3#
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.#CL#
Charitie closes the distance and clinches. #T5#
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.
#T6#
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. #T7#
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. #CL#
Charitie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T8#
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.#T9#
Charitie throws a leg kick #CL2#
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!#R2#
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. #CL#
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.#T1##CL#
Charitie instigates a clinch. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#T5#
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.#CL#
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.
#T6#
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.#T7#
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.
#TD#
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. #SUB#
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. #T8#
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.#T9#
Charitie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
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!#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Riordan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
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.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.#CL#
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.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
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. #REVB#
Riordan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Charitie trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
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. #REF3#
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.#T5#
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.#CL#
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.
#T6#
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. #T7#
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.#T8#
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.#T9#
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!#CL#
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.#R4#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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.
#T2#
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.
#T3#
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.#TD#
Charitie scores with a takedown into Riordan's guard.#T4#
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. #T5#
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. #SUB#
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.
#SUB#
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.#T6#
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.#SUB#
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.#T7#
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.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Renzo Charitie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Riordan gets tackled into the cage by Charitie. Charitie maintains the clinch. #T8#
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.#T9#
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!#CL#
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!#R5#
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. #T1##CL#
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.#T2#
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. #TD#
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.#T3#
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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riordan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Charitie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
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. #T5#
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.#REF3#
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.#CL#
Charitie moves into range and clinches up with Riordan.#T6#
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!#T7#
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.#T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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.#T9#
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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Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Klostermann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Charitie was covering up waiting for the punch and Klostermann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Klostermann being controlled here momentarily.
Klostermann looking to sit in guard and control but Charitie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Charitie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Klostermann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Charitie is aware though and is defending well.
Charitie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Klostermann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Charitie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klostermann is keeping the position for now.
Charitie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klostermann is trying to keep Charitie in close.
#SUB2#
Klostermann looking for a guillotine here but Charitie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Klostermann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charitie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Charitie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klostermann is trying to keep Charitie in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Klostermann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Charitie postures up.
#SUB2#
Klostermann has his foot on Charitie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charitie works his way back into a safe position though.
Klostermann looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Klostermann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charitie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Klostermann has an active guard here but Charitie has managed to pass into half guard.
Klostermann is looking to control Charitie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klostermann avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Charitie stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Charitie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Klostermann tries to get set, Charitie tries to push him back and clinch up but Klostermann manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Charitie tries to sprawl but Klostermann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Klostermann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charitie keeps working. #SUB2#
Klostermann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been informed that Klostermann has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Klostermann is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Charitie to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T5#
Charitie pulls Klostermann in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Klostermann drops back looking for a leg! Charitie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Charitie manages to kick Klostermann off! Klostermann jumps back into Charitie's guard.
Klostermann looking to sit in guard and control but Charitie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Klostermann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charitie defends it easily.#SUB2#
Klostermann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Charitie won't allow Klostermann to sweep him here.
Charitie tries to free his leg and advance position but Klostermann is retaining full guard.
Klostermann trying to control the position.
Klostermann keeping moving, preventing Charitie from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB2#
Klostermann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Charitie defends well.#SUB2#
Klostermann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Charitie is aware though and is defending well.
Charitie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Klostermann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Klostermann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Charitie passes into half guard.
Klostermann trying to control but Charitie postures up.
Klostermann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Klostermann.#T9#
Charitie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klostermann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klostermann trying to keep a closed guard but Charitie is proving a slippery customer.
Klostermann is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Klostermann has his foot on Charitie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charitie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Klostermann is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Charitie rolls with it to try and escape but Klostermann cranks on the arm and Charitie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franz Klostermann!
Franz Klostermann made sure to mention his sponsor, Senshi Fight Gear in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Ezumi pushes Charitie up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Ezumi pulls guard. #SUB#
Ezumi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Charitie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ezumi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezumi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Charitie controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Ezumi trying to control the position.
Charitie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Charitie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ezumi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ezumi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Charitie passes into half guard.
Ezumi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Charitie is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Charitie slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezumi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ezumi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ezumi is looking to control Charitie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ezumi avoid being mounted?
Charitie content to control rather than advance.
Ezumi trying to control but Charitie postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Charitie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Charitie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Ezumi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charitie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ezumi is tightening it up a little... Charitie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Charitie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Charitie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ezumi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryu Ezumi!
After the big win, Ryu Ezumi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Senshi Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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