Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ICF 12
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Gracioao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gracioao has eaten all the pies!
Kalvis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Royce Gracioao has been cut.
Kalvis drops Gracioao with a huge uppercut! Gracioao drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kalvis is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalevelis Kalvis!

Event: ICF 11
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Zhang tries to clinch up but Jyant circles away and keeps his distance.
Jyant blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Jyant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Jyant misses its intended target.
Jyant keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhang wants to clinch.
Zhang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhang slips under a jab from Jyant.
Zhang wants to clinch up but Jyant keeps it at a distance.#KD2#
Jyant cracks Zhang with an uppercut from hell and Zhang crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jyant's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#Zhang is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Nathan Zhang has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Jyant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Zhang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jyant flashes Zhang a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Zhang's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Zhang crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jyant punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bigg Jyant!

Event: ICF 10
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Gunner scores with a shot to the body.
Roldmabeer looks winded!#KD#
Gunner lands a big head kick that sends Roldmabeer tumbling to the mat! Gunner takes a step backwards and waves Roldmabeer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Wanderlei Roldmabeer has been cut.
Roldmabeer looks up at the clock. Bad move! Gunner lands a right hand from hell, dropping Roldmabeer. Gunner pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gunner!
An intense looking Tommy Gunner took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I’m here to do the man dance every time I step in here guys'.

Event: ICF 9
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Romerao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okami defends well and Romerao ends up having to push Okami into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Okami moves into range and clinches up with Romerao.
Romerao is working for takedown but Okami is calmly controlling the position for now.
Okami throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Okami pulls Romerao into guard.
Okami looking for a sweep. Not yet Okami, not yet. #SU2#
Romerao gets to his feet. Okami looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Romerao digs a good hook to Okami's body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romerao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romerao is looking to break free of the clinch but Okami has double underhooks. #TD#
Okami jumps guard and drags Romerao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Okami has control of Romerao's left arm, preventing Romerao from doing any damage.
Romerao wants to stand and escape but instead Okami has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Romerao wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Okami is now in half guard.
Romerao tries to roll over but Okami keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okami is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Romerao looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Okami performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Okami's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Okami has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Romerao looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Okami pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
Okami takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Okami has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Romerao's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Okami.#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.#SUB#
Romerao is looking to control the hands but Okami breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryo Okami!

Event: ICF 8
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Gracioao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracioao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haroldson misses with a wild body shot.
Gracioao shoots and misses
and Haroldson scores with a counter punch that sends Gracioao to the canvas! Haroldson smells blood - he's punishing Gracioao with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gracioao has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Haroldson!
A very excited looking Henry Haroldson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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

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

Beasley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracioao keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Beasley is pressed up against the cage. Gracioao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beasley down to the mat. Beasley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracioao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beasley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Beasley instigates a clinch. #BC#
Beasley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beasley fails with the takedown.
Beasley digs a good hook to Gracioao's body. #T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Gracioao moves into the clinch.
Gracioao is trying to break the clinch but Beasley has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Beasley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Beasley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gracioao has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beasley uses from the top position.
Beasley trying to control but Gracioao is working from the bottom.
Beasley wants to stand and escape but instead Gracioao has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Beasley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracioao. #T7#
Gracioao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracioao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracioao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracioao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracioao trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracioao drops back looking for a leg! Beasley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beasley manages to kick Gracioao off! Gracioao jumps back into Beasley's guard.
Beasley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beasley keeping moving, preventing Gracioao from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Beasley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T9#
Gracioao slips a jab and a cross from Beasley.
Gracioao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracioao.
Gracioao throws a head kick but Beasley moves out of range.
Beasley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracioao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beasley shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracioao sprawls well. He's pushed Beasley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracioao tries to clinch up.
Beasley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracioao tries to close the distance and clinch but Beasley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beasley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracioao as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracioao dives in and grabs Beasley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beasley pushes down on Gracioao's head and hops out.
Gracioao shoots in for a takedown but Beasley shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Gracioao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracioao showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dundee Beasley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracioao swats away the attempt to clinch by Beasley.
Gracioao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beasley.
Gracioao shoots in but no luck this time.
Beasley throws a sloppy head kick and Gracioao moves out of range easily.
Gracioao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracioao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beasley counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Beasley instigates a clinch.
Beasley stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracioao avoiding damage as Beasley throws knees to the body. #TD#
Beasley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beasley keeping moving, preventing Gracioao from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beasley looking to control. #T1##SUB#
Beasley working for a triangle but Gracioao defends it easily.
Gracioao wants to control from the top but Beasley keeps moving.
Beasley being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Beasley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracioao throws a head kick that misses
and Beasley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beasley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracioao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dundee Beasley is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Gracioao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beasley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracioao is in Beasley's guard.
Gracioao trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beasley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracioao can do to turn this around?
Gracioao stays in close to Beasley's body and controls the position. #T3#
Gracioao throwing strikes from guard but Beasley blocks nicely.
Gracioao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Gracioao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracioao wants to clinch but Beasley slips to the side
enabling Beasley to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Gracioao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beasley's half guard.
Beasley is trying to escape back to his feet but Gracioao uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gracioao takes a little break here. Beasley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T5#
Gracioao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beasley keeps working.
Beasley pushes Gracioao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracioao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracioao in side control, throwing shots but Beasley defends.
Beasley tries to bench press Gracioao off him but Gracioao keeps the position.
Gracioao taking a breather here.
Gracioao lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beasley down. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beasley defending against the ground and pound.
Gracioao in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Beasley is trying to work for a sweep but Gracioao has mounted him!
Gracioao is looking to stand but Beasley has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Gracioao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracioao misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gracioao content just to control the position here. #T7##SUB2#
Gracioao looking to isolate an arm here. Beasley doesn't see it coming and as Gracioao extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gracioao!

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

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

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

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

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

#R1#
Jyant ducks under a wild hook from Pin.
Jyant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pin moves out of range as Jyant strikes.
Jyant clobbers Pin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jyant misses with a hook.
Pin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jyant.#KD#
Jyant waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Pin. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Pin to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#Pin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Jyant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pin is still on wobbly legs! Can Jyant finish him?
Jyant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jyant throws a jab but it's blocked by Pin.
Pin seems to have recovered his senses.
Jyant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pin.
Jyant misses with an uppercut. Pin saw that one coming.
It seemed like Pin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pin just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Jyant and Pin goes tumbling to the canvas! Jyant follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Pin is rocked!
Jyant wants to stand up but Pin is controlling the position.
Pin is still in real trouble! Can Jyant finish him?
Pin seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Pin tries to roll over but Jyant keeps him under control.
Jyant tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pin controls his leg. #SU#
Jyant stands up and beckons Pin to join him on the feet.
Pin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jyant thows a left - swing and a miss!
BOOM! Jyant lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pin. Pin tries to recover but Jyant is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bigg Jyant!

Event: ICF 7
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Shole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shole misses with a low kick.
Bobbert scores with a punch to the head.
Bobbert lands a nice shot to the body.
Shole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobbert scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like AS Shole has been cut.
Bobbert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bobbert finds it's way round the side to connect with Shole's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobbert scores with a jab. Shole acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Shole is rocked!
Shole is looking to clinch but Bobbert is avoiding it.
Shole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobbert.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shole! But no joy.
Bobbert throws a big shot that misses.
Shole throws a leg kick but Bobbert moved away.
Bobbert throws an overhand right that lands on Shole's shoulder, as Shole tries to avoid the shot.
Bobert Bobbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bobbert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bobbert connects with a nice looking jab.
Bobbert scores with a jab.#T1#
Shole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bobert Bobbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shole manages to avoid it.
Shole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bobbert with a body shot.
Shole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bobbert is fending him off so far but Shole persists. Nope, Bobbert circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobbert is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bobbert connects with a jab.#KD#
Bobbert lands a big right hand that sends Shole crashing to the mat! Bobbert stays standing though and waves Shole back to his feet!
Shole is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobbert finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobbert lands with a nice body punch.
Bobbert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bobbert lands a brutal uppercut that launches Shole off his feet! Shole tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobert Bobbert!
Bobert Bobbert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1#
Ezumi slips a jab from Jyant.
A jab from Jyant misses.
Ezumi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ezumi checks a low kick from Jyant.
Jyant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ezumi moves away from the strike by Jyant.
Ezumi looks to land a right hand but Jyant moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jyant.
Ezumi tries to clinch up.
Bigg Jyant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ezumi 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.
Ezumi ducks under a wild hook from Jyant.
Ezumi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jyant looks to land a left hand but Ezumi moved out of range nicely.
Ezumi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jyant throws a lazy right hand but Ezumi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezumi wants to land a leg kick but Jyant is out of range.
Jyant misses with a looping left.
Jyant throws a right hand that Ezumi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ezumi also avoids with ease.
Ezumi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jyant.#CL#
Ezumi moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jyant. #T1#
Ezumi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jyant is trying to push Ezumi away but Ezumi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ezumi.
Ezumi gets through Jyant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ezumi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jyant's defenses.
Jyant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jyant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ezumi has Jyant pressed against the cage, preventing Jyant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Jyant breaks from the clinch.
Jyant lands a nice hook to Ezumi's body. Ezumi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ezumi dodges the punch combination from Jyant.
Ezumi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ezumi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jyant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ezumi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jyant.
Jyant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Jyant misses. #T2#
Ezumi throws a leg kick that misses.
Jyant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ezumi is looking to counter the offense by Jyant and move into the clinch.#TD#
Ezumi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ezumi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jyant will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Ezumi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ezumi taking a breather here. #T3#
Ezumi moves into full mount!
Ezumi controlling from mount.
Ezumi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ezumi wants to control the pace but Jyant is squirming around nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jyant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ezumi wants to control the pace but Jyant is squirming around nicely.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ezumi is looking to work his way around to Jyant's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Ezumi trying to control but Jyant is having none of it.
Ezumi wants to take his opponent's back but Jyant doesn't allow it.
Ezumi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jyant can't escape the position.
Jyant is squirming around, avoiding Ezumi's attempts to control the action.
Ezumi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Jyant stops Ezumi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ezumi controlling from mount. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jyant is squirming around, avoiding Ezumi's attempts to control the action.
Ezumi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ezumi wants to control the pace but Jyant is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Ezumi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jyant wants to control but Ezumi is having none of it.
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 Ryu Ezumi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ezumi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jyant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jyant misses the jab.
A slow jab from Jyant misses its intended target.
Jyant scores with a jab. Ezumi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jyant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jyant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jyant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ezumi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ezumi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jyant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ezumi ducks under a wild hook from Jyant.#CL#
Ezumi gets a clinch.
Ezumi can't find room to land a body shot as Jyant controls the action.
Ezumi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jyant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ezumi has him pressed against the cage.
Jyant lands with a light punch inside.
Jyant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jyant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Jyant tries to break the clinch but Ezumi is controlling the position.
Ezumi misses with a knee strike.
Ezumi blocking some punches.
Jyant blocks an elbow strike.
Jyant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jyant wants to get back to striking at distance but Ezumi won't allow it.
Ezumi has Jyant pressed against the cage, preventing Jyant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jyant is trying to break the clinch but Ezumi has him pressed against the cage.
Ezumi working aggressively here.
Ezumi keeps control of Jyant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Ezumi jumps guard.
Jyant wants to get up but he can't break Ezumi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jyant is fighting to break Ezumi's control of his arms but Ezumi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jyant wants to stand and escape but instead Ezumi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ezumi pushing down on Jyant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Ezumi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jyant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jyant wants to get back to full guard.
Ezumi stalling. #T3#
Ezumi is keen to just control but Jyant is a slippery customer.
Ezumi is controlling the pace.
Ezumi moves nicely into side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ezumi just content to control the position.
Jyant wants to control but Ezumi postures up.
Jyant tries to escape but Ezumi is in control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ezumi looking to control but instead Jyant has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ezumi is stalling here. Jyant is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ezumi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jyant has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Ezumi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Ezumi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ezumi can't do much from the bottom here.
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Jyant wants to stand but Ezumi has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Jyant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ezumi is proving hard to escape from. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jyant wants to stand and escape but instead Ezumi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ezumi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ezumi controlling from the top position.
Ezumi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ezumi looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Ezumi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ezumi forces his way into half guard.
Ezumi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jyant! #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jyant can't escape the position.
Ezumi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jyant is looking to escape.
Ezumi content just to control the position here.
Ezumi trying to control but Jyant is having none of it. #T9#
Ezumi content just to control the position here.
Ezumi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ezumi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Ezumi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Jyant throws a big shot that misses.
Jyant swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Ezumi counters by clinching up.
Ezumi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ezumi missing with knees to the body.
Ezumi blocking some punches.
Jyant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ezumi has Jyant pressed against the cage, preventing Jyant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jyant pushes off an throws an elbow but Ezumi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jyant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jyant lands an uppercut.
Ezumi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jyant is defending well for now.
Jyant is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyant is trying to force a seperation but Ezumi has the dominant position.
Jyant working aggressively here. #TD#
Ezumi pulls guard.
Jyant wants to stand but Ezumi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ryu Ezumi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Jyant wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ezumi's closed guard. He's half up but Ezumi has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ezumi pivots and extends the arm, Jyant falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ezumi! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryu Ezumi!
Ryu Ezumi gave a mention to Senshi Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: ICF 6
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Romerao fails with a takedown attempt.
Kahawaimauna lands a really nice looking cross but Romerao seems unphased.
Jab by Kahawaimauna.
Romerao walks into a straight right hand from Kahawaimauna.#KD#
Kahawaimauna drops Romerao with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Romerao looks back up at him and smiles so Kahawaimauna waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Romerao is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romerao looks to throw the jab but Kahawaimauna is out of range.
Kahawaimauna weaves into range and cracks Romerao right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Romerao goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kahawaimauna is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koa Kahawaimauna!
Koa Kahawaimauna took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Senshi Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ICF 5
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kon blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Fokker drives through with a takedown into Kon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fokker on the ground.
Fokker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fokker passes into half guard.
Kon won't allow Fokker to pass to mount.
Fokker trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Fokker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Fokker uses his free foot to push down on Kon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kon.
Fokker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fokker content just to control the position here. #T2#
Fokker is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Let's hope that Fokker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've been informed that Fokker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fokker has eaten all the pies!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fokker is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fokker controlling the position easily from mount.
Kon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T5#
Fokker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kon trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fokker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kon has given up his back here. Will Fokker look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fokker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Fokker is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kon won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Fokker off his unconscious opponent!

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

Event: ICF 5
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Kalvis cracks Shole with a good jab.
Shole throws a front kick aimed at Kalvis's knee but Kalvis avoids it well. #CL2#
Shole instigates a clinch.
Kalvis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Shole drags the fight down to the ground.
Shole has Kalvis pulled in close to control his posture.
Kalvis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kalvis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalvis has managed to get both his arms back between Shole's legs - danger averted.
Shole seems keen to control Kalvis's posture.
Shole wants to sweep here but Kalvis controlling him for the moment.
Shole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shole tries to pass to full mount but Kalvis defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shole is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Shole trying to control but Kalvis is having none of it.
Kalvis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shole sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shole misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Shole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kalvis is looking to escape.
Shole throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kalvis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shole on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shole wants to take Kalvis's back but he can't do it this time.
Kalvis wants to hold on but Shole pushes him away.
Kalvis has given up his back. Will we see Shole going for some submissions?
Kalvis is covering up but some of the strikes from Shole are getting through and doing damage.
Shole throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Shole has managed to slip his arm under Kalvis's chin. This could be all over... yep, Kalvis is tapping out! Submission win for Shole.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). AS Shole!
An out of breath and clearly excited AS Shole thanked Senshi Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: ICF 5
Date: Sep 30, 2023

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

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

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

#R1#
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!

Event: ICF 3
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1##CL#
Jyant clinches up against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jyant just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Jyant to the mat.
Jyant wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jyant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jyant manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith passes Jyant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jyant is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smith forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a rear naked choke. Jyant is not defending it well and Smith has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jyant refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jyant's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harvey Smith!
Harvey Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ICF 2
Date: Aug 30, 2023

#R1#
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like AS Shole has been cut.#CL#
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.#TD#
Smith jumps guard. #SUB#
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.

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.

Event: ICF 2
Date: Aug 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
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.#SUB#
Walsh wants to work for an arm triangle but Fokker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
Fokker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walsh.
Walsh lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
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!#T2##SUB#
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.#SUB#
Walsh seems to be working for a kimura but Fokker defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Walsh is looking to advance position but Fokker won't allow it. #SUB#
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.#ROC#Fokker is rocked!#SUB#
Walsh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4##SUB#
Walsh seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
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. #T5#
Fokker is looking to control Walsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fokker avoid being mounted?#SUB#
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!#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T6#
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. #SUB#
Walsh is working for a kimura here but Fokker manages to reverse the position and he's now in Walsh's guard. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T7##SUB#
Walsh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fokker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Walsh is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
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. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walsh keeping moving, preventing Fokker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
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.

Event: ICF 1
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.

Event: ICF 1
Date: Aug 22, 2023

#R1#
Jyant doesn't manage to clinch there - O Furnichur circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Furnichur, as that shot connected.
Jyant is looking to clinch.
O Furnichur lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Jyant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Furnichur.
O Furnichur lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Furnichur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A shot in the inside from O Furnichur.
Jyant swings wildly with an uppercut but O Furnichur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jyant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from O Furnichur.
O Furnichur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jyant or not.
O Furnichur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Furnichur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Furnichur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from O Furnichur as the two fighters clinch.
Jyant looks winded!
O Furnichur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from O Furnichur.
A right hand to the body from O Furnichur.
O Furnichur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jyant backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from O Furnichur. #T1##BC#
O Furnichur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Furnichur with a hook.
O Furnichur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Furnichur scores with a jab. Jyant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Furnichur connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by O Furnichur.
Jyant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Furnichur tests Jyant's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
O Furnichur lands a big uppercut and Jyant crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jyant looks OK. O Furnichur waves Jyant back to his feet!#ROC#Jyant is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Furnichur closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Jyant out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy O Furnichur!

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