Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ICF 13
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Mourinho slips under a jab.
Dupont blocks a head kick by Mourinho.
Dupont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dupont is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mourinho.
Mourinho misses with a straight left.
Dupont lands a glancing blow to the side of Mourinho's head.
Dupont scores with a hook to the body. Mourinho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Mourinho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dupont was covering up waiting for the punch and Mourinho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mourinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dupont looks winded!
Mourinho moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mourinho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dupont is avoiding damage well. #T1##SUB#
Mourinho is working to tighten his grip on Dupont's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dupont has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mourinho is really squeezing tight and eventually Dupont passes out! Mourinho breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wishon Mourinho!
A very excited looking Wishon Mourinho 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 13
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Kahawaimauna.#CUT#It looks like Gael Perrier has been cut.
Perrier takes one on the button.
Kahawaimauna scores with the left hand. Perrier knows he should have avoided that one.
Kahawaimauna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perrier looks winded!
Kahawaimauna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahawaimauna tests Perrier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kahawaimauna throws a shot to the body.
Perrier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Kahawaimauna cracks Perrier with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Perrier looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Kahawaimauna finish him?
Kahawaimauna lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Kahawaimauna feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Perrier sprawling to the canvas! Perrier rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kahawaimauna finish him?! #ROC#Perrier is rocked!
Kahawaimauna throws a pinpoint strike between Perrier's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Perrier crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kahawaimauna scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koa Kahawaimauna!
Koa Kahawaimauna gave a mention to Senshi Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: ICF 11
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leefs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Kelly.
Kelly throws out a loose jab but Leefs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leefs darts in looking for a takedown but Kelly gets double underhooks and turns Leefs into the cage.
Kelly presses Leefs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leefs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kelly smiles and moves away.
Kelly stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mapeel Leefs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Leefs is rocked!
Kelly drops Leefs with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kelly follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ned Kelly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Legend rushes Perrier and presses him up against the cage.
Perrier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Legend gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Legend pulls guard effortlessly.
Perrier passes Legend's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Legend is trying to maintain the position but Perrier is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Legend actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perrier is controlling the pace.
Legend wants to improve his position but Perrier is controlling well. #T1#
Legend has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perrier is working away from the top position though.
Perrier wants to take a breather but Legend is having none of it.
Perrier is thwarting Legend's attempts to control the position.
Legend is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perrier trying to pass the guard but Legend defending well. #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.
Legend has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perrier is working away from the top position though.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Perrier uses his free foot to push down on Legend's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Legend.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perrier fails to advance to Legend's back.
Legend tries to hold on but Perrier postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perrier tries to control but Legend wriggling away.
Perrier avoids the attempt from Legend to control.#T3#
Perrier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Perrier manages to capitalize on a mistake by Legend to take his back!
Perrier has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Legend's body.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Will Perrier go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Legend trying to control the hands but Perrier won't let him.
Perrier struggling to keep hold of 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.#SUB2#
Perrier working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Legend is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Perrier has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Legend taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gael Perrier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2023

#R1#
Wick shoots for a takedown but Dupont saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wick walks into a left hand.
Dupont misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Wick counters with a head kick that drops Dupont to the mat! Dupont scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Dupont is rocked!
Dupont scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Dupont is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Dupont closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wick has Dupont pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dupont manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dupont seems to have got his legs back now.
Francois Dupont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick.
Dupont tries to work over Wick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dupont works on Wick's body with a couple of short punches.
Wick tries a body shot but Dupont blocks it.
Wick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Wick decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Wick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dupont gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Wick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Wick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dupont doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dupont manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wick trying to control the position here.
Dupont has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wick is proving hard to escape from.
Dupont wants to stand and escape but instead Wick has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Wick stays in close to Dupont's body and controls the position.
Dupont is breathing heavily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dupont avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dupont is keeping the position for now.
Wick controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Wick stands up from Dupont's guard - Wick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wick fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Dupont throws a leg kick but Wick checks it.
Dupont leaves Wick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Dupont wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dupont works Wick's body with a nice hook.
Dupont lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wick looks to score with a jab to the body but Dupont is just out of range.
Wick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dupont defends it nicely.
Dupont swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Francois Dupont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupont keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dupont misses the shot to the body. #T4##CL#
Dupont takes the fight into the clinch.
Dupont misses with the head strike.
Dupont lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dupont misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Wick drags the fight down to the ground.
Dupont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wick on the ground.
Wick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dupont manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wick 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. #SUB2#
Wick is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from 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 Francois Dupont will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dupont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dupont misses the shot to the body.
Dupont with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dupont lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice sprawl there from Dupont as Wick shoots in.
Wick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dupont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wick has a takedown stuffed.
Dupont lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dupont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dupont tries to avoid it but Wick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dupont to the ground. Dupont escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Francois Dupont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick.
Dupont dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Dupont moves into the clinch.#T1#
Dupont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wick blocks an uppercut.
Dupont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wick can do to turn this around?
Dupont lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wick backwards.
Dupont misses with some punches.
Wick is trying to pull guard but Dupont turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dupont misses with the head strike.
Dupont throws a punch but it's blocked by Wick.
Still in the clinch, Dupont scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Wick breaks the clinch.
Dupont lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dupont takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dupont takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dupont moves out of range of the leg kick from Wick.
Wick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dupont but Dupont pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Dupont connects with a nice looking jab.
Wick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dupont sprawls well. Dupont wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wick gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupont moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wick shoots in looking for a takedown. Dupont tries to sprawl out of it but Wick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dupont manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dupont swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wick takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Wick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dupont sprawls well. Dupont wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wick gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Dupont closes the distance and pushes Wick back into the cage.
A short left from Dupont.
Dupont throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dupont wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Dupont.
Wick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dupont misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Wick breaks the clinch.
Dupont lands the left hand.#T4#
Dupont misses with a body shot.
Francois Dupont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dupont keeps the fight on the outside.
Wick throws a wild body kick that Dupont sees coming a mile off.
Dupont misses with a body shot.
Dupont is looking to chop away at Wick's legs.
Wick is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Dupont. Those never looked like landing.
Wick shoots in and drives through. Dupont sprawls well.
Wick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dupont avoids it really well and circles away.
Dupont attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dupont sets himself, and Wick steps forward looking for the clinch! Dupont avoids it this time.
Wick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dupont lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dupont looks to land a combination but Wick avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Dupont dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wick dives in for a single leg takedown but Dupont sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wick slips a straight right by Dupont.
Wick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wick goes for a double leg but Dupont avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dupont continues to drive forward.
John Wick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dupont wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dupont lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wick at a distance.
Dupont misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Wick counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Dupont on the inside.
Dupont scores with a shot to the side of Wick's head.
Dupont misses with the head strike.
Wick looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick is looking for a takedown.
Francois Dupont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick.
Wick avoids the elbow strike from Dupont, against the cage.
Wick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Dupont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Wick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dupont is fending him off so far but Wick persists. Nope, Dupont circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dupont.
Dupont throws a good cross that connects.
Dupont dips to his left and cracks Wick with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown attempt by Wick or perhaps it was just good defense by Dupont, which made it look bad.
Dupont fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dupont is looking to clinch.
Dupont looks to land a combination but Wick avoids it well.
Wick misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Wick moves into range and clinches up with Dupont.
Dupont gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wick.
Dupont lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Wick is working for takedown but Dupont is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dupont lands with a left to the head.
Dupont lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Wick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dupont swivels and escapes.
Dupont connects with a right hand. Wick shakes it off.
Dupont scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Wick.
Dupont keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Dupont moves into the clinch.#T3#
Wick is trying to force a seperation but Dupont has the dominant position.
Wick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dupont scores with a hook to the body.
Wick trying to control the position but instead, Dupont has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wick into the cage.
Wick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wick is trying to pull guard but Dupont has him pressed against the cage.
Francois Dupont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wick tries to pull guard but Dupont won't allow it.
Dupont lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dupont lands a shoulder strike.
Wick is trying to break the clinch but Dupont has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Wick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dupont avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dupont lands an uppercut.
Wick fails to pull guard.
Dupont lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dupont is defending well.
Francois Dupont has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dupont is defending well against a takedown attempt.
John Wick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dupont scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francois Dupont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dupont, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Dupont!

Event: ICF Friday Fights 5
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Leefs moves into the clinch.
Leefs looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ranger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ranger jumps guard but Leefs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ranger tries to break the clinch but Leefs is controlling the position. #TD2#
Leefs wants the takedown. Ranger is fighting it off but Leefs persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ranger's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Ranger is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Leefs has his hands clasped together but Ranger extends and breaks Leefs's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ranger.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Ranger!
A relieved looking Ronald Ranger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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

#R1#
Ferguson misses the jab.
McManus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferguson, as that shot connected.
McManus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferguson throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but McManus is out of range.
McManus moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab from Ferguson.
McManus needs to keep his hands up - Ferguson had a free shot at his head there.
Ferguson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
McManus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson throws a hook but McManus avoids it easily.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson with a nice cross.#T1#
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Jab by Ferguson.
McManus slips a straight right by Ferguson.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ferguson catches McManus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ferguson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ferguson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jonas Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McManus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McManus slips under a jab.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
McManus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
McManus slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
McManus moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but McManus ducks down to avoid it.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
McManus blocking some punches.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ferguson on the inside.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
McManus moves forwards but Ferguson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Ferguson misses with an uppercut #CL#
and McManus counters by clinching up.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McManus slows down the pace here.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus effectively controlling the action here.
McManus is stalling here.
McManus seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson. #T4#
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus blocking some punches.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
McManus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
Ferguson wants to break free but McManus has control. #BC2#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and McManus counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson connects with a right hand. McManus shakes it off.
Ferguson scores with a jab. McManus acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T5#
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand
enabling McManus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by McManus.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson cracks McManus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a hook. McManus ducked under it nicely.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McManus.
Ferguson misses with a left hand #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
McManus blocks an uppercut.
McManus blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T6#
McManus blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from McManus.
Ferguson lands a right hand.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
McManus prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
McManus stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
McManus slows down the pace here.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to work over McManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T7#
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McManus working aggressively here.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
McManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McManus misses with some punches. #BC2#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
McManus slips under a jab.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson with a jab.
Ferguson lunges at McManus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McManus's hand.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. McManus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McManus is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.#T8#
A jab from Ferguson does it's job there.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but McManus slips the punch.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but McManus is just out of range.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
McManus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson jabs at McManus's body.
McManus moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson looks winded!
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson lands a glancing blow to the side of McManus's head.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McManus. #T9##BC2#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McManus.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but McManus is just out of range.
McManus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McManus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferguson to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but McManus slips the punch.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Jonas Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McManus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson misses with a hook. McManus ducked under it nicely.
McManus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
McManus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
McManus slips a jab from Ferguson.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
McManus moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on McManus's shoulder, as McManus tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McManus.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson misses with a left hand #CL#
and McManus moves into the clinch.
McManus misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by McManus.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson tries a body shot but McManus blocks it.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land. #BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on McManus's shoulder, as McManus tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from McManus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and McManus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McManus avoids the body shot from Ferguson. #T2#
Ferguson throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but McManus moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McManus slips a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a jab when McManus was well out of range.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and McManus counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McManus stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
McManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McManus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McManus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ferguson - that landed with a thud. #T4##BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and McManus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McManus staying out of range there.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
McManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferguson up against the cage.#BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McManus walks into a jab.#T5#
McManus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
McManus slips a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McManus doesn't seem bothered though.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
McManus moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.#T6#
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McManus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but McManus ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McManus moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
A lazy left from Ferguson finds it's target.
Ferguson lands a really nice looking cross but McManus seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson jabs at McManus's body.#T7#
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but McManus is out of range.
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McManus.
McManus stalling against the cage.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McManus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T8#
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus has Ferguson pressed against the cage.
Ferguson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
McManus working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus wants to stall.
McManus trying to control the position but instead, Ferguson has worked for underhooks and has pushed McManus into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McManus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T9#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McManus.
Ferguson throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ferguson swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a jab when McManus was well out of range.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
McManus blocks a jab.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson throws a hook but McManus avoids it easily.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. McManus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McManus is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Ferguson scores with a sloppy right hand. McManus should have avoided that one.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but McManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like McManus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McManus blocks a jab.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and McManus moves into the clinch.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McManus is trying to stall.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
McManus prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of McManus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by McManus.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Ferguson takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McManus.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but McManus avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but McManus avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
McManus can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
Ferguson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferguson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McManus.
Ferguson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferguson tries to work over McManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as McManus controls the action.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
McManus blocks an uppercut.
McManus prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McManus.
Ferguson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferguson tries a body shot but McManus blocks it. #T4#
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McManus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus. #BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson misses the body punch #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus. #T5#
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a nice uppercut.
McManus blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
McManus blocking some punches.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by McManus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McManus's elbow.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McManus's elbow. #T6#
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
McManus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from McManus.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McManus misses with the head strike.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McManus misses with the head strike.
McManus taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
McManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.#T7#
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and McManus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but McManus avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McManus or not.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
McManus prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
A bit of stalling here from McManus.
A right hand to the body from Ferguson.
McManus stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ferguson. #T8##BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
It looked like McManus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Ferguson there.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from McManus misses its target.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Ferguson swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McManus on the side of the head.
McManus slips a jab from Ferguson.
A little feinted left hand from McManus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McManus moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a right hand. #T9#
McManus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McManus slips under a jab.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McManus walks into a stiff left hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
McManus avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
It looked like McManus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McManus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Ferguson really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
McManus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McManus slips under a jab from Ferguson.
McManus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. McManus moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like McManus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
McManus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson throws a jab when McManus was well out of range.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target. #T1#
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
McManus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but McManus moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McManus.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on McManus's shoulder, as McManus tries to avoid the shot.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferguson, as that shot connected.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.#T2#
McManus moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good exchange - Ferguson coming out on top.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by McManus.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. McManus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but McManus moved out of range nicely.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson misses with a straight left. #T3#
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McManus.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson misses the body punch #CL#
and McManus moves into the clinch.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson tries a body shot but McManus blocks it.
McManus is stalling here.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
Ferguson tries to work over McManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McManus.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus stalling the fight.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but McManus avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Jonas Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T5#
Ferguson lands a body punch.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McManus is looking to control Ferguson's arms but Ferguson gets an underhook and turns him. Now McManus has his back to the cage.
McManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferguson up against the cage.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as McManus controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus. #T6#
McManus blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ferguson.
McManus blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McManus blocking some punches.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McManus.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
McManus blocks a body shot from Ferguson. #BC2#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T7#
Ferguson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McManus staying out of range there.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
McManus staying out of range there.
McManus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferguson takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but McManus is just out of range.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ferguson lands a jab.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
McManus slips a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by McManus.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.#T8#
Ferguson throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Good shot there by Ferguson.
McManus avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McManus.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McManus blocks a jab.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.#T9#
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McManus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Ferguson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McManus momentarily.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson misses the jab.
McManus takes one to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McManus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Ferguson dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but McManus is out of range.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. McManus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by McManus.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McManus at a distance.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McManus.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
McManus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but McManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ferguson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.#T1#
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and McManus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses #CL#
and McManus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McManus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and McManus counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Ferguson.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by McManus.
McManus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and McManus counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
McManus working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McManus blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
McManus blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries a body shot but McManus blocks it.
McManus leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McManus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferguson up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but McManus has double underhooks.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
McManus slows down the pace here.
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside. #T5#
McManus working aggressively here.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson lands an uppercut.
Ferguson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferguson cracks McManus with a nice body shot.
Ferguson gets through McManus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferguson as McManus tries to tie him up.
Ferguson lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ferguson. #T6#
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
Ferguson lands a body punch.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ferguson on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
Ferguson lands a right hand.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
A short right from Ferguson.
Ferguson digs a right hand into McManus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McManus's gas tank. #BC2#
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Brendan McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
McManus avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
It looked like McManus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Ferguson.
McManus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but McManus ducks down to avoid it.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a hook but McManus avoids it easily.
McManus slips a jab from Ferguson.
It looked like McManus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T8#
McManus slips under a jab from Ferguson.
McManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson catches McManus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Jonas Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McManus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McManus blocks a jab.
Ferguson lands with a cross.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but McManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T9#
Ferguson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McManus walks into a jab.
McManus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
McManus avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McManus doesn't seem bothered though.
McManus slips a straight right by Ferguson.
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 44:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 44:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Ferguson!

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

#R1#
Vartescu throws a big shot that misses.
Vartescu misses with a head kick.
Vartescu defending well as Dievas loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Vartescu misses.
Dievas scores with a jab to the body.
Dievas misses with a body shot.
Dievas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dievas throws the left hand but Vartescu avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Vartescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dievas lands a jab to Vartescu's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vartescu looks winded!
A telegraphed right hand from Vartescu misses the target.
Dievas throws a jab when Vartescu was well out of range.
Dievas lands with a shot to the body.
Dievas punishes Vartescu's body with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Dievas sends Vartescu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dievas is motioning to the referee to let Vartescu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Nikolai Vartescu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Dievas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vartescu sprawling to the canvas! Vartescu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dievas finish him?! #ROC#Vartescu is rocked!
Vartescu leaves his chin hanging out and Dievas seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Vartescu crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Perkunas Dievas!

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

#R1##TD#
Fundinul shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McManus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fundinul throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fundinul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McManus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fundinul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McManus's head.
McManus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fundinul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fundinul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fundinul throws a strike but McManus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fundinul stands up over McManus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fundinul postures up in McManus's guard and throws a big left but McManus blocks it.
Fundinul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fundinul lands a couple of digs.
Fundinul throws an elbow that misses. McManus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fundinul's guard. Nice move by McManus!#REVB#
McManus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fundinul pulls McManus in close to prevent any damage.
Fundinul keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fundinul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fundinul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fundinul pulls McManus in close to his closed guard and prevents McManus from doing any damage or advancing position.
McManus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McManus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fundinul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fundinul keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully.
McManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fundinul is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fundinul keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully.
McManus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fundinul is pulling down on McManus's head. It's preventing any offense from McManus, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McManus sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fundinul has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Fundinul feints and as McManus raises his hands in defense, Fundinul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
McManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fundinul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fundinul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fundinul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fundinul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fundinul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT#It looks like Brendan McManus has been cut.
McManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fundinul.
McManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fundinul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fundinul is looking to work some ground and pound but McManus has wrist control.
Fundinul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fundinul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#McManus is rocked!#T4#
Fundinul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McManus is still in real trouble! Can Fundinul finish him?
Fundinul lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fundinul postures up and lands a big shot to McManus's brow.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fundinul loads up on a big left hand. McManus felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fundinul looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! McManus can't hide his disappointment, as Fundinul celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Fundinul!
After the big win, Balin Fundinul made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Senshi Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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

#R1#
Riordan slips a jab from Burch.
Riordan tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Burch has Riordan up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan tries to throw a body punch but Burch avoids it by throwing Riordan back against the cage.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burch.
Riordan misses with some punches.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Burch blocking some punches. #T1#
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burch up against the cage.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burch lands a damaging elbow.
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Burch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan misses with some punches. #T2#
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Burch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan stalling.
Riordan stalling.
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burch blocks a body shot from Riordan.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan tries a body shot but Burch blocks it.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Burch blocks a body shot from Riordan.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burch up against the cage.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Riordan misses with some punches.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Burch.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Riordan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burch lands an elbow that stopped Riordan in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Burch lands an elbow just above Riordan 's eye.
Burch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Riordan has been cut.#T5#
Riordan stalling the fight.
Riordan taking a breather.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Riordan just leaning against Burch, taking a breather.
Riordan misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan slows down the pace here.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burch.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burch up against the cage.
Burch throws an elbow that misses. #T6#
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Burch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan just leaning against Burch, taking a breather.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Burch lands an elbow inside that Riordan shrugs off.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Burch controls his hands.
Riordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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.#T7#
Burch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Riordan slowing the pace effectively.
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.#T8#
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan is pushing Burch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Riordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan stalls. #T9#
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Burch uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Riordan taking a breather.
Riordan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Burch blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.#CL#
Riordan tries to keep at a distance but Burch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Burch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Riordan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Burch throws a lazy right hand but Riordan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Burch pushes Riordan up against the cage in a clinch.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Nice elbow from Burch.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching 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.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch lands an elbow inside that Riordan shrugs off.
Baron Burch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Burch blocks an uppercut.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan just leaning against Burch, taking a breather.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riordan.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Riordan.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan takes an elbow to the temple.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Burch blocking some punches. #T2#
Burch letting Riordan take a breather here.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan stalls.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Riordan.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burch's elbow.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Riordan is stalling here.
Riordan misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burch blocks an uppercut.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Burch lands an elbow inside that Riordan shrugs off. #T4#
Burch blocks a body shot from Riordan.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Burch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riordan can do to turn this around?
Riordan is struggling to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Riordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burch blocking some punches.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
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.#T5#
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Riordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Burch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T6#
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burch lands an elbow inside.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan stalling in the clinch.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Burch uses good head movement to avoid it. #T7#
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burch up against the cage.
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burch.
Riordan takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Tommy Riordan's cut even more.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Burch. #T8#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan controlling the action here for a moment.
Burch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T9#
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Burch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riordan slowing the pace effectively.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Riordan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan slows down the pace here.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Burch.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Burch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Riordan's cut.
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.#R3##CL#
Burch closes the distance and clinches.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burch lands an elbow inside that Riordan shrugs off.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Burch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burch blocking some punches.
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Burch lands an elbow just above Riordan 's eye.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan misses with a punch to the body.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Riordan avoiding damage.
Riordan stalling in the clinch.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Burch lands an elbow that stopped Riordan in his tracks for a moment.
Riordan slows down the pace here.
Riordan is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Riordan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan has Burch pressed against the cage.
Burch being controlled against the cage.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch. #T3#
Burch blocks an uppercut.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Burch blocks an uppercut.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Burch.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch lands an elbow inside that Riordan shrugs off. #T4#
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Burch lands an elbow inside that Riordan shrugs off.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Burch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan misses with some punches.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan slows down the pace here.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T5#
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burch letting Riordan take a breather here.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan slowing the pace effectively.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Riordan to work.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.#T6#
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riordan stalls.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riordan misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan misses with a punch to the body.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike. #T7#
Burch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Riordan slows down the pace here.
Riordan slowing the pace effectively.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Burch lands an elbow just above Riordan 's eye.
Burch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T8#
Burch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riordan stalling.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan is struggling to control the position.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Riordan.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan slowing the pace effectively.#T9#
Burch lands an elbow inside.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burch up against the cage.
Riordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burch lands an elbow just above Riordan 's eye. #CUT#The cut above Tommy Riordan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burch.
Burch blocking some punches.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Burch clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Riordan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Riordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Burch clinches.
Burch lands a nice elbow.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burch up against the cage.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan stalls.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burch. #T1#
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Burch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Burch controls the action.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan is pushing Burch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Burch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan stalls.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Burch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch. #T3#
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Riordan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Burch blocks an uppercut.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burch blocks an uppercut.
Burch blocks an uppercut.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
The referee calls for Riordan to work. #T4#
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Burch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Burch.
Burch blocking some punches.
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
Burch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riordan's defenses.
Riordan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Riordan is pushing Burch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T5#
Burch blocking some punches.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Riordan stalls.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riordan's defenses.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan stalls.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan stalling.
Riordan takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow. #T6#
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Burch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Burch.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan takes an elbow to the temple.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burch blocking some punches.
Burch throws an elbow that misses. #T7#
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Burch controls his hands.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riordan's defenses.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Burch.
Riordan stalls. #T8#
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Riordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Burch.
Burch lands an elbow inside.
Burch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riordan's defenses.
Burch blocks an uppercut.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan misses with a punch to the body.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riordan's defenses.
Riordan is stalling here.
Riordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Burch. #T9#
Burch letting Riordan take a breather here.
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Burch controls the action.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Burch.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Burch.
Burch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Burch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Burch had his way with Tommy Riordan in that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Riordan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Burch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan misses with a punch to the body.
Riordan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burch up against the cage.
Riordan misses with the head strike. #T1#
Burch lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Riordan working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burch lands an elbow that stopped Riordan in his tracks for a moment.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch blocks a body shot from Riordan.
Burch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burch blocks a body shot from Riordan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Burch.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Burch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riordan.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Riordan.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Burch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Riordan controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Burch.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Burch.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burch throws an elbow that misses. #T5#
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan working aggressively here.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Burch lands an elbow that stopped Riordan in his tracks for a moment.
Riordan takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Riordan is pushing Burch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T6#
Riordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riordan working aggressively here.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Burch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tommy Riordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Burch. #CUT#Tommy Riordan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan controlling the action here for a moment.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Burch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land. #T8#
Burch throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch lands a nice elbow.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Burch.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Burch lands an elbow just above Riordan 's eye.
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Burch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riordan working aggressively here.
Riordan cracks Burch with a nice body shot.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.#T9#
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Burch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Burch lands a damaging elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Riordan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Baron Burch!

Event: ICF 6
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Noll moves out of range of the strikes.
Noll throwing a counter right hand but Vartescu manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vartescu 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 Noll has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noll and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nikolai Vartescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartescu throws a solid leg kick but Noll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vartescu.
Vartescu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noll is out of range and Vartescu settles back down.
Noll throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Nikolai Vartescu has been cut.
Noll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vartescu tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Noll misses the target.
Noll avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Noll misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Vartescu clinches up with Noll and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Noll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vartescu has a couple of punches blocked by Noll.
Vartescu slows down the pace here.
Vartescu blocks a body shot from Noll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Noll.
A frustrated look appears on Noll's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vartescu is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Vartescu is struggling to control the position.
Noll is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Noll can't break the clinch.
Noll tries to break the clinch but Vartescu is controlling the position. #BC#
Noll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vartescu misses with an uppercut. Noll saw that one coming.
Vartescu misses with a straight right.
Vartescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noll was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartescu.
Vartescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vartescu ducks under a wild hook from Noll.
Vartescu tries to clinch but Noll is having none of it.
Vartescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vartescu wants to clinch up but Noll keeps it at a distance.
Noll shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vartescu eats them both and turns towards Noll to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Vartescu rushes Noll and presses him up against the cage.
Vartescu misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
The referee calls for Noll to work.
Vartescu throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Noll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noll thuds his right hand into Vartescu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartescu blocks a jab.
Vartescu tries to counter with a clinch but Noll shakes him off and moves away.
Vartescu tries to clinch but Noll is having none of it.
Noll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noll blocks a jab.
Noll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vartescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vartescu lands a leg kick that knocks Noll off balance momentarily.
Vartescu misses with a wild body shot.
Noll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vartescu swings for the body but Noll moves out of range.
Vartescu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vartescu misses with an uppercut. Noll saw that one coming.
Noll scores with a hook.
Noll loads up on a big right hand but Vartescu slips the punch.#T3#
Noll avoids a kick to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Noll has knocked Vartescu down with a huge combo! Noll steps away and waves a wobbly Vartescu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#That has opened up Nikolai Vartescu's cut even more.
Noll lands a big right hook! Vartescu looks hurt but is still standing! Noll lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Vartescu falls down and Noll dives in with a huge hammer fist! Vartescu's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Noll runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Isaac Noll!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Isaac Noll made sure he mentioned Senshi Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ICF 6
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Didysis throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimitriev.
Dimitriev defending well as Didysis loads up on a big left hand.
Didysis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dimitriev's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Bartok Dimitriev has been cut.
Didysis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Didysis works Dimitriev's body with a nice hook.
Didysis swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Dimitriev moves into the clinch.
Didysis working aggressively here.
Didysis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dimitriev is trying to stall.
Didysis blocks a body shot from Dimitriev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitriev uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
Didysis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Didysis has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitriev. #T1#
Dimitriev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Didysis misses with a body punch.
Didysis gets through Dimitriev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dimitriev is struggling to control the position.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didysis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dimitriev is pushing Didysis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Didysis fails to land.
Dimitriev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis digs a right hand into Dimitriev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitriev's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Didysis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Dimitriev.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Didysis throws a shot from downtown. Dimitriev moves away and avoids it.
Didysis sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Didysis avoids it this time.
Didysis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitriev.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Didysis.
Didysis works Dimitriev's body with a nice hook.
Didysis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dimitriev defending well as Didysis loads up on a big left hand.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Didysis pushes him away.
Dimitriev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Didysis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dimitriev slips a jab from Didysis.
Didysis looks to throw the jab but Dimitriev is out of range.
Dimitriev blocks a jab.
Didysis misses with a double jab.
Didysis scores with a shot to the body.
Didysis throws a shot from downtown. Dimitriev moves away and avoids it.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Didysis shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Didysis scores with a nice strike.
Didysis misses the jab.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Didysis misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Dimitriev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Didysis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitriev.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dimitriev slips a straight right by Didysis.
Dimitriev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Didysis shakes him off and moves away.
Didysis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Didysis throws a right and a left that Dimitriev avoids nicely.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Didysis pushes him away.
We've been informed that Dimitriev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Didysis misses with a straight right.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Didysis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitriev was well out of range. Poor timing from Didysis.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vytautas Didysis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Didysis throws a hook but Dimitriev avoids it easily.
Dimitriev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Didysis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Didysis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Didysis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dimitriev's brow.
Dimitriev tries to stall but Didysis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Didysis as the two fighters clinch.
Dimitriev is trying to stall.
Dimitriev has Didysis pushed against the cage.
Didysis blocks a body shot from Dimitriev.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Dimitriev controls the action.
Dimitriev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Didysis is keeping busy.
Dimitriev wants to stall.
Didysis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimitriev backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Didysis. #T5#
A shot in the inside from Didysis.
A short right from Didysis.
Didysis lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimitriev takes a shot to the head.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Dimitriev controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Didysis.
Didysis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Didysis misses with a body punch.
Didysis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dimitriev backwards.
Dimitriev is looking to control Didysis's arms but Didysis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dimitriev has his back to the cage.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Didysis lands a right hand.
Didysis lands a body shot.
Dimitriev looks winded!
Didysis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didysis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimitriev backwards. #T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Didysis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Didysis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimitriev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Didysis's elbow.
Didysis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Didysis pushes Dimitriev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Didysis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Didysis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimitrievs head.
Didysis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimitriev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Didysis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dimitriev can't find room to land a body shot as Didysis controls the action.
Didysis lands a shoulder strike.
Didysis lands an uppercut.
Dimitriev is trying to maintain a safe position but Didysis gets an underhook and turns Dimitriev into the cage.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside. #T7#
Dimitriev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#That has opened up Bartok Dimitriev's cut even more.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
Didysis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dimitriev or not.
Dimitriev throws a punch but it's blocked by Didysis.
Didysis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitriev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Dimitriev to work.
Didysis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Didysis lands with a short shot to the head.
Didysis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Didysis misses with an elbow over the top.
Dimitriev takes a shot to the head.
Didysis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimitrievs head.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Didysis.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike. #T8#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Didysis presses Dimitriev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Didysis on the inside.
Dimitriev trying to control the position but instead, Didysis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dimitriev into the cage.
Didysis taking a breather.
Didysis cracks Dimitriev with a nice body shot.
Didysis lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Didysis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Didysis.
Didysis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Didysis scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Didysis breaks from the clinch.
Didysis pounces like a tiger and cracks Dimitriev with a vicious hook! Dimitriev is down but not out! Didysis follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vytautas Didysis!

Event: ICF 5
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Gunner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunner fails to land with a series of punches.
Riordan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gunner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunner jabs at Riordan's body.
Gunner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gunner throws a wild body kick that Riordan sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Riordan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Riordan moves out of range easily.
Riordan throwing a counter right hand but Gunner manages to avoid it.
Gunner misses with a kick to the body.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Riordan moves out of range easily.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Riordan avoids a kick to the body.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riordan.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunner is looking to land body kicks.
Gunner throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Riordan moves into the clinch.
Gunner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riordans head.
Gunner tries to work over Riordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gunner up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
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.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Riordan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Gunner misses with a body punch. #T2#
Riordan keeps control of Gunner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gunner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee calls for Riordan to work.
Riordan prevents a body shot from Gunner. #BC2#
Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gunner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner 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.
Gunner misses with the body kick#CL#
and Riordan moves into the clinch.
Gunner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riordans head. #T3#
Gunner lands a right hand.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gunner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gunner.
Riordan slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Gunner. #BC2#
Gunner manages to break the clinch.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Riordan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riordan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Gunner throws a front kick aimed at Riordan's knee but Riordan avoids it well.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunner connects with a body shot.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Riordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Riordan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riordan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from Gunner tenderised Riordan's leg. Riordan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunner misses with a body kick.
Gunner throws out a loose jab but Riordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T5#
Gunner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riordan.
Gunner looks for the body kick but Riordan saw that one coming.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunner throws a hook to the side of Riordan's head but Riordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riordan.
Gunner stuns Riordan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riordan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riordan. That did some damage!
Riordan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gunner misses with a straight left.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner scores with a hook.#T6#
Gunner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Riordan will feel that in the morning.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A cross from Gunner lands.
Gunner throws a series of punches but Riordan moves out of range.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Riordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner misses with a double jab.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Riordan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gunner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riordan checks it well.
Riordan moves out of range of the strikes.
Riordan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T7#
Nice body punch from Gunner.
Riordan moves out of range of the body kick.
Riordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner with a jab.
Gunner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riordan manages to avoid it.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner lands a lovely overhand right.
Riordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunner.
Riordan is looking to counter punch.
Gunner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tommy Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riordan ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Riordan avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Gunner cracks Riordan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Riordan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T8#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Gunner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riordan throwing a counter right hand but Gunner manages to avoid it.
Gunner throws out a loose jab but Riordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunner looks for the body kick but Riordan saw that one coming.
Riordan ducks right into an uppercut from Gunner.
Gunner is looking to slow Riordan down with leg kicks.
Riordan blocks a leg kick.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.#T9#
Gunner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gunner!
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Riordan is just out of range.
Riordan moves out of range of the strikes.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner misses with a double jab.
Riordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gunner throws a hook but Riordan avoids it easily.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Riordan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gunner throws a leg kick but Riordan checks it.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Riordan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
An attempted straight right counter from Riordan misses the target.
Gunner scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gunner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gunner misses with an uppercut.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Gunner misses.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Gunner throws an overhand right that lands on Riordan's shoulder, as Riordan tries to avoid the shot.
Tommy Gunner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Riordan.
Riordan blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Gunner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riordan.
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Riordan is just out of range.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Gunner throws a shot from downtown. Riordan moves away and avoids it.
Gunner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gunner lands a jab to Riordan's midsection.
Riordan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riordan moves away.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunner fakes the leg kick and cracks Riordan in the body.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Gunner jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Gunner. Beautiful body shot.
Gunner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riordan under the eye.
Gunner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riordan moves out of range as Gunner throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Riordan misses the target.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Riordan is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner throws a big shot that misses.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riordan momentarily. #T3#
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner misses with a body shot.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Riordan blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner misses with a body shot #CL#
and Riordan moves into the clinch.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riordan misses with some punches.
Gunner is looking to break free of the clinch but Riordan has double underhooks.
Riordan slows down the pace here.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Gunner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riordan.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Gunner has had enough of the clinch but Riordan keeps him there for the moment.
Gunner misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riordan taking a breather.
Riordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tommy Gunner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gunner tries to throw a body punch but Riordan avoids it by throwing Gunner back against the cage.
Riordan has Gunner pressed against the cage. #T5#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riordan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gunner struggles to land a body shot inside as Riordan controls his hands.
Riordan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunner's efforts to push away.
Riordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gunner fails to land.
Gunner tries to throw a body punch but Riordan avoids it by throwing Gunner back against the cage. #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.
Riordan just leaning against Gunner, taking a breather.
Gunner has a couple of punches blocked by Riordan.
Riordan pushes Gunner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunner fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gunner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riordan blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Gunner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riordan's head.
Gunner fails to land with a series of punches.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Riordan avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner loads up on a big right hand but Riordan slips the punch.#T7#
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner throws a front kick aimed at Riordan's knee but Riordan avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Riordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Gunner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner throws a leg kick but Riordan checks it.
Riordan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gunner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunner misses with a body kick.
Riordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Riordan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gunner misses with a low kick. #T8#
Gunner wants to slow Riordan down by chopping away at his legs.
Gunner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riordan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gunner throws a jab when Riordan was well out of range.
A big right from Gunner misses.
Riordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner throws a good cross that connects.
Gunner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Riordan.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
Gunner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunner clobbers Riordan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner throws a hook but Riordan avoids it easily.
Riordan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T9#
Gunner misses with a body kick.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Riordan avoids the body shot from Gunner.
Riordan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Riordan counters by moving into the clinch.
Riordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner throws a punch but it's blocked by Riordan.
Gunner misses with a body punch.
Gunner tries a body shot but Riordan blocks it.
Riordan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gunner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunner tries to circle away but Riordan has him pinned against the cage.
Riordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gunner 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#
Gunner throws a leg kick but Riordan moved away.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Riordan slips a straight right by Gunner.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Gunner misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Riordan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Riordan on the inside.
Gunner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan lands with a light punch inside.
Riordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riordan taking a breather.
Gunner misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Riordan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gunner blocks an uppercut.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riordan stalling in the clinch.
Gunner misses with some punches.
Gunner is trying to push Riordan away but Riordan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Riordan taking a breather.#BC2#
Gunner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunner scores with a hook.#T2#
Gunner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riordan.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riordan moves away.
Gunner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner misses with a body kick.
A big right from Gunner misses.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Gunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gunner - that will leave a mark!
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Riordan is just out of range.#T3#
Gunner throws an overhand right that lands on Riordan's shoulder, as Riordan tries to avoid the shot.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riordan checks a leg kick.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunner 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Riordan misses the target.
Gunner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunner throws a shot from downtown. Riordan moves away and avoids it.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Riordan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gunner connects with a high kick.
Gunner throws a hook to the side of Riordan's head but Riordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good work by Riordan as he checks the leg kick.
Gunner clobbers Riordan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gunner throws the kick towards the body but Riordan avoids it.
Riordan slips a straight right by Gunner.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Riordan checks a low kick from Gunner.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T5#
Gunner misses with a wild body shot.
Riordan ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Gunner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gunner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunner misses with an uppercut.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Riordan avoids the body shot from Gunner.
An attempted straight right counter from Riordan misses the target.
Gunner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riordan in his tracks. #T6#
Gunner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gunner duly obliges.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Riordan moves out of range easily.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner throws a leg kick but Riordan sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner throws a hook to the side of Riordan's head but Riordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunner misses with a head kick.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner looks for the body kick but Riordan saw that one coming. #T7#
Gunner throws a leg kick but Riordan moved away.
Riordan ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Gunner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gunner throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Riordan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Riordan blocks a body shot from Gunner.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gunner blocks a body shot from Riordan. #T8#
Gunner tries to throw a body punch but Riordan avoids it by throwing Gunner back against the cage.
Gunner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riordan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Riordan just leaning against Gunner, taking a breather.
Riordan looking to stall.
Riordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Gunner thows a leg kick but Riordan checks it #CL#
and Riordan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riordan.
Gunner wants to get back to striking at distance but Riordan won't allow it.
Gunner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunner controls his hands. #T9#
Riordan blocking some punches.
Gunner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riordan backwards.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunner wants to get back to striking at distance but Riordan won't allow it.
Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
Riordan slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Riordan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gunner really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Gunner throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Riordan misses the target.
Gunner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner throws the left hand but Riordan avoids the punch easily.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Gunner scores with a four punch combination!
Gunner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunner.
Riordan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gunner tries to work over Riordan's front leg with a kick but Riordan checks it.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Riordan blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunner misses the target.
A cross from Gunner lands.
Gunner misses with a looping right.
Riordan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice combination there by Gunner.
Gunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner looks for the body kick but Riordan saw that one coming.
Gunner tried to score with a low kick but Riordan checks it.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Gunner tries a low kick but Riordan avoids it.
Riordan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gunner.
Gunner missing with a left hand there. Riordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunner lands with a nice body punch.
Gunner thuds his right hand into Riordan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riordan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
A little feinted left hand from Riordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunner. That's going to slow Riordan down. #T3#
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner looks to land a right hand but Riordan moved out of range.
Riordan blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Riordan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gunner.
Gunner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Riordan avoids a kick to the body.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Riordan avoids the body shot from Gunner.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Riordan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunner throws out the jab.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.#T4#
A combination from Gunner does no damage.
Gunner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Riordan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riordan moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunner.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Gunner misses the shot to the body.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Riordan slips under a jab.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunner. Riordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T5#
Riordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunner.
Gunner misses with a body kick.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riordan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunner. Riordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riordan manages to avoid it.#T6#
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner takes a swing at Riordan's ribcage but misses.
Riordan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riordan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunner misses with a wild body shot.
Gunner throws a hook to the side of Riordan's head but Riordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunner digs a good hook to Riordan's body.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Riordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunner thuds a left hand into Riordan's body.
Gunner misses with a low kick. #T7#
Riordan walks into a left hand.
Gunner scores with the left hand. Riordan knows he should have avoided that one.
Riordan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunner is looking to land body kicks.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner scores with a spinning back kick!
Gunner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riordan checks it well.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Riordan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gunner is looking to land body kicks.#T8#
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunner looks to throw the jab but Riordan is out of range.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunner.
Gunner throws the left hand but Riordan avoids the punch easily.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan takes one to the chin there.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunner throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Riordan counters by clinching up. #T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
Riordan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Riordan misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunner misses with an uppercut. Riordan saw that one coming.
Gunner misses with a double jab #CL#
and Riordan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gunner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riordan tries to move into range but Gunner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gunner dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Gunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Riordan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Gunner.
Gunner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gunner fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunner.
Riordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Gunner throws a shot from downtown. Riordan moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Riordan.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.#T1#
Gunner misses with a kick to the body.
Gunner misses with a series of wild punches.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Riordan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunner.
Gunner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riordan doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunner connects with a high kick.
Gunner throws the left hand but Riordan avoids the punch easily.
Riordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gunner.#T2#
Riordan avoids the body shot from Gunner.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan slips under a jab from Gunner.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Gunner misses.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
A big left from Gunner misses.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Gunner.
Gunner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Riordan avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Riordan slips under a jab.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner connects with a leg kick.
Gunner misses with a kick to the body.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.#T3#
Riordan walks into a straight right hand from Gunner.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Riordan moves out of range easily.
Riordan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gunner misses with a kick to the body.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner lands with a shot to the body.
Gunner thuds his right hand into Riordan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunner tries to score with a low kick but Riordan moves his leg out of the way.
Gunner takes a swing at Riordan's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Riordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunner swings for the body but Riordan moves out of range.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Gunner is looking to score with low kicks.
Riordan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunner breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riordan moves away.
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Gunner.
Riordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Gunner tries to get set, Riordan tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner tests Riordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Riordan moves out of range of the body kick from Gunner.
Sloppy strikes from Gunner. Those never looked like landing.
Riordan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T5#
Gunner looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Riordan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riordan.
Riordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunner tries to work over Riordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunner tries a body shot but Riordan blocks it.
Riordan tries a body shot but Gunner blocks it.
Gunner tries to break free but Riordan pushes him back against the cage.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gunner up against the cage.
Riordan stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Riordan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Gunner throws a head punch that misses. #T6#
Gunner being controlled against the cage.
Riordan blocks a body shot from Gunner. #BC2#
Gunner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunner.
Riordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tommy Riordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Gunner throws a head kick but Riordan moves out of range.
Riordan avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Riordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner misses with a hook.
Gunner throws a wild body kick that Riordan sees coming a mile off.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Riordan avoids a kick to the body.
Riordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Riordan counters by moving into the clinch.
Riordan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gunner has a couple of punches blocked by Riordan.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Riordan working aggressively here. #T8#
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
Gunner can't break the clinch.
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner tries to break the clinch but Riordan is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Gunner. #BC2#
Gunner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunner scores with a hook to the body. Riordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tommy Gunner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T9#
Gunner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Riordan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunner throws out the jab.
Riordan is looking to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch.
Gunner throws a head kick but Riordan moves out of range.
Riordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner with a nice calf kick.
Gunner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunner scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunner lands with a kick to the temple. Riordan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Riordan blocks the body kick.
Riordan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 43:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gunner!
In his post fight interview, Tommy Gunner gave a big smile as he said 'I’m here to do the man dance every time I step in here guys'.

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 Friday Fights 1
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Vartescu throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Fundinul decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vartescu's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fundinul landing some decent shots from guard.
Fundinul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fundinul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fundinul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fundinul scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#It looks like Nikolai Vartescu has been cut.
Fundinul throwing strikes from guard but Vartescu blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fundinul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fundinul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vartescu's head.
Vartescu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fundinul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fundinul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vartescu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fundinul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fundinul throws a big elbow that misses.
Fundinul lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Vartescu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fundinul.
Vartescu looks winded!
Fundinul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fundinul landing with the ground and pound.
Fundinul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Vartescu is rocked!
Fundinul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fundinul cracks Vartescu with a solid left hand.
Vartescu is still in real trouble! Can Fundinul finish him?
Vartescu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vartescu seems to have recovered his senses.
Fundinul is looking to work some ground and pound but Vartescu has wrist control.
Fundinul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT#That has opened up Nikolai Vartescu's cut even more.
Vartescu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fundinul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vartescu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fundinul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Nikolai Vartescu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fundinul throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fundinul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vartescu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fundinul is in close to Vartescu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vartescu keeping full guard, as Fundinul tries to pass.
Fundinul throwing strikes from guard but Vartescu blocks nicely.
Fundinul is working Vartescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fundinul arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Vartescu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Fundinul!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Balin Fundinul waved his t-shirt featuring Senshi Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

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

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

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

Event: ICF 3
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1##CL#
Romanescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dimitriev misses with a punch to the body.
Romanescu is trying to stall.
Romanescu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimitriev as Romanescu tries to tie him up.
Dimitriev throws a head punch that misses.
Dimitriev has Romanescu pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitriev has Romanescu pressed against the cage.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Dimitriev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romanescu up against the cage.
Romanescu blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dimitriev is struggling to control the position.
Romanescu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dimitriev just leaning against Romanescu, taking a breather.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Romanescu trying to control the position but instead, Dimitriev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romanescu into the cage.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Come on Dimitriev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanescu.
Dimitriev misses with a body punch. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dimitriev controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Romanescu forces Dimitriev back against the cage and clinches.
Romanescu looking to stall.
Dimitriev is pushing Romanescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanescu.
Romanescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimitriev.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimitriev is keeping busy.
Dimitriev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romanescu up against the cage.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T5#
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimitriev as Romanescu tries to tie him up.
Dimitriev'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.
Romanescu taking a breather.
Romanescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dimitriev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanescu's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Radu Romanescu.#CL#
Romanescu has Dimitriev up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Dimitriev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimitriev is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitriev.
Dimitriev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dimitriev blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitriev.#T7#
Come on Dimitriev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Dimitriev's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitriev.
Dimitriev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimitriev stalling against the cage.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Romanescu is trying to stall.
A short left from Dimitriev. #T8#
Romanescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dimitriev.
Dimitriev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dimitriev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitriev controlling the action here for a moment.
Dimitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanescu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T9#
The referee is keeping an eye on Dimitriev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dimitriev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romanescu is trying to stall.
Romanescu prevents a body shot from Dimitriev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dimitriev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dimitriev leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartok Dimitriev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Dimitriev tries to keep at a distance but Romanescu has taken the fight into the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Dimitriev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanescu.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Romanescu pushes him away.#CL#
Romanescu takes the fight into the clinch.
Dimitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitriev misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Dimitriev misses with some punches.
Dimitriev has Romanescu pushed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dimitriev throws a head punch that misses.
Romanescu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitriev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dimitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitriev slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Dimitriev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dimitriev stalling the fight.
Romanescu blocks a body shot from Dimitriev.
Dimitriev gets through Romanescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dimitriev stalls.
Dimitriev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanescu up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Dimitriev gets tackled into the cage by Romanescu. Romanescu maintains the clinch. #T3#
Dimitriev slows down the pace here.
Romanescu wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Romanescu is trying to stall.
Dimitriev taking a breather.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dimitriev leaning against his opponent.
Romanescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romanescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romanescu seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Dimitriev is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimitriev effectively controlling the action here.#T5#
Dimitriev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitriev fails to land.
Dimitriev is stalling here.
Bartok Dimitriev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitriev.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Romanescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike.
Romanescu blocks a body shot from Dimitriev.
Dimitriev stalls.
Dimitriev has Romanescu pressed against the cage. #T6#
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitriev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romanescu up against the cage.
Dimitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romanescu blocks an uppercut.
Romanescu taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dimitriev throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanescu. #T7#
Dimitriev effectively controlling the action here.
Dimitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimitriev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Romanescu blocking some punches.
Dimitriev avoiding damage.
Dimitriev stops a takedown attempt from Romanescu. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dimitriev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romanescu up against the cage.
Dimitriev lands a shot to the body.
Dimitriev slows down the pace here.
Romanescu blocks a body shot from Dimitriev.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimitriev as Romanescu tries to tie him up. #T9#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romanescu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitriev.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimitriev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanescu up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Romanescu drives through and clinches with Dimitriev against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dimitriev leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartok Dimitriev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##CL#
Romanescu moves into range and clinches up with Dimitriev.
Dimitriev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitriev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dimitriev throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimitriev stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dimitriev. #T1#
Romanescu tries to stall but Dimitriev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dimitriev stalling against the cage.
Dimitriev has Romanescu pressed against the cage.
Dimitriev stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Romanescu closes the distance and pushes Dimitriev back into the cage.
Dimitriev throws a head punch that misses.
Romanescu is looking to control Dimitriev's arms but Dimitriev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romanescu has his back to the cage.
Romanescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Dimitriev gets an underhook and turns Romanescu into the cage.
Romanescu is trying to break free.#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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dimitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitriev fails to land.
Romanescu wants to stall.
Dimitriev misses with a body punch.
Dimitriev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanescu's elbow.
Dimitriev throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanescu. #T3#
Dimitriev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanescu.
Dimitriev tries to throw a body punch but Romanescu avoids it by throwing Dimitriev back against the cage.
Romanescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romanescu looking to stall.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimitriev throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Dimitriev.
Romanescu blocks an uppercut.
Romanescu misses with an elbow over the top.
Romanescu blocks an uppercut.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimitriev is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitriev.
Romanescu lands with a right to the head.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu. #T5#
Dimitriev leaning against his opponent.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romanescu tries a body shot but Dimitriev blocks it.
Dimitriev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanescu up against the cage.
Dimitriev taking a breather.
Dimitriev stalling the fight.
Dimitriev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Romanescu pushes Dimitriev up against the cage in a clinch.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Dimitriev stalling against the cage.
Dimitriev throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanescu.
Romanescu wants to stall.
Dimitriev effectively controlling the action here.
Romanescu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T7#
Dimitriev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitriev fails to land.
Dimitriev dodges an elbow strike from Romanescu.
Dimitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Romanescu blocking some punches.
Dimitriev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dimitriev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dimitriev receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dimitriev working aggressively here.
Romanescu wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romanescu goes for a takedown attempt but Dimitriev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Romanescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimitriev, pushing him back against the cage.#T9#
Dimitriev stalling the fight.
Dimitriev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimitriev as Romanescu tries to tie him up.
Dimitriev misses with some punches.
Dimitriev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dimitriev effectively controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartok Dimitriev really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Dimitriev checks a leg kick nicely.
Dimitriev wants to counter the offense by Romanescu and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Romanescu moves into the clinch successfully.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dimitriev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Romanescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitriev.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Romanescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimitriev, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Dimitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev avoiding damage.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Dimitriev.
Romanescu being controlled against the cage.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimitriev is keeping busy.
Dimitriev tries to work over Romanescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Dimitriev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Romanescu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dimitriev has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Dimitriev.
Dimitriev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanescu up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.#CL#
Romanescu clinches up against the cage.
Romanescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romanescu wants to stall.
Romanescu blocking some punches. #T3#
Romanescu looking to stall.
Dimitriev stalling the fight.
Romanescu throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Dimitriev.
Dimitriev stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Romanescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Romanescu would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#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.
Romanescu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitriev.
Romanescu blocking some punches.
Dimitriev'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.
Dimitriev stalling the fight.
Romanescu looking to stall.
Dimitriev stalling against the cage. #T5#
Romanescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dimitriev 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 Bartok Dimitriev.
Romanescu throws a body punch but Dimitriev moves out of range.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Romanescu shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Dimitriev gets tackled into the cage by Romanescu. Romanescu maintains the clinch.
Dimitriev throws a head punch that misses.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimitriev is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Dimitriev to work. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romanescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Dimitriev gets an underhook and turns Romanescu into the cage.
Dimitriev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Romanescu blocks an uppercut.
Dimitriev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
A short right from Dimitriev on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Romanescu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dimitriev pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T7#
Dimitriev is pushing Romanescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dimitriev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dimitriev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimitriev working aggressively here.
Romanescu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dimitriev avoids it.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitriev fails to land.
Romanescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev is pushing Romanescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Romanescu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee calls for Dimitriev to work.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Dimitriev slowing the pace effectively.#T9#
Dimitriev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitriev.
Romanescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimitriev stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartok Dimitriev dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Romanescu rushes Dimitriev and presses him up against the cage.
Romanescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Dimitriev gets an underhook and turns Romanescu into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dimitriev throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanescu.
Dimitriev has Romanescu pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitriev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Romanescu sizes up Dimitriev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Romanescu 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. #CL#
Romanescu rushes Dimitriev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romanescu.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimitriev as Romanescu tries to tie him up.
Romanescu is trying to stall.
Romanescu is looking for a takedown.
Dimitriev'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.
Dimitriev slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Dimitriev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dimitriev leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Romanescu throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Dimitriev counters by moving into the clinch.
Romanescu misses with the head strike. #T3#
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Dimitriev'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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dimitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Romanescu.
Dimitriev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romanescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanescu.
Dimitriev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Romanescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimitriev as Romanescu tries to tie him up.
Dimitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitriev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dimitriev avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T5#
Dimitriev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimitriev working aggressively here.
Romanescu looking to stall.
Romanescu trying to control the position but instead, Dimitriev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romanescu into the cage.
Romanescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimitriev just leaning against Romanescu, taking a breather. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Romanescu is looking to control Dimitriev's arms but Dimitriev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romanescu has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitriev.
Dimitriev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dimitriev avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Romanescu misses with the head strike.
Romanescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dimitriev.
Bartok Dimitriev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Romanescu tries to score a body lock takedown but Dimitriev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Romanescu letting Dimitriev take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bartok Dimitriev.
Romanescu misses with a takedown attempt - Dimitriev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Romanescu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Romanescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Dimitriev gets tackled into the cage by Romanescu. Romanescu maintains the clinch. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romanescu looking to stall.
Romanescu stalling in the clinch but Dimitriev improves position.
Romanescu trying to control the position but instead, Dimitriev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romanescu into the cage.
Romanescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimitriev is keeping busy.#T9#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Radu Romanescu.#CL#
Romanescu has closed the distance and engaged Dimitriev in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanescu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Radu Romanescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romanescu wants to stall.

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

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

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Bartok Dimitriev!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Bartok Dimitriev!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Bartok Dimitriev!

Bartok Dimitriev wins by unanimous decision!

Event: ICF 2
Date: Aug 30, 2023

#R1#
Decebalu blocks a leg kick.
Decebalu moves away from the strike by Vartescu. #CL2#
Vartescu closes the distance and clinches.
Decebalu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Vartescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Decebalu blocking some punches.
Decebalu looking to stall.
Vartescu slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decebalu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Vartescu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Vartescu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vartescu fails to land.
Vartescu stalling the fight.
Vartescu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Vartescu has a couple of punches blocked by Decebalu.
Vartescu leaning against his opponent.
Vartescu has Decebalu pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vartescu.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu throws a chopping leg kick but Decebalu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Decebalu checks a leg kick nicely.
Vartescu throws a lazy right hand but Decebalu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Vartescu misses its intended target.
Decebalu tries to clinch but Vartescu moves out of range.
Vartescu misses with a low kick as Decebalu jumps back.
Decebalu avoids the body shot from Vartescu.
Vartescu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decebalu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vartescu manages to circle out of the way.
Vartescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vartescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vartescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Decebalu.#T3#
Decebalu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartescu circles away.
Vartescu tried to score with a low kick but Decebalu checks it.
Decebalu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Vartescu moves into the clinch successfully.
Decebalu is trying to stall.
Decebalu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Decebalu misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vartescu.
Vartescu misses with a knee strike.
Vartescu throws an elbow that misses.
Vartescu stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu has a couple of punches blocked by Decebalu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Decebalu taking a breather.
Decebalu being controlled against the cage.
Decebalu being controlled against the cage.#T5#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Decebalu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vartescu tries a low kick but Decebalu avoids it.
We've been informed that Vartescu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Decebalu slips a jab from Vartescu.
Vartescu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decebalu defending well as Vartescu loads up on a big left hand.
Vartescu looks to land a left hand but Decebalu moved out of range nicely.
Vartescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Decebalu. #CL2#
Vartescu takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Decebalu misses with a body punch. #T6#
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu taking a breather.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Vartescu is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.
Vartescu is looking to score with low kicks.
Vartescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vartescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartescu throws a lazy right hand but Decebalu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Vartescu clinches up against the cage.
Vartescu slows down the pace here.
Vartescu throws an elbow that misses. #T7#
Decebalu letting Vartescu take a breather here.
Decebalu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Decebalu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stalling in the clinch from Vartescu.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Vartescu misses with some punches.
Vartescu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Decebalu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns Decebalu into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vartescu controlling the action here for a moment.
Vartescu trying to land knees to the body. #T9#
Decebalu blocks the elbow strike.
Vartescu stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Decebalu is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Vartescu clinches with his opponent.
Vartescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Decebalu up against the cage.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vartescu tries a knee to the head but Decebalu blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Vartescu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Vartescu clinches.
Vartescu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Decebalu blocks it with crossed arms.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vartescu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Decebalu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vartescu blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Decebalu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vartescu pushes off an throws an elbow but Decebalu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartescu misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vartescu.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up. #T1#
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Vartescu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vartescu stalls.
Vartescu throws an elbow but it misses.
Vartescu tries to work over Decebalu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Decebalu blocks a body shot from Vartescu.
Vartescu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Decebalu is defending well for now.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vartescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vartescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolai Vartescu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vartescu avoiding damage.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vartescu misses with the head strike. #T3#
Vartescu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vartescu taking a breather.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Vartescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Decebalu up against the cage.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vartescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Decebalu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vartescu just leaning against Decebalu, taking a breather.
Vartescu throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Decebalu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T5#
Vartescu throws an elbow but it misses.
Decebalu avoids the elbow strike from Vartescu, against the cage.
Vartescu avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Vartescu.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu misses the shot to the body.
Decebalu tries to counter by clinching up but Vartescu breaks away and moves out of range.
Vartescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Decebalu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decebalu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Vartescu forces Decebalu back against the cage and clinches.#T6#
Vartescu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
Vartescu leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Decebalu.
Decebalu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vartescu fails to land.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Vartescu tries a knee to the head but Decebalu blocks it.
Vartescu misses with a punch on the inside. #T7#
Decebalu blocks an uppercut.
Decebalu throws a head punch that misses.
Decebalu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns Decebalu into the cage.
Decebalu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vartescu looking to throw knees to the head but Decebalu is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Vartescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Decebalu wants to stall. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Decebalu misses with some punches.
Decebalu is trying to stall.
Vartescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Decebalu wants to stall.
Come on Vartescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T9#
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decebalu working aggressively here.
Vartescu is struggling to control the position.
Vartescu has Decebalu pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Vartescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Decebalu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Vartescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decebalu, pushing him back against the cage.
Vartescu controlling the action here for a moment.
Vartescu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vartescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Maybe Decebalu would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.
Decebalu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Vartescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.#T1#
Vartescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Decebalu tries to throw a body punch but Vartescu avoids it by throwing Decebalu back against the cage.
Vartescu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Decebalu up against the cage.
Vartescu pushes off an throws an elbow but Decebalu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#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.
Decebalu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vartescu stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vartescu.
A head punch on the inside from Vartescu fails to land.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Vartescu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
Vartescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Decebalu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Vartescu tries to land a knee to the head but Decebalu blocks with his arms.
Decebalu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vartescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Decebalu up against the cage.
Decebalu wants to stall.
Vartescu throws a head punch that misses.
Decebalu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decebalu misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vartescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Decebalu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Vartescu pushes off an throws an elbow but Decebalu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
Vartescu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Decebalu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartescu controls his hands. #T5#
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vartescu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Decebalu's brow.
Decebalu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Vartescu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vartescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decebalu being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Vartescu to work.
Vartescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Decebalu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns Decebalu into the cage.
Decebalu trying to stall but Vartescu improves his position. #T7#
Decebalu blocks an uppercut.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.
Vartescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vartescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decebalu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartescu circles away.
Vartescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Decebalu is just out of range.
Vartescu wants to land a leg kick but Decebalu is out of range.
Decebalu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartescu circles away.
Decebalu defending well as Vartescu loads up on a big left hand.
Decebalu throws a hook but Vartescu avoids it easily.
Nikolai Vartescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T8#
Vartescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decebalu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vartescu is looking to score with low kicks.
Decebalu is looking to counter the offense by Vartescu and move into the clinch.
Decebalu avoids the body shot from Vartescu.
Vartescu is looking to chop away at Decebalu's legs.
Decebalu tries to counter by clinching up but Vartescu breaks away and moves out of range.
Decebalu wants to clinch.#CL2#
Vartescu rushes Decebalu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vartescu leaning against his opponent.
Vartescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Vartescu's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T9#
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
Decebalu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decebalu is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vartescu throws an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decebalu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns Decebalu into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Decebalu throws an elbow but misses.
Decebalu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Vartescu really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Decebalu checks the leg kick.
Decebalu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Decebalu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vartescu throws a low kick, looking for Decebalu's leg but Decebalu calmly moves out of range.
Decebalu is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Vartescu misses.
Decebalu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vartescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartescu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Decebalu is looking to counter the offense by Vartescu and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Vartescu closes the distance and clinches.
Vartescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Decebalu tries to stall but Vartescu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decebalu avoids the elbow strike from Vartescu, against the cage.
Decebalu dodges an elbow strike from Vartescu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Decebalu trying to stall but Vartescu improves his position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vartescu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Decebalu blocks it with crossed arms.
Vartescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Decebalu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartescu leaning against his opponent.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Decebalu blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu misses with a low kick.
Decebalu moves in looking to clinch but Vartescu pushes him off.
Vartescu misses with a low kick.
Decebalu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartescu.#CL2#
Vartescu has closed the distance and engaged Decebalu in a clinch.
Decebalu looking to stall.
Vartescu has Decebalu pressed against the cage.
Vartescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Decebalu effectively controlling the action here.
Decebalu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vartescu misses with the head strike.
Vartescu effectively controlling the action here.
Decebalu blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T5#
Decebalu blocks an elbow strike from Vartescu.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.
Vartescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vartescu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vartescu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Vartescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vartescu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Come on Vartescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu blocks a leg kick.
Vartescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decebalu wants to clinch.
Vartescu tries to score with a low kick but Decebalu moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Vartescu closes the distance and clinches.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
Vartescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vartescu avoiding damage. #T7#
A bit of stalling here from Vartescu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vartescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Decebalu tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Vartescu rushes Decebalu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vartescu throws an elbow but misses.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Decebalu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vartescu tries to land knees in the clinch but Decebalu avoids the damage to the body.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.
Decebalu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartescu.
Decebalu moves in looking to clinch but Vartescu pushes him off.#CL2#
Vartescu closes the distance and pushes Decebalu back into the cage.
Vartescu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T9#
The referee calls for Decebalu to work.
The referee calls for Vartescu to work.
Vartescu just leaning against Decebalu, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vartescu.
Vartescu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decebalu taking a breather.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vartescu tries a body shot but Decebalu blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Vartescu dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Vartescu throws out a leg kick but Decebalu moves out of range and Vartescu only half commits.
Decebalu wants to clinch up but Vartescu keeps it at a distance.
Vartescu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decebalu moves in looking to clinch but Vartescu pushes him off.
Decebalu wants to clinch up but Vartescu keeps it at a distance.
Decebalu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vartescu throws a leg kick that misses.
Decebalu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decebalu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decebalu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vartescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartescu misses with a wild body shot.
Decebalu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Vartescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vartescu misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Vartescu. #T1#
Vartescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decebalu blocks an elbow strike from Vartescu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Decebalu avoids the elbow strike from Vartescu, against the cage.
Vartescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vartescu misses with an elbow strike.
Vartescu effectively controlling the action here.
Decebalu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Decebalu is trying to stall. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vartescu working aggressively here.
Vartescu is struggling to control the position.
Vartescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vartescu is stalling here. #T3#
Come on Vartescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Vartescu controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu throws a jab when Decebalu was well out of range.
Decebalu is looking to counter the offense by Vartescu and move into the clinch.
Vartescu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decebalu.
Decebalu tries to clinch but Vartescu is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vartescu misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Decebalu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vartescu.
Vartescu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Decebalu slips under a jab from Vartescu.
Decebalu tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vartescu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Decebalu is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Vartescu closes the distance and clinches.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vartescu can't find room to land a body shot as Decebalu controls the action.
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Decebalu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T5#
Vartescu misses with an elbow over the top.
Vartescu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vartescu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vartescu throws an elbow but it misses.
Vartescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Decebalu letting Vartescu take a breather here.
Vartescu stalling the fight. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vartescu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vartescu stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Decebalu tries to counter by clinching up but Vartescu breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Vartescu pushes Decebalu up against the cage in a clinch.
Vartescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vartescu blocking some punches. #T7#
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Vartescu controlling the action here for a moment.
Vartescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Decebalu looking to stall.
Decebalu has a couple of punches blocked by Vartescu. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Decebalu blocks the elbow strike.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decebalu has Vartescu pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.#CL2#
Vartescu clinches up with Decebalu and pushes him back against the cage.
Decebalu avoiding damage as Vartescu throws knees to the body. #T9#
Decebalu letting Vartescu take a breather here.
Decebalu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
Vartescu stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decebalu looking to stall.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Vartescu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vartescu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Nikolai Vartescu!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Nikolai Vartescu!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Nikolai Vartescu!

Nikolai Vartescu wins by unanimous decision!

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

That was a close round but I would say that Brendan McManus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Ionatescu takes the fight into the clinch.
McManus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McManus pressing his opponent against the cage.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu wants to stall. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
McManus misses with the head strike.
McManus misses with some punches.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ionatescu misses with some punches.
Ionatescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ionatescu can do to turn this around?
McManus misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
McManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
McManus avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McManus stalling the fight.
McManus stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
Ionatescu darts in and clinches McManus up against the cage.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McManus.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McManus misses with the head strike.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T5#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
McManus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McManus can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
McManus stalls. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head punch on the inside from Ionatescu fails to land.
McManus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ionatescu prevents a body shot from McManus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T7#
McManus stalls.
McManus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu misses with some punches.
Brendan McManus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McManus working aggressively here. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
McManus taking a breather.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL2#
Ionatescu moves into the clinch successfully.
McManus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.#T9#
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
McManus is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ionatescu looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Brendan McManus had his way with Ion Ionatescu in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##CL2#
Ionatescu has closed the distance and engaged McManus in a clinch.
McManus slowing the pace effectively.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.
A shot to the body from Ionatescu misses #CL#
and McManus moves into the clinch.
McManus misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ionatescu looking to stall. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ionatescu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McManus tries to throw a body punch but Ionatescu avoids it by throwing McManus back against the cage.
Ionatescu throws an elbow but it misses.
McManus stalling the fight.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
Ionatescu looking to stall. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu digs a good body shot into McManus's ribs.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ionatescu.#CL2#
Ionatescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but McManus gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
McManus stalls.
McManus misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T5#
McManus is stalling here.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ionatescu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McManus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu is looking to control McManus's arms but McManus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McManus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brendan McManus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
McManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on McManus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ionatescu looking to stall. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch but McManus improves position.
McManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ionatescu up against the cage.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu. #T9#
Ionatescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan McManus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McManus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Brendan McManus!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Brendan McManus!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Brendan McManus!

Brendan McManus wins by unanimous decision!

Event: ICF 1
Date: Aug 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Faita clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Faita scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
Faita scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faita.
Faita 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 Faita.
Faita misses with some punches.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faita working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Faita pushes McManus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McManus looks winded!
Faita lands a left hand that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Faita.
Faita digs a right hand underneath McManus's ribcage. McManus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Faita scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faita lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faita lands a left hand.
A short right from Faita. #T1#
Faita lands a hook that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
Faita lands a left hand that snaps the head of McManus backwards. #ROC#McManus is rocked!
Faita stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Faita finish him?#BC#
Faita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faita ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McManus seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Faita drives through and clinches with McManus against the cage.
Faita lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Faita.
Faita lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
Faita drops McManus onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McManus is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faita creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McManus's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McManus drops to his knees and Faita pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guista Faita!
Guista Faita managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Senshi Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.

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