PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Charitie (ranked 5979 p4p, 5294 weight class) and Tommy Riordan (ranked 325 p4p, 276 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Charitie
vs
Riordan

177 cm
18
165
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
183
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Hakaka La'au Performance
Senshi Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Charitie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Riordan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Charitie shoots in but Riordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charitie with a lazy takedown attempt

and Riordan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riordan.
Riordan slows down the pace here.
Charitie tries to throw a body punch but Riordan avoids it by throwing Charitie back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.
Riordan is pressed up against the cage. Charitie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riordan down to the mat. Riordan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Charitie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riordan leaning against his opponent.
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Charitie.
Riordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Charitie gets control of Riordan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Charitie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Riordan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charitie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Riordan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Riordan looking to pass the guard.
Charitie trying to control the position here.

Riordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Charitie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riordan is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Charitie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riordan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charitie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Charitie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Charitie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riordan looking to pass the guard.
Riordan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riordan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charitie motions for Riordan to come forward. Charitie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charitie sets himself, and Riordan steps forward looking for the clinch! Charitie avoids it this time.

Charitie closes the distance and clinches.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Charitie working aggressively here.
Charitie tries for a takedown but Riordan manages to get underhooks.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charitie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Charitie fails to pull guard.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Charitie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charitie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Charitie up against the cage.
Riordan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Riordan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Riordan prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riordan tries to work over Charitie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Riordan slowing the pace effectively.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan misses with some punches.
Riordan stalling against the cage.
Charitie misses with the head strike.
Riordan is pushing Charitie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Charitie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Charitie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riordan slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Charitie prevents a body shot from Riordan.
Riordan working aggressively here.
Riordan tries to throw a body punch but Charitie avoids it by throwing Riordan back against the cage.
Charitie is looking for a takedown.
Charitie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riordan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Charitie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riordan defends it nicely.
Riordan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charitie throws a leg kick

and Riordan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riordan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Charitie blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Riordan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Charitie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Riordan. No joy for Charitie on that attempt.

Charitie clinches.
Riordan tries a body shot but Charitie blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan stops a takedown attempt from Charitie.
Charitie tries to work over Riordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charitie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riordan smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charitie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riordan pinned against the cage. Riordan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riordan tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Charitie instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Charitie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Charitie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Charitie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riordan controlling the action here for a moment.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charitie.
Charitie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Charitie is trying to pull guard but Riordan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Charitie tries to pull guard but Riordan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charitie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riordan walks away with a smile on his face. Charitie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Charitie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riordan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Charitie.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charitie tries a low kick but Riordan avoids it.
Riordan tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.
Riordan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charitie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charitie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Charitie sets himself, and Riordan steps forward looking for the clinch! Charitie avoids it this time.
Charitie goes for a double leg but Riordan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riordan continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Riordan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charitie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riordan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charitie misses with a low kick.
Riordan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charitie.
Riordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charitie.

Charitie instigates a clinch.
Charitie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan working aggressively here.
Riordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Charitie up against the cage.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Charitie is working for takedown but Riordan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tommy Riordan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Charitie being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Charitie blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Charitie pulls Riordan into guard.
Charitie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riordan content to stall in guard here.

Charitie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riordan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riordan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charitie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charitie dives in for a single leg takedown but Riordan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Riordan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Riordan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Riordan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Riordan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Charitie controls the action.
Riordan is pressed up against the cage. Charitie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riordan down to the mat. Riordan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Riordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Some bone on bone action there as Riordan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Charitie rushes Riordan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.
Charitie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie jumps guard but Riordan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charitie being controlled against the cage.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.

Charitie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riordan misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Charitie has hold of one of Riordan's legs. Riordan is fighting the takedown attempt but Charitie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Charitie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Charitie tries to free his leg and advance position but Riordan is retaining full guard.
Renzo Charitie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Charitie looking to sit in guard and control but Riordan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Riordan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Charitie trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charitie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riordan controls the pace.
Charitie pulls Riordan in close to prevent any damage.
Riordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Charitie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Charitie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riordan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Charitie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riordan is aware though and is defending well.
Riordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charitie is keeping the position for now.
Charitie being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Charitie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riordan checks a low kick from Charitie.
Riordan tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charitie throws a leg kick but Riordan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Charitie sets himself, and Riordan steps forward looking for the clinch! Charitie avoids it this time.

Charitie closes the distance and clinches.
Riordan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Charitie controls the action.
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Charitie controls the action.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riordan has Charitie pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Charitie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riordan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Charitie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riordan checks it well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charitie throws out a leg kick but Riordan moves out of range and Charitie only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Charitie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riordan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riordan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Charitie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riordan is fending him off so far but Charitie persists. Nope, Riordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Charitie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riordan wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Charitie closes the distance and clinches up with Riordan, looking for a takedown. Charitie pushes Riordan against the cage but Riordan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Charitie wants to land a leg kick but Riordan is out of range.
Charitie misses with a takedown attempt - Riordan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charitie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riordan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Charitie somewhat.
Riordan wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charitie throws a solid leg kick but Riordan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Charitie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Charitie moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tommy Riordan just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Charitie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Charitie.
Charitie shoots in looking for a takedown. Riordan tries to sprawl out of it but Charitie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riordan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riordan tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charitie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riordan tries to avoid it but Charitie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riordan to the ground. Riordan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Charitie has managed to clinch.
Charitie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charitie blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Charitie has a couple of punches blocked by Riordan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riordan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Charitie.
Riordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charitie's elbow.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Riordan stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
Riordan working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Charitie or perhaps it was just good defense by Riordan, which made it look bad.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Charitie scores with a takedown into Riordan's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riordan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Riordan keeping full guard, as Charitie tries to pass.
Riordan is controlling Charitie's posture.
Charitie won't allow Riordan to get back to his feet.
Charitie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riordan's guard.
Charitie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riordan keeps working.
Charitie is looking to advance position but Riordan won't allow it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riordan wants to control but Charitie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Charitie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Charitie looking to control but Riordan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Charitie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Riordan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Riordan and Charitie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Charitie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riordan, who protects the arm well.
Riordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Charitie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riordan tries to buck Charitie off but Charitie is having none of it.

Charitie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riordan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Charitie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Riordan's legs.
Riordan is trying to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charitie taking a break here but Riordan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Charitie trying to control the action but Riordan is working from the bottom.
Riordan trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Renzo Charitie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Riordan gets tackled into the cage by Charitie. Charitie maintains the clinch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Charitie blocking some punches.
Charitie throws a punch but it's blocked by Riordan.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riordan leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Charitie is working for takedown but Riordan is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
No luck for Charitie with that takedown attempt.
Charitie motions for Riordan to come forward. Charitie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Charitie moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Charitie had his way with Tommy Riordan in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Charitie has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Charitie.
Riordan tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie throws out a leg kick but Riordan moves out of range and Charitie only half commits.
Charitie tries to work over Riordan's front leg with a kick but Riordan checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Charitie clinches up against the cage.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Charitie up against the cage.
Riordan is stalling here.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Charitie fails to pull guard.
Charitie prevents a body shot from Riordan.
Riordan is struggling to control the position.
Riordan misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Charitie fails to land.

Charitie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Charitie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Riordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riordan trying to control but Charitie is working from the bottom.
Riordan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charitie is keeping the position for now.
Riordan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riordan wants to pass the guard but Charitie is keeping the position.
Riordan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riordan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Charitie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charitie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charitie trying to control the position from guard on top but Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charitie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riordan is keeping the position for now.
Charitie trying to control the position from guard on top but Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charitie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Riordan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Riordan moves out of range of the leg kick from Charitie.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Charitie moves into range and clinches up with Riordan.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riordan just leaning against Charitie, taking a breather.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Charitie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charitie.
Riordan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Charitie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charitie.
Renzo Charitie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charitie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riordan smiles and moves away.
Charitie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riordan is fending him off so far but Charitie persists. Nope, Riordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Riordan wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.
Charitie shoots in for a double leg but Riordan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riordan wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.
Charitie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Charitie.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riordan checks a leg kick.
Riordan wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
Charitie shoots in but Riordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riordan wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
Charitie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charitie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riordan manages to avoid it.
Charitie misses with a low kick.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charitie shoots for a double leg takedown but Riordan sprawls well. He's pushed Charitie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charitie thows a leg kick but Riordan checks it
enabling Riordan to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renzo Charitie.
I think Riordan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Tommy Riordan!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Tommy Riordan!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Tommy Riordan!

Tommy Riordan wins by unanimous decision!
Tommy Riordan very nearly forgot to thank Senshi Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.