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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! |
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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'. |
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Event:
ICF 2
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Charitie shoots in but Riordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charitie with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Riordan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riordan.
Riordan slows down the pace here.
Charitie tries to throw a body punch but Riordan avoids it by throwing Charitie back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.
Riordan is pressed up against the cage. Charitie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riordan down to the mat. Riordan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Charitie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riordan leaning against his opponent.
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Charitie.
Riordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Charitie gets control of Riordan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Charitie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Riordan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Charitie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Riordan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Riordan looking to pass the guard.
Charitie trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Riordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Charitie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riordan is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Charitie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riordan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charitie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Charitie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Charitie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riordan looking to pass the guard.
Riordan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riordan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charitie motions for Riordan to come forward. Charitie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charitie sets himself, and Riordan steps forward looking for the clinch! Charitie avoids it this time.#CL#
Charitie closes the distance and clinches. #T5#
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Charitie working aggressively here.
Charitie tries for a takedown but Riordan manages to get underhooks.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charitie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Charitie fails to pull guard.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T6#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Charitie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charitie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Charitie up against the cage.
Riordan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Riordan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Riordan prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riordan tries to work over Charitie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T7#
Riordan slowing the pace effectively.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan misses with some punches.
Riordan stalling against the cage.
Charitie misses with the head strike.
Riordan is pushing Charitie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Charitie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Charitie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T8#
Riordan slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Charitie prevents a body shot from Riordan.
Riordan working aggressively here.
Riordan tries to throw a body punch but Charitie avoids it by throwing Riordan back against the cage.
Charitie is looking for a takedown.
Charitie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riordan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Charitie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riordan defends it nicely.
Riordan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T9#
Charitie throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Riordan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riordan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Charitie blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Riordan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Charitie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Riordan. No joy for Charitie on that attempt. #CL#
Charitie clinches.
Riordan tries a body shot but Charitie blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan stops a takedown attempt from Charitie.
Charitie tries to work over Riordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charitie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riordan smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charitie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riordan pinned against the cage. Riordan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riordan tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1##CL#
Charitie instigates a clinch. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Charitie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Charitie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Charitie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riordan controlling the action here for a moment.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charitie.
Charitie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Charitie is trying to pull guard but Riordan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Charitie tries to pull guard but Riordan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charitie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riordan walks away with a smile on his face. Charitie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Charitie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Riordan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Charitie.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charitie tries a low kick but Riordan avoids it.
Riordan tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.
Riordan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charitie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charitie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Charitie sets himself, and Riordan steps forward looking for the clinch! Charitie avoids it this time.
Charitie goes for a double leg but Riordan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riordan continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Riordan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T5#
Charitie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riordan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charitie misses with a low kick.
Riordan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Charitie.
Riordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charitie.#CL#
Charitie instigates a clinch.
Charitie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan working aggressively here.
Riordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T6#
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Charitie up against the cage.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Charitie is working for takedown but Riordan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tommy Riordan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T7#
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Charitie being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Charitie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Charitie pulls Riordan into guard.
Charitie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riordan content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Charitie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riordan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Riordan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T9#
Charitie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charitie dives in for a single leg takedown but Riordan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Riordan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Riordan misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Riordan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Riordan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Riordan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Charitie controls the action.
Riordan is pressed up against the cage. Charitie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riordan down to the mat. Riordan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Riordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Riordan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Charitie rushes Riordan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.
Charitie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie jumps guard but Riordan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charitie being controlled against the cage.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.#CL#
Charitie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riordan misses with some punches.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Charitie has hold of one of Riordan's legs. Riordan is fighting the takedown attempt but Charitie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Charitie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Charitie tries to free his leg and advance position but Riordan is retaining full guard.
Renzo Charitie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Charitie looking to sit in guard and control but Riordan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Riordan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Charitie trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Charitie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riordan controls the pace.
Charitie pulls Riordan in close to prevent any damage.
Riordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Charitie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Charitie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riordan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Charitie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riordan is aware though and is defending well.
Riordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charitie is keeping the position for now.
Charitie being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Charitie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riordan checks a low kick from Charitie.
Riordan tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.#T5#
Charitie throws a leg kick but Riordan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Charitie sets himself, and Riordan steps forward looking for the clinch! Charitie avoids it this time.#CL#
Charitie closes the distance and clinches.
Riordan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Charitie controls the action.
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Charitie controls the action.
#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riordan has Charitie pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Charitie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riordan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Charitie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riordan checks it well. #T7#
Charitie throws out a leg kick but Riordan moves out of range and Charitie only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Charitie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riordan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riordan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Charitie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riordan is fending him off so far but Charitie persists. Nope, Riordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Charitie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riordan wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Charitie closes the distance and clinches up with Riordan, looking for a takedown. Charitie pushes Riordan against the cage but Riordan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Charitie wants to land a leg kick but Riordan is out of range.
Charitie misses with a takedown attempt - Riordan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charitie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riordan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Charitie somewhat.
Riordan wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.#T9#
Charitie throws a solid leg kick but Riordan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Charitie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Charitie moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tommy Riordan just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Charitie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Charitie.
Charitie shoots in looking for a takedown. Riordan tries to sprawl out of it but Charitie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riordan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riordan tries to counter with a clinch but Charitie shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Charitie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riordan tries to avoid it but Charitie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riordan to the ground. Riordan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#CL#
Charitie has managed to clinch.
Charitie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charitie blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Charitie has a couple of punches blocked by Riordan.
#T2#
Riordan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Charitie.
Riordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charitie's elbow.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Riordan stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
Riordan working aggressively here.
#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Charitie or perhaps it was just good defense by Riordan, which made it look bad.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Charitie scores with a takedown into Riordan's guard.#T4#
Riordan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Riordan keeping full guard, as Charitie tries to pass.
Riordan is controlling Charitie's posture.
Charitie won't allow Riordan to get back to his feet.
Charitie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riordan's guard.
Charitie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riordan keeps working.
Charitie is looking to advance position but Riordan won't allow it. #T5#
Riordan wants to control but Charitie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Charitie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Charitie looking to control but Riordan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Charitie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Riordan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Riordan and Charitie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Charitie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riordan, who protects the arm well.
Riordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Charitie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riordan tries to buck Charitie off but Charitie is having none of it.#SUB#
Charitie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riordan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Charitie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Riordan's legs.
Riordan is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Charitie taking a break here but Riordan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Charitie trying to control the action but Riordan is working from the bottom.
Riordan trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Renzo Charitie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Riordan gets tackled into the cage by Charitie. Charitie maintains the clinch. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Charitie blocking some punches.
Charitie throws a punch but it's blocked by Riordan.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riordan leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Charitie is working for takedown but Riordan is calmly controlling the position for now.#T9#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
No luck for Charitie with that takedown attempt.
Charitie motions for Riordan to come forward. Charitie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Charitie moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Charitie had his way with Tommy Riordan in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Charitie has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Charitie.
Riordan tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charitie throws out a leg kick but Riordan moves out of range and Charitie only half commits.
Charitie tries to work over Riordan's front leg with a kick but Riordan checks it. #T1##CL#
Charitie clinches up against the cage.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Charitie up against the cage.
Riordan is stalling here.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riordan has Charitie pushed against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Charitie fails to pull guard.
Charitie prevents a body shot from Riordan.
Riordan is struggling to control the position.
Riordan misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Charitie fails to land. #TD#
Charitie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Charitie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Riordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riordan trying to control but Charitie is working from the bottom.
Riordan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Riordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charitie is keeping the position for now.
Riordan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riordan wants to pass the guard but Charitie is keeping the position.
Riordan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riordan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Charitie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Charitie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charitie trying to control the position from guard on top but Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charitie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riordan is keeping the position for now.
Charitie trying to control the position from guard on top but Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Charitie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Riordan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Riordan moves out of range of the leg kick from Charitie.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Charitie moves into range and clinches up with Riordan.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riordan just leaning against Charitie, taking a breather.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Charitie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Charitie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charitie.
Riordan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Charitie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charitie.
Renzo Charitie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Charitie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riordan smiles and moves away.
Charitie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riordan is fending him off so far but Charitie persists. Nope, Riordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Riordan wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.
Charitie shoots in for a double leg but Riordan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riordan wants to counter the offense by Charitie and move into the clinch position.
Charitie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Charitie.#T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riordan checks a leg kick.
Riordan wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
Charitie shoots in but Riordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riordan wants to counter with a clinch but Charitie pushes him away.
Charitie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T9#
Charitie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riordan manages to avoid it.
Charitie misses with a low kick.
Riordan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charitie shoots for a double leg takedown but Riordan sprawls well. He's pushed Charitie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charitie thows a leg kick but Riordan checks it
enabling Riordan to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renzo Charitie.
I think Riordan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Tommy Riordan!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Tommy Riordan!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Tommy Riordan!
Tommy Riordan wins by unanimous decision!
Tommy Riordan very nearly forgot to thank Senshi Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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ICF 1
Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Dong tries to keep at a distance but Riordan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Dong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dong as Riordan tries to tie him up.
Riordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Riordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riordan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riordan.
Riordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Riordan stalling.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Riordan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.
Riordan stalling.
Dong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riordan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong misses with a knee strike.
Riordan misses with some punches.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Riordan.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan stalling.
Riordan is struggling to control the position.
Dong looks to throw 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 content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Riordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riordan avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riordan.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riordan.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riordan's elbow.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan prevents a body shot from Dong.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan is working Dong over against the cage.
Dong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Riordan controls the action.
#T5#
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riordan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan prevents a body shot from Dong.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan wants to stall.
Dong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riordan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dong blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Dong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riordan blocks it with crossed arms.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T6#
Riordan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dong up against the cage.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riordan avoids it.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Dong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riordan.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan taking a breather.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
#T7#
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Dong 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 a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riordan working aggressively here.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Riordan has Dong pushed against the cage.
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.
Riordan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.#T8#
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riordan gets through Dong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riordan leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Riordan lands with a shot to the body.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riordan manages to avoid it.
Riordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T9#
Riordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.#CL#
Dong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riordan taking a breather.
Riordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Riordan leaning against his opponent.
Riordan working aggressively here.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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 Ding Dong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dong throws a hook but Riordan blocks it.#CL#
Dong moves into the clinch.
Dong prevents a body shot from Riordan.
Ding Dong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riordan lands with a left to the head.
Dong missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Riordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Dong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Riordan.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Riordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan managing to block the knees to the body from Dong.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
Riordan trying to control the position but instead, Dong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riordan into the cage.
Riordan trying to stall but Dong improves his position.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan is pushing Dong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Dong throws a leg kick but Riordan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Riordan checks a leg kick nicely.
Riordan wants to counter the offense by Dong and move into the clinch position.
Riordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Riordan throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Riordan with a jab.
Dong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dong there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Riordan darts in and clinches Dong up against the cage.
The referee calls for Riordan to work.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow. #T4#
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Dong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dong lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan looking to stall.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
Dong tries to land knees in the clinch but Riordan avoids the damage to the body.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Riordan looking to stall.
#T5#
Riordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riordan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riordan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Riordan is trying to maintain a safe position but Dong gets an underhook and turns Riordan into the cage.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a short punch on the inside. #T6#
Dong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riordan avoids it.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dong tries to land knees in the clinch but Riordan avoids the damage to the body.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Riordan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Riordan taking a breather.
Riordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Riordan controls the action.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage. #T7#
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riordan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Riordan.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riordan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T8#
Dong trying to land knees to the body.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riordan.
Riordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Riordan lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
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.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.#T9#
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong working aggressively here.
Riordan looking to stall.
Riordan tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Dong tries to land a knee to the head but Riordan blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ding Dong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Dong takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Riordan closes the distance and clinches.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dong tries to work over Riordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dong as Riordan tries to tie him up.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riordan.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan blocks a body shot from Dong.
Riordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Riordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riordan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dong pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riordan avoids it.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Dong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dong tries a body shot but Riordan blocks it.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan trying to control the position but instead, Dong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riordan into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Riordan.
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!
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Riordan.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riordan.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan has Dong pressed against the cage.
Riordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
#T4#
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riordan misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Riordan avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dong up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Riordan avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage.
A short left from Riordan.
A bit of stalling here from Riordan.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dong up against the cage.#T5#
Riordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Riordan.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dong misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Riordan.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Dong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riordan's elbow.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T6#
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Riordan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riordan.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Riordan can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riordan lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Riordan controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land. #T7#
Riordan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dong or not.
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Riordan.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Riordan.
Riordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Dong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riordan avoids it.
Riordan lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Riordan.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan looking to stall.
#T8#
Riordan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dong missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong tries a body shot but Riordan blocks it.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Riordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T9#
Dong trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Riordan to work.
A short right from Riordan on the inside.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dong up against the cage.
Dong pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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.
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.#R4##CL2#
Riordan clinches.
Dong tries a knee to the head but Riordan blocks it.
Riordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan lands with a short shot to the head.
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries a knee to the head but Riordan blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Riordan. #T1#
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan lands a right hand.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Dong working aggressively here.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Riordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dong.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.#T2#
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Riordan has Dong pressed against the cage.
Riordan taking a breather.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Riordan lands with a light punch inside.
Riordan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Riordan lands a right hand.
Riordan prevents a body shot from Dong.
Riordan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
Riordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riordan avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Riordan digs a right hand into Dong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dong's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Riordan blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan trying to control the position but instead, Dong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riordan into the cage.
Riordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Riordan.
Dong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riordan stalling.
Riordan avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Riordan lands with a left to the head.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan trying to stall but Dong improves his position.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Riordan avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage. #T5#
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dong misses with a knee to the head.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Riordan lands a left hand.
Riordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.
Riordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Dong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Riordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dongs head.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Riordan.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riordan stalling the fight.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T6#
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riordan lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riordan has Dong pushed against the cage.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong 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 an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riordan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riordan stalling in the clinch but Dong improves position.
Riordan avoiding damage as Dong throws knees to the body.
Riordan stalling against the cage.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.#T7#
Dong tries a body shot but Riordan blocks it.
Riordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Riordan trying to stall but Dong improves his position.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan has Dong pressed against the cage.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan pushes Dong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
A right hand to the body from Riordan.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Dong throws a head punch that misses. #T8#
Riordan stalling against the cage.
Riordan lands with a right to the head.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Riordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
#T9#
Stalling in the clinch from Riordan.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Riordan controls the action.
Riordan lands with a light punch inside.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Riordan is pushing Dong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dong trying to land knees to the body.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dong misses with a knee strike.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tommy Riordan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Riordan throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Dong is looking to counter the offense by Riordan and move into the clinch.
Dong slips under a jab.#CL2#
Riordan moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan stalling in the clinch but Dong improves position.
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riordan is defending well for now.#T1#
Riordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan taking a breather.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan lands with a right to the head.
Riordan is trying to maintain a safe position but Dong gets an underhook and turns Riordan into the cage.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Dong tries to work over Riordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
Riordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dong looking to throw knees to the head but Riordan is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Riordan is looking to control Dong's arms but Dong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riordan has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Riordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Riordan jabs Dong right on the nose. Dong blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Dong has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Dong misses with some punches.
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dong up against the cage.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.
Dong misses with a knee to the head.
Riordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Dong trying to land knees to the body.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Riordan controls his hands.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dong as Riordan tries to tie him up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Riordan blocks a body shot from Dong.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Riordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Riordan controls the action.
Riordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dong throws an elbow but misses. #T5#
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan stalling the fight.
Riordan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong 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 the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Dong prevents a body shot from Riordan.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan blocks an uppercut.
Dong tries to land knees in the clinch but Riordan avoids the damage to the body.
Dong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T6#
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong misses with a knee strike.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riordan effectively controlling the action here.
Dong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dong up against the cage.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riordan's elbow.
Riordan slowing the pace effectively.#T7#
Riordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Dong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riordan.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riordan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Riordan controls the action.
Riordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dong.
Riordan managing to block the knees to the body from Dong.
Dong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riordan.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land. #T8#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Dong blocks a body shot from Riordan.
Riordan just leaning against Dong, taking a breather.
Dong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Dong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dong tries a body shot but Riordan blocks it.
Dong throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land. #T9#
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Riordan.
Dong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riordan avoids it.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Dong.
Riordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dong misses with an elbow strike.
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 Ding Dong.
I think Dong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Riordan!
Tommy Riordan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Senshi Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Finnegan clinches up with Riordan and pushes him back against the cage.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Finnegan throws an elbow but it misses.
Finnegan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Finnegan throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan avoiding damage as Finnegan throws knees to the body.
Finnegan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Finnegan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Finnegan.
Riordan stalling in the clinch but Finnegan improves position. #T1#
Riordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Riordan is looking to control Finnegan's arms but Finnegan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riordan has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Finnegan throws a nice head kick!
A head kick by Finnegan misses #CL2#
and Riordan moves into the clinch.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Finnegan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finnegan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Finnegan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riordan or not.
Riordan taking a breather.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan looking to throw knees to the head but Riordan is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finnegan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Finnegan.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Finnegan, against the cage.
#T2#
Finnegan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Finnegan pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finnegan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Finnegan throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finnegan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Finnegan.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riordan is looking to control Finnegan's arms but Finnegan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riordan has his back to the cage.
Finnegan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finnegan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riordan avoids it.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finnegan as Riordan tries to tie him up.
Riordan slows down the pace here.
Finnegan blocking some punches.
#T3#
Finnegan misses with a knee to the head.
Riordan taking a breather.
Finnegan misses with an elbow over the top.
Finnegan trying to land knees to the body.
Finnegan throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finnegan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Finnegan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finnegan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike.
Finnegan looking to throw knees to the head but Riordan is blocking nicely.
Riordan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finnegan is keeping busy.
Finnegan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Finnegan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finnegan 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 an elbow strike.
Riordan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finnegan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finnegan misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan avoiding damage.
Finnegan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan 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 the elbow strike from Finnegan, against the cage.
Finnegan can't find room to land a body shot as Riordan controls the action.
Riordan blocks the elbow strike.
Finnegan letting Riordan take a breather here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Riordan is looking to control Finnegan's arms but Finnegan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riordan has his back to the cage.
Finnegan pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Finnegan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Finnegan forces Riordan back against the cage and clinches.
Finnegan prevents a body shot from Riordan.
A short right from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws an elbow that misses.
Finnegan letting Riordan take a breather here.
Finnegan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Finnegan throws an elbow but it misses.
Finnegan misses with an elbow over the top.
Finnegan blocking some punches.
Riordan tries to throw a body punch but Finnegan avoids it by throwing Riordan back against the cage.
Finnegan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan lands an elbow just above Riordan 's eye.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Finnegan.
Riordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Finnegan can't find room to land a body shot as Riordan controls the action.
#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Finnegan throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tim Finnegan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riordan is stalling here.
Finnegan misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riordan misses with a punch to the body.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Finnegan, against the cage.
Finnegan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Finnegan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finnegan is keeping busy.
Finnegan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riordan can do to turn this around?
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finnegan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Finnegan.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finnegan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Riordan.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Finnegan, against the cage.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Finnegan.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Finnegan.
Riordan misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
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.
Finnegan misses with the head strike.
Riordan stalling against the cage.
Finnegan 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. #T3#
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnegan blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finnegan throws an elbow but misses.
Riordan trying to stall but Finnegan improves his position.
Finnegan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Finnegan, against the cage.
Finnegan misses with a knee to the head.
Finnegan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Finnegan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riordan.
Finnegan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Finnegan.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Finnegan throws an elbow that misses.
#T4#
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnegan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee calls for Riordan to work.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Finnegan.
Finnegan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws an elbow that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riordan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Finnegan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Finnegan scores with a head kick. Riordan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Finnegan throws a looping overhand right but Riordan ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Finnegan pushes Riordan up against the cage in a clinch.
Finnegan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan leaning against his opponent.
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses.
Riordan has a couple of punches blocked by Finnegan.
Finnegan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finnegan 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.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Finnegan.
Riordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finnegan working aggressively here.
Riordan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finnegan lands an elbow that stopped Riordan in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Riordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Finnegan up against the cage.
Riordan is trying to stall.
Riordan misses with some punches.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Riordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Finnegan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Riordan avoiding damage as Finnegan throws knees to the body.
Riordan throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan tries to throw a body punch but Finnegan avoids it by throwing Riordan back against the cage.
Tommy Riordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finnegan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Riordan fails to land.
Finnegan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finnegan throws an elbow but misses.
Finnegan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan throws an elbow but it misses.
Riordan blocks an elbow strike from Finnegan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Finnegan, against the cage.
Finnegan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riordan.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Finnegan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Finnegan misses with an elbow strike.
Riordan avoids the elbow strike from Finnegan, against the cage.
Finnegan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Finnegan pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finnegan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Finnegan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Finnegan.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Riordan has Finnegan pressed against the cage.
Finnegan pushes off an throws an elbow but Riordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finnegan misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Finnegan.
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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 holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Riordan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Riordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Finnegan blocking some punches.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Finnegan.
Riordan stalling against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finnegan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riordan's brow.
Riordan tries to stall but Finnegan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Finnegan misses with an elbow over the top.
Riordan working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finnegan throws an elbow that misses.
Riordan dodges an elbow strike from Finnegan.
Finnegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finnegan blocks an uppercut.
Riordan misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Finnegan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finnegan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Finnegan!
Tim Finnegan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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