Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 218 Pinkman vs Kwong
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Niculescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kearney.
Niculescu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kearney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Niculescu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Niculescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kearney counters with a nice uppercut.
Kearney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niculescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kearney.
Niculescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kearney.
A telegraphed right hand from Niculescu misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney throws a body punch but Niculescu moves out of range.
Niculescu stuns Kearney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Niculescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Niculescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niculescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kearney moves away.
Kearney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niculescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kearney.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niculescu. Kearney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niculescu stuns Kearney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kearney is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Niculescu.
Niculescu punishes Kearney's body with a nice straight punch.
Niculescu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kearney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kearney slaps away a takedown attempt from Niculescu, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Niculescu throws out a loose jab but Kearney uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Niculescu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kearney's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niculescu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kearney's head.
Niculescu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kearney's head.
Kearney tries to get to full guard but Niculescu has control of the leg.
Kearney is looking to get back to full guard here but Niculescu has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kearney is looking to reverse the position.
Kearney keeping his opponent close.#T3#
Niculescu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Niculescu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Niculescu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kearney some visible discomfort.
Kearney takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Niculescu cracks Kearney with a big elbow.
Niculescu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kearney avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Niculescu.
Kearney on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Niculescu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Niculescu working the ground and pound.
Niculescu cracks Kearney with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kearney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Niculescu trying to control the action but Kearney is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Niculescu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Niculescu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Niculescu with the ground and pound but Kearney regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niculescu working over Kearney with some ground and pound. Kearney looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Niculescu is nestled in close to Kearney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kearney on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Niculescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kearney.
Niculescu lands a glancing blow to the side of Kearney's head.
Niculescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kearney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kearney misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Niculescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney misses with a straight right.
Kearney misses with a hook.
And Niculescu tries to counter it with a takedown but Kearney pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Niculescu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Niculescu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kearney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kearney is looking to wear down Niculescu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kearney moves out of range of the strikes.
Niculescu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Kearney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niculescu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut. Kearney saw that one coming.
Kearney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Niculescu misses with a few strikes there.
Kearney appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Niculescu throws out a loose jab but Kearney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niculescu lands a nice looking body shot.
Kearney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Niculescu takes one to the side of the head.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kearney was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Kearney throws a looping overhand right but Niculescu ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kearney misses with a looping left.
Niculescu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Niculescu lands with an uppercut that bounces Kearney off the cage and back into range.
Niculescu throws a sloppy body shot
and Kearney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kearney misses with a two punch combination.
Niculescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Patrick Kearney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Niculescu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kearney struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Niculescu.
Niculescu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kearney dodges the ground and pound from Niculescu.
Kearney tries to bench press Niculescu off him but Niculescu keeps the position.
Niculescu in side control, throwing shots but Kearney defends.
Niculescu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Niculescu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kearney holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Niculescu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Niculescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kearney parries the strikes from Niculescu easily there. Niculescu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kearney to escape.
Niculescu working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Niculescu cracks Kearney with an elbow. That is naaassty.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Niculescu working his ground and pound in the gym.
Niculescu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Niculescu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kearney keeps working.
Kearney taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kearney avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Niculescu.
Niculescu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kearney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Niculescu scores with a jab.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kearney misses with a body shot.
Niculescu with the counter takedown but Kearney avoids it easily.
Kearney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niculescu moves away.
Niculescu fails with a takedown attempt.
Kearney misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney misses with a straight right.
Niculescu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kearney defends it well.
Niculescu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Kearney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Niculescu.
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
Niculescu's corner calls for a 1-2. Niculescu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kearney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niculescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kearney counter with a right hand.
Niculescu throws the left hand but Kearney avoids the punch easily.
Kearney throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Niculescu looks to land a right hand but Kearney moved out of range.
Niculescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niculescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Niculescu misses with a hook
and Kearney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Niculescu thinking.
Kearney scores with a jab to the body.
Niculescu misses with a shot to the body
and Kearney counters with a left to the body.
Niculescu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Niculescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kearney counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niculescu misses with a left hand
letting Kearney counter with a right hand.
Kearney sizes up Niculescu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Niculescu throws a right hand that misses
letting Kearney counter with a right hand.
Niculescu misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Kearney counters with a crisp right hand that drops Niculescu! Kearney lets Niculescu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Niculescu is rocked!
Niculescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kearney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kearney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Niculescu.
A counter left hand to the body from Kearney misses its target.
Patrick Kearney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantin Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Kearney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Kearney.#T4#
Niculescu with a poor takedown #KD#
and Kearney counters with a nice right hand that sends Niculescu toppling to the canvas! Niculescu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kearney finish him?!
Niculescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Kearney finish him?#CUT#It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.
Kearney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Niculescu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kearney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Niculescu seems to have recovered his senses.
Kearney cracks Niculescu with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Niculescu falls to his knees and Kearney doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Kearney!
After winning the bout, Patrick Kearney thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 209 Adeoluwa vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barboza.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barboza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Niculescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Niculescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barboza gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Niculescu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barboza wants to sweep but no luck.
Barboza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Niculescu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barboza looking for a sweep. Not yet Barboza, not yet.
Niculescu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Niculescu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Niculescu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Niculescu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barboza is adopting a defensive guard.
Niculescu chips away with some ground and pound.
Niculescu throwing strikes from guard but Barboza blocks nicely.
Barboza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Niculescu throws an elbow that misses. Barboza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Niculescu's guard. Nice move by Barboza!#REVB#
Niculescu wants to sweep but no luck.
Barboza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Niculescu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Niculescu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barboza is one step ahead there.
Barboza controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barboza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Niculescu.
Barboza tries to work over Niculescu's front leg with a kick but Niculescu checks it.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but Barboza avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Niculescu misses with a takedown
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.
Niculescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barboza on the side of the head.
Niculescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboza.
It seemed like Barboza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Niculescu blocks the leg kick.
Niculescu throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range.
Barboza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Niculescu.
Barboza misses the shot to the body.
Barboza throws a wild body kick that Niculescu sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barboza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Niculescu moves out of range of the body kick.
Niculescu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Niculescu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niculescu misses with a hook. Barboza ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza throws a hook to the side of Niculescu's head but Niculescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantin Niculescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Niculescu catches Barboza right on the button with a cross.
Niculescu misses the body punch
letting Barboza counter with a right hand. #T1#
Niculescu loads up on a big right hand but Barboza slips the punch.
Bento Barboza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niculescu misses with a wild combination.
Niculescu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Barboza sends Niculescu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barboza is motioning to the referee to let Niculescu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Niculescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niculescu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niculescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barboza counters with a right hand from hell and Niculescu is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
After winning the bout, Bento Barboza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 194 Account vs Gora
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Niculescu takes a swing at Mahmut's ribcage but misses.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niculescu.
It seemed like Mahmut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niculescu.
Niculescu misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmut appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Niculescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mahmut to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.#CL#
Niculescu clinches up with Mahmut and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mahmut manages to break the clinch. #KD2#
Mahmut sends Niculescu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mahmut is motioning to the referee to let Niculescu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Niculescu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmut misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Niculescu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mahmut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmut has wrist control.#T1#
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niculescu trying to control but Mahmut is working from the bottom.
Mahmut working a defensive guard here.
Niculescu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Niculescu with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niculescu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niculescu postures up in Mahmut's guard and throws a big left but Mahmut blocks it.
Niculescu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmut has wrist control.
Mahmut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Niculescu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niculescu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mahmut seems keen to control Niculescu's posture.
Mahmut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Niculescu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niculescu trying to control but Mahmut is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mahmut misses with the combination.
Mahmut lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Niculescu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahmut is fending him off so far but Niculescu persists. Nope, Mahmut circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahmut feints a counter leg kick.
Mahmut has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mahmut loads up on a big right hand but Niculescu slips the punch.
Niculescu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmut sprawls and moves away.
Niculescu darts in looking for a takedown but Mahmut gets double underhooks and turns Niculescu into the cage.
It seemed like Mahmut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#BC2#
Mahmut breaks from the clinch.
Niculescu catches Mahmut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Niculescu misses with a takedown
enabling Mahmut to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niculescu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahmut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niculescu tries to clinch there but Mahmut circles away. #T4#
Mahmut slips a jab from Niculescu.
A shot to the body from Niculescu misses
and Mahmut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahmut ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Niculescu out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheikh Mahmut!
Sheikh Mahmut decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 186 McCain vs Martin
Date: Apr 19, 2023

#R1#
Niculescu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Niculescu fails to land the takedown.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niculescu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Niculescu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Viikinki. Viikinki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikinki throws an overhand right that lands on Niculescu's shoulder, as Niculescu tries to avoid the shot.
Viikinki ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.#TD#
Niculescu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Viikinki!#T1#
Niculescu wants to control but Viikinki is keeping him busy.
Viikinki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Niculescu.
Niculescu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Viikinki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Niculescu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Viikinki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Viikinki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Niculescu.
Viikinki parries the strikes from Niculescu easily there. Niculescu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Viikinki to escape.
Viikinki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by Niculescu.
Viikinki is looking for a sweep.
Niculescu misses with the ground and pound.
Viikinki is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Niculescu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Viikinki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Viikinki explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Niculescu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tony Viikinki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viikinki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niculescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Viikinki.#TD#
Niculescu scores with a takedown into Viikinki's guard.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viikinki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Niculescu is controlling him.
Niculescu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Niculescu 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. #T3#
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niculescu won't allow Viikinki to get back to his feet.
Viikinki trying to keep a closed guard but Niculescu is proving a slippery customer.
Niculescu postures up in Viikinki's guard and throws a big left but Viikinki blocks it.
Viikinki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Niculescu is controlling him.
Niculescu trying to control but Viikinki is working from the bottom.
Viikinki has control of Niculescu's left arm, preventing Niculescu from doing any damage.
Niculescu won't allow Viikinki to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Niculescu misses with a right hand
and Niculescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niculescu throws out a powerful jab.#T4##CL#
Niculescu clinches with his opponent.
Niculescu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Viikinki after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Niculescu.
Viikinki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Niculescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Niculescu is trying to drag Viikinki to the mat but Viikinki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Viikinki tries to break free but Niculescu pushes him back against the cage.
Viikinki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Niculescu tries to work over Viikinki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niculescu digs a right hand into Viikinki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viikinki's gas tank.
Niculescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Viikinki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viikinki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Viikinki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viikinki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Niculescu connects with a body shot.
Viikinki just misses with a punch to the body.
Niculescu lands a jab to Viikinki's midsection.
Viikinki dodges the punch combination from Niculescu.
Viikinki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niculescu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viikinki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu tries to bum rush Viikinki with a series of wild strikes but Viikinki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niculescu has his takedown stuffed
and Viikinki counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Viikinki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niculescu manages to avoid it.
Viikinki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Niculescu finds it's way round the side to connect with Viikinki's head.
Niculescu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Viikinki to counter with a crisp jab.
Niculescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viikinki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niculescu throws out a loose jab but Viikinki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viikinki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Niculescu misses the shot to the body.
Viikinki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niculescu slips under a jab from Viikinki.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viikinki can do to turn this around?#T2#
Viikinki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niculescu.
Constantin Niculescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Viikinki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niculescu moves away.
Niculescu lands a nice shot to the body.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut
and Viikinki counters with a nice uppercut.
Niculescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Viikinki is just out of range.
Viikinki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niculescu slips under a jab.
Niculescu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niculescu wants to clinch up but Viikinki keeps it at a distance.
Viikinki throws out a counter right but Niculescu avoids it with no problem.#T3##CL#
Niculescu darts in and clinches Viikinki up against the cage.
Viikinki misses with a punch to the body.
Viikinki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viikinki has had enough of the clinch but Niculescu keeps him there for the moment.
Viikinki can't break the clinch.
Viikinki is trying to break the clinch but Niculescu is controlling him.
Viikinki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Niculescu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Viikinki can turn it around.
Niculescu tries for a takedown but Viikinki manages to get underhooks.
Niculescu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Viikinki breaks the clinch.
Niculescu jabs at Viikinki's body.
Niculescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viikinki moves away.
Niculescu throws a sloppy body shot
letting Viikinki counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.
Viikinki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Niculescu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viikinki swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viikinki! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Niculescu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viikinki momentarily.
Niculescu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viikinki pinned against the cage. Viikinki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viikinki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Viikinki walks into a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viikinki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niculescu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Viikinki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Constantin Niculescu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viikinki was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
A little jabbing left from Viikinki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Niculescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viikinki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Niculescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viikinki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viikinki throws out a counter right but Niculescu avoids it with no problem.
Viikinki ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Viikinki avoids the body shot from Niculescu.
Viikinki throws out a counter right but Niculescu avoids it with no problem.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Niculescu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Viikinki.
Viikinki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niculescu takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Niculescu staying out of range there.
Niculescu scores with a shot to the body.
Viikinki misses with a looping right.
Niculescu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viikinki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niculescu closes the distance and clinches up with Viikinki, looking for a takedown. Niculescu pushes Viikinki against the cage but Viikinki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Niculescu misses.
It seemed like Viikinki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Niculescu clinches. #BC2#
Viikinki breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Niculescu with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Niculescu misses with a body shot.
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Viikinki counter with a right hand.
Niculescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viikinki moves away.
Niculescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viikinki manages to avoid it.
Viikinki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Niculescu shoots and misses
and Viikinki counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown but Viikinki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Viikinki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Niculescu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Viikinki defends well and Niculescu ends up having to push Viikinki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niculescu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viikinki is defending well.#BC2#
Viikinki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Niculescu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viikinki tries to avoid it but Niculescu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viikinki to the ground. Viikinki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Niculescu misses with a straight right.
Viikinki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niculescu. Viikinki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viikinki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Niculescu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Viikinki to score with a decent uppercut.
Viikinki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niculescu misses with a hook #KD2#
and Viikinki counters with a nice right hand that sends Niculescu toppling to the canvas! Niculescu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Viikinki finish him?!#ROC2#Niculescu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niculescu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niculescu is looking to wear down Viikinki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Niculescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viikinki.#T4##CL#
Niculescu has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Niculescu. #BC2#
Viikinki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niculescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viikinki doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Viikinki.
Niculescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niculescu. Viikinki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niculescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tony Viikinki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niculescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Viikinki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Niculescu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Niculescu!
A very excited looking Constantin Niculescu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DMMA 180 Harakka vs Kwong
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Niculescu throws a sloppy body shot
and Kearney counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.
Kearney swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Niculescu counter with a right hand.
Kearney lunges at Niculescu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Niculescu's hand.
Niculescu tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Niculescu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kearney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Niculescu is in Kearney's guard.
Niculescu distracts Kearney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kearney keeping full guard, as Niculescu tries to pass.
Kearney is pulling down on Niculescu's head. It's preventing any offense from Niculescu, at least for the moment.
Niculescu forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Kearney is positioning himself well to prevent Niculescu advancing to mount.
Kearney is refusing to be controlled, as Niculescu sits in half guard.
Niculescu winds up and cracks Kearney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Niculescu not doing much here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Niculescu working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kearney is trying to get back to full guard.
Kearney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niculescu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kearney defending well though.
Kearney keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Niculescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Niculescu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Niculescu trying to control from Kearney's half guard. Kearney has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kearney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Niculescu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Niculescu being controlled here momentarily.
Kearney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Niculescu keeping moving, preventing Kearney from controlling successfully.
Niculescu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Niculescu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Niculescu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Niculescu throwing strikes from guard but Kearney blocks nicely.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Kearney keeps moving.
Niculescu is working Kearney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Niculescu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niculescu landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kearney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kearney scores with a sloppy right hand. Niculescu should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Niculescu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kearney takes a swing at Niculescu's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Niculescu misses.
Kearney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Niculescu dives in for a single leg takedown but Kearney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Kearney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Kearney closes the distance and pushes Niculescu back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kearney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kearney avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Niculescu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kearney's efforts to push away.
Niculescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kearney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kearney misses with a punch to the body.
Niculescu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Patrick Kearney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantin Niculescu.#T1#
A short uppercut from Kearney.
Kearney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kearney gets underhooks to prevent Niculescu's takedown attempt.
Kearney scores with a shoulder strike.
Kearney stops a takedown attempt from Niculescu.
Kearney can't find room to land a body shot as Niculescu controls the action. #TD2#
Niculescu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Niculescu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Niculescu postures up in Kearney's guard and throws a big left but Kearney blocks it.
Kearney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kearney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Niculescu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Niculescu connects with a couple of short punches.
Niculescu is looking to work some ground and pound but Kearney has wrist control.#T2#
Niculescu working some strikes from top position.
Niculescu throws a strike but Kearney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kearney passes Niculescu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Niculescu trying to control but Kearney postures up.
Kearney is controlling the pace.
Niculescu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Kearney throws a strike but Niculescu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kearney seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Niculescu seems keen to control Kearney's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Niculescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kearney counters with a stiff right hand.
Niculescu throws a combination that misses
letting Kearney counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kearney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Patrick Kearney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niculescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Kearney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Niculescu with a poor takedown
and Kearney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niculescu throws an overhand right that lands on Kearney's shoulder, as Kearney tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kearney misses the target.
Kearney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niculescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kearney.
Despite the aggression on Niculescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Niculescu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kearney's head backwards.#TD2#
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kearney wants to sweep here but Niculescu controlling him for the moment.
Kearney is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu with a nice head shot there.
Niculescu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kearney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Niculescu stopping the sweep attempt from Kearney.
Niculescu throws an elbow that misses. Kearney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Niculescu's guard. Nice move by Kearney!#REVR#
Kearney is looking to advance position but Niculescu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Niculescu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kearney's face.
Niculescu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Constantin Niculescu has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee warns Kearney that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Niculescu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#Kearney is rocked!#T2#
Niculescu cracks Kearney with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constantin Niculescu!
A less than humble Constantin Niculescu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DMMA 170 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Vilkas closes the distance and pushes Niculescu back into the cage.
Niculescu goes for a takedown attempt but Vilkas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vilkas takes one on the button.
Niculescu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vilkas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vilkas tries to clinch up but Niculescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Niculescu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vilkas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niculescu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkas looks to land a left hand but Niculescu moved out of range nicely.
Niculescu throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Vilkas counter with a right hand.
Niculescu misses the shot to the body.
Niculescu throws an overhand right that lands on Vilkas's shoulder, as Vilkas tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Niculescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Vilkas clinches.
Niculescu tries to throw a body punch but Vilkas avoids it by throwing Niculescu back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niculescu.
Vilkas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vilkas lands a nice shot to the body.
Niculescu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Niculescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vilkas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vilkas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niculescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niculescu slips under a jab.
Vilkas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niculescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vilkas takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Niculescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Niculescu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vilkas tries to throw a body punch but Niculescu avoids it by throwing Vilkas back against the cage.
Vilkas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Vilkas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niculescu.
Niculescu has a couple of punches blocked by Vilkas.
A short right from Vilkas on the inside.
Vilkas looking to throw knees to the head but Niculescu is blocking nicely.
Vilkas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Vilkas.
Niculescu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niculescu misses with some punches.
Vilkas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vilkas lands with a right to the head.
Vilkas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vilkas can't find room to land a body shot as Niculescu controls the action.
Niculescu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vilkas backwards.
Niculescu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niculescu wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Vilkas can't find room to land a body shot as Niculescu controls the action.
Vilkas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Niculescu is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Vilkas.
Vilkas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vilkas is leaning against Niculescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vilkas lands with a left to the head.
Vilkas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niculescu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vilkas lands with a short shot to the head.
Vilkas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Vilkas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vilkas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Vilkas.
Vilkas misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vilkas.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vilkas.
Vilkas scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Vilkas on the inside.
Vilkas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vilkas is working Niculescu over against the cage.
Niculescu takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Vilkas tries a body shot but Niculescu blocks it.
A short left from Vilkas.
Vilkas lands a hook that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vilkas.
Niculescu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vilkas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good exchange - Vilkas coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.
Vilkas lands a slapping body shot.
Vilkas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Niculescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niculescu takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD2#
Vilkas lands a big uppercut and Niculescu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Niculescu looks OK. Vilkas waves Niculescu back to his feet!#ROC2#Niculescu is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deividas Vilkas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vilkas works Niculescu's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Vilkas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Niculescu sprawling to the canvas! Niculescu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vilkas finish him?!
Oh Niculescu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deividas Vilkas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilkas closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Niculescu out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deividas Vilkas!
Deividas Vilkas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 2
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Niculescu.
Tyler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Tyler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Tyler. Beautiful body shot.
Tyler scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Niculescu missing with a left hand there. Tyler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Niculescu misses.
Tyler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tyler moves away from the strike by Niculescu.
A low kick lands for Tyler.
Tyler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niculescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyler misses with an uppercut.
Niculescu misses with a body shot.
Tyler connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Niculescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyler should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.#TD#
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Niculescu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler is looking for a sweep.
Niculescu working away.
Tyler regains half guard.
Niculescu is pressing down on Tyler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyler is holding on for now.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tyler is looking to control Niculescu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyler avoid being mounted?
Tyler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Tyler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niculescu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Niculescu wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler postures up in Niculescu's guard and throws a big left but Niculescu blocks it.
Niculescu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Tyler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB2#
Tyler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Niculescu chips away with some ground and pound.
Niculescu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyler's guard.
Niculescu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Niculescu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Niculescu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tyler tries to get to full guard but Niculescu has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pete Tyler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pete Tyler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tyler misses with a hook.
Pete Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niculescu misses with a body punch
and Tyler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tyler 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.
A low kick lands for Tyler.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Niculescu misses with a looping left.
Tyler misses with a hook. Niculescu ducked under it nicely.
Tyler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Niculescu feints and as Tyler raises his hands in defense, Niculescu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Tyler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Niculescu postures up and lands a big shot to Tyler's brow.
Niculescu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Niculescu postures up.
Niculescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niculescu scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Tyler looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Niculescu is defending well. Tyler quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Niculescu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tyler celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Tyler!
Pete Tyler thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 154 Panda vs Viikinki
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
McCain swinging wildly here.
Niculescu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCain misses with a low kick.
Niculescu blocks a jab.
A jab from McCain finds it's way through Niculescu's defenses.
McCain slips under a jab from Niculescu.
McCain misses with a straight right.
McCain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Niculescu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCain .
McCain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Niculescu checks it well.
A nice leg kick from McCain , right into the meat of the thigh. #KD2#
McCain lands a big head kick that sends Niculescu tumbling to the mat! McCain takes a step backwards and waves Niculescu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.#T1#
Niculescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCain .
Niculescu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCain defends well and Niculescu ends up having to push McCain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain blocks a body shot from Niculescu.
McCain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Niculescu has him pressed against the cage.
Niculescu misses with the head strike.
McCain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Niculescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niculescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCain 's elbow.
Niculescu misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Niculescu avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
Niculescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards.
McCain prevents a body shot from Niculescu.
Niculescu lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCain .
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Niculescu controls the action.
Niculescu gets through McCain 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Niculescu scores with a hook to the body.
Niculescu tries to work over McCain 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain blocks a body shot from Niculescu.
Niculescu misses with a body punch.
Niculescu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
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!#BC2#
McCain manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Niculescu.
Niculescu ducks under a wild hook from McCain .
Niculescu feinted with a counter takedown.
Niculescu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niculescu misses the jab.
McCain misses with a looping left.
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain blocks a jab.#T3#
Niculescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Niculescu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Niculescu.#TD#
Niculescu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Niculescu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Niculescu stops McCain from getting back to his feet.
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCain is trying to stand up here but Niculescu is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Niculescu.
Niculescu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCain 's head.
McCain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Niculescu scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
McCain is staying active underneath Niculescu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Niculescu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Niculescu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu trying to control from half guard but McCain is working away.
McCain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niculescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas McCain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu's cut.
That's time! Niculescu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Niculescu takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Niculescu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McCain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCain is not content to let Niculescu control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCain is looking to escape.
Niculescu thows a huge punch but McCain dodges it nicely.
Niculescu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Niculescu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niculescu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Niculescu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCain defending well though.
Niculescu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Niculescu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McCain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Niculescu is pressing down on McCain 's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
Niculescu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Niculescu is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Niculescu winds up and cracks McCain with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCain taking some punishment here, with Niculescu in his half guard.
McCain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niculescu.
Niculescu working over McCain with some ground and pound. McCain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Niculescu is nestled in close to McCain , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niculescu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Niculescu lands strikes from half guard.
McCain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niculescu.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Niculescu lands a nice short elbow.
Niculescu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niculescu is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niculescu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niculescu. #T4#
Niculescu thows a huge punch but McCain dodges it nicely.
Niculescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Niculescu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Niculescu looks to land a strike but McCain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Niculescu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niculescu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niculescu lands a couple of digs.
Niculescu throwing strikes from guard but McCain blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu'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. This is the final round!#R3#
McCain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Niculescu on the side of the head.
McCain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niculescu.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niculescu was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain .
Niculescu tests McCain 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
Niculescu misses with a body shot
and McCain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Niculescu scores with a hook to the body. McCain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Niculescu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
McCain misses with a straight left.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but McCain avoids it well and moves away.
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCain sprawls well. McCain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Niculescu gets slowly back to his feet.
McCain misses with a body kick.
A cross from Niculescu lands.
McCain throws a sloppy head kick and Niculescu moves out of range easily.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niculescu manages to avoid it.
McCain thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Niculescu is putting a hurting on McCain here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Niculescu working the ground and pound but McCain is defending the strikes.
McCain is trying to buck Niculescu off.
McCain regains half guard, as Niculescu was trying to land strikes.
Niculescu looks to land a strike but McCain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Niculescu is controlling him.
McCain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu. #T3#
Niculescu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
Niculescu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCain 's head.
Niculescu lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
McCain manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Good body shot from McCain .
McCain lands a hook that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCain .
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards.
Niculescu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niculescu lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
McCain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Niculescu.
McCain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niculescu or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niculescu working aggressively here.
Niculescu blocks a body shot from McCain .
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCain .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantin Niculescu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCain lands an uppercut.
Niculescu looking for a takedown.
Niculescu letting McCain take a breather here.
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas McCain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCain 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas McCain !
After winning the bout, Lucas McCain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 145 Niculescu vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov I I as Niculescu shoots in.
Kersikov I I scores with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov I I as Niculescu shoots in.
Kersikov I I takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niculescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Niculescu lands a jab.
Niculescu throws a body punch but Kersikov I I moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu cracks Kersikov I I with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Niculescu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kersikov I I takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Niculescu misses the target.
Niculescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov I I.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov I I steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
That kick from Kersikov I I tenderised Niculescu's leg. Niculescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov I I bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov I I thows a leg kick but Niculescu checks it #TD#
and Niculescu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kersikov I I is pulling down on Niculescu's head to control his posture.
Kersikov I I is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Niculescu trying to control but Kersikov I I is working from the bottom.
Kersikov I I is looking to stand up but Niculescu isn't so interested in that idea.
Niculescu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kersikov I I managing to control the position.
Kersikov I I is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Niculescu wants to improve his position but Kersikov I I is controlling well.
Kersikov I I tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Niculescu.
Kersikov I I performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Niculescu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Niculescu.
Kersikov I I stopping the sweep attempt from Niculescu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niculescu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov I I's guard. #REVR#
Niculescu cracks Kersikov I I with a solid left hand.#T4#
Niculescu is stalling in the full guard.
Niculescu trying to control but Kersikov I I is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kersikov I I had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Niculescu defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov I I is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niculescu trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov I I misses with a body kick.
Niculescu catches Kersikov I I with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Niculescu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov I I has time to react.
Kersikov I I misses with a low kick.
Niculescu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Constantin Niculescu is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Niculescu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Niculescu swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu punishes Kersikov I I's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Niculescu dives in and scores a takedown into Kersikov I I's guard.#T1#
Kersikov I I avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kersikov I I managing to control the position.
Niculescu throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov I I uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Niculescu's guard. Nice move by Kersikov I I!#REVB#
Niculescu wants to sweep here but Kersikov I I controlling him for the moment.
Niculescu is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov I I working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niculescu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu is thwarting Kersikov I I's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Niculescu lands a nice short elbow.
Niculescu working the head and body with strikes.
Kersikov I I taking some punishment here, with Niculescu in his half guard.
Niculescu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kersikov I I with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Niculescu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kersikov I I has hold of Niculescu's hands but Niculescu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov I I can do to turn this around?
Kersikov I I trying to hold on to Niculescu's head to control him but Niculescu postures up.
Niculescu stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov I I to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Niculescu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niculescu looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov I I gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kersikov I I preventing the sweep.
Kersikov I I scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kersikov I I wants to stand and escape but instead Niculescu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Niculescu won't allow Kersikov I I to sweep him here.
Kersikov I I has momentary wrist control but Niculescu slips an elbow through the middle.
Kersikov I I avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Niculescu won't allow Kersikov I I to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov I I holds on and takes a little breather.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Kersikov I I keeps moving.
Kersikov I I wants to improve his position but instead Niculescu has moved into half guard.
Niculescu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niculescu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kersikov I I is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Niculescu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov I I defends it nicely.
Kersikov I I counters with a body kick.
Kersikov I I takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu fails with the takedown
and Kersikov I I counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niculescu looks to land a left hand but Kersikov I I moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Kersikov I I scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niculescu doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov I I bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Niculescu's head.
Niculescu throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov I I moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov I I! But no joy.
Kersikov I I takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niculescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov I I moves away.
Kersikov I I drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Niculescu throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov I I sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov I I tries a quick counter leg kick but Niculescu is wise to it.
Niculescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov I I swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Niculescu thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A swing and a miss from Niculescu.#TD#
Niculescu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kersikov I I's guard.
Niculescu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov I I is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Niculescu postures up.
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!
Niculescu postures up and lands a big shot to Kersikov I I's brow.
Niculescu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kersikov I I's head.#T3#
Kersikov I I pulls Niculescu in close to his closed guard and prevents Niculescu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Niculescu tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov I I is retaining full guard.
Niculescu throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov I I uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Niculescu's guard. Nice move by Kersikov I I!#REVB##SU2#
Kersikov I I decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Niculescu, up you get!
Kersikov I I looks for the body kick but Niculescu saw that one coming.
Niculescu feinted with a counter takedown.
Vitali Kersikov I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov I I walks into a straight right hand from Niculescu.
Kersikov I I tries to move into range but Niculescu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov I I. That snapped Niculescu's head back. #T4#
Nice cross by Niculescu.
Niculescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Niculescu slips a straight right by Kersikov I I.
Niculescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov I I counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov I I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov I I lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
Niculescu connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Constantin Niculescu did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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#
Kersikov I I takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Niculescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov I I counters with a body kick.
No luck for Niculescu with that takedown attempt.
Niculescu takes a swing at Kersikov I I's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov I I counters with a body kick.
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Niculescu misses.
Niculescu has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Niculescu with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Kersikov I I counters with a nice right hand that sends Niculescu toppling to the canvas! Niculescu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov I I finish him?!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niculescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov I I manages to avoid it.
Kersikov I I appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov I I appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Niculescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kersikov I I counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov I I. That snapped Niculescu's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov I I is looking to score with low kicks.
Niculescu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Niculescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov I I moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I moves out of range as Niculescu strikes.
Kersikov I I waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niculescu.
Kersikov I I throws a jab when Niculescu was well out of range.#TD#
Niculescu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kersikov I I quickly recovers to half guard.
Niculescu working Kersikov I I over with strikes.
Kersikov I I is trying to get back to full guard.
Niculescu scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Kersikov I I is trying to maintain the position but Niculescu is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov I I tries to get to full guard but Niculescu has control of the leg.
Niculescu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kersikov I I is looking for a sweep. Niculescu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Niculescu working over Kersikov I I with some ground and pound. Kersikov I I looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kersikov I I tries to roll over but Niculescu keeps him under control.
Kersikov I I is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niculescu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov I I does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niculescu prevents Kersikov I I from improving his position.
Niculescu passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kersikov I I is bucking up trying to escape but Niculescu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Niculescu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Vitali Kersikov I I will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Niculescu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Kersikov I I lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Niculescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Niculescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov I I counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Niculescu thinking.
Niculescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Niculescu connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov I I's belly button to the back.
Niculescu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov I I.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Niculescu misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kersikov I I counter with a right hand.
Niculescu misses the body punch #KD2#
and Kersikov I I counters with a crisp right hand that drops Niculescu! Kersikov I I lets Niculescu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Vitali Kersikov I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Niculescu is rocked!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Kersikov I I blocks a jab.
Kersikov I I steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Oh Niculescu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niculescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov I I misses with a body kick.
Niculescu seems to have got his legs back now.
Niculescu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Niculescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov I I throws a hook but Niculescu blocks it.
Niculescu misses with a lunging right hand
and as Niculescu loses concentration momentarily, Kersikov I I counters with a picture perfect head kick! Niculescu goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vitali Kersikov I I!
Vitali Kersikov I I is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Vitali Kersikov I I, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 137 Account vs Nicu 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Niculescu cracks Account with an open hand slap.
Account swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Niculescu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A big right from Account misses.
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Niculescu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Niculescu misses with a right hand
and Account connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niculescu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Account swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Account misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Account throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Niculescu counters with a shoot takedown. Account fights it but they end up in guard.
Niculescu postures up in Account's guard and throws a big left but Account blocks it.
Account wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Niculescu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Niculescu looking to pass the guard.
Account utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Niculescu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Niculescu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Account looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Niculescu is looking to work some ground and pound but Account has wrist control.
Niculescu looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Niculescu throws an elbow that misses. Account uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Niculescu's guard. Nice move by Account!#REVR#
Niculescu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Account not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Niculescu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Account's head.
Niculescu scores with a hook.
Niculescu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Account on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Niculescu.
Account tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niculescu with the counter takedown but Account avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Niculescu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Account doesn't seem phased though.
Niculescu connects with a right hand. Account shakes it off.#T4#
Niculescu connects with a crisp jab.
Niculescu looks to land a left hand but Account moved out of range nicely.
Niculescu connects with a jab.
Account throws a sloppy head kick and Niculescu moves out of range easily.
Niculescu lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niculescu swings widly with a right hand
and Account cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Account misses with a few strikes there.
Account throws a looping overhand right but Niculescu ducks down to avoid it.
Niculescu dives in for a single leg takedown but Account sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Niculescu throws a jab when Account was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Niculescu with a poor takedown
and Account counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Account walks into a stiff left hand from Niculescu.
Niculescu is looking to clinch.
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Account counters with a stiff right hand.
Niculescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Account counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niculescu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Niculescu misses.
Niculescu throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Account counters with a nice right hand that sends Niculescu toppling to the canvas! Niculescu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Account finish him?!
Camaras Account is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niculescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Account on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Niculescu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Account.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Account does no damage.
Niculescu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Account defends it well.
Account pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niculescu throws a looping overhand right but Account ducks down to avoid it.
Account throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Account is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Account avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Account went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Niculescu cracks Account with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Niculescu misses with a straight left.
Account appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Niculescu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Account's head backwards.
Account misses with an uppercut. Niculescu saw that one coming.#T2#
Account looks to land a right hand but Niculescu moved out of range.
Niculescu throws the left hand but Account avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Account.
Niculescu throws an overhand right that lands on Account's shoulder, as Account tries to avoid the shot.
Account was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niculescu checks a leg kick.
Niculescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Account avoids the body shot from Niculescu.
Niculescu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Account gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Niculescu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niculescu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Niculescu misses with a left hand
and Account connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niculescu throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Account counters with a crisp right hand that drops Niculescu! Account lets Niculescu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Account throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Account ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Niculescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Niculescu moves away from the strike by Account.
Niculescu throws a body punch but Account moves out of range.
It looked like Account was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Niculescu throws a lazy right hand but Account sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Account throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camaras Account is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niculescu throws a series of punches but Account avoids them all with ease.
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Account cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Account displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niculescu throws out the jab.
Account throws a leg kick but Niculescu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Niculescu lands with a right hand.
Niculescu misses with a looping left.
Niculescu cracks Account with an open hand slap.
Account thumps Niculescu with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camaras Account dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Account moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Account, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niculescu feints the counter takedown.
Account misses with a wild body shot.
Niculescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Account was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Account fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Account walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Account. Niculescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu scores with a nice strike.
Account throws a jab but it's blocked by Niculescu.
Account looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Niculescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Account counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Account takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Niculescu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Account looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Niculescu working the ground and pound.
Niculescu misses with the ground and pound.
Niculescu throwing strikes but Account manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Account wants to lay and pray for a moment but Niculescu keeps working.
Niculescu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Account wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Niculescu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Account laying and praying for a moment but Niculescu takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Account not doing much here.
Niculescu wants to get back to full guard.
Niculescu manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Niculescu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Account manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Niculescu distracts Account with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Niculescu postures up in Account's guard and throws a big left but Account blocks it.
Niculescu wants to pass the guard but Account is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Niculescu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Niculescu lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Account keeps moving.
Niculescu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Niculescu chips away with some ground and pound.
Account is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Niculescu throwing strikes but missing.
Niculescu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Account is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Niculescu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Niculescu ducks under a wild hook from Account.
Niculescu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Niculescu dodges the punch combination from Account.
Account throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu misses with a wild body shot.
Account swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Niculescu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Niculescu chips away with some ground and pound.
Niculescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Account is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Niculescu is working Account over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Niculescu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Niculescu distracts Account with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Niculescu looking to pass the guard.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niculescu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Niculescu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Niculescu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Account utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Account preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Niculescu won't allow Account to sweep him here.
Niculescu is fighting to break Account's control of his arms but Account is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Niculescu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Camaras Account has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niculescu throwing strikes from guard but Account blocks nicely.
Account is controlling Niculescu's posture.
Niculescu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Account swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Account 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Niculescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Account counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Account has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Niculescu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Account gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Account is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Account is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Niculescu throws an elbow that misses. Account uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Niculescu's guard. Nice move by Account!#REVR##T4#
Niculescu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Niculescu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Account controls the pace.
Niculescu is trying to keep Account in close.
Account won't allow Niculescu to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Niculescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niculescu fails with the takedown
and Account counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.
Niculescu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Account misses with a straight left.
Niculescu scores with a jab. Account acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu loads up on a big right hand but Account slips the punch.
Niculescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Account on the side of the head.
Niculescu tries to bum rush Account with a series of wild strikes but Account uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Account tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Niculescu throws a hook but Account blocks it.#TD2#
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Account seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Niculescu throws a big right hand that misses.
Account has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Account keeps moving.
Account has Niculescu pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Niculescu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Account keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Niculescu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Account defends well and Niculescu ends up having to push Account into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Niculescu cracks Account with an open hand slap.
Account tries to move into range but Niculescu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Account lands with a nice combination. Niculescu backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Niculescu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Niculescu cracks Account with an open hand slap.
Account ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Niculescu slips a jab from Account.
Niculescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Account.
Niculescu moves forwards but Account connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Constantin Niculescu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Account throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Niculescu counters with a takedown into side control.
Niculescu takes a little break here. Account wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Niculescu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Account keeps working. #T4#
Account being controlled for a moment.
Niculescu is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Account is not content to let Niculescu control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Constantin Niculescu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Niculescu 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Constantin Niculescu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 130 Niculescu Vs Martin
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Martin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martin throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Niculescu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Niculescu trying to pass the guard but Martin defending well.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Niculescu.
Niculescu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Martin gets full guard.
Martin managing to control the position.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu looking to pass the guard.
Niculescu won't allow Martin to sweep him here. #T1#
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Niculescu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niculescu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martin has momentary wrist control but Niculescu slips an elbow through the middle.
Martin managing to control the position.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Niculescu throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Niculescu wants to improve his position but instead Martin has moved into half guard.
Niculescu is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Niculescu is working hard here to advance position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Niculescu trying to get back to full guard but Martin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Niculescu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Martin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Niculescu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Niculescu checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
Niculescu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by Niculescu.
Niculescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Niculescu sees coming a mile off.
Niculescu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Niculescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
Nice body kick there by Martin.
Niculescu missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin swings for the body but Niculescu moves out of range.
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Niculescu ducks down to avoid it.
Martin feints and then cracks Niculescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niculescu down.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Niculescu moved out of range nicely.
Niculescu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martin sprawls and moves away.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Niculescu feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Niculescu shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Martin lands a right hook to the body.
Martin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.#TD#
Niculescu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Constantin Niculescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niculescu with the ground and pound but Martin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Niculescu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Niculescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niculescu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Niculescu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niculescu throwing strikes but missing.
Niculescu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Niculescu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Martin.
Martin throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Niculescu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martin wants to control but Niculescu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Niculescu wants to free his trapped foot but Martin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Niculescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Niculescu thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely. #T4#
Niculescu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niculescu wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Niculescu prevents Martin from improving his position.
Niculescu with the ground and pound but Martin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
Martin has control of Niculescu's left arm, preventing Niculescu from doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Niculescu throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Constantin Niculescu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Niculescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Niculescu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Niculescu tries to counter with a takedown but Martin is quick to defend against it.
Martin blocks a jab.
Martin throws a leg kick #TD#
and Niculescu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martin moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martin holds on and takes a little breather.
Niculescu throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Niculescu landing some decent shots from guard.
Niculescu lands a couple of elbows.
Martin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Niculescu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Niculescu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin can't keep his opponent in guard - Niculescu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Niculescu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Martin reverses the position - he's now on top in Niculescu's guard.
Niculescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Niculescu, not yet. #T3#
Niculescu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Martin has passed into side control.
Martin trying to control the action but Niculescu is working from the bottom.
Niculescu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Constantin Niculescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Niculescu trying to remain calm as Martin controls from the top position.
Martin working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Niculescu works the jab nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circling - Niculescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niculescu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niculescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Swole Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

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 Constantin Niculescu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niculescu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 122 Niculescu vs Pinks II
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Pinks throws a front kick aimed at Niculescu's knee but Niculescu avoids it well.
Pinks misses with an uppercut. Niculescu saw that one coming.
Niculescu misses the jab.
Pinks misses the shot to the body.
Niculescu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pinks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Niculescu on the side of the head.
Pinks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Niculescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Pinks looks to land a left hand but Niculescu moved out of range nicely.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but Pinks avoids it well and moves away.
Pinks misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Niculescu counters with a takedown into side control.
Niculescu cracks Pinks with a big right hand but Pinks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niculescu working the ground and pound but Pinks is defending the strikes.
Niculescu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinks keeps working.
Niculescu tries to score with some ground and pound. Pinks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Pinks is looking to reverse the position.
Pinks takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Niculescu trying to control the position but Pinks is working away.
Niculescu working the strikes but Pinks uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Niculescu drops an elbow to the side of Pinks's head.
Niculescu trying to control from half guard but Pinks is working away.
Pinks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a strike but Pinks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Niculescu wants to pass the guard but Pinks is keeping the position.
Niculescu preventing the sweep.
Pinks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niculescu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Niculescu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pinks keeping moving, preventing Niculescu from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Niculescu. That snapped Pinks's head back.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niculescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinks is just out of range.
Pinks throws out a loose jab but Niculescu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Niculescu jabs at Pinks's body.
Niculescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinks.
Pinks throws a push kick but Niculescu slaps the foot to one side.
Pinks misses with a hook.
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut.
Niculescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinks throws out the jab.
Niculescu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A cross from Pinks lands.
Pinks misses with a low kick.
Pinks missing with a left hand there. Niculescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niculescu throws a looping overhand right but Pinks ducks down to avoid it.
Niculescu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pinks's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pinks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Niculescu under the eye.
Niculescu goes for a double leg but Pinks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pinks continues to drive forward.
Pinks misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4##TD#
Niculescu gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Niculescu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Niculescu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pinks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Niculescu throwing strikes but missing.
Niculescu trying to control but Pinks is working from the bottom.
Niculescu with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Pinks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Niculescu is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinks.
Pinks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinks.
Niculescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niculescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinks.
A low kick lands for Pinks.
Niculescu checks a low kick from Pinks.
Niculescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinks.
Pinks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pinks tries to score with a low kick but Niculescu moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks feints and then cracks Niculescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niculescu down.
Niculescu connects with the punch.
Pinks missing with a left hand there. Niculescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Devonte Pinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinks throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Niculescu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pinks's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niculescu throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Pinks wants to improve his position but instead Niculescu has moved into half guard.
Pinks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niculescu.
Niculescu drops an elbow to the side of Pinks's head.
Pinks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Niculescu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Niculescu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niculescu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pinks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Niculescu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinks is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Niculescu throwing shots but Pinks is blocking nicely.
Niculescu wants to pass to mount but Pinks is defending the position.
Niculescu with the ground and pound but Pinks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Niculescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Niculescu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Niculescu throwing strikes from guard but Pinks blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Niculescu cracks Pinks with a solid left hand.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Pinks keeps moving.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niculescu landing some decent shots from guard.
Niculescu throws a big elbow that misses.
Niculescu looking to pass the guard.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Pinks keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niculescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinks connects with an inside leg kick.
Pinks scores with the left hand. Niculescu knows he should have avoided that one.
Pinks wants to slow Niculescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Pinks defending well as Niculescu loads up on a big left hand.
Pinks misses with a straight left.
Niculescu missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niculescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinks.
Niculescu feinted with a counter takedown.
Devonte Pinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinks misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Niculescu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pinks!
Niculescu trying to control the position but Pinks is working away.
Pinks dodges the ground and pound from Niculescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pinks wants to slow Niculescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Niculescu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Niculescu.
Niculescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Niculescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niculescu moves out of range of the body kick from Pinks. #TD#
Niculescu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pinks tries to roll over but Niculescu keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu is keen to just control but Pinks is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niculescu lands strikes from half guard.
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niculescu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Niculescu working the ground and pound effectively.
Niculescu punching from mount but Pinks doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Niculescu landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Niculescu working Pinks over with strikes here.
Niculescu prevents Pinks from getting the reversal.
Pinks taking shots to the head.
Niculescu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pinks is looking to improve his position but Niculescu isn't that keen on the idea.
Constantin Niculescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niculescu landing strikes from the mount and Pinks is in trouble!
Niculescu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Niculescu is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Niculescu raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Pinks is rocked!
Niculescu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pinks can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pinks is still in real trouble! Can Niculescu finish him?
Niculescu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A big strike lands for Niculescu! That's really hurt Pinks and he's turned his back - Niculescu keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Niculescu jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DMMA 108 Tucker vs Niculescu
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
A cross from Niculescu lands.
Niculescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Tucker's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tucker walks into a stiff left hand from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu jabs Tucker right on the nose. Tucker blinks but takes it well.
Tucker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niculescu manages to avoid it.
Tucker throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Niculescu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tucker!
Niculescu trying to control the position but Tucker is working away.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.
Tucker dodges the ground and pound from Niculescu.
Niculescu tries to score with some ground and pound. Tucker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T1#
Tucker is not content to let Niculescu control the position.
Niculescu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Niculescu throws an elbow but Tucker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Niculescu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Niculescu working the strikes but Tucker uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Niculescu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niculescu stalling.
Niculescu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Niculescu is trying to control. Tucker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Niculescu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tucker is doing well to control the position and prevent Niculescu from advancing to side control.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tucker is controlling Niculescu's trapped leg to prevent Niculescu from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Tucker misses its intended target.
Tucker scores with a nice strike.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Niculescu avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Niculescu swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
A combination from Tucker does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Tucker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Niculescu doesn't seem phased though.
Niculescu throws a shot to the body.
Niculescu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tucker looks to land a left hand but Niculescu moved out of range nicely.
Charles Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Niculescu circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Niculescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Tucker misses.
Niculescu throws the left hand but Tucker avoids the punch easily.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
Niculescu throws a looping overhand right but Tucker ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Niculescu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niculescu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.
Tucker parries the strikes from Niculescu easily there. Niculescu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tucker to escape.
Tucker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Niculescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Niculescu misses with a hook.
Niculescu swings widly with a right hand
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niculescu blocks a jab.
Niculescu ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
Niculescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Niculescu misses with a right hand
enabling Tucker to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Niculescu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Niculescu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tucker.
Niculescu throws an off balance right hand
and Tucker counters with a straight right hand.
Charles Tucker is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu thuds his right hand into Tucker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Tucker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tucker walks into a stiff left hand from Niculescu.
Tucker misses with a looping right.#T1#
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker scores with a jab to the body.
Niculescu misses with a straight left.
Tucker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Niculescu is out of range.
Tucker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Niculescu misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
Niculescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Niculescu.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tucker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Niculescu tries to counter it with a takedown but Tucker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Niculescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tucker doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niculescu cracks Tucker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Tucker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
Tucker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Niculescu has time to react.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Tucker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niculescu.
Niculescu lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Niculescu is looking to stall here but Tucker recovers full guard.
Tucker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
Tucker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Niculescu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tucker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Niculescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niculescu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Niculescu from controlling successfully.
Tucker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Niculescu controlling him for the moment.
Niculescu throwing strikes from guard but Tucker blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Constantin Niculescu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Niculescu misses with a body shot.
Niculescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niculescu. Tucker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tucker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niculescu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tucker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Niculescu throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Niculescu - just one landing.
Niculescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tucker misses with a two punch combination.
Niculescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Tucker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Tucker misses.
Tucker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tucker jabs at Niculescu's body.#TD2#
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Niculescu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Tucker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Niculescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Niculescu.
Nice takedown defense from Tucker. No joy for Niculescu on that attempt.
Charles Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Niculescu.
A telegraphed right hand from Tucker misses the target.
A jab from Niculescu misses.
Tucker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Niculescu tests Tucker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niculescu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tucker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niculescu shoots and misses #CL#
and Tucker counters by moving into the clinch.
Tucker struggles to land a body shot inside as Niculescu controls his hands.
Tucker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niculescu can't get the takedown.
Charles Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantin Niculescu.
Tucker lands a hook that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards. #T3#
Tucker tries to work over Niculescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niculescu can't get the takedown.
Niculescu blocks an uppercut.
Niculescu has Tucker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tucker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Niculescu blocks an uppercut.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tucker lands a left hand.
Niculescu tries to score a body lock takedown but Tucker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Niculescu has hold of one of Tucker's legs. Tucker is fighting the takedown attempt but Niculescu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Constantin Niculescu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving. #T4#
Niculescu stays in close to Tucker's body and controls the position.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Niculescu from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Niculescu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 102: Account vs Niculescu
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Account showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws out a loose jab but Account uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niculescu swings for the body but Account moves out of range.
Account wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Account misses with an uppercut.
Niculescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Account sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niculescu throws out a loose jab but Account uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Account but Account pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Niculescu.
Niculescu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Account takes a swing at Niculescu's ribcage but misses.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Niculescu.
Niculescu misses the shot to the body.
Niculescu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Account throws the left hand but Niculescu avoids the punch easily.
Account throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niculescu throws an overhand right that lands on Account's shoulder, as Account tries to avoid the shot.
Niculescu throws out a loose jab but Account uses good head movement to avoid it.
Account moves out of range of the strikes.
Account keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niculescu.
It looked like Account wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Account throws a nice outside leg kick.
Niculescu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Account's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Account.#T2#
Account misses the shot to the body.
Niculescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Account throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niculescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niculescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Account.
Account misses the jab.
A jab from Niculescu misses.
Account is looking for a counter combo.
Niculescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Account.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niculescu slips under a jab.
Niculescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Account counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Niculescu thinking.
Nice defenses there by Account.
It looked like Account was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Account on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Niculescu swings widly with a right hand
and Account counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niculescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Account throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Account with a nice calf kick.
Niculescu throws a shot to the body.
Account looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Account as he connects with a hook.
Niculescu lands with a cross.
Niculescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Account. Niculescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niculescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Niculescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Account.
As Niculescu looks to move away, Account throws a big counter combo but Niculescu just gets out of the way.
Niculescu with a nice cross.
Niculescu moves out of range as Account strikes.
Camaras Account is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Account keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Account moves away from the strike by Niculescu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Niculescu. Those never looked like landing.
Niculescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Account counters with a nice uppercut.
Niculescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Account steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niculescu cracks Account with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Niculescu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Niculescu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Account had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Niculescu jabs Account to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Account avoids the body shot from Niculescu.
Account misses the jab.
A big left from Niculescu misses.
A little feinted left hand from Account on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Niculescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Account tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Account slips a jab from Niculescu.
Account throws an overhand right that lands on Niculescu's shoulder, as Niculescu tries to avoid the shot.
Niculescu throws a lazy right hand but Account sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Account is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Niculescu throws a hook to the side of Account's head but Account sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niculescu throws a hook but Account blocks it.
Niculescu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Account looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Account throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Account staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Niculescu misses the target.
Account throwing a counter right hand but Niculescu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Account counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Account uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niculescu.
Account misses with a head kick.
Account is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Account misses the jab.
Account on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Niculescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niculescu throws a nice looking combination but Account bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Niculescu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Account to score with a decent uppercut.
Niculescu swings widly with a right hand
and Account connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Account might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Niculescu scores with a nice right hand.
Niculescu throws a hook to the side of Account's head but Account sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Account feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Niculescu blocks the low kick.
Niculescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niculescu throws a series of punches but Account avoids them all with ease.
Niculescu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Account lands with a straight right. Niculescu didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Account counters with a nice right hand that sends Niculescu toppling to the canvas! Niculescu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Account finish him?!
Account throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
so Niculescu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Account wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Niculescu manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Account is doing well to control the position and prevent Niculescu from advancing to side control.#T3#
Account is not content to let Niculescu control the position.
Account wants to control but Niculescu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Account is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Niculescu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Niculescu's back!#T4#
Niculescu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Account controlling the pace.
Niculescu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Niculescu.
Niculescu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Account controls from within his opponent's guard.
Account wants to control from the top but Niculescu keeps moving.
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 Camaras Account will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Account steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
Account swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niculescu slips a straight right by Account.
Account lands with an overhand left.
Niculescu throws a hook to the side of Account's head but Account sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niculescu lands with an uppercut that bounces Account off the cage and back into range.
Account lands with a thumping leg kick.
Niculescu ducks under a wild hook from Account.
Niculescu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Niculescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Account.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Account shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Niculescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Account throws out the jab.
Account looks to land a left hand but Niculescu moved out of range nicely.
Account dodges the punch combination from Niculescu. #T1#
Niculescu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Account moves away from the strike by Niculescu.
A counter left hand to the body from Account misses its target.
Niculescu throws a shot from downtown. Account moves away and avoids it.
Account walks into a straight right hand from Niculescu.
Account keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niculescu.
Account looks to score with a jab to the body but Niculescu is just out of range.
Niculescu feints the counter takedown.
Account keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Account was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Account takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Niculescu swings widly with a right hand
and Account counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Account is looking to slow Niculescu down with leg kicks.
Account cracks Niculescu with an open hand slap.
Niculescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Niculescu throws a hook to the side of Account's head but Account sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Niculescu blocks the low kick.
Niculescu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Account defends it well.
Niculescu walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Account misses with a head kick.
Niculescu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Account to counter with a crisp jab.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut. Account saw that one coming.
Niculescu misses with a hook
and Account counters with a nice uppercut.
Account connects with a body shot.
Niculescu tests Account's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Account lands with a hook. Niculescu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Niculescu 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.
Account slips a straight right by Niculescu.
Account appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Niculescu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Account counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Account. That's going to slow Niculescu down.
Account swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Niculescu cracks Account with an open hand slap.
Niculescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Account is just out of range.
Niculescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Account lands a jab to the head.
Account uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niculescu.
A quick step to the side and Account tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Account.
Account lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Niculescu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Niculescu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Account counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Account cracks Niculescu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Niculescu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Account finish him? #ROC#Niculescu is rocked!
Account lands a lovely overhand right.
Niculescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Account finish him?
Niculescu misses with a wild body shot.
Niculescu seems to have recovered his senses.
Niculescu misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camaras Account clearly takes that round.
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#
Niculescu misses with a hook.
Niculescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Account fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Account takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Account has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Account slips a straight right by Niculescu.
Niculescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niculescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Account is just out of range.
Account moves away from the strike by Niculescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Account on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Niculescu misses with a wild combination.
Niculescu swings widly with a right hand
and Niculescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Account moves out of range as Niculescu strikes.
Account is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Niculescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Account cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niculescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Niculescu there.
Account throws a shot from downtown. Niculescu moves away and avoids it.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Account counters with a crisp right hand that drops Niculescu! Account lets Niculescu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Account looks to land a right hand but Niculescu moved out of range.
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!
Account misses with a body shot.
Niculescu throws the left hand but Account avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Account misses the target.#KD#
Account lands a big right hand that sends Niculescu crashing to the mat! Account stays standing though and waves Niculescu back to his feet!
Niculescu walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Account! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Camaras Account!
Camaras Account retains his light heavyweight title!
Camaras Account seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 90: Barboza vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Niculescu throws out a powerful jab.
Niculescu lands with a straight right. Pinks didn't see that one coming.
Niculescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Niculescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pinks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Niculescu throws a combination that misses
and Pinks counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niculescu. Pinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niculescu feints the counter takedown.
Niculescu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Niculescu throws a hook but Pinks blocks it.
Niculescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pinks counters with a nice body kick.
Niculescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
Pinks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinks. Niculescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niculescu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Niculescu connects with a body shot.
Niculescu slips under a jab from Pinks.
Niculescu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinks's hands.
Niculescu with a nice cross.
Niculescu throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Pinks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Niculescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pinks blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinks misses the target.
Niculescu throws a body punch but Pinks moves out of range.
Pinks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Niculescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Niculescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niculescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Pinks counter with a right hand.
Niculescu lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinks throws a low kick, looking for Niculescu's leg but Niculescu calmly moves out of range.
Niculescu throws a right hand that misses
and Pinks counters with an inside leg kick.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niculescu.
Pinks tries to bum rush Niculescu with a series of wild strikes but Niculescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niculescu misses with a body shot
and Pinks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pinks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Niculescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Niculescu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pinks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Niculescu scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Niculescu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niculescu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinks swinging wildly here.
And Niculescu tries to counter it with a takedown but Pinks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Niculescu misses the jab.
Niculescu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pinks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niculescu. Pinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinks throws a hook but Niculescu avoids it easily.
Niculescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Niculescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinks.
Niculescu connects with a right hand. Pinks shakes it off.#T4#
Pinks with a nice calf kick.
Pinks throws a lazy right hand but Niculescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niculescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Niculescu throws a body punch but Pinks moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinks misses the target.
Niculescu misses with a body shot.
Pinks is looking to counter with a body kick.
Niculescu ducks under a wild hook from Pinks.
Pinks misses with a body shot.
Niculescu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niculescu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pinks staying out of range there.
Pinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Niculescu connects with a crisp jab.
Niculescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Constantin Niculescu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pinks throws a body kick that misses.
Pinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinks.
Pinks drops his hands momentarily and Niculescu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pinks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Niculescu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinks scrambles back to his feet.
Niculescu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice defenses there by Pinks.
Pinks is looking to counter punch.
Niculescu misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu looks to land a right hand but Pinks moved out of range.
Niculescu misses with a hook
and Pinks counters with a straight right hand.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Niculescu. Beautiful body shot.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.#T1#
Niculescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Niculescu backs away, Pinks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Niculescu slips a straight right by Pinks.
Niculescu looks to land a left hand but Pinks moved out of range nicely.
Niculescu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Niculescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Niculescu. Pinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Pinks misses.
And Niculescu tries to counter it with a takedown but Pinks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Niculescu as he connects with a hook.
Niculescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinks lands a nice shot that snaps Niculescu's head back. #T2#
Niculescu throws the left hand but Pinks avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinks misses the target.
Pinks walks into a straight right hand from Niculescu.
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinks takes a swing at Niculescu's ribcage but misses.
Pinks slips a jab from Niculescu.
Niculescu blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niculescu missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niculescu swings widly with a right hand
and Niculescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niculescu throws a sloppy body shot
and Pinks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Niculescu really felt that one!
Niculescu throws a hook to the side of Pinks's head but Pinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Pinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Pinks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Niculescu throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Pinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Niculescu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Niculescu misses.
Niculescu lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinks's head.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a big shot that misses.
Niculescu throws a looping overhand right but Pinks ducks down to avoid it.
Pinks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Niculescu dips to his left and cracks Pinks with an uppercut!
Pinks walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Niculescu misses the target.
Pinks sizes up Niculescu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Niculescu misses with a hook
and Pinks counters with a left to the body.
Niculescu scores with a jab.
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut
and Pinks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinks blocks a jab.
Pinks tried to counter with a leg kick but Niculescu avoided it.
Pinks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pinks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niculescu misses the jab.
Niculescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Constantin Niculescu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws the left hand but Pinks avoids the punch easily.
As Niculescu backs away, Pinks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Niculescu lands a jab to Pinks's midsection.
Niculescu misses with a shot to the body
and Pinks counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.
Niculescu blocks a head kick by Pinks.
Pinks misses with an uppercut.
Pinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niculescu.
Pinks avoids the body shot from Niculescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
Pinks moves out of range as Niculescu strikes.
Niculescu cracks a nice hook into Pinks's ribs.
Niculescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Niculescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinks.
Pinks throws the left hand but Niculescu avoids the punch easily.
Pinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Niculescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinks moves away.
Pinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Niculescu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pinks has time to react.
Niculescu looks to land a left hand but Pinks moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Niculescu. Beautiful body shot.
Pinks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pinks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Niculescu feints the counter takedown.
Pinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niculescu.#T2#
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Pinks slips a straight right by Niculescu.
Pinks throws a chopping leg kick but Niculescu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Niculescu tries to counter it with a takedown but Pinks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Niculescu looks to throw the jab but Pinks is out of range.
Niculescu throws a good cross that connects.
Pinks drops his hands momentarily and Niculescu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinks.
Pinks dips to his left and cracks Niculescu with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinks loads up on a big right hand but Niculescu slips the punch.
Pinks blocks a jab.
Niculescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinks. #T3#
Niculescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Niculescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a hook but Pinks avoids it easily.
Niculescu moves out of range of the leg kick from Pinks.
Pinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Niculescu throws a shot from downtown. Pinks moves away and avoids it.
Constantin Niculescu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinks keeps Niculescu at a distance using the push kick.
Niculescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niculescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinks.#T4#
Niculescu takes a swing at Pinks's ribcage but misses.
Pinks misses the jab.
Pinks jabs Niculescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Niculescu moves out of range as Pinks throws a body kick.
Pinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niculescu misses with a straight left.
Pinks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Niculescu avoids it.
Niculescu misses the shot to the body.
Pinks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot by Niculescu.
Niculescu avoids a kick to the body.
Devonte Pinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niculescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinks manages to avoid it.

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 Devonte Pinks.
Well Niculescu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DMMA 83: Nicoletta v Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Niculescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Niculescu misses the shot to the body.
Niculescu connects with a nice looking jab.
Sobieskiego jabs Niculescu right on the nose. Niculescu blinks but takes it well.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick but Niculescu moves out of range.
Sobieskiego misses with a wild combination.
Niculescu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls and moves away.
Niculescu checks the leg kick.
Niculescu tries to counter with a takedown but Sobieskiego is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Sobieskiego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sobieskiego being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu scores with a shoulder strike.
Sobieskiego lands a left hand.
Sobieskiego tries a body shot but Niculescu blocks it.
Niculescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieskiego can't find room to land a body shot as Niculescu controls the action.
Niculescu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niculescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Niculescu digs a right hand underneath Sobieskiego's ribcage. Sobieskiego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niculescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niculescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Niculescu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sobieskiego.
Niculescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobieskiego blocking some punches. #TD#
Niculescu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Niculescu landing some decent shots from guard.
Sobieskiego utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Niculescu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sobieskiego is trying to keep Niculescu in close. #T2#
Niculescu won't allow Sobieskiego to get back to his feet.
Sobieskiego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Niculescu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sobieskiego keeping moving, preventing Niculescu from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu postures up and lands a big shot to Sobieskiego's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobieskiego is trying to keep Niculescu in close.
Sobieskiego is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Sobieskiego keeping moving, preventing Niculescu from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sobieskiego misses with a low kick.
Sobieskiego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Niculescu. That did some damage!
Niculescu throws a lazy right hand but Sobieskiego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sobieskiego looks to throw the jab but Niculescu is out of range.
Sobieskiego connects with a single shot there.
Niculescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sobieskiego on the side of the head.
Niculescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Niculescu jabs Sobieskiego to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Niculescu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego slips under a jab from Niculescu.
Sobieskiego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sobieskiego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Niculescu.
Niculescu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sobieskiego misses with a few strikes there.
Niculescu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls and moves away.
Sobieskiego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Niculescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looks like Niculescu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Niculescu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niculescu.
Niculescu misses with a body punch.
Sobieskiego takes a shot to the head.
Sobieskiego blocking some punches.
Niculescu tries to work over Sobieskiego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niculescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niculescu misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sobieskiego defending well as Niculescu loads up on a big left hand.
Sobieskiego moves out of range of the strikes.
Niculescu throws out a loose jab but Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieskiego slips under a jab from Niculescu.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobieskiego can do to turn this around?
Niculescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sobieskiego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sobieskiego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sobieskiego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sobieskiego misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego swings for the body but Niculescu moves out of range.
Sobieskiego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sobieskiego staying out of range there.
Sobieskiego throws a fast counter high kick but Niculescu manages to duck under it in time.
Niculescu misses with a hook.
Niculescu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Niculescu avoids the head kick by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws out a leg kick but Niculescu moves out of range and Sobieskiego only half commits.
Sobieskiego throws a low kick but Niculescu moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niculescu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sobieskiego in his tracks. #CL#
Niculescu takes the fight into the clinch.
Sobieskiego struggles to land a body shot inside as Niculescu controls his hands.
Sobieskiego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Niculescu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sobieskiego can turn it around.
Sobieskiego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Niculescu can't find room to land a body shot as Sobieskiego controls the action.
Niculescu wants to stall.
Niculescu blocking some punches.
Niculescu is working Sobieskiego over against the cage.
Sobieskiego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards.
Niculescu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Sobieskiego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niculescu's elbow.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego scores with a shot to the side of Niculescu's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Niculescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niculescu missing with a left hand there. Sobieskiego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niculescu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sobieskiego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Niculescu scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Sobieskiego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sobieskiego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Constantin Niculescu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Niculescu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Niculescu fails to land.
Sobieskiego can't find room to land a body shot as Niculescu controls the action.
Sobieskiego misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego takes a shot to the head.
Niculescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses.
Niculescu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Niculescu. #T3#
Niculescu presses Sobieskiego against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niculescu blocks an uppercut.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but Niculescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niculescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Niculescu struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobieskiego controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Niculescu blocks an uppercut.
Niculescu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by Niculescu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sobieskiego.
Niculescu misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by Niculescu.
Sobieskiego misses with a body punch.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niculescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Niculescu.
Sobieskiego is breathing heavily.
Niculescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sobieskiego's elbow.
Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by Niculescu. #TD#
Niculescu lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niculescu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sobieskiego's head.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Niculescu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Niculescu is looking to work some ground and pound but Sobieskiego has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Niculescu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Niculescu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Niculescu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Niculescu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Niculescu trying to control but Sobieskiego is working from the bottom.
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 Constantin Niculescu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Niculescu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sobieskiego misses with a low kick.
Niculescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut. Sobieskiego saw that one coming.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Sobieskiego.
Niculescu lands a jab to Sobieskiego's midsection.
Sobieskiego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Niculescu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sobieskiego has time to react.
Niculescu misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu misses with a hook. Sobieskiego ducked under it nicely.
Constantin Niculescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Niculescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Niculescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Niculescu misses. #T1#
Niculescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niculescu connects with a crisp jab.
Sobieskiego misses with a wild combination.
Niculescu works the jab nicely.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobieskiego was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Sobieskiego is looking for the big counter here.
Niculescu misses with a looping right.
Niculescu blocks a jab.
Niculescu lands with a shot to the body.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch up.
Niculescu takes a swing at Sobieskiego's ribcage but misses.
Niculescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Sobieskiego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niculescu, as that shot connected.
Sobieskiego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Niculescu lunges at Sobieskiego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sobieskiego's hand.
Niculescu blocks a low kick nicely.
Niculescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sobieskiego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sobieskiego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niculescu connects with a looping right hand.
Sobieskiego connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Niculescu's hands.
Niculescu blocks a jab.
Niculescu looks to throw the jab but Sobieskiego is out of range.
Niculescu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sobieskiego misses with a double jab.
Sobieskiego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sobieskiego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niculescu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sobieskiego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niculescu.
Sobieskiego misses with a low kick.
Niculescu feinted with a counter takedown.
Sobieskiego throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sobieskiego lands a nice looking kick to the body. Niculescu takes a step back to recover.
Sobieskiego tried to score with a low kick but Niculescu checks it.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but Sobieskiego avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
Constantin Niculescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sobieskiego throws out a leg kick but Niculescu moves out of range and Sobieskiego only half commits.
Niculescu dodges the punch combination from Sobieskiego. #T4#
Sobieskiego avoids the body shot from Niculescu.
Niculescu tries for a takedown but Sobieskiego sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Niculescu if he has to take too many more of those.
Niculescu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sobieskiego's hands.
Niculescu cracks Sobieskiego with an open hand slap.
Niculescu throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Sobieskiego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niculescu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niculescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sobieskiego throws out a loose jab but Niculescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niculescu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls and moves away.
Niculescu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobieskiego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niculescu.
Niculescu avoids the head kick by Sobieskiego.
A solid body kick from Sobieskiego.

And that's the end of the fight!
Constantin Niculescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Niculescu 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 75: Account vs Ignatov
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Dharris blocks a jab.
Dharris feints the counter takedown.
Dharris moves in looking to clinch but Niculescu pushes him off.
Niculescu is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dharris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Dharris .
Niculescu throws a big shot that misses.
Dharris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Niculescu defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niculescu scores with a nice head shot.
Niculescu misses the jab.#T1#
Niculescu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Niculescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niculescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Dharris .
Dharris wants to clinch up but Niculescu keeps it at a distance.
Dharris shoots in looking for a takedown. Niculescu tries to sprawl out of it but Dharris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Niculescu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dharris tries to clinch up.
Dharris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Niculescu tries to avoid it but Dharris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Niculescu to the ground. Niculescu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Constantin Niculescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafir Dharris .
A big left from Niculescu misses.
Niculescu misses with a looping left.
Dharris fails to land the takedown.
Niculescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Dharris has managed to clinch. #T3#
Niculescu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dharris wants a takedown.
Niculescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dharris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niculescu working aggressively here.
Niculescu misses with a body punch.
Dharris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Niculescu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dharris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niculescu has a couple of punches blocked by Dharris .
Niculescu struggles to land a body shot inside as Dharris controls his hands.
Niculescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dharris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dharris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niculescu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dharris is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Niculescu working aggressively here.
Dharris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dharris blocking some punches.
Niculescu digs a right hand into Dharris 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dharris 's gas tank.
Dharris goes for a takedown attempt but Niculescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Niculescu misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Dharris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Niculescu's guard.
Niculescu has his hands on Dharris 's head, controlling the position.
Dharris postures up in Niculescu's guard and throws a big left but Niculescu blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niculescu controlling Dharris 's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Niculescu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Dharris .
Dharris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Niculescu as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Niculescu misses.
Niculescu throws an overhand right that lands on Dharris 's shoulder, as Dharris tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Dharris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dharris with the counter takedown but Niculescu avoids it easily.
Niculescu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Niculescu wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Niculescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Niculescu throws a lazy right hand but Dharris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niculescu looks to land a left hand but Dharris moved out of range nicely.
Dharris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dharris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Niculescu throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Niculescu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dharris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Niculescu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Niculescu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Niculescu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dharris is one step ahead there. #T3#
Dharris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dharris throws a big elbow that misses.
Niculescu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Niculescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dharris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niculescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dharris tries to clinch but Niculescu moves out of range.
Niculescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Niculescu throws an overhand right that lands on Dharris 's shoulder, as Dharris tries to avoid the shot.
Dharris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dharris can do to turn this around?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Dharris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Niculescu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dharris blocks a body shot from Niculescu.
Niculescu scores with a shot to the side of Dharris 's head.
Niculescu misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Niculescu fails to land.
Niculescu misses with a body punch.
Niculescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dharris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niculescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dharris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niculescu misses with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niculescu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niculescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niculescu misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dharris doesn't manage to clinch there - Niculescu circles away.
Niculescu looks to land a right hand but Dharris moved out of range.#CL2#
Dharris clinches.
Dharris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Niculescu scores with a shoulder strike.
Dharris blocks an uppercut.
Niculescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dharris has hold of one of Niculescu's legs. Niculescu is fighting the takedown attempt but Dharris gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dharris works over Niculescu with some ground and pound from guard.
Niculescu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dharris manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hafir Dharris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Niculescu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Dharris looks to move to half guard but instead Niculescu has passed into mount! Damn!
Niculescu avoids the attempt from Dharris to control.
Dharris is looking to get to half guard.
Dharris keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Niculescu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dharris tries to reverse the position but Niculescu maintains control.
Dharris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Niculescu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dharris is working to get back to half guard.
Dharris regains half guard.#T3#
Dharris wants to get back to full guard but Niculescu has passed into side control.
Dharris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dharris sneaks back into half guard.
Constantin Niculescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dharris keeping hold of Niculescu's head, controlling as best he can.
Dharris wants to get back to full guard but Niculescu has mounted him!#T4#
Niculescu prevents Dharris from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dharris wants to hold on but Niculescu pushes him away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Niculescu!
In his post fight interview, Constantin Niculescu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 68: Kaupens vs Ramathorn
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Murphy throws a right and a left that Niculescu avoids nicely.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Niculescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niculescu dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
A nice side step and Niculescu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Niculescu throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Decent striking displayed by Niculescu there.#CUT2#It looks like Manus Murphy has been cut.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Niculescu avoids it.
Niculescu blocks a head kick by Murphy. #T1#
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Niculescu's head back. #KD2#
Niculescu sends Murphy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Niculescu is motioning to the referee to let Murphy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niculescu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Niculescu throws an uppercut from hell that sends Murphy clean off his feet! He's out cold! Niculescu stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu 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.
In defeat, Manus Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DMMA 59: Nansen vs Risin
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Niculescu checks a leg kick.
Niculescu throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.#TD2#
Bennett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Niculescu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Niculescu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bennett is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bennett postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bennett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Niculescu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB2#
Niculescu looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niculescu trying to control the position.
Niculescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Niculescu, not yet.
Niculescu keeps trying to improve his position.
Niculescu is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up.
Bennett is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Niculescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Niculescu, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bennett 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Bennett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Niculescu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niculescu tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away.
Nice shot by Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a hook to the side of Bennett's head but Bennett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennett tries to work over Niculescu's front leg with a kick but Niculescu checks it.
Niculescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
Bennett throws a solid leg kick but Niculescu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bennett.
Niculescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Niculescu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Niculescu passes into half guard.
Niculescu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bennett regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Niculescu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Niculescu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Niculescu scoring with some ground and pound.
Niculescu postures up in Bennett's guard and throws a big left but Bennett blocks it.
Niculescu throwing strikes from guard but Bennett blocks nicely.
My spies in Alfred Top Team inform me that Niculescu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niculescu is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Niculescu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennett controls Niculescu momentarily but Niculescu frees himself.
Niculescu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Niculescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niculescu is looking to work some ground and pound but Bennett has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niculescu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Niculescu throws a big elbow that misses.
Niculescu stays in close to Bennett's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Niculescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Niculescu throws a jab when Bennett was well out of range.
Niculescu misses with a body punch
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.
Niculescu scores with a hook to the body. Bennett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Niculescu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bennett swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Niculescu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bennett's guard.
Niculescu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now.
Bennett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Niculescu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Niculescu trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Niculescu looking to sit in guard and control but Bennett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Niculescu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bennett preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Niculescu working for submissions but it's allowed Bennett to get to half guard.
Niculescu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Niculescu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bennett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bennett's back!
Bennett is trapped and Niculescu is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T2#
Niculescu is looking to control Bennett but Bennett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Niculescu looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Niculescu trying to control.
Bennett covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Niculescu misses with a punch to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett avoids the strikes from Niculescu.
Constantin Niculescu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bennett wants to escape the position.
Niculescu somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Niculescu throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niculescu somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Niculescu's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Niculescu on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bennett is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Niculescu missing with strikes.
Niculescu trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Niculescu lands a shot to the head.
Niculescu misses with a punch to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Niculescu manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bennett is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T4#
Niculescu somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Niculescu throwing sloppy strikes.
Niculescu scores with strikes from the back.
Niculescu lands a shot to the body.
Niculescu is controlling the position but Bennett somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Niculescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Niculescu throwing shots but Bennett is blocking nicely.
Niculescu working over Bennett with some ground and pound. Bennett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Niculescu looks to land a left hand but Bennett moved out of range nicely.
Niculescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
Niculescu misses with a double jab.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennett misses the target.
Niculescu misses with a straight left.
Niculescu works the jab nicely.
Niculescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennett lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Bennett, right into the meat of the thigh.
Niculescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Niculescu cracks Bennett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bennett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett lands a nice shot that snaps Niculescu's head back. #T1#
Bennett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Niculescu lands a jab to the nose.
Niculescu misses with a takedown attempt
and Bennett counters with a stiff right hand.
Niculescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Niculescu misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bennett.
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Niculescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennett doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Niculescu.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Niculescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
Niculescu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Niculescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Niculescu throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
Niculescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niculescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Bennett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Bennett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Niculescu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Niculescu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bennett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Niculescu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Niculescu trying to keep a closed guard but Bennett is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Niculescu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bennett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Niculescu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Niculescu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bennett controls the pace.
Gage Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Constantin Niculescu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Niculescu wants to sweep here but Bennett controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Niculescu pulls Bennett in close to prevent any damage.
Niculescu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Niculescu is still trying to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Constantin Niculescu.
Well Niculescu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Niculescu!
A less than humble Constantin Niculescu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DMMA 52: Luciano vs Johnson
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Niculescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocksteady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niculescu.
Rocksteady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Niculescu.
Niculescu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocksteady tries to clinch up but Niculescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut. Rocksteady saw that one coming.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut. Rocksteady saw that one coming.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut. Rocksteady saw that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rocksteady has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Rocksteady gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Rocksteady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocksteady is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rocksteady working aggressively here.
Rocksteady drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Niculescu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Niculescu lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Niculescu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Niculescu.
Rocksteady tries a body shot but Niculescu blocks it.
Niculescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Rocksteady gets an underhook and turns Niculescu into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Niculescu.
Niculescu misses with the head strike.
Niculescu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Constantin Niculescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Rocksteady.
Rocksteady goes for a takedown attempt but Niculescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rocksteady is trying hard to land a takedown here. Niculescu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Niculescu lunges at Rocksteady with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocksteady's hand.
Niculescu misses with a straight right.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niculescu tries to bum rush Rocksteady with a series of wild strikes but Rocksteady uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niculescu throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a single leg into guard. Niculescu didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rocksteady throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niculescu has momentary wrist control but Rocksteady slips an elbow through the middle.
Niculescu is pulling down on Rocksteady's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocksteady, at least for the moment.
Niculescu continues to stall.
Niculescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Niculescu, not yet. #T3#
Niculescu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rocksteady has passed into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Niculescu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Niculescu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocksteady wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Niculescu prevents Rocksteady from moving into mount.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Niculescu keeps working.
Rocksteady tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rocksteady throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Niculescu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rocksteady. #T4##SUB2#
Rocksteady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rocksteady working away.
Niculescu defending against the ground and pound.
Rocksteady working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Rocksteady tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Niculescu is looking to reverse the position.
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 Constantin Niculescu will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Rocksteady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niculescu.
Niculescu misses the jab.
Niculescu misses with a hook.
Rocksteady shoots for a takedown but Niculescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niculescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocksteady.
Niculescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niculescu tests Rocksteady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocksteady can do to turn this around?
Niculescu tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu misses with a looping right.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksteady was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Niculescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niculescu misses with a hook #TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a single leg into guard. Niculescu didn't expect that. #T1#
Niculescu pulls Rocksteady in to control the position.
Rocksteady controlling from the top position.
Niculescu managing to control the position.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Niculescu keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rocksteady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Niculescu wants to improve his position but instead Rocksteady has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Rocksteady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Niculescu is just riding it out for now. Rocksteady eventually gives up the hold.
Niculescu wants to control but Rocksteady is keeping busy. #T3#
Niculescu won't allow Rocksteady to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rocksteady ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a takedown into side control.
Niculescu wants to control but Rocksteady postures up.
Rocksteady in side control, throwing shots but Niculescu defends.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rocksteady lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Niculescu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rocksteady wants to pass to mount but Niculescu is defending the position.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Niculescu is working from the bottom.
Niculescu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Niculescu wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Rocksteady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Niculescu slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocksteady, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Niculescu cracks Rocksteady with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Constantin Niculescu is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Rocksteady closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Niculescu did well to prevent Rocksteady getting side control.
James Rocksteady has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocksteady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niculescu defending well though.
Rocksteady with the ground and pound but Niculescu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rocksteady advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rocksteady working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rocksteady passes into half guard.
Niculescu is staying active underneath Rocksteady, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocksteady blocks the strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu is pressing down on Rocksteady's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Niculescu wants to sweep but no luck.
Niculescu working a defensive guard here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Niculescu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Niculescu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Niculescu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niculescu misses the jab.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksteady was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Rocksteady throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Niculescu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocksteady walks into a straight right hand from Niculescu.
A swing and a miss from Niculescu.#T3#
Niculescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Niculescu looks to land a right hand but Rocksteady moved out of range.
Niculescu misses with a hook #TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Niculescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Niculescu, not yet.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Niculescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady throwing strikes from guard but Niculescu blocks nicely.
Niculescu can't keep his opponent in guard - Rocksteady advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rocksteady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niculescu defending well though. #T4#
Rocksteady wants to take a breather but Niculescu is having none of it.
Niculescu has hold of Rocksteady's hands but Rocksteady slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rocksteady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rocksteady with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Niculescu gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady is looking to work some ground and pound but Niculescu has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Rocksteady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rocksteady 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Rocksteady!
James Rocksteady thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 44: Imanari vs Abarai
Date: Sep 15, 2021

#R1#
Niculescu takes a swing at Boran 's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boran ! But no joy.
Boran moves to clinch but Niculescu breaks away #TD#
and Niculescu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boran 's guard.#SUB2#
Boran looking for a guillotine here but Niculescu defends easily.
Niculescu won't allow Boran to sweep him here.
Boran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Niculescu lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Niculescu 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.
Niculescu cracks Boran with a solid left hand.
Niculescu landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Niculescu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Niculescu tries to free his leg and advance position but Boran is retaining full guard.
Niculescu content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Boran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Niculescu defends it easily.
Niculescu stays in close to Boran 's body and controls the position.
Niculescu lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niculescu looking to pass the guard.
Boran is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niculescu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Boran trying to control but Niculescu is working from the bottom.
Niculescu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boran manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Niculescu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Niculescu wants to pass the guard but Boran is keeping the position.
Niculescu chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Boran is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Boran working for a triangle but Niculescu defends it easily.
Niculescu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Niculescu postures up and lands a big shot to Boran 's brow.
Niculescu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boran wants to sweep here but Niculescu controlling him for the moment.
Niculescu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Niculescu with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boran wants to sweep here but Niculescu controlling him for the moment.
Niculescu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Niculescu controlling from the top position.
Niculescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Boran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niculescu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Niculescu prevents Boran from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boran ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
As Niculescu backs off Boran throws a huge counter combo but Niculescu manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Boran misses.
Niculescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Niculescu digs a good body shot into Boran 's ribs.
Boran is looking to clinch.
Niculescu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gorgi Boran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boran throws a lazy head kick
and Niculescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Niculescu.
Niculescu thuds a left hand into Boran 's body.
Boran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gorgi Boran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boran throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Niculescu counters by clinching up.
Niculescu gets underhooks to prevent Boran 's takedown attempt.
Boran goes for a takedown attempt but Niculescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boran tries to clinch but Niculescu moves out of range.
Niculescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boran throws out the jab.
A big left from Niculescu misses. #T1#
Niculescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Niculescu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niculescu slips a jab and a cross from Boran .
Niculescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boran doesn't seem bothered though.
Boran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niculescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niculescu misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Niculescu clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Boran pulls Niculescu into guard.
Niculescu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Niculescu is working Boran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Niculescu controlling from the top position.
Niculescu scoring with some ground and pound.
Niculescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Boran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niculescu is really struggling to control Boran but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boran can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Boran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Niculescu distracts Boran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Niculescu postures up and lands a big shot to Boran 's brow. #SUB2#
Boran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Niculescu scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Niculescu landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Boran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Niculescu landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Boran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Niculescu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Constantin Niculescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niculescu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Niculescu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Niculescu stays in close to Boran 's body and controls the position. #T4#
Niculescu lands a couple of digs.
Boran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Boran looking for a guillotine here but Niculescu defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Boran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Niculescu lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boran being controlled here, momentarily.
Boran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niculescu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Boran on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Niculescu moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Niculescu.
Boran tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boran blocks an uppercut.
Boran wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niculescu's elbow.
A short uppercut from Niculescu. #TD#
Niculescu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Boran can't fight it off and eventually Niculescu manages to take the fight to the floor. Boran looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boran keeping moving, preventing Niculescu from controlling successfully.
Niculescu distracts Boran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Niculescu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boran 's guard.
Boran wants to get back to full guard.
Niculescu trying to control from half guard but Boran is working away.
Boran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Niculescu content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Boran throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Niculescu escapes and throws Boran 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boran is not content to let Niculescu control the position. #T2#
Boran takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boran tries to buck Niculescu off but Niculescu is having none of it.
Boran sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boran is trying to maintain the position but Niculescu is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niculescu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Niculescu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Niculescu working over Boran with some ground and pound. Boran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Niculescu trying to control the pace.
Boran has hold of Niculescu's hands but Niculescu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Niculescu in particular looking to stall.
Boran wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Niculescu working Boran over with strikes.
Boran misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Niculescu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boran punching from the bottom.
Boran is refusing to be controlled, as Niculescu sits in half guard.
Boran works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Boran has his foot on Niculescu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Niculescu works his way back into a safe position though.
Boran keeping moving, preventing Niculescu from controlling successfully.
Niculescu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boran is trying to control the position but Niculescu postures up. #T4#
Niculescu postures up and lands a big shot to Boran 's brow.
Niculescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Boran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Boran working for a triangle but Niculescu defends it easily.
Niculescu slips nicely into half guard.
Gorgi Boran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Constantin Niculescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niculescu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boran wants to get back to full guard but Niculescu has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niculescu controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Constantin Niculescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Niculescu 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Gorgi Boran was interviewed post fight and said 'This isn’t over for me. I’ll be back'.

Event: DMMA 31: Magrath vs Lee
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Niculescu moves out of range as Bigtitties strikes.
Niculescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bigtitties.
Niculescu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bigtitties misses with an uppercut.
Niculescu staying out of range there.
Niculescu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bigtitties throws a jab but it's blocked by Niculescu.
Bigtitties misses with a straight left.
A big left from Bigtitties misses.
A swing and a miss from Bigtitties.
Bigtitties keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Niculescu slips under a jab from Bigtitties.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but Bigtitties avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigtitties with a jab.
Niculescu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Niculescu lands a jab to the nose.
Meluv Bigtitties seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niculescu moves away from the strike by Bigtitties.
Bigtitties takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Meluv Bigtitties is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Niculescu darts in looking for a takedown but Bigtitties gets double underhooks and turns Niculescu into the cage.
Bigtitties lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niculescu.
Bigtitties blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigtitties stops a takedown attempt from Niculescu.
Bigtitties has had enough of the clinch but Niculescu keeps him there for the moment.
Niculescu takes a shot to the head.
Niculescu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bigtitties manages to break the clinch.
Bigtitties throws a hook but Niculescu blocks it.
Niculescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bigtitties.
Bigtitties jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bigtitties misses the target.
Bigtitties lands with an overhand left.
Bigtitties throws a big shot that misses.
Bigtitties has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bigtitties throws the left hand but Niculescu avoids the punch easily.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but Bigtitties avoids it well and moves away.
Niculescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bigtitties might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bigtitties swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Bigtitties looks to land a right hand but Niculescu moved out of range.
Niculescu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Niculescu drives through with a takedown into Bigtitties's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Bigtitties has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Niculescu has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niculescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niculescu has a couple of punches blocked by Bigtitties. #BC2#
Bigtitties escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bigtitties throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niculescu defending well as Bigtitties loads up on a big left hand.
Bigtitties throws a hook to the side of Niculescu's head but Niculescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niculescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bigtitties.
Niculescu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bigtitties sprawls and moves away.
Niculescu tries for a takedown but Bigtitties sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigtitties looks to land a right hand but Niculescu moved out of range.
Bigtitties misses the jab.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but Bigtitties avoids it well and moves away.
Bigtitties looks to throw the jab but Niculescu is out of range.
Good shot there by Bigtitties.#CUT2#It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.#T3#
Bigtitties misses with a straight right.
Bigtitties misses with a hook. Niculescu ducked under it nicely.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but Bigtitties avoids it well and moves away.
Good exchange - Bigtitties coming out on top.
Niculescu scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bigtitties enables Niculescu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bigtitties manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Niculescu wants to pass the guard but Bigtitties is keeping the position.
Niculescu won't allow Bigtitties to sweep him here.
Niculescu trying to control but Bigtitties is working from the bottom.
Bigtitties working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Bigtitties keeps moving. #T4#
Niculescu 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.
Bigtitties pulls Niculescu in to control the position.
Niculescu chips away with some ground and pound.
Niculescu tries to free his leg and advance position but Bigtitties is retaining full guard.
Niculescu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Niculescu with a nice head shot there.
Bigtitties looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niculescu is one step ahead there.
Niculescu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Meluv Bigtitties dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Niculescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Niculescu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bigtitties to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Niculescu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Niculescu wants to control but Bigtitties is keeping him busy.
Niculescu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bigtitties is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Niculescu controlling the position from side mount.
Bigtitties is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Niculescu takes a little break here. Bigtitties wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bigtitties tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Constantin Niculescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niculescu tries to move to mount but Bigtitties blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Niculescu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bigtitties keeps working.
Niculescu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Niculescu ducks under a wild hook from Bigtitties.
Bigtitties scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bigtitties misses with an uppercut.
Bigtitties rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
so Niculescu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Niculescu tries to free his leg and advance position but Bigtitties is retaining full guard.
Bigtitties managing to control the position.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Bigtitties keeps moving.
Niculescu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Niculescu trying to control but Bigtitties is working from the bottom.
Bigtitties has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niculescu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bigtitties lands with a cross.
Bigtitties swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Niculescu.#TD#
Niculescu scores with a takedown into Bigtitties's guard.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Bigtitties keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niculescu is standing up over Bigtitties. Bigtitties looks to escape but Niculescu dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Meluv Bigtitties will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu'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. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Bigtitties.#KD2#
Bigtitties feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Niculescu sprawling to the canvas! Niculescu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bigtitties finish him?!
Bigtitties drops Niculescu with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bigtitties follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meluv Bigtitties!
A victorious Meluv Bigtitties thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 21: Bernard vs Lee
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Murska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murska staying out of range there.
Murska throws out a counter right but Niculescu avoids it with no problem.
Niculescu digs a good body shot into Murska's ribs.
Niculescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niculescu lands with a straight right. Murska didn't see that one coming.
Niculescu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murska missing with a left hand there. Niculescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niculescu manages to avoid it.
Murska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niculescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murska avoids it really well and circles away.
Murska stuffs the takedown attempt from Niculescu. Niculescu gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Niculescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Niculescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niculescu lands a jab.
Murska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niculescu.
Murska now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Niculescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Murska.
Niculescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niculescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murska finds it's way round the side to connect with Niculescu's head.
Niculescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murska looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niculescu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murska at a distance.
Niculescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Niculescu throws out a powerful jab.
Murska slips under a jab.#T2#
Niculescu throws a looping overhand right but Murska ducks down to avoid it.
Niculescu connects with a body shot.
Murska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niculescu scores with a body shot.
Niculescu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Niculescu tries to clinch up but Murska circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Murska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murska leaves Niculescu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murska throws out a counter right but Niculescu avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murska throws a body shot but no joy.
Murska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niculescu jabs Murska to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Niculescu cracks Murska with a good jab.
Murska moves out of range of the strikes.
Murska ducks right into an uppercut from Niculescu.
A cross from Niculescu lands.
Nice jab there from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a body punch but Murska moves out of range.
Niculescu looks to land a right hand but Murska moved out of range.
Murska's corner calls for a 1-2. Murska obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Niculescu misses with a looping right.
Murska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Niculescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murska.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Niculescu misses the target.
Niculescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
A left lands for Niculescu.
Niculescu misses with a straight left.
Niculescu works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Niculescu. That snapped Murska's head back.
Niculescu misses with a body shot
and Murska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murska staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murska! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Niculescu with a jab.
Niculescu lands with a straight right. Murska didn't see that one coming.
Niculescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab from Niculescu.
Nice shot lands for Niculescu.
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
Murska takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Niculescu punishes Murska's body with a nice straight punch.
Niculescu looks to land a right hand but Murska moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Murska misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niculescu looks to throw the jab but Murska is out of range.
Murska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Niculescu throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Niculescu works the jab nicely.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murska throws out a loose jab but Niculescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niculescu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murska ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Murska looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murska swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Niculescu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murska won't be happy with that.
Murska is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Murska managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Niculescu.
Murska is trying to control Niculescu's posture but Niculescu avoids it.
Niculescu advances to mount. #T2#
Niculescu working Murska over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska is looking to get to half guard.
Niculescu with good strikes from the mount here!
Murska wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Niculescu.
Murska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Niculescu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Murska is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Niculescu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murska is wriggling around trying to escape.
Niculescu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Murska is desperately trying to improve his position but Niculescu has a good base and remains in mount.
Niculescu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Niculescu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Murska because Niculescu loaded up on that one.
Niculescu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Murska holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Niculescu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Niculescu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Niculescu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Niculescu lands a big elbow.
Murska is in a horrible position here. Niculescu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niculescu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Niculescu thowing shots but they're missing.
Niculescu scoring with strikes but Murska is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Murska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niculescu throws out the jab.
Murska throws a body punch but Niculescu moves out of range.
Niculescu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murska sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Niculescu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murska's guard.
Murska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Niculescu throws a big elbow that misses.
Murska looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Niculescu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murska's head.
Niculescu prevents Murska from improving his position.
Murska is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Murska is not content to let Niculescu control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murska can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murska regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Niculescu.
Niculescu distracts Murska with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Niculescu throws a big right hand that misses.
Niculescu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Niculescu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niculescu postures up in Murska's guard and throws a big left but Murska blocks it. #T2#
Niculescu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murska is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Niculescu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murska can do to turn this around?
Murska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niculescu throws a shot from downtown. Murska moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Niculescu.#T3#
Murska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niculescu loads up on a big right hand but Murska slips the punch.
Niculescu missing with a left hand there. Murska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niculescu throws a big shot that misses.
Niculescu throws the left hand but Murska avoids the punch easily.
Constantin Niculescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Niculescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murska.
A jab from Murska misses.
Murska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.#CL#
Niculescu moves into range and clinches up with Murska.
Niculescu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murska backwards.
A short body shot lands from Niculescu as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Murska tries to throw a body punch but Niculescu avoids it by throwing Murska back against the cage.
Niculescu lands with a light punch inside.
Murska tries to break free but Niculescu pushes him back against the cage.
Niculescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niculescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niculescu has Murska pressed against the cage, preventing Murska from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Murska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niculescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niculescu lands an overhand right.
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!
Niculescu connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niculescu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Niculescu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murska looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ispa Murska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Constantin Niculescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niculescu controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Constantin Niculescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Niculescu 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 13: Nadadora vs Niaz
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Zhikova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Niculescu swivels and escapes.#TD#
Zhikova shoots in and gets a takedown into Niculescu's guard.
Zhikova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zhikova's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zhikova wants to pass the guard but Niculescu is keeping the position.
Zhikova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhikova wants to control from the top but Niculescu keeps moving.
Niculescu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Niculescu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Niculescu keeping moving, preventing Zhikova from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zhikova misses with a takedown
and Niculescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Constantin Niculescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niculescu loads up on a big right hand but Zhikova slips the punch.
Zhikova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Niculescu pinned against the cage. Niculescu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pinina Zhikova. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Zhikova throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Niculescu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zhikova is in Niculescu's guard.#SUB#
Zhikova postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Niculescu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zhikova, into his guard. #REVB#
Niculescu landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Niculescu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Zhikova looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Niculescu is defending well. Zhikova quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Niculescu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zhikova celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pinina Zhikova!
During a confident post fight interview, Pinina Zhikova thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 1: Jurisic vs Niculescu
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Jurisic ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Niculescu tries to clinch there but Jurisic circles away.
A quick step to the side and Jurisic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Niculescu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Niculescu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Niculescu working some strikes from top position.
Niculescu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jurisic looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niculescu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Niculescu postures up in Jurisic's guard and throws a big left but Jurisic blocks it.
Niculescu lands a couple of digs.
Jurisic is trying to control the position but Niculescu postures up. #T1#
Niculescu postures up in Jurisic's guard and throws a big left but Jurisic blocks it.
Jurisic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Niculescu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jurisic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jurisic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck for Niculescu with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Niculescu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jurisic is wriggling around but Niculescu manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Niculescu lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Niculescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Niculescu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Niculescu.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Niculescu connects with a nice short shot to Jurisic's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Niculescu lands a nice short elbow.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niculescu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Niculescu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jurisic defending well though.
Niculescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Niculescu there.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jurisic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Niculescu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niculescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jurisic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Niculescu is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jurisic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jurisic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a looping overhand right but Jurisic ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Niculescu scores with a hook to the body. Jurisic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Jurisic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jurisic slips under a jab.
Niculescu lands with a good body shot.
Jurisic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niculescu.
Niculescu slips under a jab from Jurisic.
Nice sprawl there from Jurisic as Niculescu shoots in.
Jurisic is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Niculescu clinches up against the cage.
Niculescu lands a nice uppercut.
Jurisic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
A short right from Jurisic on the inside.
Niculescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Jurisic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jurisic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jurisic prevents the takedown attempt.
Petar Jurisic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantin Niculescu.
Jurisic has had enough of the clinch but Niculescu keeps him there for the moment.
Jurisic can't find room to land a body shot as Niculescu controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Jurisic.
Jurisic throws a body shot but no joy.
Niculescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niculescu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jurisic lands a right hook to the body.
Niculescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Jurisic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Niculescu misses with a hook
and Jurisic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niculescu dives in and grabs Jurisic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jurisic pushes down on Niculescu's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Jurisic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu cracks Jurisic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Niculescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niculescu scores with the left hand. Jurisic knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jurisic lands the left hand.#TD2#
Niculescu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jurisic's guard.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Jurisic is controlling Niculescu's posture.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jurisic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Niculescu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jurisic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jurisic has momentary wrist control but Niculescu slips an elbow through the middle.
Niculescu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Niculescu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Niculescu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Niculescu misses with a looping left.
Jurisic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Niculescu has Jurisic up against the cage in a clinch.
Niculescu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jurisic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petar Jurisic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantin Niculescu.
Jurisic working aggressively here.
Jurisic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niculescu tries a body shot but Jurisic blocks it.
Niculescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Niculescu misses with the head strike.
Niculescu can't find room to land a body shot as Jurisic controls the action.
Niculescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Niculescu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jurisic prevents it.
Jurisic misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Niculescu fails to land.
Jurisic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jurisic is trying to break the clinch but Niculescu has him pressed against the cage.
Jurisic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards.
Niculescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jurisic misses with some punches.
Niculescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niculescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jurisic prevents the takedown attempt.
Niculescu misses with some punches.
Jurisic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Niculescu throws a head punch that misses.
Jurisic can't find room to land a body shot as Niculescu controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Jurisic's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Niculescu breaks the clinch.
Niculescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niculescu has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
A big right from Jurisic misses.
Niculescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jurisic throws a shot to the body.
Niculescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jurisic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niculescu.
Jurisic throws a jab when Niculescu was well out of range.
Jurisic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Niculescu is breathing heavily.
Niculescu misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Jurisic. That snapped Niculescu's head back.
Niculescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurisic.
Niculescu goes for a double leg but Jurisic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jurisic continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Jurisic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jurisic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niculescu shoots for a takedown but Jurisic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jurisic lands a really nice looking cross but Niculescu seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petar Jurisic dominated that second round.
That's time! Jurisic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jurisic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niculescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurisic.
Jurisic cracks Niculescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Niculescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurisic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jurisic throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurisic lands a nice looking body shot.
Niculescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jurisic.
Jurisic jabs Niculescu right on the nose. Niculescu blinks but takes it well.
Niculescu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jurisic counters with a one-two to the body.
Niculescu staying out of range there.
Niculescu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jurisics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Niculescu blocks a jab.
Niculescu tries to clinch but Jurisic moves out of range. #T1#
Niculescu misses the shot to the body.
Niculescu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Niculescu.
Petar Jurisic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantin Niculescu.
Niculescu thuds a left hand into Jurisic's body.
Jurisic moves out of range as Niculescu strikes.
Niculescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Niculescu misses.
Niculescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niculescu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Niculescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niculescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jurisic.
Niculescu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jurisic defends it well.
Jurisic misses with a body shot.
Jurisic misses the shot to the body.
Niculescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Jurisic lands with an overhand left.
A lazy left from Jurisic finds it's target.
Niculescu wants to clinch up but Jurisic keeps it at a distance.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurisic was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Petar Jurisic is winning the standup battle so far.
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jurisic sprawls well. Jurisic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Niculescu gets slowly back to his feet.
Jurisic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jurisic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurisic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niculescu.
Niculescu misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurisic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niculescu.
Jurisic throwing a counter right hand but Niculescu manages to avoid it.
Jurisic slips under a jab from Niculescu.
Jurisic throws a body punch but Niculescu moves out of range.
Niculescu throws an off balance right hand
and Jurisic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown but Jurisic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jurisic moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Jurisic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurisic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jurisic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jurisic blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Jurisic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Niculescu misses the shot to the body.
Jurisic misses with the combination.
Jurisic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Niculescu fails with a takedown attempt.
Jurisic drops his hands momentarily and Niculescu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Jurisic connects with a body shot.
Niculescu misses with a takedown attempt
and Jurisic counters with a left to the body.
Niculescu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jurisic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niculescu moves away from the strike by Jurisic.
Jurisic connects with a crisp jab.
Jurisic misses with a straight left.
Jurisic lunges at Niculescu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Niculescu's hand. #CL2#
Niculescu closes the distance and clinches.
Niculescu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jurisic prevents it.
Niculescu has a couple of punches blocked by Jurisic.
Niculescu misses with a punch on the inside.
Jurisic blocks a body shot from Niculescu.
Jurisic is pressed up against the cage. Niculescu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jurisic down to the mat. Jurisic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Petar Jurisic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jurisic lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petar Jurisic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jurisic 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petar Jurisic!
Petar Jurisic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY Finale 1
Date: Jan 08, 2021

#R1#
Vesuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niculescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niculescu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vesuri counters with a big head kick but Niculescu shrugs it off.
Vesuri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Niculescu shoots for a takedown but Vesuri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niculescu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Niculescu misses with a takedown attempt
and Vesuri counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vesuri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vesuri wants it to stay on the feet.
Vesuri feints a counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Vesuri as Niculescu shoots in.
Niculescu darts in looking for a takedown but Vesuri gets double underhooks and turns Niculescu into the cage. #BC#
Niculescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niculescu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niculescu working Vesuri over with strikes. #T1#
Niculescu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Niculescu is thwarting Vesuri's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vesuri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Niculescu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Niculescu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Niculescu connects with a nice short shot to Vesuri's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vesuri defending well though.
Vesuri has hold of Niculescu's hands but Niculescu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vesuri has hold of Niculescu's hands but Niculescu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Niculescu lands strikes from half guard.
Niculescu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Niculescu scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Vesuri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Niculescu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vesuri felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Niculescu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Niculescu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niculescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Niculescu there.
Niculescu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vesuri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Niculescu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Niculescu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Niculescu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Vesuri tries to get to full guard but Niculescu has control of the leg.
Niculescu working over Vesuri with some ground and pound. Vesuri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Niculescu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Niculescu connects with a nice short shot to Vesuri's temple.
Niculescu lands with a punch from half guard.
Niculescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vesuri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Niculescu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Niculescu is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Vesuri is hurt! He's hurt bad - Niculescu fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Vesuri from any more punishment! Congratulations to Niculescu! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constantin Niculescu!
In his post fight interview, Constantin Niculescu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 4.2
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Day checks a low kick from Niculescu.
Day misses with a hook.
Day scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Niculescu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Niculescu showed some decent athleticism there.
Day is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Niculescu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Niculescu's back!#SUB#
Day working for the choke. #SUB#
Day working for a choke but Niculescu is defending well.
Day knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Niculescu on the ground.#SUB#
Day is persistently looking for the submission but Niculescu is defending it well. #SUB#
Day goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Niculescu escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T1#
Day on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Niculescu there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Niculescu working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Niculescu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Niculescu working the head and body with strikes.
Niculescu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Niculescu winds up and cracks Day with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Niculescu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Niculescu connects with a nice short shot to Day's temple. #ROC2#Day is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Larry Day has been cut.
Niculescu scores with a big shot! Day's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Day! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 3.1
Date: Nov 27, 2020

#R1#
Jab from Flu.
Niculescu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Niculescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flu.#TD#
Niculescu feints and as Flu raises his hands in defense, Niculescu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Niculescu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flu wants to sweep here but Niculescu controlling him for the moment.
Niculescu landing some decent shots from guard.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niculescu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Flu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Niculescu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Niculescu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Niculescu preventing the sweep.
Flu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niculescu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Flu trying to control the position from guard on top but Niculescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niculescu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flu controls the pace.#SUB#
Niculescu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Niculescu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Flu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Niculescu 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.
Flu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niculescu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Niculescu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Niculescu keeping full guard, as Flu tries to pass. #SUB#
Flu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flu passes into half guard.
Flu content to control rather than advance.
Niculescu trying to hold on to Flu's head to control him but Flu postures up. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Niculescu wants to improve his position but Flu is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Flu seems content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flu wants to control but Niculescu postures up.
Flu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Who's going to make the next move?
Flu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Niculescu's best efforts.
Flu taking some punishment here, with Niculescu in his half guard.
Niculescu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Niculescu winds up and cracks Flu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Niculescu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Flu is rocked!#T4#
Niculescu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Flu is still in real trouble! Can Niculescu finish him?
Niculescu lands a big elbow - Flu is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Niculescu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu 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.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 2.2
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling O Farrelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Niculescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Farrelly. #TD2#
Niculescu gets a double leg takedown into O Farrelly's guard.
Niculescu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Niculescu works over O Farrelly with some ground and pound from guard.
Niculescu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Niculescu with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
O Farrelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Niculescu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Niculescu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Niculescu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Niculescu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Farrelly's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niculescu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Niculescu distracts O Farrelly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
O Farrelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Niculescu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Niculescu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
My spies in LA Vale Tudo inform me that Niculescu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
O Farrelly is trying to control the position but Niculescu postures up. #T1#
Niculescu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Niculescu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
O Farrelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Niculescu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Niculescu stands up over O Farrelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Niculescu distracts O Farrelly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Niculescu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#O Farrelly is rocked!
Niculescu postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces O Farrelly's head off the mat! O Farrelly is out! He's out! Niculescu jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Constantin Niculescu!
A very excited looking Constantin Niculescu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 1.1
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodgers punishes Niculescu's body with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niculescu.
Dodgers looks to land a right hand but Niculescu moved out of range.
Dodgers punishes Niculescu's body with a nice straight punch.
Dodgers missing with a left hand there. Niculescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Niculescu tries to counter it with a takedown but Dodgers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Niculescu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niculescu throws the kick towards the body but Dodgers avoids it.
Dodgers throws out a powerful jab.
Niculescu misses with a body kick.
Niculescu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dodgers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Niculescu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Niculescu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dodgers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dodgers trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Niculescu.
Niculescu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Niculescu with the ground and pound but Dodgers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dodgers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Niculescu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Niculescu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Niculescu is looking to work some ground and pound but Dodgers has wrist control.
Niculescu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dodgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Niculescu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Niculescu advances to half guard.
Niculescu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Niculescu throws a strike but Dodgers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Niculescu is looking to work some ground and pound but Dodgers has wrist control.#T2#
Dodgers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Niculescu is looking to work some ground and pound but Dodgers has wrist control.
Niculescu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Niculescu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Niculescu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Niculescu distracts Dodgers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dodgers controls Niculescu momentarily but Niculescu frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Niculescu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Niculescu throwing strikes from guard but Dodgers blocks nicely.
Niculescu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Niculescu postures up and lands a big shot to Dodgers's brow.
Niculescu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Niculescu lands a couple of digs.
Niculescu lands a couple of elbows.
Niculescu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Niculescu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodgers has momentary wrist control but Niculescu slips an elbow through the middle.
Niculescu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dodgers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dodgers tries to get out of the position.
Dodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Niculescu throws a big elbow that misses.
Niculescu landing with the ground and pound.
Niculescu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Niculescu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Dodgers is rocked!
Niculescu postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Dodgers covers up, he's hurt! Niculescu keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Niculescu and the ref steps in to end the fight! Niculescu can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constantin Niculescu!
In his post fight interview, Constantin Niculescu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ROCK FC: Rookie trials 2
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Niculescu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.#KD#
Goodman lands a big right hand that sends Niculescu crashing to the mat! Goodman stays standing though and waves Niculescu back to his feet!#ROC#Niculescu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Niculescu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Niculescu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Niculescu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Niculescu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Goodman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Niculescu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goodman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Niculescu tries to advance to mount but Goodman denies him. #T1#
Niculescu controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Niculescu swings around for an armbar but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Niculescu's guard.
Niculescu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Niculescu trying to control the pace.
Niculescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Niculescu is trying to work for a kimura but Goodman is defending well. #SUB2#
Niculescu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goodman is just riding it out for now. Niculescu eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Niculescu is looking for a kimura but Goodman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Niculescu to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
White Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goodman 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 10:9
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Goodman!

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