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Event:
ICF Friday Fights 4
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Vartescu throws a big shot that misses.
Vartescu misses with a head kick.
Vartescu defending well as Dievas loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Vartescu misses.
Dievas scores with a jab to the body.
Dievas misses with a body shot.
Dievas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dievas throws the left hand but Vartescu avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Vartescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dievas lands a jab to Vartescu's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vartescu looks winded!
A telegraphed right hand from Vartescu misses the target.
Dievas throws a jab when Vartescu was well out of range.
Dievas lands with a shot to the body.
Dievas punishes Vartescu's body with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Dievas sends Vartescu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dievas is motioning to the referee to let Vartescu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Nikolai Vartescu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Dievas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vartescu sprawling to the canvas! Vartescu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dievas finish him?!
#ROC#Vartescu is rocked!
Vartescu leaves his chin hanging out and Dievas seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Vartescu crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Perkunas Dievas! |
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Event:
ICF 6
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Noll moves out of range of the strikes.
Noll throwing a counter right hand but Vartescu manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vartescu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noll has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noll and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nikolai Vartescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartescu throws a solid leg kick but Noll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vartescu.
Vartescu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noll is out of range and Vartescu settles back down.
Noll throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Nikolai Vartescu has been cut.
Noll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vartescu tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Noll misses the target.
Noll avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Noll misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Vartescu clinches up with Noll and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Noll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vartescu has a couple of punches blocked by Noll.
Vartescu slows down the pace here.
Vartescu blocks a body shot from Noll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Noll.
A frustrated look appears on Noll's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vartescu is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Vartescu is struggling to control the position.
Noll is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Noll can't break the clinch.
Noll tries to break the clinch but Vartescu is controlling the position. #BC#
Noll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vartescu misses with an uppercut. Noll saw that one coming.
Vartescu misses with a straight right.
Vartescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noll was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartescu.
Vartescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vartescu ducks under a wild hook from Noll.
Vartescu tries to clinch but Noll is having none of it.
Vartescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vartescu wants to clinch up but Noll keeps it at a distance.
Noll shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vartescu eats them both and turns towards Noll to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Vartescu rushes Noll and presses him up against the cage.
Vartescu misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
The referee calls for Noll to work.
Vartescu throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Noll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noll thuds his right hand into Vartescu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartescu blocks a jab.
Vartescu tries to counter with a clinch but Noll shakes him off and moves away.
Vartescu tries to clinch but Noll is having none of it.
Noll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noll blocks a jab.
Noll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vartescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vartescu lands a leg kick that knocks Noll off balance momentarily.
Vartescu misses with a wild body shot.
Noll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vartescu swings for the body but Noll moves out of range.
Vartescu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vartescu misses with an uppercut. Noll saw that one coming.
Noll scores with a hook.
Noll loads up on a big right hand but Vartescu slips the punch.#T3#
Noll avoids a kick to the body.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Noll has knocked Vartescu down with a huge combo! Noll steps away and waves a wobbly Vartescu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#That has opened up Nikolai Vartescu's cut even more.
Noll lands a big right hook! Vartescu looks hurt but is still standing! Noll lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Vartescu falls down and Noll dives in with a huge hammer fist! Vartescu's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Noll runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Isaac Noll!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Isaac Noll made sure he mentioned Senshi Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
ICF Friday Fights 1
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Vartescu throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Fundinul decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vartescu's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fundinul landing some decent shots from guard.
Fundinul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fundinul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fundinul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fundinul scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#It looks like Nikolai Vartescu has been cut.
Fundinul throwing strikes from guard but Vartescu blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fundinul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fundinul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vartescu's head.
Vartescu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fundinul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fundinul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vartescu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fundinul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fundinul throws a big elbow that misses.
Fundinul lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Vartescu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fundinul.
Vartescu looks winded!
Fundinul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fundinul landing with the ground and pound.
Fundinul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Vartescu is rocked!
Fundinul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fundinul cracks Vartescu with a solid left hand.
Vartescu is still in real trouble! Can Fundinul finish him?
Vartescu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vartescu seems to have recovered his senses.
Fundinul is looking to work some ground and pound but Vartescu has wrist control.
Fundinul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT#That has opened up Nikolai Vartescu's cut even more.
Vartescu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fundinul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vartescu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fundinul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Nikolai Vartescu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fundinul throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fundinul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vartescu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fundinul is in close to Vartescu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vartescu keeping full guard, as Fundinul tries to pass.
Fundinul throwing strikes from guard but Vartescu blocks nicely.
Fundinul is working Vartescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fundinul arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Vartescu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Fundinul!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Balin Fundinul waved his t-shirt featuring Senshi Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
ICF 2
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Decebalu blocks a leg kick.
Decebalu moves away from the strike by Vartescu. #CL2#
Vartescu closes the distance and clinches.
Decebalu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Vartescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Decebalu blocking some punches.
Decebalu looking to stall.
Vartescu slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decebalu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Vartescu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Vartescu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vartescu fails to land.
Vartescu stalling the fight.
Vartescu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Vartescu has a couple of punches blocked by Decebalu.
Vartescu leaning against his opponent.
Vartescu has Decebalu pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vartescu.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu throws a chopping leg kick but Decebalu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Decebalu checks a leg kick nicely.
Vartescu throws a lazy right hand but Decebalu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Vartescu misses its intended target.
Decebalu tries to clinch but Vartescu moves out of range.
Vartescu misses with a low kick as Decebalu jumps back.
Decebalu avoids the body shot from Vartescu.
Vartescu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decebalu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vartescu manages to circle out of the way.
Vartescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vartescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vartescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Decebalu.#T3#
Decebalu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartescu circles away.
Vartescu tried to score with a low kick but Decebalu checks it.
Decebalu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Vartescu moves into the clinch successfully.
Decebalu is trying to stall.
Decebalu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Decebalu misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vartescu.
Vartescu misses with a knee strike.
Vartescu throws an elbow that misses.
Vartescu stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu has a couple of punches blocked by Decebalu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Decebalu taking a breather.
Decebalu being controlled against the cage.
Decebalu being controlled against the cage.#T5#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Decebalu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vartescu tries a low kick but Decebalu avoids it.
We've been informed that Vartescu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Decebalu slips a jab from Vartescu.
Vartescu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decebalu defending well as Vartescu loads up on a big left hand.
Vartescu looks to land a left hand but Decebalu moved out of range nicely.
Vartescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Decebalu. #CL2#
Vartescu takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Decebalu misses with a body punch.
#T6#
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu taking a breather.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Vartescu is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.
Vartescu is looking to score with low kicks.
Vartescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vartescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartescu throws a lazy right hand but Decebalu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Vartescu clinches up against the cage.
Vartescu slows down the pace here.
Vartescu throws an elbow that misses.
#T7#
Decebalu letting Vartescu take a breather here.
Decebalu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Decebalu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stalling in the clinch from Vartescu.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Vartescu misses with some punches.
Vartescu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Decebalu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns Decebalu into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vartescu controlling the action here for a moment.
Vartescu trying to land knees to the body.
#T9#
Decebalu blocks the elbow strike.
Vartescu stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Decebalu is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Vartescu clinches with his opponent.
Vartescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Decebalu up against the cage.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vartescu tries a knee to the head but Decebalu blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Vartescu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Vartescu clinches.
Vartescu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Decebalu blocks it with crossed arms.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vartescu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Decebalu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vartescu blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Decebalu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vartescu pushes off an throws an elbow but Decebalu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartescu misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vartescu.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up. #T1#
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Vartescu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vartescu stalls.
Vartescu throws an elbow but it misses.
Vartescu tries to work over Decebalu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Decebalu blocks a body shot from Vartescu.
Vartescu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Decebalu is defending well for now.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vartescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vartescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolai Vartescu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vartescu avoiding damage.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vartescu misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Vartescu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vartescu taking a breather.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Vartescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Decebalu up against the cage.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vartescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Decebalu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vartescu just leaning against Decebalu, taking a breather.
Vartescu throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Decebalu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T5#
Vartescu throws an elbow but it misses.
Decebalu avoids the elbow strike from Vartescu, against the cage.
Vartescu avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Vartescu.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu misses the shot to the body.
Decebalu tries to counter by clinching up but Vartescu breaks away and moves out of range.
Vartescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Decebalu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decebalu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Vartescu forces Decebalu back against the cage and clinches.#T6#
Vartescu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
Vartescu leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Decebalu.
Decebalu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vartescu fails to land.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Vartescu tries a knee to the head but Decebalu blocks it.
Vartescu misses with a punch on the inside.
#T7#
Decebalu blocks an uppercut.
Decebalu throws a head punch that misses.
Decebalu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns Decebalu into the cage.
Decebalu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vartescu looking to throw knees to the head but Decebalu is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Vartescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Decebalu wants to stall.
#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Decebalu misses with some punches.
Decebalu is trying to stall.
Vartescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Decebalu wants to stall.
Come on Vartescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T9#
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decebalu working aggressively here.
Vartescu is struggling to control the position.
Vartescu has Decebalu pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Vartescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Decebalu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Vartescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decebalu, pushing him back against the cage.
Vartescu controlling the action here for a moment.
Vartescu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vartescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Maybe Decebalu would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.
Decebalu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Vartescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.#T1#
Vartescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Decebalu tries to throw a body punch but Vartescu avoids it by throwing Decebalu back against the cage.
Vartescu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Decebalu up against the cage.
Vartescu pushes off an throws an elbow but Decebalu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Decebalu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vartescu stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vartescu.
A head punch on the inside from Vartescu fails to land.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Vartescu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
Vartescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Decebalu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Vartescu tries to land a knee to the head but Decebalu blocks with his arms.
Decebalu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vartescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Decebalu up against the cage.
Decebalu wants to stall.
Vartescu throws a head punch that misses.
Decebalu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decebalu misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vartescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Decebalu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Vartescu pushes off an throws an elbow but Decebalu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
Vartescu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Decebalu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartescu controls his hands.
#T5#
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vartescu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Decebalu's brow.
Decebalu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Vartescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Vartescu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vartescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decebalu being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Vartescu to work.
Vartescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Decebalu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns Decebalu into the cage.
Decebalu trying to stall but Vartescu improves his position.
#T7#
Decebalu blocks an uppercut.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.
Vartescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vartescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decebalu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartescu circles away.
Vartescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Decebalu is just out of range.
Vartescu wants to land a leg kick but Decebalu is out of range.
Decebalu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartescu circles away.
Decebalu defending well as Vartescu loads up on a big left hand.
Decebalu throws a hook but Vartescu avoids it easily.
Nikolai Vartescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T8#
Vartescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decebalu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vartescu is looking to score with low kicks.
Decebalu is looking to counter the offense by Vartescu and move into the clinch.
Decebalu avoids the body shot from Vartescu.
Vartescu is looking to chop away at Decebalu's legs.
Decebalu tries to counter by clinching up but Vartescu breaks away and moves out of range.
Decebalu wants to clinch.#CL2#
Vartescu rushes Decebalu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vartescu leaning against his opponent.
Vartescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Vartescu's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T9#
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
Decebalu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decebalu is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vartescu throws an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decebalu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns Decebalu into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Decebalu throws an elbow but misses.
Decebalu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Vartescu really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Decebalu checks the leg kick.
Decebalu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Decebalu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vartescu throws a low kick, looking for Decebalu's leg but Decebalu calmly moves out of range.
Decebalu is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Vartescu misses.
Decebalu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vartescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartescu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Decebalu is looking to counter the offense by Vartescu and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Vartescu closes the distance and clinches.
Vartescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Decebalu tries to stall but Vartescu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decebalu avoids the elbow strike from Vartescu, against the cage.
Decebalu dodges an elbow strike from Vartescu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Decebalu trying to stall but Vartescu improves his position.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vartescu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Decebalu blocks it with crossed arms.
Vartescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Decebalu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartescu leaning against his opponent.
Vartescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartescu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Decebalu blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu misses with a low kick.
Decebalu moves in looking to clinch but Vartescu pushes him off.
Vartescu misses with a low kick.
Decebalu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartescu.#CL2#
Vartescu has closed the distance and engaged Decebalu in a clinch.
Decebalu looking to stall.
Vartescu has Decebalu pressed against the cage.
Vartescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Decebalu effectively controlling the action here.
Decebalu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vartescu misses with the head strike.
Vartescu effectively controlling the action here.
Decebalu blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T5#
Decebalu blocks an elbow strike from Vartescu.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.
Vartescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vartescu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vartescu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Vartescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vartescu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Come on Vartescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu blocks a leg kick.
Vartescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decebalu wants to clinch.
Vartescu tries to score with a low kick but Decebalu moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Vartescu closes the distance and clinches.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
Vartescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vartescu avoiding damage.
#T7#
A bit of stalling here from Vartescu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vartescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Decebalu tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Vartescu rushes Decebalu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vartescu throws an elbow but misses.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Decebalu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vartescu tries to land knees in the clinch but Decebalu avoids the damage to the body.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.
Decebalu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartescu.
Decebalu moves in looking to clinch but Vartescu pushes him off.#CL2#
Vartescu closes the distance and pushes Decebalu back into the cage.
Vartescu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T9#
The referee calls for Decebalu to work.
The referee calls for Vartescu to work.
Vartescu just leaning against Decebalu, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vartescu.
Vartescu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decebalu taking a breather.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vartescu tries a body shot but Decebalu blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Vartescu dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Vartescu throws out a leg kick but Decebalu moves out of range and Vartescu only half commits.
Decebalu wants to clinch up but Vartescu keeps it at a distance.
Vartescu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decebalu moves in looking to clinch but Vartescu pushes him off.
Decebalu wants to clinch up but Vartescu keeps it at a distance.
Decebalu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vartescu throws a leg kick that misses.
Decebalu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decebalu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decebalu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vartescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartescu misses with a wild body shot.
Decebalu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Vartescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vartescu misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Vartescu.
#T1#
Vartescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decebalu blocks an elbow strike from Vartescu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Decebalu avoids the elbow strike from Vartescu, against the cage.
Vartescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vartescu misses with an elbow strike.
Vartescu effectively controlling the action here.
Decebalu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Decebalu is trying to stall.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Decebalu looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vartescu working aggressively here.
Vartescu is struggling to control the position.
Vartescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vartescu is stalling here.
#T3#
Come on Vartescu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Vartescu controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu throws a jab when Decebalu was well out of range.
Decebalu is looking to counter the offense by Vartescu and move into the clinch.
Vartescu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decebalu.
Decebalu tries to clinch but Vartescu is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vartescu misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Decebalu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vartescu.
Vartescu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Decebalu slips under a jab from Vartescu.
Decebalu tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vartescu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Decebalu is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Vartescu closes the distance and clinches.
Decebalu is looking to control Vartescu's arms but Vartescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vartescu can't find room to land a body shot as Decebalu controls the action.
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Decebalu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T5#
Vartescu misses with an elbow over the top.
Vartescu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vartescu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vartescu throws an elbow but it misses.
Vartescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vartescu as Decebalu tries to tie him up.
Decebalu letting Vartescu take a breather here.
Vartescu stalling the fight.
#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vartescu is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vartescu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vartescu stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Vartescu.
Vartescu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Decebalu tries to counter by clinching up but Vartescu breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Vartescu pushes Decebalu up against the cage in a clinch.
Vartescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vartescu blocking some punches.
#T7#
Vartescu slowing the pace effectively.
Vartescu controlling the action here for a moment.
Vartescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Decebalu looking to stall.
Decebalu has a couple of punches blocked by Vartescu.
#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Decebalu blocks the elbow strike.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decebalu has Vartescu pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.#CL2#
Vartescu clinches up with Decebalu and pushes him back against the cage.
Decebalu avoiding damage as Vartescu throws knees to the body.
#T9#
Decebalu letting Vartescu take a breather here.
Decebalu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vartescu has Decebalu pushed against the cage.
Vartescu stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decebalu looking to stall.
Decebalu stalling in the clinch but Vartescu improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Vartescu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vartescu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Nikolai Vartescu!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Nikolai Vartescu!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Nikolai Vartescu!
Nikolai Vartescu wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Vartescu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Two at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vartescu.
Vartescu lands with a hook. Two tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vartescu clobbers Two with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab lands there for Vartescu.
Good standup being displayed there by Vartescu as he connects with a hook.
Vartescu lands a really nice looking cross but Two seems unphased.
Vartescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Two stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Vartescu finds it's way through Two's defenses.
Two on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Vartescu. No joy for Two on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vartescu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vartescu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Two's hands.
Vartescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Two should have avoided that one.
Two drops his hands momentarily and Vartescu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Vartescu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Two on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Two fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vartescu to the ground. Two is now in Vartescu's guard.
Vartescu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Two.
Two preventing the sweep.
Two postures up in Vartescu's guard and throws a big left but Vartescu blocks it.
Two in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vartescu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.
Two throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vartescu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Two throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vartescu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vartescu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Two is looking to work some ground and pound but Vartescu has wrist control.#T2#
Vartescu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vartescu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vartescu is breathing heavily.
Two is looking to work some ground and pound but Vartescu has wrist control.
Two working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Two throwing strikes from guard but Vartescu blocks nicely.
Two trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Two throwing strikes but missing.
Two content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vartescu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Two on the ground.
Two throwing strikes from guard but Vartescu blocks nicely. #T3#
Two throws a strike but Vartescu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Two tries to strike from the bottom.
Two working a defensive guard here.
Two 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.
Two is trying to keep Vartescu in close.
Two wants to sweep here but Vartescu controlling him for the moment.
Vartescu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Two is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Two has a closed guard, preventing Vartescu from standing up.
Vartescu wants to stand and escape but instead Two has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Two with a flurry of punches that miss.
Two postures up in Vartescu's guard and throws a big left but Vartescu blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two won't allow Vartescu to sweep him here.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Two keeps trying to improve his position.
Vartescu wants to stand but Two is controlling the position.
Two wants to control from the top but Vartescu keeps moving.
Two with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Vartescu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vartescu lands with a right hand.
Vartescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Two defending well as Vartescu loads up on a big left hand.
Two is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vartescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Two closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vartescu did well to prevent Two getting side control.
Vartescu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Two working the head and body with strikes.
Two thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Two throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Two thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Two sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vartescu defending well though.
Vartescu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Two.
Two not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Two sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vartescu defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Two is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vartescu defends it well.
Vartescu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Two.
Two Two has got the better of the ground game so far.
Two missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vartescu is trying to control but can't.
Two has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Two is trying to work for a kimura but Vartescu is defending well.
Two throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Two there. #T2#
Vartescu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Two.
Two wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vartescu keeps working. #SUB2#
Two is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vartescu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Two not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Two sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vartescu defending well though.
Two missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Two thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Two thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vartescu's head.
Vartescu is staying active underneath Two, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Two is trying to work for a kimura but Vartescu is defending well.
Two missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Two wants to control but Vartescu is keeping him busy.
Two throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Two throwing shots but Vartescu is blocking nicely.
Two thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Two scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vartescu wants to control but Two is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vartescu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Two trying to control the action but Vartescu is working from the bottom. #T4#
Two landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Two throwing shots but Vartescu is blocking nicely.
Two trying to control the action but Vartescu is working from the bottom.
Two missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Two missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Two thows a huge punch but Vartescu dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vartescu defending well though.
Two missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Two not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Two Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Two dives in and grabs Vartescu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vartescu pushes down on Two's head and hops out.
Two takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vartescu throws an overhand right that lands on Two's shoulder, as Two tries to avoid the shot.
Two displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartescu throws out the jab.
Vartescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vartescu throws a hook to the side of Two's head but Two sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Vartescu misses its intended target.
Two throws a counter combo.
Two takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vartescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Two.
Nikolai Vartescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Vartescu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartescu. Two does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vartescu connects with a body shot that sends Two's belly button to the back.
Vartescu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vartescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Two was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartescu.#T1#
Vartescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Two counters with a takedown into side control.
Two throws an elbow but Vartescu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Two working the ground and pound but Vartescu is defending the strikes.
Vartescu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vartescu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Two.
Two fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vartescu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Two throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Two is looking to take a break and control but Vartescu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Two stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Two dives in and grabs Vartescu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vartescu pushes down on Two's head and hops out.
Vartescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Two displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartescu throws out the jab.
Two swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vartescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vartescu throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Two counters with a takedown into side control.
Vartescu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Two works to advance to full mount. Vartescu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Two throws some wild stikes that Vartescu manages to avoid easily.
Two raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vartescu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Two tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Two unloads with some shots from mount but Vartescu bucks and avoids them well.
#T3#
Two looking to ground and pound but Vartescu is blocking nicely.
Two unloading with bombs!
Vartescu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Two tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Two landing strikes, looking to finish!
Two throwing strikes here but Vartescu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Two has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Two throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vartescu because Two loaded up on that one.
Two thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Two looking to ground and pound but Vartescu is blocking nicely.
Vartescu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Two.
Poor strikes thrown by Two there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4#
Two fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartescu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Two tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vartescu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Two throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vartescu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Two.
Vartescu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Two tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Two throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Two thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Two unloads with some shots from mount but Vartescu bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Two Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Two 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Two! |
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