Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C412: Sang Hun vs Valverde
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Fergusson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Bart Detweiler has been cut.
Detweiler misses with a straight left.
Fergusson wants to slow Detweiler down by chopping away at his legs.
Detweiler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fergusson's hands.
Fergusson throws a one two combo.
Fergusson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle, before Fergusson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Detweiler's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Fergusson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shane Fergusson!
Shane Fergusson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bart Detweiler spoke after the fight, saying 'The Athletic Commission just announced my opponent has tested positive for PEDs, so this fight will be declared a No-Contest. Big up to those of us who still fight clean!'.

Event: C409: Chai vs Santos
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Novak closes the distance but Fergusson moves to the side
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fergusson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Novak clinches up against the cage.
Novak is looking for a takedown.
Novak looking to stall.
Novak is looking to control Fergusson's arms but Fergusson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Novak has his back to the cage.
Novak missing with knees to the body.
Fergusson avoids a wild elbow strike from Novak.
Fergusson has Novak pressed against the cage, preventing Novak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Novak is trying to force a seperation but Fergusson has the dominant position.#BC2#
Fergusson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fergusson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fergusson jabs Novak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Novak is looking to clinch but Fergusson is avoiding it.
Novak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Fergusson stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Fergusson tries to keep at a distance but Novak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fergusson slowing the pace effectively.
Novak tries a knee to the head but Fergusson blocks it.
Novak taking a breather.
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Fergusson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Novak has managed to clinch.
Novak has Fergusson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fergusson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonz Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Fergusson.
Novak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Novak goes for a takedown attempt but Fergusson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Fergusson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Novak doesn't seem phased though.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fergusson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Novak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Novak scores with a jab. Fergusson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Novak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fergusson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Fergusson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Novak is rocked!
Fergusson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fergusson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Novak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Novak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fergusson doesn't seem bothered though.
Novak shoots in but no luck this time.
Fergusson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
Novak is looking to wear down Fergusson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Novak moves out of range as Fergusson throws a body kick.
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fergusson throws out the jab.
Novak tries to clinch but Fergusson moves out of range. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Novak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Novak cracks Fergusson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shane Fergusson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novak is looking to clinch but Fergusson is avoiding it.
Novak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Novak is defended easily by Fergusson.
Novak looks to clinch #KD2#
and Fergusson counters with a nice right hand that sends Novak toppling to the canvas! Novak scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fergusson finish him?!
Oh Novak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak misses with a takedown
and Fergusson counters with a right hand from hell and Novak is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Fergusson!
After winning the bout, Shane Fergusson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 186
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Fergusson checks a leg kick.
Fergusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fergusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fergusson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Fergusson moves out of range easily.
Fergusson throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson works over Fergusson's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson throws the left hand but Fergusson avoids the punch easily.
Jameel Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Fergusson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Fergusson misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Fergusson moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Fergusson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fergusson.
Fergusson tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fergusson throws out the jab.
Fergusson misses with a double jab
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Fergusson moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a hook
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fergusson misses with a left hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fergusson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that Fergusson semi-blocks.
Fergusson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Fergusson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Fergusson.
Fergusson scores with a body shot.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Fergusson counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Fergusson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Fergusson avoids a kick to the body.
Fergusson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Fergusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Fergusson knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
letting Fergusson counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fergusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fergusson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fergusson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson checks a low kick from Fergusson.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson takes a swing at Fergusson's ribcage but misses. #T5#
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Fergusson thinks about the counter body kick.
Fergusson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fergusson throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Fergusson missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Fergusson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Fergusson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fergusson catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T6#
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Johnson misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fergusson misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson motions for Fergusson to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a big shot that misses.#T7#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fergusson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fergusson will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Fergusson finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Fergusson drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Fergusson stumbling back into the cage.#T8#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fergusson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Fergusson moves out of range easily.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Fergusson.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T9#
Johnson tries a low kick but Fergusson avoids it.
Fergusson is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson takes one on the button.
A jab from Fergusson misses.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Fergusson throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Fergusson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson stuns Fergusson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fergusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson misses with a low kick.
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 Jameel Johnson 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#
Fergusson misses with a straight right.
Fergusson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson feints and then cracks Fergusson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fergusson down.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Fergusson. Those never looked like landing.
Fergusson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fergusson cracks Johnson with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fergusson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.#T1##KD2#
Fergusson lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Fergusson stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Fergusson.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fergusson tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Fergusson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Fergusson lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fergusson moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Fergusson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Fergusson takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Fergusson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Fergusson lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson jabs at Fergusson's body.
Fergusson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fergusson throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Fergusson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fergusson is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fergusson misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a left hand
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Fergusson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Fergusson scores with a counter punch that sends Johnson to the canvas! Fergusson smells blood - he's punishing Johnson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Johnson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Fergusson!
An out of breath Shane Fergusson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 172
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Fergusson scores with a body shot.
Fergusson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fergusson throws a jab but it's blocked by Braxton.
Braxton thuds a left hand into Fergusson's body.
Braxton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braxton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fergusson misses with a straight left.
Braxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Braxton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fergusson throws a sloppy head kick and Braxton moves out of range easily.
Fergusson takes a swing at Braxton's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Braxton misses.#T1#
Braxton throws a push kick but Fergusson slaps the foot to one side.
Fergusson misses with a hook to the body
and Fergusson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Braxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fergusson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Braxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Braxton blocks a head kick by Fergusson.
Braxton checks a low kick from Fergusson.
Fergusson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Braxton.
Fergusson throws an off balance right hand
and Braxton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fergusson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Braxton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Braxton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Braxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergusson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braxton scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Braxton - just one landing.
A slow jab from Fergusson misses its intended target.
Braxton blocks a jab.#T3#
Fergusson throws a wild body kick that Braxton sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Braxton.
Fergusson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Braxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut there from Fergusson.
A big right from Braxton misses.
Braxton throws a lazy right hand but Fergusson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Braxton moved out of range nicely.
Fergusson throws a hook but Braxton avoids it easily.#T4#
Braxton staying out of range there.
Braxton throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Braxton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shane Fergusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Braxton.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fergusson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fergusson misses with an uppercut.
Fergusson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Fergusson misses. #T5#
Fergusson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fergusson slips a jab from Braxton.
Braxton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fergusson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fergusson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braxton scores with a hook to the body. Fergusson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Braxton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braxton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Braxton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T6#
Braxton misses with a lunging right hand
letting Fergusson counter with a right hand.
Fergusson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson throws a leg kick but Braxton checks it.
Braxton fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Fergusson misses
and Braxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Braxton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fergusson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Braxton defending well as Fergusson loads up on a big left hand.
Fergusson cracks Braxton with a good jab.
Braxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fergusson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T7#
Fergusson misses with a body shot
and Braxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Fergusson misses.
Fergusson misses with a jab to the body
and Fergusson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Fergusson misses.
It seemed like Braxton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Braxton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
Braxton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fergusson.
Fergusson delivers a nice body kick.
Braxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fergusson.
Braxton drops his hands momentarily and Fergusson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T8#
Braxton misses with a wild body shot.
Fergusson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Braxton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Braxton lunges at Fergusson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fergusson's hand.
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!
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it.
Braxton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Fergusson finds it's target.
Braxton cracks Fergusson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. #T9#
Fergusson misses with a hook
letting Braxton counter with a right hand.
Fergusson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braxton.
It seemed like Braxton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fergusson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fergusson. That's going to slow Braxton down.
Braxton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fergusson misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Fergusson.
A little jabbing left from Braxton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fergusson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Braxton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Fergusson misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Braxton misses.
Braxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
Fergusson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Braxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braxton throws a sloppy head kick and Fergusson moves out of range easily.
Fergusson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danny Braxton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Braxton punishes Fergusson's body with a nice straight punch.
Fergusson misses with a lunging right hand
and Braxton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Braxton misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Braxton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Braxton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fergusson scores with the left hand. Braxton knows he should have avoided that one.
Braxton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Fergusson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Braxton ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Braxton misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
A big right from Braxton misses.
Some wild striking there from Braxton.
Braxton throws the left hand but Fergusson avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fergusson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fergusson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Braxton. That did some damage!
Fergusson throws a jab when Braxton was well out of range.
Braxton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fergusson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Fergusson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Braxton's head backwards.
Fergusson throws a nice looking combination but Braxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fergusson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Braxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Fergusson.
Braxton walks into a stiff left hand from Fergusson.
Braxton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Braxton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fergusson is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Braxton throws a lazy right hand but Fergusson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fergusson throws a lazy uppercut
and Braxton counters with a low kick, right behind Fergusson 's knee.
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!
Fergusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fergusson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Braxton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Braxton. Beautiful body shot.
Fergusson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Braxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Braxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Braxton scores with a jab. Fergusson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fergusson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T5#
Good leg kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Fergusson punishes Braxton's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Fergusson coming out on top.
Braxton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Braxton! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Braxton.
Braxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fergusson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Braxton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T6#
Braxton moves forwards but Fergusson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fergusson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fergusson misses with a hook.
Braxton throws an overhand right that lands on Fergusson's shoulder, as Fergusson tries to avoid the shot.
Fergusson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fergusson lands with a right hand.
Braxton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a body kick that misses
and Braxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Braxton finds it's target.#T7#
Braxton blocks a head kick by Fergusson.
Braxton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Fergusson misses its intended target.
Braxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braxton tests Fergusson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fergusson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Braxton looks to land a left hand but Fergusson moved out of range nicely.
Braxton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T8#
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Fergusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton misses with an uppercut
letting Fergusson counter with a right hand.
Braxton throws a shot to the body.
Braxton looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Braxton moves out of range of the strikes.
Braxton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braxton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Braxton throws a jab when Fergusson was well out of range.#T9#
Braxton with a jab.
Fergusson scores with a nice strike.
Braxton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fergusson throws a low kick, looking for Braxton's leg but Braxton calmly moves out of range.
Braxton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fergusson has time to react.
Braxton scores with a decent looking hook.
Braxton misses with a hook
and Fergusson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Braxton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Braxton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fergusson throws a good cross that connects.
Fergusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braxton.
Braxton scores with a nice strike.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Braxton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Fergusson is rocked!
Fergusson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Braxton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Braxton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fergusson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Fergusson misses.
Fergusson slips a straight right by Braxton.#T1#
Braxton is looking to land body kicks.
Fergusson slips a straight right by Braxton.
Braxton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Braxton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Braxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Fergusson counters with a stiff right hand.
Braxton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Braxton moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Braxton lands a big head kick that sends Fergusson tumbling to the mat! Braxton takes a step backwards and waves Fergusson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Fergusson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fergusson misses with a straight right.
Braxton throws a push kick but Fergusson slaps the foot to one side.
Fergusson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Braxton drops Fergusson with a huge uppercut! Fergusson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Braxton is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Braxton!
Danny Braxton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 162
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Fergusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Arlin should have avoided that one.
Arlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Arlin moves away and avoids it.
Arlin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Arlin misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arlin misses with a right hand
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fergusson scores with a jab to the body.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlin.
Fergusson scores with a punch to the head.
Fergusson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Arlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fergusson connects with a jab.#T1#
Arlin throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it.
Arlin throws a jab when Fergusson was well out of range.
Fergusson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlin.
Fergusson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
Arlin throws out a powerful jab.
Arlin scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Arlin.
Arlin throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Arlin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fergusson backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Shane Fergusson has been cut.#T2#
Arlin connects with a body shot that sends Fergusson's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergusson misses with a low kick.
Arlin swings widly with a right hand
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.
Arlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Fergusson responds with a good body kick, but Arlin manages to step out the way in time.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Arlin.
Fergusson misses with the combination.
Arlin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Arlin misses with an uppercut. Fergusson saw that one coming.
Arlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.
Arlin works Fergusson's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Fergusson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arlin throws an off balance right hand
and Fergusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Arlin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Fergusson.
Arlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fergusson.
Fergusson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arlin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Arlin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fergusson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arlin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fergusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut
and Arlin counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
Fergusson throws out a counter right but Arlin avoids it with no problem.
Fergusson digs a good hook to Arlin's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Fergusson lands a glancing blow to the side of Arlin's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fergusson.
Arlin moves forwards but Fergusson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Arlin is rocked!
Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Arlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arlin misses with a two punch combination.
Fergusson misses with a wild combination.
Arlin throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Arlin misses. #T5#
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arlin.
Fergusson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fergusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Arlin misses the target.
Arlin slips a jab from Fergusson.
It looked like Arlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fergusson.
Fergusson staying out of range there.
Arlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
Arlin scores with a hook.
Arlin misses the body punch
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fergusson misses with a looping left.
Arlin throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson dodges the punch combination from Arlin. #T6#
Arlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fergusson with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arlin.
Fergusson digs a good body shot into Arlin's ribs.
Arlin missing with a left hand there. Fergusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Arlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlin jabs Fergusson right on the nose. Fergusson blinks but takes it well.
Fergusson throws a chopping leg kick but Arlin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arlin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arlin lands a right hook to the body. #T7#
Fergusson throws a hook but Arlin avoids it easily.
Fergusson blocks a jab.
Arlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
Arlin lands with a shot to the body.
Arlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fergusson. Fergusson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fergusson moves out of range as Arlin strikes.
Arlin digs a good hook to Fergusson's body.
Arlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fergusson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T8#
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Arlin.
Arlin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fergusson moves out of range as Arlin strikes.
Arlin throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fergusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arlin throws a hook but Fergusson avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlin throws a combination. Fergusson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fergusson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fergusson scores with a jab to the head.
Fergusson with a hook.
Arlin misses with a looping right.#T9#
Arlin throws an off balance right hand
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fergusson tried to score with a low kick but Arlin checks it.
Arlin looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Fergusson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arlin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson swings widly with a right hand
and Arlin counters with a left to the body.
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arlin.
Fergusson lands with a good body shot.
Arlin is breathing heavily.
A big left from Fergusson misses.
Arlin misses with a body shot.
Arlin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arlin swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Fergusson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Arlin! Fergusson lets Arlin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Fergusson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Fergusson'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.#R2#
Arlin misses with a straight left.
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Arlin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Arlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Arlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fergusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Arlin. Fergusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arlin lands with a cross.
Fergusson digs a good hook to Arlin's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlin walks into a stiff left hand from Fergusson.
Arlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fergusson takes a swing at Arlin's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Fergusson moves forwards but Arlin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Arlin ducks down to avoid it.
Shane Fergusson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fergusson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fergusson moves away from the strike by Arlin.
A little jabbing left from Fergusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arlin throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Arlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arlin seems to have got his legs back now.
A lazy left from Fergusson finds it's target.
Fergusson throws a hook but Arlin blocks it.
Arlin connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Fergusson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Arlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arlin misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Arlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fergusson.
Arlin misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Fergusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlin lands a right hook to the body.
Arlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fergusson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arlin thinking.
Fergusson with the inside leg kick.
Arlin drops his hands momentarily and Fergusson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fergusson lands the left hand.
Arlin misses with a straight left. #T3#
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Arlin ducks down to avoid it.
Arlin misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Fergusson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Arlin! Fergusson lets Arlin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fergusson lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Fergusson!
An out of breath Shane Fergusson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 149
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Mesquita shoots for a takedown but Fergusson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mesquita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fergusson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mesquita counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fergusson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Fergusson tries to sprawl but Mesquita drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Fergusson is having none of it.
Fergusson 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.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fergusson to regain full guard.
Fergusson 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mesquita landing with the ground and pound.
Fergusson trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mesquita trying to control but Fergusson is working from the bottom.
Fergusson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fergusson 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##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
Fergusson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Fergusson wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mesquita wants to sweep but Fergusson has passed to side control!
Mesquita is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fergusson moves into full mount!
Mesquita holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fergusson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Fergusson throws some wild stikes that Mesquita manages to avoid easily.
Fergusson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mesquita can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fergusson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mesquita looks a forlorn figure.
Mesquita is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fergusson.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fergusson throwing strikes but Mesquita recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Mesquita moves into full guard. #T4##SUB#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mesquita 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.
Fergusson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fergusson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mesquita manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fergusson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fergusson 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#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fergusson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fergusson's back!#T5##SUB#
Mesquita looking for the choke but no joy.
Fergusson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mesquita off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fergusson tries to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Fergusson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mesquita!
Mesquita punches Fergusson on the ear.
Mesquita is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mesquita working for the choke. #SUB#
Mesquita is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fergusson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mesquita off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luan Mesquita!

Event: TOF 133
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Shay throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fergusson counter with a right hand.
Shay avoids the body shot from Fergusson.
Shay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fergusson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fergusson.
Shay misses with a jab to the body
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.
Shay slips a jab from Fergusson.#TD#
Shay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fergusson!
Fergusson bucks up and tries to throw Shay off but instead Shay has got his back!
Shay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergusson is taking damage to the body and head. #T1#
Fergusson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fergusson wants to escape the position.
Shay lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fergusson's head.
Shay is hanging on to Fergusson's back as he tries to escape.
Shay lands a shot to the body.
Shay missing with strikes. #SUB#
Shay is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fergusson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fergusson for a finish. #SUB#
Shay is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T2##SUB#
Shay has the hooks in. Fergusson is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Shay passes his arm under Fergusson's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Fergusson taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tevin Shay!
Tevin Shay retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Tevin Shay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 129
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Pederson closes the distance and clinches up with Fergusson, looking for a takedown. Pederson pushes Fergusson against the cage but Fergusson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pederson moves out of range of the strikes.
Fergusson lands a body shot.
Pederson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Pederson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pederson lands in his opponent's guard.
Fergusson looking to control.
Fergusson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson is pulling down on Pederson's head to control his posture.
Fergusson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fergusson, not yet. #T1#
Pederson wants to control from the top but Fergusson keeps moving.
Fergusson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fergusson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fergusson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pederson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pederson keeping moving, preventing Fergusson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pederson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fergusson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fergusson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Pederson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Pederson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fergusson passes Pederson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pederson won't allow Fergusson to pass to mount.
Fergusson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pederson keeps working.
Fergusson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pederson's head.
Fergusson wants to take a breather but Pederson is having none of it.
Fergusson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fergusson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pederson is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Fergusson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pederson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pederson tries to lock up and control but Fergusson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pederson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pederson tries to lock up and control but Fergusson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pederson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fergusson looking to ground and pound but Pederson is blocking nicely.
Fergusson with good strikes from the mount here!
Fergusson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fergusson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T4#
Fergusson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pederson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pederson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pederson passes Fergusson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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!#SUB#
Pederson is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing that Pederson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fergusson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T5#
Fergusson is looking to improve his position.
Fergusson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fergusson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pederson looking to pass the guard.
Fergusson wants to sweep here but Pederson controlling him for the moment. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pederson stands up over Fergusson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pederson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pederson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fergusson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pederson cracks Fergusson with a solid left hand.
Pederson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fergusson keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Pederson won't allow Fergusson to sweep him here. #T7#
Fergusson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fergusson keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pederson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergusson.
Pederson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fergusson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fergusson leaves Pederson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fergusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pederson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pederson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fergusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Fergusson misses the target.
Pederson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fergusson sprawls and moves away.
Pederson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fergusson. #T8#
Pederson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pederson looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Pederson swings for the body but Fergusson moves out of range.
Pederson throws a shot to the body.
Pederson misses with a takedown attempt - Fergusson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fergusson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pederson missing with a left hand there. Fergusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fergusson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pederson's head backwards.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Pederson fails to land the takedown.#T9#
Fergusson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pederson.
A right-left combo lands from Fergusson. #CUT2#It looks like Deanthony Pederson has been cut.
Pederson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pederson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pederson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pederson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fergusson's waist but Fergusson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pederson off to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Fergusson.
Pederson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
Pederson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fergusson tries to avoid it but Pederson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fergusson to the ground. Fergusson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fergusson moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Fergusson leaves Pederson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Fergusson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deanthony Pederson's cut.
That's time! Pederson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fergusson misses with an uppercut.
Fergusson stuffs the takedown attempt from Pederson. Pederson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fergusson flicks out a counter leg kick but Pederson steps away.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown but Fergusson shows good takedown defense.
Fergusson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shane Fergusson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fergusson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pederson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fergusson is just out of range.
Pederson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fergusson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Fergusson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fergusson throws a jab when Pederson was well out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pederson is defended easily by Fergusson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fergusson as he avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Pederson blocks the leg kick.
Pederson misses with a lunging right hand
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shane Fergusson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fergusson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pederson.
Pederson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Pederson misses its intended target.
Fergusson thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Fergusson gets caught napping as Pederson dives in and scores a takedown. Fergusson manages to retain guard.
Pederson postures up. #T2#
Fergusson keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Fergusson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pederson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fergusson defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fergusson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fergusson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fergusson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fergusson trying to control but Pederson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pederson looking for a guillotine here but Fergusson defends easily. #T3##SUB#
Pederson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fergusson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fergusson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fergusson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fergusson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fergusson stands up over Pederson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fergusson lands a couple of digs.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fergusson wants to stand but Pederson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fergusson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pederson's guard.
Shane Fergusson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fergusson uses his free foot to push down on Pederson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pederson.
Fergusson with a couple of short strikes.
Fergusson throws some wild stikes that Pederson manages to avoid easily.
Fergusson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fergusson unloads with some shots from mount but Pederson bucks and avoids them well.
Pederson wants to control but Fergusson is having none of it.
Fergusson raining down shots from the mount!#T5#
Fergusson unloads with some shots from mount but Pederson bucks and avoids them well.
Pederson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pederson looking for submissions off his back.
Fergusson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fergusson moves nicely into side control.
Fergusson trying to control the position but Pederson is working away.
Pederson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fergusson. #T6#
Fergusson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pederson wants to control but Fergusson postures up.
Fergusson misses with the ground and pound.
Fergusson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fergusson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pederson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fergusson advances to mount.
Fergusson lands a couple of good shots and Pederson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fergusson trying to control.
Fergusson misses with an elbow to the head.
Pederson staying busy and making it hard for Fergusson to control.
Pederson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fergusson's guard. Nice work there by Pederson. #T7#
Pederson content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fergusson is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Pederson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fergusson is aware though and is defending well.
Fergusson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pederson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fergusson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fergusson lands a nice forearm strike. #T8#
Pederson can't do much from the bottom here.
Fergusson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pederson keeps working.
Fergusson is putting a hurting on Pederson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fergusson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pederson wants to control but Fergusson postures up.
Pederson is looking for a sweep.
Fergusson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fergusson wants to control but Pederson is keeping him busy.
Pederson regains half guard.#SUB#
Pederson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T9#
Fergusson working over Pederson with some ground and pound. Pederson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Pederson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fergusson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pederson is refusing to be controlled, as Fergusson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Pederson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fergusson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fergusson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Fergusson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deanthony Pederson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fergusson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pederson is out of range and Fergusson settles back down.
Fergusson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut.
Pederson throws a body shot but no joy.
Fergusson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pederson.
Pederson tries to counter with a takedown but Fergusson is quick to defend against it.
Pederson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fergusson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fergusson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pederson feints and as Fergusson raises his hands in defense, Pederson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pederson looking to pass the guard.
Fergusson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Fergusson seems keen to control Pederson's posture.
Fergusson keeping full guard, as Pederson tries to pass.
Fergusson keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Fergusson 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.
Pederson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fergusson's head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pederson throws a big elbow that misses.
Pederson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fergusson has wrist control.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fergusson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Deanthony Pederson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pederson tests Fergusson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pederson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pederson shoots in looking for a takedown but Fergusson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pederson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pederson takes a swing at Fergusson's ribcage but misses.
Pederson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fergusson is fending him off so far but Pederson persists. Nope, Fergusson circles away and we're back to standing.
Fergusson sizes up Pederson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Fergusson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pederson throwing a counter right hand but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
No luck for Pederson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pederson misses the target.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Pederson should have avoided that one.
Fergusson slips a jab from Pederson.
Pederson cracks Fergusson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pederson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fergusson defends well and Pederson ends up having to push Fergusson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fergusson feints a counter leg kick.
Pederson tries to pull guard but Fergusson holds him up against the cage and eventually Pederson drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fergusson.
Pederson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fergusson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Fergusson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Fergusson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fergusson connects with a right hand. Pederson shakes it off.
Pederson needs to keep his hands up - Fergusson had a free shot at his head there.
Fergusson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fergusson wants it to stay on the feet.
Fergusson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Pederson counter with a right hand.
Pederson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Pederson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pederson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fergusson pinned against the cage. Fergusson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fergusson cracks Pederson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pederson falls backwards against the cage. Fergusson follows up with more strikes that drop Pederson to his knees. Fergusson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pederson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Fergusson!
After winning the bout, Shane Fergusson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 122
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Fergusson walks into a left hand.
Johnson defending well as Fergusson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Fergusson throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Fergusson blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Fergusson slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fergusson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fergusson misses the target.
Fergusson misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Fergusson slips a straight right by Johnson.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Fergusson lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Fergusson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson sizes up Fergusson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Marcus Johnson has been cut.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Fergusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson moves out of range as Fergusson throws a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fergusson throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Fergusson tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
Fergusson punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Fergusson lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fergusson throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Fergusson saw that one coming.#T4#
Johnson slips a jab from Fergusson.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Fergusson blocks it.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Fergusson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Fergusson slips the punch.#T5#
Fergusson staying out of range there.
Fergusson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a hook but Fergusson blocks it.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fergusson momentarily.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fergusson throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Fergusson.
Fergusson cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fergusson slips a jab from Johnson.
Fergusson takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab. #T6#
Fergusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Fergusson misses with a left hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fergusson misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Fergusson backing up. Fergusson nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.#T7#
Fergusson misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Fergusson saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fergusson 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Fergusson moves out of range easily.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Fergusson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T8#
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#Marcus Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson punishes Fergusson's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fergusson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T9#
Fergusson misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson tries to bum rush Fergusson with a series of wild strikes but Fergusson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fergusson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Fergusson misses its intended target.
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a right hand that Fergusson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fergusson also avoids with ease.
Fergusson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fergusson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fergusson misses with a leg kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Fergusson's shoulder, as Fergusson tries to avoid the shot.
Marcus Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fergusson misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fergusson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fergusson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson moves forwards but Fergusson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fergusson scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fergusson misses the jab.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergusson. #T1#
Fergusson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergusson.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fergusson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Fergusson is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fergusson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Fergusson misses with a low kick. #T2#
Fergusson throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#Marcus Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson slips a straight right by Fergusson.
Fergusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Fergusson moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Fergusson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Fergusson saw that one coming.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
letting Fergusson counter with a right hand. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Fergusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fergusson misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fergusson misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Fergusson misses.
Fergusson throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fergusson on the side of the head.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Fergusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, Marcus Johnson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T5#
Fergusson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fergusson looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fergusson.
Fergusson is looking for the big counter here.
Fergusson 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Fergusson!
A very excited looking Shane Fergusson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 115
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Fergusson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fergusson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Apolo.
Apolo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fergusson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Apolo looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Apolo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apolo misses with a body shot.
Fergusson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apolo misses with a straight right.
Fergusson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kimo Apolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson slips a jab from Apolo.
Apolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fergusson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apolo scores with a punch to the head.
Fergusson lands a really nice looking cross but Apolo seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apolo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Apolo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Fergusson staying out of range there.
Apolo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fergusson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Fergusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apolo throws the left hand but Fergusson avoids the punch easily.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Apolo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fergusson digs a good hook to Apolo's body.
Fergusson lands a nice shot to the body.
Apolo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apolo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fergusson under the eye.
Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fergusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apolo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Fergusson throws a body punch but Apolo moves out of range.
Apolo misses with a right hand
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apolo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Apolo throws a right and a left that Fergusson avoids nicely.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.
Fergusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Fergusson counters with a nice uppercut.
Apolo throws a right hand that misses
and Fergusson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fergusson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apolo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fergusson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Apolo throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Fergusson.
Apolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Fergusson connects with an inside leg kick.
Apolo loads up on a big right hand but Fergusson slips the punch.
Fergusson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Apolo swings widly with a right hand
and Fergusson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fergusson 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.
Fergusson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Apolo misses with a hook
and Fergusson counters with an outside leg kick.
Fergusson moves out of range as Apolo strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Apolo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Apolo misses with a hook
and Fergusson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apolo misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Apolo ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Apolo misses with a straight left.
Fergusson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fergusson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Apolo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Fergusson misses with a hook.
Fergusson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Apolo feints a jab promting Fergusson to slip. Apolo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fergusson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fergusson tests Apolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apolo misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fergusson. That's going to slow Apolo down.
Fergusson works the jab nicely.
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Apolo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Fergusson moves out of range as Apolo strikes.
Apolo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.#T5#
Apolo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apolo throws a right hand that Fergusson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fergusson also avoids with ease.
Apolo misses with a jab to the body
and Fergusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Apolo is rocked!
Apolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fergusson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apolo throws a body punch but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apolo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fergusson.
Fergusson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apolo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Apolo. #T6#
Apolo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apolo takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apolo throws a hook but Fergusson blocks it.
A jab from Apolo misses.
Apolo misses with a hook
and Fergusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson throws an overhand right that lands on Apolo's shoulder, as Apolo tries to avoid the shot.
Fergusson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
Fergusson lands a big uppercut and Apolo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Apolo looks OK. Fergusson waves Apolo back to his feet!
Oh Apolo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fergusson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Apolo out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Fergusson!
Shane Fergusson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: APEX 9
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Fergusson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fergusson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Fergusson misses the target.
Time To Fight Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Fergusson is looking to counter punch.
Fergusson loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Fergusson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fergusson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wright. Wright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fergusson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wright.
Fergusson lands a jab.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.#T1#
Wright scores with a punch to the head.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fergusson is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, Fergusson circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Fergusson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shane Fergusson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright.
Wright misses with a hook to the body
and Fergusson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Wright changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fergusson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Wright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fergusson keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Fergusson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Wright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Fergusson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wright is chipping away with strikes.
Fergusson tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fergusson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Wright working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright wants to control but Fergusson is keeping him busy.
Wright throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fergusson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wright has hold of Fergusson's hands but Fergusson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Wright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Fergusson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Wright is staying active underneath Fergusson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fergusson trying to pass the guard but Wright defending well.
Fergusson is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Fergusson has control of the leg.
Wright trying to control here.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wright gets back to full guard.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright keeping full guard, as Fergusson tries to pass.
Fergusson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Shane Fergusson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fergusson swivels and escapes.
Wright misses with a looping right.
It looked like Fergusson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fergusson defends it well.
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
Wright takes one to the side of the head.
Shane Fergusson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Fergusson misses its intended target.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright tests Fergusson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright lunges at Fergusson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fergusson's hand. #T1#
Wright cracks Fergusson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fergusson leaves Wright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Fergusson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fergusson scores with a jab.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Fergusson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shane Fergusson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.
Fergusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab. #T2#
Fergusson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright looks for a takedown but Fergusson sprawls well.
Fergusson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Wright misses with the combination.
Fergusson defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Fergusson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fergusson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Fergusson throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Fergusson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Nice shot by Wright.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Fergusson should have avoided that one.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Fergusson misses the target.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Wright slips a jab from Fergusson.
Wright with a poor takedown
and Fergusson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fergusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
Fergusson scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright staying out of range there.
Fergusson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fergusson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut.
Wright misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Wright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fergusson defends well and Wright ends up having to push Fergusson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Wright looks to move away, Fergusson throws a big counter combo but Wright just gets out of the way.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fergusson throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Time To Fight Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fergusson defends well and Wright ends up having to push Fergusson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fergusson throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Wright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fergusson defends it nicely.
It looked like Fergusson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.#TD2#
Wright shoots in and bounces Fergusson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fergusson, not yet. #T1#
Fergusson is working hard here to advance position.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Fergusson is retaining full guard.
Wright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Time To Fight Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Fergusson.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wright wants to control from the top but Fergusson keeps moving.
Fergusson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wright's guard. #REVR#
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Fergusson is proving a slippery customer.
Fergusson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fergusson throwing strikes but missing.
Fergusson postures up. #T3#
Fergusson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fergusson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fergusson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wright is proving hard to escape from.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wright jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
Fergusson with the inside leg kick.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shane Fergusson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright.#T4#
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright lands with a nice combination. Fergusson backs away looking to recover.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fergusson sprawls well. Fergusson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Fergusson is out of range.
Fergusson throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Fergusson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Fergusson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fergusson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Fergusson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Time To Fight Wright.
Well Wright 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Time To Fight Wright!
Time To Fight Wright made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 187:Inhamoto v Dustfinger
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Christ needs to keep his hands up - Fergusson had a free shot at his head there.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Fergusson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fergusson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christ checks it well.
Fergusson feints and then cracks Christ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christ down.
Fergusson misses with a straight left.
Fergusson throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fergusson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Christ half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fergusson connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Christ throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christ misses with a low kick as Fergusson jumps back.
Shane Fergusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Fergusson.
Fergusson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut
and Christ counters with a left to the body.
Fergusson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Christ misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Fergusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ 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.
Fergusson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ misses with a straight left.
Fergusson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fergusson sizes up Christ with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Christ misses with a straight left.
Fergusson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fergusson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Christ throws the left hand but Fergusson avoids the punch easily.
Fergusson only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Fergusson takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Christ throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fergusson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Fergusson throws a right hand that misses
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fergusson digs a good hook to Christ's body.
Fergusson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fergusson slips under a jab.
Fergusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
A little jabbing left from Fergusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fergusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Fergusson flicks out a counter leg kick but Christ steps away.#T4#
Fergusson thumps Christ with a low kick.
Fergusson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christ is out of range and Fergusson settles back down.
Christ appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fergusson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christ doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christ there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christ throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
As Fergusson looks to move away, Christ throws a big counter combo but Fergusson just gets out of the way.
Fergusson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christ checks a leg kick.
Christ is looking to counter punch.
Fergusson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Fergusson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christ 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.

Shane Fergusson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Christ moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Christ appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Christ as he connects with a hook.
Fergusson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Christ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fergusson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fergusson misses with a body kick.
Fergusson lands the left hand.
Fergusson takes one to the side of the head.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fergusson throws out the jab.
Fergusson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ misses with a hook.#T1#
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Fergusson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fergusson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christ has time to react.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Fergusson counters with an outside leg kick.
Fergusson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Christ misses with a double jab.
Fergusson throws a leg kick which misses Christ's front leg but catches the back leg as Christ tries to avoid it. #T2#
Fergusson sizes up Christ with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Christ coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fergusson dips to his left and cracks Christ with an uppercut!
Fergusson scoring well with a low kick there.
Fergusson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Fergusson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christ misses with a double jab.
Fergusson lands with a shot to the body.
Fergusson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fergusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Christ might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Christ blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.#T3#
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Fergusson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Fergusson slips under a jab.
Christ slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Christ looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fergusson misses with a looping right.
Christ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christ throws a body punch but Fergusson moves out of range.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Fergusson moved out of range nicely.
Fergusson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Fergusson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fergusson misses with a looping right.
Fergusson throws an off balance right hand
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Shane Fergusson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fergusson 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 Christ has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Christ and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Fergusson misses
and Christ counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Fergusson 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Christ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Christ lands a big head kick that sends Fergusson tumbling to the mat! Christ takes a step backwards and waves Fergusson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Shane Fergusson has been cut.
Fergusson takes one on the button.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson swings widly with a right hand
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fergusson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Christ closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fergusson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christ scrambles back to his feet.
Christ throws a combination. Fergusson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Jab by Christ.
Fergusson misses with a straight left.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Fergusson coming out on top.
Fergusson moves out of range of the strikes.
Fergusson jabs Christ right on the nose. Christ blinks but takes it well.
Christ connects with a leg kick.
Christ takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fergusson misses with a left hand
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Fergusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fergusson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Christ takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a jab to the body
and Christ counters with a series of strikes. Fergusson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Fergusson.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Christ is rocked!#T3#
Christ blocks a leg kick.
Christ tried to counter with a leg kick but Fergusson avoided it.
The fighters circling - Fergusson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ looks to land a combination but Fergusson avoids it well.
Fergusson lands a glancing blow to the side of Christ's head.
Oh Christ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christ misses with a head kick.
Christ seems to have got his legs back now.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ misses with a straight right.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Fergusson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shane Fergusson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Christ looks to throw the jab but Fergusson is out of range.
Jehu Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fergusson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christ walks into a straight right hand from Fergusson.
Christ throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Despite the aggression on Fergusson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Christ should have avoided that one.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fergusson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergusson misses with a straight left.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fergusson throws an off balance right hand
and Fergusson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jehu Christ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fergusson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RISE 175
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Kaspersky shoots in and bounces Fergusson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kaspersky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fergusson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaspersky works over Fergusson with some ground and pound from guard.
Fergusson keeping moving, preventing Kaspersky from controlling successfully.
Kaspersky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaspersky works over Fergusson with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson is striking from the bottom but Kaspersky uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Fergusson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fergusson is trying to stand back up but Kaspersky is controlling him #T1#
Kaspersky lands strikes from half guard.
Kaspersky throwing shots but Fergusson is blocking nicely.
Kaspersky winds up and cracks Fergusson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fergusson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaspersky trying to control the action but Fergusson is working from the bottom.
Fergusson is pressing down on Kaspersky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaspersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaspersky is looking to work some ground and pound but Fergusson has wrist control.
Fergusson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaspersky's guard. #REVR#
Kaspersky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fergusson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaspersky is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kaspersky looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaspersky, not yet.
Fergusson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaspersky throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fergusson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaspersky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fergusson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaspersky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaspersky pulls Fergusson in close to his closed guard and prevents Fergusson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kaspersky will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kaspersky shoots in for a double leg but Fergusson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaspersky throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Kaspersky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fergusson to the mat! Fergusson manages to get full guard.
Fergusson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaspersky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaspersky with a nice head shot there.
Kaspersky landing some decent shots from guard.
Fergusson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kaspersky working his ground and pound in the gym.
Fergusson wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Fergusson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fergusson wants to sweep but no luck.
Fergusson wants to stand but Kaspersky is controlling the position.
Kaspersky stays in close to Fergusson's body and controls the position.
Kaspersky throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaspersky wants to control from the top but Fergusson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaspersky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kaspersky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaspersky with the counter takedown but Fergusson avoids it easily.
Kaspersky moves out of range as Fergusson strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fergusson 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 Kaspersky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kaspersky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kaspersky sizes up Fergusson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Kaspersky misses its intended target.
Fergusson throws a hook but Kaspersky blocks it.
That kick from Fergusson tenderised Kaspersky's leg. Kaspersky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fergusson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson loads up on a big right hand but Kaspersky slips the punch.#TD2#
Fergusson gets caught napping as Kaspersky dives in and scores a takedown. Fergusson manages to retain guard.
Fergusson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kaspersky scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Kaspersky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaspersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Fergusson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fergusson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fergusson throwing strikes from guard but Kaspersky blocks nicely.
Kaspersky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Fergusson throwing strikes but missing.
Fergusson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kaspersky pulls Fergusson in close to prevent any damage.
Kaspersky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kaspersky trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kaspersky lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kaspersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Fergusson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kaspersky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fergusson wants to sweep here but Kaspersky controlling him for the moment.
Kaspersky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaspersky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaspersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Fergusson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fergusson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fergusson, not yet.
Fergusson is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaspersky trying to control but Fergusson is working from the bottom.
Fergusson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaspersky is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fergusson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Fergusson misses its intended target.
Kaspersky feints the counter takedown.
Kaspersky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fergusson is looking to counter punch.
Kaspersky shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaspersky fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Fergusson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fergusson misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolai Kaspersky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fergusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Fergusson tenderised Kaspersky's leg. Kaspersky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kaspersky looks to land a left hand but Fergusson moved out of range nicely.
Fergusson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fergusson tried to score with a low kick but Kaspersky checks it.
The crowd cheers as Fergusson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaspersky doesn't seem phased though.
Fergusson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaspersky moves away.
Kaspersky with a poor takedown
and Fergusson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky working away.
Kaspersky trying to control the position but Fergusson is working away. #T1#
Fergusson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Kaspersky politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kaspersky prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kaspersky in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nikolai Kaspersky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fergusson struggling a bit here.
Fergusson gets back to half guard.
Kaspersky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fergusson is looking for a sweep. Kaspersky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaspersky lands a nice short elbow.
Nikolai Kaspersky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kaspersky perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fergusson tries to roll over but Kaspersky keeps him under control.
Kaspersky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fergusson wants to get back to full guard.
Kaspersky perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fergusson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaspersky tries to pass to full mount but Fergusson defends it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body punch from Kaspersky. #T3##TD2#
Kaspersky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kaspersky controlling the position.
Kaspersky is looking to take a break and control but Fergusson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shane Fergusson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Fergusson's face as Kaspersky controls the position.
Fergusson tries to improve position but can't.
Kaspersky is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fergusson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fergusson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaspersky controlling the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Fergusson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Novak.
Fergusson throws a leg kick
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Novak scores with a nice body kick.
Fergusson tries to score with a low kick but Novak moves his leg out of the way.
Fergusson slips a jab and a cross from Novak.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Novak replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fergusson blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson with a nice calf kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fergusson.
Novak blocks a jab.#T1#
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Fergusson connects with a body shot that sends Novak's belly button to the back.
Novak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fergusson.
Novak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shane Fergusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson fakes the leg kick and cracks Novak in the body.
Novak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a low kick as Novak jumps back.
Novak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak throws a front kick aimed at Fergusson's knee but Fergusson avoids it well. #T2#
Fergusson moves out of range of the body kick.
Fergusson throwing a counter right hand but Novak manages to avoid it.
Good work by Novak as he checks the leg kick.
Fergusson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fergusson lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson lands a head shot.
Fergusson scores with a punch to the head.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Novak moved out of range nicely.
Novak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Novak tests Fergusson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fergusson throws a leg kick but Novak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fergusson lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novak is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fergusson jabs Novak right on the nose. Novak blinks but takes it well.
Fergusson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Novak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Novak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Novak lands with an uppercut that bounces Fergusson off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Fergusson throws out a powerful jab.
Fergusson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Novak is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novak! But no joy.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Fergusson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak throws a body punch but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Novak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.
Novak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Novak keeps Fergusson at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Fergusson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fergusson throws a head kick but Novak moves out of range.
Novak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fergusson misses with a hook
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shane Fergusson is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak scores with a three punch combo!
Novak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Novak misses with a body kick.
Fergusson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Novak scores with a one two! Fergusson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergusson misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Novak lands with a hook. Fergusson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fergusson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fergusson lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Novak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fergusson swings for the body but Novak moves out of range.
Novak avoids the head kick by Fergusson.
Novak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fergusson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novak slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Novak misses
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Novak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Novak throws a body kick that misses
and Fergusson counters with a nice body shot.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Novak swings for the body but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson's corner calls for a 1-2. Fergusson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fergusson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Fergusson.
Novak moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Fergusson sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Fergusson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Fergusson works the jab nicely.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
Fergusson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fergusson lands a jab to Novak's midsection.
Novak moves out of range of the body kick.
Novak misses with a body shot.
It looked like Fergusson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novak.
A head kick by Fergusson misses
and Novak counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Novak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergusson backing away here, and Novak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fergusson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novak can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Novak misses the target.
Novak looks for the body kick but Fergusson saw that one coming.
Fergusson takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Novak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good shot there by Fergusson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson throws a body kick that misses
and Novak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Fergusson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Fergusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fergusson.
Novak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fergusson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Novak scrambles back to his feet.
Novak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Novak throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novak throws a push kick but Fergusson slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Novak steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fergusson throws a body punch but Novak moves out of range.
Novak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
A countering left hand to the body from Novak misses.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Fergusson tenderised Novak's leg. Novak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fergusson stuns Novak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.
Fergusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fergusson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Fergusson lands a right hook to the body.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fergusson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Fergusson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novak replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fergusson blocks it well.
Novak moves out of range as Fergusson strikes.
Fergusson throws a right hand that Novak ducks under and follows up with a left that Novak also avoids with ease.
Novak counters with a body kick.
Fergusson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Novak.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Fergusson scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson tests Novak's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Novak throws a head kick but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Novak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fergusson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fergusson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Fergusson misses.
Fergusson pushes Novak away with a front kick.
Shane Fergusson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.
Fergusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novak.
Fergusson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fergusson clobbers Novak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Novak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Novak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fergusson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Fergusson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak throws a hook but Fergusson blocks it.
Fergusson with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Fergusson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fergusson 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Fergusson!
Our winner, Shane Fergusson, 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: RISE 158
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fergusson cracks a nice hook into Goode's ribs.
A low kick from Fergusson is predictable there
and Goode counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson throws a chopping leg kick but Goode manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goode misses with an uppercut
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goode takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fergusson is looking to chop away at Goode's legs.
Nice cross by Fergusson.
Fergusson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fergusson tries to land a leg kick but Goode saw it coming and moves away.
Fergusson blocks a jab.
Fergusson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 thudding body kick lands there by Fergusson! #T1#
Fergusson staying out of range there.
Fergusson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fergusson swings widly with a right hand
and Goode counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goode is just out of range.
Goode tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fergusson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fergusson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
Shane Fergusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Goode misses with a right hand
and Goode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fergusson connects with a body shot.
Goode tries to clinch up.
Goode throws a big shot that misses.
Fergusson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goode.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fergusson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goode.
Fergusson ducks right into an uppercut from Goode.
Fergusson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fergusson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fergusson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Goode.
Goode looks to land a left hand but Fergusson moved out of range nicely.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goode is just out of range.
Goode walks into a stiff left hand from Fergusson.
Fergusson moves away from the strike by Goode.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fergusson.
Goode swings widly with a right hand
and Fergusson counters with a nice uppercut.
Goode jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Fergusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Goode should have avoided that one.
Goode misses with an uppercut
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goode throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fergusson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fergusson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goode walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fergusson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goode throwing a counter right hand but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
Fergusson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Goode to counter with a crisp jab.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fergusson throws a body punch but Goode moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Goode misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Goode misses the target.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goode.
Goode wants to clinch
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goode misses with a body punch
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson scores with a nice body kick.
Goode misses with a left hand
letting Fergusson counter with a right hand.
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
Goode avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goode slips a straight right by Fergusson.
Crunch! Fergusson slams his shin into Goode's torso.
Fergusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goode.
Goode loads up on a big right hand but Fergusson slips the punch.
Goode drops his hands momentarily and Fergusson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fergusson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goode swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Fergusson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fergusson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fergusson thuds his right hand into Goode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fergusson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Fergusson.
Fergusson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fergusson 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.
A jab lands there for Fergusson.
Goode misses the shot to the body.
Fergusson throws out a counter right but Goode avoids it with no problem.
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Goode.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson cracks Goode with a good jab.
Goode staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Goode misses the target.
Goode scores with the left hand. Fergusson knows he should have avoided that one.
Goode moves out of range as Fergusson strikes.#T1#
The fighters circling - Goode throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Fergusson.
Goode is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fergusson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goode takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goode keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goode misses with a left hand
letting Fergusson counter with a right hand.
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
Goode takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goode has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fergusson.
Fergusson blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fergusson. Goode does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Goode avoids the punch easily.
Goode fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goode was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goode misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Goode might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fergusson scores with a nice head shot.
Fergusson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fergusson wants to slow Goode down by chopping away at his legs.
Fergusson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fergusson scores with a shot to the body.
Fergusson scoring well with a low kick there.
Fergusson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Fergusson tenderised Goode's leg. Goode is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Fergusson scores with a jab to the body.
Goode misses with a hook
and Fergusson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fergusson lands a lovely overhand right.
Goode takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fergusson thuds his shin into the meat of Goode's side.
Goode misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fergusson throws a leg kick which misses Goode's front leg but catches the back leg as Goode tries to avoid it.
Goode takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fergusson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goode misses with a right hand
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goode looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fergusson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goode in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goode throws an off balance right hand
and Fergusson counters with a low kick, right behind Goode 's knee. #T4#
Fergusson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goode throws a jab when Fergusson was well out of range.
Fergusson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fergusson misses with a body kick.
Fergusson connects with a leg kick.
Fergusson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fergusson throws a big shot that misses.
Goode misses with a looping left.
Goode has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goode has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fergusson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goode momentarily.
A left lands for Fergusson.
Fergusson lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Fergusson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Goode takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goode on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fergusson lands a two punch combo.
Fergusson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fergusson looks to land a right hand but Goode moved out of range.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Goode avoids the punch easily.
Fergusson blocks a jab.
Shane Fergusson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fergusson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fergusson cracks a nice hook into Goode's ribs.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Goode.
It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fergusson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goode tries to clinch
letting Fergusson counter with a right hand.
Fergusson scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Goode drops his hands momentarily and Fergusson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goode has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goode there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goode is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fergusson.
Fergusson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goode throws a poor cross that misses
and Fergusson counters with a right hand to the body.
Goode keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fergusson.
Goode tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Goode.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fergusson.
Goode checks a leg kick nicely.
Goode wants to clinch up but Fergusson keeps it at a distance.
Eli Goode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Goode looks to throw the jab but Fergusson is out of range.
Fergusson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fergusson scores with a nice right hand.
Goode with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fergusson to score with a decent uppercut.
Fergusson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergusson connects with a right hand. Goode shakes it off.
Goode takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goode is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goode misses with an uppercut
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fergusson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goode is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Fergusson finds it's target.
Fergusson lands with a straight right. Goode didn't see that one coming.
Goode missing with a left hand there. Fergusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fergusson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goode throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Goode misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fergusson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goode stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fergusson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fergusson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goode circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Goode misses.
Fergusson thinks about the counter body kick.
Goode throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fergusson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fergusson is looking to slow Goode down with leg kicks.
Fergusson lands a body shot.
Fergusson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shane Fergusson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goode is just out of range.
Fergusson throws a head kick but Goode moves out of range.
Goode throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goode with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fergusson to score with a decent uppercut.
Goode slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson lands the left hand.
Goode takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goode shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goode is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fergusson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fergusson misses with an attempted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Fergusson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fergusson 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RISE 151
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Fergusson scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fergusson scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Fergusson blocks the low kick.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fergusson is out of range and James settles back down. #CL2#
James clinches with his opponent.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James looking to stall.
Fergusson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James pushes Fergusson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James misses with the head strike.
Fergusson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fergusson tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fergusson 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!
James misses with a punch to the body.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Fergusson gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
James misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James gets through Fergusson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fergusson.
Fergusson working aggressively here.
James lands with a left to the head.
James lands with a left to the head.
Fergusson blocks an uppercut.
Fergusson 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.#BC#
Fergusson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fergusson stalling.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
Fergusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fergusson prevents a body shot from James.
James blocking some punches.
James lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fergusson letting James take a breather here.
James blocks a body shot from Fergusson.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James lands with a light punch inside.
Fergusson slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fergusson.
Fergusson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from James.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fergusson avoids it.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Fergusson backwards.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fergusson is keeping busy.#BC#
Fergusson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson misses with a right hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James works the jab nicely.
James tries to clinch but Fergusson moves out of range.
James throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
James throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A left lands for Fergusson.
Fergusson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fergusson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fergusson throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James scores with a shot to the body.
James wants to clinch.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Fergusson throws a quick counter head kick but James was just out of range.
James lands with a right hand. #T4#
James tries to land a leg kick but Fergusson saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Fergusson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fergusson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Fergusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fergusson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Jesse James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
James wants to clinch up but Fergusson keeps it at a distance.
Fergusson is looking to counter punch.
Fergusson throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James tries to clinch up.
James misses with a hook.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fergusson to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
James clinches up against the cage.
Fergusson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fergusson misses with a punch on the inside.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
James works the jab nicely.
James has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fergusson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A low kick from James misses
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by James.
Fergusson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fergusson misses with a low kick.
Fergusson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fergusson.
Fergusson lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fergusson has time to react.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James takes one to the side of the head.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Fergusson's head back.
Fergusson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergusson misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Fergusson cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fergusson swats away the attempt to clinch by James.#T1#
Fergusson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good leg kick by James.
Fergusson misses with a hook.
Fergusson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fergusson throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James misses with a body shot.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fergusson.
Fergusson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fergusson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James throws a jab when Fergusson was well out of range.
James avoids the head kick by Fergusson.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fergusson with a body shot.
Fergusson misses with a jab, cross combination.
James appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Fergusson misses with a looping right.
James swings for the body but Fergusson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fergusson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fergusson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James misses with a leg kick
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fergusson moves out of range as James strikes.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Fergusson circles away.
James misses with a low kick.
Fergusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fergusson moves into range and connects with a jab.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fergusson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James is looking to clinch but Fergusson is avoiding it. #T3#
Fergusson lands with a nice body punch.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Shane Fergusson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fergusson slips under a jab.#CL2#
Fergusson tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fergusson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fergusson taking a breather.
James tries to throw a body punch but Fergusson avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Fergusson.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James misses with the head strike.
Fergusson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fergusson blocking some punches.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Fergusson.
Fergusson trying to land knees to the body.
James lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fergusson as James tries to tie him up. #T4#
Fergusson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fergusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fergusson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fergusson lands a nice uppercut.
James lands with a light punch inside.
Fergusson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Fergusson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Fergusson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fergusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James presses Fergusson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James lands a body shot.
James blocking some punches.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from James on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fergusson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fergusson prevents a body shot from James.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Shane Fergusson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fergusson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fergusson scores with a nice head shot.
James misses with a body shot.
Fergusson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Fergusson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fergusson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
Fergusson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fergusson takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Fergusson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson slips under a jab.
Fergusson is looking to counter with head kicks.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
A cross from Fergusson lands.
Fergusson misses with a body kick.
Fergusson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Nice body punch from James.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fergusson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fergusson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fergusson throws a hook but James blocks it.
Fergusson misses with the body kick
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and Fergusson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice cross by Fergusson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from James.
Fergusson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by James. James obviously looking to wear him down.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
James misses with an uppercut.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Fergusson blocks a leg kick.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fergusson throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fergusson throws out the jab.
Fergusson lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back. #T2#
James misses with a leg kick.
James moves in looking to clinch but Fergusson pushes him off.
Fergusson scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Fergusson misses with a shot to the body
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James takes a shot to the head.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fergusson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Fergusson fails to land.
Fergusson can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fergusson.
Fergusson avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Fergusson pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Fergusson avoids the damage to the body.
James misses with the head strike.
Fergusson presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fergusson tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fergusson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Fergusson is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fergusson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James trying to control the position but instead, Fergusson has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fergusson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Fergusson controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from James.
Fergusson is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Fergusson manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Fergusson. That snapped James's head back.
A low kick from Fergusson misses
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Fergusson.
Fergusson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fergusson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
James cracks a nice hook into Fergusson's ribs.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Fergusson circles away.
Fergusson misses with a hook.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by James.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.#CL2#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fergusson struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Fergusson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
Fergusson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fergusson is defending well for now.
Fergusson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Fergusson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Fergusson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fergusson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Fergusson!
A very excited looking Shane Fergusson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 146
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Fergusson throws a nice looking combination but Fish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fish takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Fish avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Fergusson.
Fish lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fish looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Fish looks to throw the jab but Fergusson is out of range.
Fergusson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fergusson throws a series of punches but Fish avoids them all with ease.
Fergusson cracks Fish with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fergusson throws a jab when Fish was well out of range.
Fergusson throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson cracks a nice hook into Fish's ribs.
Fergusson throws a low kick but Fish avoids it.
Fergusson jabs Fish right on the nose. Fish blinks but takes it well.
Fish goes for a double leg but Fergusson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fergusson continues to drive forward.
Fish throws a body shot but no joy.
Fish lands a nice hook to Fergusson's body. Fergusson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fish was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Shane Fergusson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fergusson defending well as Fish loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Fish drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Fish decides to stand back up. Fish steps back and let's Fergusson get back to his feet.
Fergusson throws a hook but Fish blocks it.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Fish moves away and avoids it.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Fergusson takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
Fish scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fish connects with a right hand. Fergusson shakes it off.
Fergusson moves away from the strike by Fish.
A little feinted left hand from Fergusson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fergusson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fergusson.
Fergusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fish.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
Fergusson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fergusson missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Fish misses.
Fish pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Fergusson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fish finds it's way round the side to connect with Fergusson's head.
Fish smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fish fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fish connects with a nice looking jab.
Fergusson lands with a straight right. Fish didn't see that one coming.
Fish looks to land a left hand but Fergusson moved out of range nicely.
Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fish.
Fish 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.
Fergusson moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Fergusson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Fish lands.
Fish misses with a looping left.
Fergusson slips a jab from Fish.
A little feinted left hand from Fergusson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Fish.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Fish lands a glancing blow to the side of Fergusson's head.
Fish throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fergusson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jim Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Fish throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Fergusson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fish gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fergusson.
Fish throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Fergusson misses.
Fish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fergusson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fish misses with a looping left.
Fergusson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fergusson takes one to the side of the head.
Fish shoots in but Fergusson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shane Fergusson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Fish.
Fish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fergusson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fergusson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fergusson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Fish throws a lazy right hand but Fergusson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fergusson catches Fish with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fergusson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fish.
Fish takes a swing at Fergusson's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish tries to land a leg kick but Fergusson saw it coming and moves away.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fergusson. #T4#
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Fergusson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fish manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Fergusson as he connects with a hook.
Fergusson misses with a two punch combination.
Fish connects with a crisp jab.
Fergusson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fish takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
Fergusson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fish jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
We've been informed that Fish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fish blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergusson.
Fish misses with a combination
and Fergusson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 Shane Fergusson 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#
Fish throws a right hand that Fergusson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fergusson also avoids with ease.
Fergusson is looking for a counter combo.
Fergusson defending well as Fish loads up on a big left hand.
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
Fish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fergusson.
Fergusson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fergusson throws a jab when Fish was well out of range.
Fish throws a big shot that misses.
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
Fish scores with a jab to the body.
Fergusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fish connects with a crisp jab.
Fish slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fish thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish swings widly with a right hand
and Fergusson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fergusson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fergusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Fergusson tries to move into range but Fish moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Fergusson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
Fish avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
A jab from Fergusson misses.
Fergusson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.
Fergusson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson misses with a looping right.
Shane Fergusson is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Fish misses.
Fish takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fergusson throws a leg kick which misses Fish's front leg but catches the back leg as Fish tries to avoid it.
Fergusson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fish.
Fergusson looks to throw the jab but Fish is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fergusson staying out of range there.
Fergusson misses with a straight right.
Fish connects with a looping right hand.
Fish fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fish checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fish throws out a counter right but Fergusson avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Fish digs a good hook to Fergusson's body.
A big right from Fish misses.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish tries to work over Fergusson's front leg with a kick but Fergusson checks it.
Fergusson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fergusson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fergusson throws a body kick that misses.
Fish looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fergusson blocks a leg kick.
Fish swinging wildly here.
Fergusson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fergusson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fish was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Fish misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Fergusson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fish misses with a hook
and Fergusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fish misses with a looping right.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish moves out of range as Fergusson strikes.
Fergusson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Fish misses with a left hand
and Fergusson counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Fergusson.
Fish scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Fish.
Fergusson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fergusson moves out of range as Fish throws a body kick.
As Fish looks to move away, Fergusson throws a big counter combo but Fish just gets out of the way.
Fish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fish shoots for a takedown but Fergusson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fergusson lands with a right hand.
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Fish as he connects with a hook.
Fergusson misses with a straight right.
Fergusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Fergusson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fergusson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fish. That did some damage!
Fergusson moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Fergusson misses with an uppercut.
Fergusson slips under a jab.
Fergusson throws a hook but Fish blocks it.
Fergusson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fish sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Fish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Fish.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
Fergusson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fish. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Fergusson.
A telegraphed right hand from Fergusson misses the target.
Fergusson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fish catches Fergusson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Fish.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fergusson moves away.
Fergusson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fish.
Fergusson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fish.
Fergusson staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
Fish throws the kick towards the body but Fergusson avoids it.
Fish tried to score with a low kick but Fergusson checks it.
Fergusson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fish just manages to avoid it.
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 Shane Fergusson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fergusson missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fergusson. Fish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fergusson is fending him off so far but Fish persists. Nope, Fergusson circles away and we're back to standing.
Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fish.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fergusson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fergusson throwing a counter right hand but Fish manages to avoid it.
Fergusson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fish misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Fish misses with a lunging right hand
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.
Fergusson scores with a leg kick.
Fish avoids the body shot from Fergusson.
A slow jab from Fish misses its intended target.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Fergusson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Fergusson.
Fergusson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Fergusson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Fergusson misses the target.
A head kick misses from Fish. #T1#
Fish slips under a jab.
Fergusson throws a hook but Fish blocks it.
Fish scores with a sloppy right hand. Fergusson should have avoided that one.
Fergusson throws a lazy right hand but Fish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Fish ducks down to avoid it.
Fish takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A cross from Fergusson lands.
Fish throws a combination that misses
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fish scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fish's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fergusson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fergusson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Fish is rocked!
Fergusson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fish to the canvas! Fish doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fergusson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Fergusson!
An out of breath Shane Fergusson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 139
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Fergusson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fergusson misses with a straight left.
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wallace.
Fergusson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wallace lands a two punch combo.
Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
It seemed like Wallace was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fergusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fergusson works Wallace's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace tries to clinch but Fergusson moves away
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fergusson 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.
Wallace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fergusson is out of range. #CL2#
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace looks to land a body kick but Fergusson moved away.
Fergusson works Wallace's body with a nice hook.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fergusson slips under a jab from Wallace.
An attempted straight right counter from Fergusson misses the target.
Wallace misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely. #T1#
That kick from Wallace tenderised Fergusson's leg. Fergusson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fergusson lands a jab to the nose.
Wallace is looking to slow Fergusson down with leg kicks.
Fergusson connects with a body shot.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fergusson.
Fergusson scores with the left hand. Wallace knows he should have avoided that one.
Wallace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Fergusson checks the leg kick.
Fergusson lands with a shot to the body.
Fergusson tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fergusson with a hook.
Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wallace tries to work over Fergusson's front leg with a kick but Fergusson checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fergusson misses the target.
Fergusson misses with a low kick.#T2#
Wallace slips a straight right by Fergusson.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wallace.
Fergusson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Fergusson moved out of range nicely.
Fergusson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace takes a swing at Fergusson's ribcage but misses.
Fergusson works the jab nicely.
Fergusson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fergusson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wallace throws a front kick aimed at Fergusson's knee but Fergusson avoids it well.
Wallace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wallace tries to land a leg kick but Fergusson saw it coming and moves away.
Fergusson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
Nice uppercut there from Fergusson.
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Fergusson does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Fergusson blocks the leg kick.
Fergusson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wallace 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 Fergusson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fergusson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fergusson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fergusson counters with a left and a right that stings Wallace.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
Fergusson looks to land a combination. Wallace sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wallace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fergusson!
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
As Wallace backs away, Fergusson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fergusson throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
Fergusson looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Wallace wants to clinch up but Fergusson keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace thumps Fergusson with a low kick.
Wallace tries to move into range but Fergusson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fergusson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Wallace.
Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.#T4#
Fergusson scores with a nice body kick.
Jab by Fergusson.
Nice shot by Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Fergusson sets himself, and Wallace steps forward looking for the clinch! Fergusson avoids it this time.
Wallace tries to clinch up.
Fergusson is looking to counter punch.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fergusson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Fergusson lands with a nice body punch.
Shaun Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wallace 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 Fergusson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fergusson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Wallace finds it's way through Fergusson's defenses.
Fergusson scores with a hook.
Fergusson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wallace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fergusson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fergusson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fergusson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Fergusson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fergusson works the jab nicely.
Wallace works over Fergusson's head and body with a nice combination.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wallace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fergusson throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fergusson.
Wallace misses with a leg kick.
Fergusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fergusson. That did some damage!
Fergusson scores with a nice head shot.
Wallace slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Fergusson.#ROC#Wallace is rocked!
Fergusson misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Fergusson finish him?
Wallace thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fergusson if he has to take too many more of those.
Shane Fergusson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Wallace seems to have recovered his senses.
Fergusson moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Wallace slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Wallace slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Wallace slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Wallace throws out a counter right but Fergusson avoids it with no problem.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Fergusson is out of range.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Fergusson looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Fergusson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wallace.
Fergusson takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Fergusson works the jab nicely.
Wallace 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.
Wallace scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fergusson lands a jab to the head.
Wallace attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
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!
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fergusson is able to avoid easily.
Fergusson checks a leg kick.
Wallace looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fergusson as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallace lands with a right hand.
Fergusson throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Fergusson throws a big shot that misses.
Fergusson scores with a leg kick.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Fergusson misses its intended target.
Wallace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Fergusson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson wants to slow Wallace down by chopping away at his legs.
Wallace avoids a kick to the body.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Wallace should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Fergusson.
Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wallace scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
As Wallace backs away, Fergusson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Fergusson checks a leg kick.
Fergusson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallace.
Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fergusson's sensitive parts.
Wallace throws the left hand but Fergusson avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fergusson. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.
Fergusson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fergusson swings widly with a right hand
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace lands with an overhand left.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Fergusson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Fergusson misses the target.
Fergusson blocks a low kick nicely.
Wallace slips a straight right by Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a big shot 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 Shane Fergusson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Fergusson moves out of range of the strikes.
Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fergusson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Wallace clinches. #BC#
Fergusson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fergusson thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fergusson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fergusson checks a low kick from Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fergusson throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Fergusson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Fergusson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Fergusson looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range.
Fergusson cracks Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wallace takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wallace lands a leg kick that knocks Fergusson off balance momentarily.
Fergusson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace with a nice calf kick.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Fergusson checks it.
Fergusson lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fergusson, as that shot connected.
A big left from Fergusson misses.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
Fergusson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Shaun Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fergusson stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wallace looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Fergusson there.
Wallace walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fergusson.
Fergusson checks a low kick from Wallace.
Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fergusson.
Fergusson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace tries a low kick but Fergusson avoids it.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson moves out of range of the strikes.
Fergusson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3##CL2#
Wallace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fergusson, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fergusson.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fergusson avoiding damage.
Wallace trying to stall but Fergusson improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fergusson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Fergusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fergusson lands with a right to the head.
Fergusson tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Fergusson back against the cage.
Fergusson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Fergusson breaks from the clinch.
Fergusson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Fergusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Shane Fergusson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fergusson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergusson misses with a hook.
Fergusson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wallace's head.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fergusson.
Fergusson with the inside leg kick.
Wallace throws a leg kick
and Fergusson counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Fergusson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fergusson misses with some punches.
Fergusson stalling in the clinch.
Fergusson stalling the fight.
Fergusson throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Fergusson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fergusson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Fergusson!
Our winner, Shane Fergusson, 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: RISE 131
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Fergusson missing with a left hand there. Fedorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedorov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fergusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorov slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
A slow jab from Fedorov misses its intended target.
Fedorov checks a leg kick.
Fergusson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fedorov counters with a straight right hand.
Fedorov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fergusson doesn't seem bothered though.
Fergusson scores with a spinning back kick!
Fedorov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fergusson can pounce on him.
Fergusson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Fedorov.
Fergusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedorov scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Fedorov misses.
It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fergusson is just out of range.
Fedorov moves out of range of the leg kick from Fergusson.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fergusson throws a wild body kick that Fedorov sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Fergusson.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedorov misses the target.
Fergusson misses with a kick to the body
and Fedorov counters with a left and a right that stings Fergusson.
Fergusson needs to keep his hands up - Fedorov had a free shot at his head there.
Fergusson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fedorov.
Fergusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fergusson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fedorov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fergusson scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Fedorov's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fergusson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fedorov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov throws a hook but Fergusson avoids it easily.
Fergusson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fedorov takes a step back to recover.
Fergusson walks into a stiff left hand from Fedorov.#T2#
Fergusson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fedorov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fergusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fergusson.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
A low kick from Fergusson misses
and Fedorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fergusson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fedorov is able to avoid easily.
Fergusson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fergusson.
Fedorov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fergusson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fergusson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Fergusson wants to counter the offense by Fedorov and move into the clinch position.
Fedorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.#T3#
Fergusson misses with a hook
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fergusson thows a leg kick but Fedorov checks it
and Fedorov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fedorov scores with the left hand. Fergusson knows he should have avoided that one.
Fergusson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fedorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fergusson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson tries to land a front kick but Fedorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fergusson misses with a straight right.
Fergusson slips a jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fergusson.
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!
Fedorov slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Fedorov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fedorov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fedorov dips to his left and cracks Fergusson with an uppercut!#T4#
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Fergusson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fergusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fedorov.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Fedorov moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Fedorov throws an overhand right that lands on Fergusson's shoulder, as Fergusson tries to avoid the shot.
Fergusson is looking to land body kicks.
Fedorov defending well as Fergusson loads up on a big left hand.
Fedorov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fergusson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
Fedorov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fedorov missing with a left hand there. Fergusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fergusson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov moves out of range as Fergusson strikes.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Fedorov misses.
Fergusson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fergusson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fedorov has got the better of the exchanges.
Fergusson slips under a jab.
Fedorov checks a low kick from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws out a leg kick but Fedorov moves out of range and Fergusson only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
Fergusson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fedorov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Fergusson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fergusson.
Fedorov is trying to stall.
Fedorov stalling the fight.
Fergusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedorov controls his hands. #T1#
A short uppercut from Fedorov.
Fergusson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fergusson blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov tries to work over Fergusson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedorov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Fergusson.
Fedorov can't find room to land a body shot as Fergusson controls the action.
Fedorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedorov lands a right hand.
Fergusson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedorov.
Fergusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedorov blocking some punches.
Fedorov presses Fergusson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Fergusson blocks it.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fergusson can do to turn this around?
Fergusson tries to throw a body punch but Fedorov avoids it by throwing Fergusson back against the cage.
Fedorov presses Fergusson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fergusson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards. #T2#
Fergusson lands a shot to the body.
Fergusson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Fedorov misses with a body punch.
Fedorov gets through Fergusson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses.
Fergusson working aggressively here.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Fergusson blocks it.
Fedorov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fergusson blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a punch to the body.
Fergusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fergusson can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
Fedorov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Fergusson blocks it.
Fergusson lands a shot to the body.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedorov.
Nice body punch from Fergusson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of stalling here from Fergusson.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fergusson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedorov trying to stall but Fergusson improves his position.
A short right from Fergusson.
Fedorov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fedorov as Fergusson tries to tie him up.
Fergusson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedorov's elbow.
Fergusson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fedorov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fergusson can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fergusson.
Fedorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedorov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Fergusson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fergusson throws an elbow that misses.
Fergusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedorov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fergusson or not.
Fergusson lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedorov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fedorov lands a nice shot to the body.
Fedorov stalling against the cage.
Fedorov stalls.
Fedorov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Fergusson tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Nathan Fedorov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Fergusson counters with a good, hard body kick but Fedorov shrugs it off.
Fergusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fergusson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fedorov slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Fedorov ducks down to avoid it.
Fedorov lands a jab to the head.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Fedorov moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fergusson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov sets himself, and Fergusson steps forward looking for the clinch! Fedorov avoids it this time.
Fergusson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fergusson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fergusson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fergusson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fergusson.
Fergusson is looking for the big counter here.
Fedorov lands a jab to the nose.
Fergusson lands a jab to the nose.
Fedorov avoids the head kick by Fergusson.
Fedorov tests Fergusson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
Fergusson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fedorov slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fedorov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fergusson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fedorov lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Fedorov.
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fedorov misses with a body shot.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov. #T2#
Fedorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fergusson misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fergusson takes one on the button.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
Fedorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fedorov should have avoided that one.
Fedorov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fergusson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fedorov!
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nathan Fedorov is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Fergusson moves forwards but Fedorov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a lazy right hand but Fergusson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Fergusson scores with a punch to the head.
Fedorov digs a good hook to Fergusson's body.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Fedorov drops his hands momentarily and Fergusson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fergusson throws a right hand that misses
and Fedorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fergusson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shane Fergusson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fergusson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fedorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Fedorov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
Fedorov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fergusson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fergusson. #T4#
Fergusson misses with an uppercut
and Fedorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fergusson thinking.
Fedorov connects with a body shot.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fergusson staying out of range there.
Fedorov slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedorov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Fedorov moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. Fergusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
A left lands for Fergusson.
Fedorov throws a series of punches but Fergusson avoids them all with ease.
Fergusson clobbers Fedorov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.

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 Nathan Fedorov.
Well Fedorov 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 121
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Kaspersky shoots in but no luck this time.
Fergusson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fergusson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fergusson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kaspersky counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fergusson!
Kaspersky controls the position from side control.
Kaspersky trying to control the position but Fergusson is working away.
Kaspersky in side control, throwing shots but Fergusson defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson wants to control but Kaspersky postures up.
Fergusson is looking for a sweep.
Kaspersky working the strikes but Fergusson uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
Kaspersky is trying to control the action in half guard but Fergusson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaspersky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaspersky trying to pass the guard but Fergusson defending well.
Kaspersky working Fergusson over with strikes.
Fergusson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaspersky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fergusson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaspersky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaspersky thows a huge punch but Fergusson dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing that Kaspersky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kaspersky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Kaspersky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fergusson wants to control but Kaspersky is keeping busy.
Kaspersky is keen to just control but Fergusson is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fergusson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fergusson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaspersky wants to control but Fergusson is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaspersky throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaspersky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Kaspersky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.
Fergusson scoring well with a low kick there.
Fergusson takes a swing at Kaspersky's ribcage but misses.
Kaspersky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fergusson sprawls and moves away.
Kaspersky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Fergusson misses.
Fergusson throws a chopping leg kick but Kaspersky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Fergusson throws a solid leg kick but Kaspersky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kaspersky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fergusson's guard.
Kaspersky stands and throws Fergusson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kaspersky lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kaspersky throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kaspersky scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergusson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaspersky.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fergusson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fergusson is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kaspersky misses with a left hand
and Fergusson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kaspersky takes a swing at Fergusson's ribcage but misses.
Fergusson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaspersky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaspersky is just out of range.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses.
Kaspersky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky slips a straight right by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Kaspersky counters with a takedown into side control.
Fergusson is trying to control Kaspersky's posture but Kaspersky avoids it. #T1#
Kaspersky trying to control the action but Fergusson is working from the bottom.
Kaspersky scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaspersky.
The referee asks Kaspersky politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kaspersky prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fergusson tries to bench press Kaspersky off him but Kaspersky keeps the position.
Fergusson can't do much from the bottom here.
Fergusson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky cracks Fergusson with a big right hand but Fergusson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Kaspersky throws an elbow but Fergusson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kaspersky landing a few strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaspersky.
Nikolai Kaspersky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaspersky controlling from side mount.
Kaspersky is putting a hurting on Fergusson here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Kaspersky crashes against the mat.
Kaspersky lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fergusson is letting Kaspersky control him for a moment.
Fergusson is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Kaspersky scores with punches from side control.
Kaspersky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fergusson is trying to control Kaspersky's posture but Kaspersky avoids it.
The ground and pound from Kaspersky seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kaspersky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kaspersky landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fergusson is trying to escape the position but Kaspersky is controlling the position.
Fergusson taking a bit of punishment here - Kaspersky scoring with strikes.
Fergusson parries the strikes from Kaspersky easily there. Kaspersky is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fergusson to escape.
Kaspersky 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.
Fergusson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaspersky. #T4#
Fergusson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaspersky.
Fergusson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kaspersky landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kaspersky working the ground and pound from side control.
Kaspersky working away.
Fergusson is not content to let Kaspersky control the position.
Fergusson parries the strikes from Kaspersky easily there. Kaspersky is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fergusson to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaspersky is staying tight to Fergusson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kaspersky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kaspersky slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson scores with a leg kick.
Fergusson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky lands the left hand.
Shane Fergusson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaspersky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
Kaspersky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fergusson sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kaspersky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kaspersky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fergusson has his hands clasped together around Kaspersky's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Kaspersky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaspersky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fergusson is trying to maintain the position but Kaspersky is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaspersky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaspersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolai Kaspersky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaspersky is controlling the pace.
Kaspersky has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fergusson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kaspersky trying to control the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fergusson throws a shot to the body.
Shane Fergusson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fergusson defending well as Kaspersky loads up on a big left hand.
Fergusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick lands for Fergusson. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fergusson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kaspersky there.
Fergusson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaspersky is just out of range.
Kaspersky throws a right hand that misses
and Fergusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaspersky lands with a hook. Fergusson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaspersky slips a jab from Fergusson.
Kaspersky attempts a counter takedown but Fergusson avoids it well and moves away.
Fergusson fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaspersky misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kaspersky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaspersky, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kaspersky!
A victorious Nikolai Kaspersky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 102: McVicker v Green
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Fergusson tries to clinch up.
It looked like Doherty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doherty.
Doherty misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Doherty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fergusson.
Doherty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fergusson lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Fergusson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fergusson lands a shoulder strike.
Fergusson swings wildly with an uppercut but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson misses with a body punch. #BC#
Doherty manages to break the clinch.
Fergusson drops his hands momentarily and Doherty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Doherty misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Fergusson throws a solid leg kick but Doherty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Doherty's head but Doherty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Doherty misses with an uppercut.
Fergusson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fergusson throws a head kick that half lands.
Doherty has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Doherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doherty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergusson.
Doherty throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doherty slips under a jab.
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doherty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fergusson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fergusson defending well as Doherty loads up on a big left hand.
Fergusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fergusson throws a sloppy head kick and Doherty moves out of range easily. #T2#
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doherty.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Fergusson slips the punch.
Doherty looks to throw the jab but Fergusson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Fergusson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doherty. Doherty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fergusson lands a jab to Doherty's midsection.
Fergusson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doherty's head.
Fergusson looks to land a right hand but Doherty moved out of range.
Fergusson slips under a jab from Doherty.
Doherty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doherty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson counters with a thumping low kick.
Doherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fergusson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fergusson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Doherty misses the target.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Doherty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fergusson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shane Fergusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson cracks Doherty with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Doherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fergusson.
Fergusson thows a leg kick but Doherty checks it
and Fergusson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Doherty misses.
Fergusson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fergusson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doherty ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Fergusson lands a really nice looking cross but Doherty seems unphased.
Fergusson throws a sloppy head kick
and Doherty counters with a straight right hand.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doherty throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergusson.
Doherty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doherty was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Doherty blocks a jab.
Fergusson throws a leg kick but Doherty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fergusson misses with a straight right.
Doherty throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doherty throws a right hand that Fergusson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fergusson also avoids with ease.
Nice shot lands for Doherty.
Fergusson lands with a nice body kick.
Jab from Doherty.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doherty misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Doherty slips a jab and a cross from Fergusson.
Doherty lands a nice shot that snaps Fergusson's head back.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Doherty counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Fergusson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses.
Fergusson misses with a looping right.
Doherty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fergusson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson connects with a looping right hand.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doherty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fergusson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doherty.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergusson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doherty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doherty throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Doherty misses with a looping right.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it.
Fergusson scores with a hook.
Fergusson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doherty swings for the body but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut.
Fergusson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doherty thuds his right hand into Fergusson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fergusson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doherty throws a jab when Fergusson was well out of range.
Fergusson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doherty misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fergusson counters with a leg kick.
Doherty fails to land with a series of punches.
Fergusson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A good leg kick by Fergusson.
Doherty misses with an uppercut. Fergusson saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Fergusson.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doherty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fergusson to score with a decent uppercut.
Fergusson throws a low kick but Doherty moves out of range easily.
Fergusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Doherty throws the left hand but Fergusson avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Doherty.
Fergusson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doherty doesn't seem bothered though.
Fergusson misses the body punch
letting Doherty counter with a right hand.
Fergusson lands an overhand right.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it.
Fergusson misses with a lunging right hand
and Doherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Doherty catches Fergusson right on the button with a cross.
Doherty slips a jab and a cross from Fergusson.
A little feinted left hand from Doherty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fergusson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergusson looks to throw the jab but Doherty is out of range.
Fergusson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Doherty.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fergusson.
Doherty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doherty slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fergusson. Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Fergusson misses. #KD#
Doherty lands a left and a right that send Fergusson crashing to the mat, dazed. Doherty thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Fergusson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Shane Fergusson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergusson lands a glancing blow to the side of Doherty's head.
Fergusson throws a solid leg kick but Doherty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fergusson.
Fergusson blocks a jab.
It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fergusson is looking to slow Doherty down with leg kicks. #T4#
Doherty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fergusson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fergusson is still on wobbly legs! Can Doherty finish him?
Fergusson throws an overhand right that lands on Doherty's shoulder, as Doherty tries to avoid the shot.
Doherty cracks Fergusson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fergusson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Doherty pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fergusson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RISE 92: Mesquita v Dlask
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Fergusson checks a leg kick nicely.
Fergusson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akagawa's head backwards.#CL2#
Fergusson takes the fight into the clinch.
Fergusson lands a hook that snaps the head of Akagawa backwards.
Fergusson is pressed up against the cage. Akagawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fergusson down to the mat. Fergusson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Akagawa moved out of range nicely.
Akagawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fergusson counters with a stiff right hand.
Akagawa misses with a body kick.
Akagawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fergusson throws a lazy right hand but Akagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akagawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fergusson cracks Akagawa with an open hand slap.
Fergusson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fergusson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Akagawa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fergusson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fergusson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akagawa 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.
Fergusson avoids the head kick by Akagawa.
Fergusson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Akagawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fergusson throws a lazy right hand but Akagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid body kick from Akagawa.
Akagawa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akagawa misses with a body kick.
Fergusson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fergusson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fergusson throws a lazy right hand but Akagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akagawa's head backwards.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akagawa throws a low kick but Fergusson moves out of range easily.
Akagawa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akagawa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.
Fergusson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akagawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fergusson throws a hook but Akagawa blocks it.
Akagawa is looking to counter the offense by Fergusson and move into the clinch.
Fergusson misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akagawa is looking to clinch but Fergusson is avoiding it. #T2#
Akagawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Fergusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fergusson misses with a low kick.
Akagawa throws a wild body kick that Fergusson sees coming a mile off.
Fergusson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akagawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Akagawa avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akagawa wants to clinch up but Fergusson keeps it at a distance.
Akagawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Akagawa slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Akagawa's head but Akagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akagawa throws a head kick but Fergusson moves out of range.
Akagawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fergusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akagawa blocks a head kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson avoids the head kick by Akagawa. #T3##CL2#
Fergusson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fergusson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fergusson tries a body shot but Akagawa blocks it.
Fergusson misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fergusson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a punch to the body.
Fergusson avoiding damage as Akagawa throws knees to the body.
Akagawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fergusson.
Akagawa blocks an uppercut.
Fergusson lands a shoulder strike.
Fergusson misses with some punches.
Fergusson scores with a hook to the body.
Akagawa has a couple of punches blocked by Fergusson. #T4#
Fergusson avoiding damage as Akagawa throws knees to the body.
Fergusson lands with a left to the head.
Fergusson scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akagawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fergusson working aggressively here.
Akagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Fergusson controls his hands.
Fergusson digs a right hand underneath Akagawa's ribcage. Akagawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fergusson pushes Akagawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akagawa is breathing heavily.
Fergusson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fergusson scores with a hook to the body.
Fergusson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akagawa backwards.
Fergusson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Fergusson on the inside.
Fergusson lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fergusson lands a right hand.
Akagawa takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Fergusson 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#
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Fergusson misses.
Akagawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagawa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akagawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Akagawa is looking to land body kicks.
Fergusson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fergusson throws a solid leg kick but Akagawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fergusson.
Fergusson lands with an uppercut that bounces Akagawa off the cage and back into range.
Akagawa looks to land a body kick but Fergusson moved away.
Fergusson flicks out a counter leg kick but Akagawa steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fergusson.
Akagawa throws a leg kick but Fergusson moved away.
Akagawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Fergusson misses.
It looked like Akagawa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Akagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fergusson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fergusson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akagawa manages to avoid it.#T1#
Fergusson lands with an uppercut that bounces Akagawa off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Kosami Akagawa has been cut.
Fergusson scores with a nice head shot.
Akagawa throws a solid leg kick but Fergusson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akagawa.
Akagawa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fergusson.
Akagawa looks for the body kick but Fergusson saw that one coming.
Akagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fergusson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Fergusson misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Fergusson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fergusson throws a leg kick but Akagawa checks it.
Akagawa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fergusson is out of range.
Fergusson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akagawa.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fergusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fergusson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akagawa throws a head kick that misses.
Akagawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Fergusson lands but Akagawa takes it in his stride. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fergusson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Akagawa right on the button. Akagawa goes down! Fergusson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fergusson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Fergusson!
A victorious Shane Fergusson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE X8
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Fergusson with a hook.
Fergusson throws a lazy body kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Nurmagomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fergusson blocks a jab.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Fergusson is looking for the big counter here.
Fergusson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov backing away here, and Fergusson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fergusson scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Fergusson clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Fergusson saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
Fergusson connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Fergusson thuds a left hand into Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fergusson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fergusson throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it. #T1#
Fergusson throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Fergusson feints a counter leg kick.
Fergusson misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Fergusson misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
And Fergusson responds with a good body kick, but Nurmagomedov manages to step out the way in time.
Fergusson tried to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov checks it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Fergusson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fergusson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Fergusson connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
Fergusson connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
A swing and a miss from Fergusson.
Fergusson tries to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches Fergusson right on the button with a cross.
Fergusson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Fergusson.
Fergusson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Fergusson looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Fergusson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Fergusson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fergusson tries to stall but Nurmagomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fergusson tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Fergusson back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fergusson blocks an uppercut.
Fergusson misses with a body punch. #BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fergusson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fergusson missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov. #T3#
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Fergusson.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fergusson moves away.
Fergusson swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Fergusson misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Fergusson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Fergusson's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov clobbers Fergusson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fergusson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nurmagomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fergusson scrambles back to his feet.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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!
Fergusson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Nurmagomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fergusson. Fergusson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fergusson slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Fergusson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fergusson slips under a jab.
Fergusson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Fergusson defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fergusson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Fergusson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurmagomedov back to the cage. Fergusson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Fergusson misses its intended target.
Fergusson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Fergusson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fergusson throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Fergusson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nurmagomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov punishes Fergusson's body with a nice straight punch.
Fergusson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Fergusson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fergusson.
Fergusson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nurmagomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fergusson scrambles back to his feet.
Fergusson looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Fergusson avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov backing away here, and Fergusson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fergusson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fergusson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.
Nurmagomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fergusson throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergusson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov backs away from a small jab... but Fergusson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Nurmagomedov crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Fergusson with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Shane Fergusson!
After winning the bout, Shane Fergusson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Fergusson with a hook.
Fergusson sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Sanchez is rocked!
and Fergusson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sanchez! He's just covering up as Fergusson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Fergusson!
A relieved looking Shane Fergusson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE X2:
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Fish misses with a wild body shot.
Fish misses with a leg kick
and Fergusson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fish tries to move into range but Fergusson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Fish has been cut.
Fergusson lands a nice hook to Fish's body. Fish takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fergusson slips a straight right by Fish.
Fergusson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fergusson moves away.
Fish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
Fish keeps the fight on the outside.
Fish looks to throw the jab but Fergusson is out of range.
Fergusson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fergusson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fish is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Fish catches Fergusson right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Fish lands.
Fish has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fergusson finds it's way round the side to connect with Fish's head.
Fish scores with a nice strike.
Fish lands with a good body shot.
Fergusson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fergusson connects with an inside leg kick.
Fish has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Fish keeps the fight on the outside.
Fish throws a hook but Fergusson blocks it.
Fish digs a good body shot into Fergusson's ribs.
Fish's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fergusson under the eye.
Fish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fish throws a low kick but Fergusson avoids it.
Fergusson with a hook.#ROC2#Fish is rocked!
Fish bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Fergusson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Fish falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Fish was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Fergusson!
Shane Fergusson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 66:
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Goode lunges at Fergusson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fergusson's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Shane Fergusson has been cut.
Goode moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goode listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD2#
Goode lands a big uppercut and Fergusson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fergusson looks OK. Goode waves Fergusson back to his feet!#ROC2#Fergusson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goode ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Fergusson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goode lands with a shot to the body.
Fergusson seems to have got his legs back now.
Goode rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson counters with a thumping low kick.
Fergusson tries to get into range but Goode steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Fergusson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Goode scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Goode!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eli Goode waved his t-shirt featuring PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SENSEI FC Extra 2
Date: Mar 18, 2022

#R1#
Fergusson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Fergusson blocks the leg kick.
Fergusson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakatani.
Fergusson avoids a kick to the body.
Fergusson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fergusson misses with a straight right.
Fergusson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakatani circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Nakatani as he checks the leg kick.
Nakatani throws a big shot that misses.
Nakatani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fergusson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fergusson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fergusson 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.
Nakatani is looking to clinch.
Fergusson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fergusson throws a head kick that half lands.
Fergusson throws a sloppy head kick and Nakatani moves out of range easily.
Fergusson looks to land a right hand but Nakatani moved out of range.
Fergusson throws a hook but Nakatani blocks it.#CL#
Fergusson gets tackled into the cage by Nakatani. Nakatani maintains the clinch.
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!
Nakatani misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Fergusson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Fergusson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fergusson avoids a kick to the body.
Fergusson blocks a head kick by Nakatani.
Nakatani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakatani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakatani blocks a jab.
Nakatani staying out of range there.
Nakatani is looking to counter the offense by Fergusson and move into the clinch.
Nakatani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakatani fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fergusson just manages to avoid it.
Fergusson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fergusson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fergusson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nakatani - the referee stops the clock and Fergusson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nakatani. Fergusson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nakatani tries to clinch there but Fergusson circles away.
Fergusson throws a leg kick but Nakatani checks it.
Nakatani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fergusson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nakatani checks it well.
Fergusson with a nice calf kick.
Nakatani throws a head kick but Fergusson moves out of range.
Nakatani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Nakatani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fergusson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakatani throws a leg kick but Fergusson checks it.
Fergusson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nakatani doesn't manage to clinch there - Fergusson circles away.
Fergusson lunges at Nakatani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakatani's hand.
Nakatani blocks a head kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakatani tries to score with a low kick but Fergusson moves his leg out of the way.
Fergusson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakatani jabs at Fergusson's body.
Nakatani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
Nakatani is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fergusson.
Nakatani lands a leg kick that knocks Fergusson off balance momentarily.#CL#
Nakatani rushes Fergusson and presses him up against the cage.
Nakatani is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fergusson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fergusson is trying to push Nakatani away but Nakatani has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fergusson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fergusson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nakatani with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Fergusson working aggressively here.
Nakatani misses with a knee strike.
Nakatani looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nakatani blocks an uppercut.
Fergusson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakatani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fergusson avoids it.
Fergusson avoiding damage as Nakatani throws knees to the body.
Nakatani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fergusson.
Nakatani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nakatani blocking some punches.
Nakatani blocking some punches.
Fergusson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nakatani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fergusson blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with some punches.
Nakatani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fergusson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakatani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fergusson misses with a body punch.
Fergusson scores with a shot to the side of Nakatani's head. #T4#
Fergusson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fergusson trying to control the position but instead, Nakatani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fergusson into the cage.
Nakatani using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fergusson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fergusson managing to block the knees to the body from Nakatani.
Nakatani tries to land knees in the clinch but Fergusson avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Fergusson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aki Nakatani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakatani. Nakatani obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakatani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakatani moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakatani throws a leg kick but Fergusson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Fergusson. That snapped Nakatani's head back.
Fergusson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakatani. Nakatani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nakatani.
Fergusson cracks Nakatani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakatani throws a leg kick but Fergusson checks it.
Nakatani throws a sloppy head kick and Fergusson moves out of range easily.
Fergusson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fergusson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakatani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Fergusson will probably get the nod.
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#
Fergusson misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Fergusson.
Nakatani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fergusson moves out of range of the body kick.
Good work by Fergusson as he checks the leg kick.
Fergusson connects with a crisp jab.
Nakatani throws a sloppy head kick and Fergusson moves out of range easily.
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
Nakatani moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakatani wants to slow Fergusson down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakatani defending well as Fergusson loads up on a big left hand.
Crunch! Nakatani slams his shin into Fergusson's torso.
Shane Fergusson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fergusson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakatani can pounce on him.
Fergusson avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakatani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Fergusson missing with a left hand there. Nakatani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fergusson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nakatani misses with a body kick.
Nakatani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Nakatani has closed the distance and engaged Fergusson in a clinch.
Fergusson misses with some punches.
Nakatani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fergusson tries to throw a body punch but Nakatani avoids it by throwing Fergusson back against the cage.
A short right from Fergusson on the inside.
Fergusson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakatani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nakatani is working Fergusson over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakatani.
Nakatani can't find room to land a body shot as Fergusson controls the action.
Nakatani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fergusson avoids it.
Fergusson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakatani misses with a knee strike.
Nakatani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nakatani misses with a knee to the head.
Nakatani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nakatani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fergusson avoids it.#T2##BC2#
Fergusson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakatani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fergusson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fergusson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergusson misses with a body kick.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fergusson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nakatani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Nakatani lands but Fergusson takes it in his stride.
Nakatani misses with a low kick.
Nakatani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fergusson.
Fergusson avoids the head kick by Nakatani.
Fergusson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakatani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakatani misses with a body kick.
Nakatani wants to clinch.#CL#
Nakatani moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Fergusson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fergusson throws a head kick but Nakatani moves out of range.
Fergusson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakatani is out of range and Fergusson settles back down.
A slow jab from Fergusson misses its intended target. #CL#
Nakatani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakatani trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Fergusson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fergusson throws a push kick but Nakatani slaps the foot to one side.
Fergusson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakatani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Nakatani's head but Nakatani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nakatani crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fergusson - the referee stops the clock and Nakatani gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fergusson. Nakatani manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nakatani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakatani misses with a low kick.
Nakatani scores with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Nakatani slams his shin into Fergusson's torso.
Fergusson throws a head kick but Nakatani moves out of range.
Nakatani looks to land a body kick but Fergusson moved away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nakatani.#T4#
Nakatani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Fergusson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson swings for the body but Nakatani moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nakatani misses the target.
Fergusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fergusson throws a sloppy head kick and Nakatani moves out of range easily.
Fergusson avoids the head kick by Nakatani.
Nakatani misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakatani.
Fergusson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakatani misses with a kick to the body.
Fergusson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakatani throws a sloppy head kick and Fergusson moves out of range easily.
Fergusson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakatani looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fergusson blocks a leg kick.
Fergusson tries a quick counter leg kick but Nakatani is wise to it.
Nakatani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fergusson.
Nakatani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fergusson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakatani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fergusson cracks Nakatani with a good jab.
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 Aki Nakatani will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nakatani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakatani doesn't manage to clinch there - Fergusson circles away.
Fergusson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fergusson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakatani's sensitive parts.
Fergusson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nakatani.
Fergusson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses.
Nakatani avoids the head kick by Fergusson.
An inside leg kick from Fergusson misses.
Fergusson misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Nakatani as he checks the leg kick.
Fergusson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakatani tries to counter by clinching up but Fergusson breaks away and moves out of range.
Fergusson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakatani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakatani misses with a low kick. #CL#
Nakatani instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Fergusson.
Nakatani misses with a knee to the head.
Fergusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fergusson is looking to control Nakatani's arms but Nakatani gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fergusson has his back to the cage. #T1#
Nakatani throws an elbow but it misses.
Fergusson tries to stall but Nakatani uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fergusson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fergusson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Fergusson. #BC2#
Fergusson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakatani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fergusson. That did some damage!
Fergusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakatani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fergusson throws a leg kick but Nakatani checks it.
Nakatani throws a leg kick but Fergusson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fergusson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nakatani's head backwards.
Nakatani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakatani tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakatani tries to clinch up but Fergusson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakatani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fergusson avoids the head kick by Nakatani.
Nakatani tries to land a front kick but Fergusson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fergusson misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Nakatani misses with a kick to the body.
Fergusson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nakatani seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fergusson looks to throw the jab but Nakatani is out of range.
Nakatani avoids the head kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson looks to land a body kick but Nakatani moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Nakatani moves into the clinch.
Fergusson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakatani backwards.
Nakatani looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fergusson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nakatani is keeping busy.
A short right from Fergusson on the inside.
Nakatani tries to land a knee to the head but Fergusson blocks with his arms.
Nakatani tries to land a knee to the head but Fergusson blocks with his arms.
Nakatani misses with a knee to the head.
Fergusson managing to block the knees to the body from Nakatani.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Fergusson.
Fergusson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fergusson lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Fergusson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakatani backwards.
Nakatani tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Fergusson manages to break the clinch.
Fergusson throws a wild body kick that Nakatani sees coming a mile off.
Fergusson misses with a body shot.
Nakatani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nakatani throws a wild body kick that Fergusson sees coming a mile off.
Fergusson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fergusson throws a lazy right hand but Nakatani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fergusson throws a big shot that misses.
Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Nakatani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakatani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fergusson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakatani throws a low kick but Fergusson moves out of range easily.
Fergusson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fergusson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakatani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Nakatani darts in and clinches Fergusson up against the cage.
Nakatani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fergusson avoids it.
Fergusson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakatani misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Nakatani blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Fergusson breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakatani is looking to land body kicks.
Fergusson misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Fergusson lands but Nakatani takes it in his stride.
Nakatani lands a leg kick that knocks Fergusson off balance momentarily.
Nakatani misses with a body kick.
Nakatani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nakatani lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fergusson will feel that in the morning.
Fergusson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fergusson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakatani manages to avoid it.
Fergusson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nakatani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fergusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fergusson blocks a head kick by Nakatani.
Nakatani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fergusson connects with a leg kick.
Fergusson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Fergusson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fergusson 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Fergusson!
A very excited looking Shane Fergusson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SENSEI FC 12
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Kano moves out of range of the strikes.
Kano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fergusson scores with a jab to the body.
Fergusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kano checks a leg kick nicely.
Fergusson blocks a head kick by Kano.
Kano avoids the head kick by Fergusson.
Nice body kick there by Fergusson.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kano was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Kano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kano tries to clinch there but Fergusson circles away. #CL2#
Kano has Fergusson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fergusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kano.
Kano tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Fergusson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kano.
Kano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fergusson.#T1#
Kano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fergusson.
Kano misses with a double jab.
Kano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Kano misses.
Fergusson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kano manages to avoid it.
Kano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fergusson throws a head kick that Kano semi-blocks.
Kano delivers a nice body kick.
Fergusson is looking to wear down Kano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fergusson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fergusson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Kano ducks down to avoid it.
Kano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fergusson slips a jab and a cross from Kano.
Fergusson misses with a head kick.
Kano throws a nice looking combination but Fergusson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fergusson misses with a low kick.
Kano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fergusson.
Kojuro Kano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fergusson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fergusson thinks about countering with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Fergusson, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Fergusson feints and then cracks Kano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kano down.
Kano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergusson.
Fergusson looks for the body kick but Kano saw that one coming.
Fergusson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kano blocks a head kick by Fergusson.
Kano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kano throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fergusson.
Kano throws a body kick that misses.
Fergusson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fergusson avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fergusson. Kano shrugs it off though.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kano.
Kano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick lands for Fergusson.
Fergusson lands a head kick. Kano smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Kano moves out of range of the leg kick from Fergusson.
Kano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kano looks for the body kick but Fergusson saw that one coming.
Kano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kano blocks a low kick nicely.
And Kano responds with a good body kick, but Fergusson manages to step out the way in time.
Fergusson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kano cracks a nice hook into Fergusson's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fergusson. That's going to slow Kano down.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Kano ducked under it nicely.
Fergusson sets himself, and Kano steps forward looking for the clinch! Fergusson avoids it this time.
Kano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kano misses with a hook to the body
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fergusson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Kano moves out of range of the body kick from Fergusson.
Kano works Fergusson's body with a nice hook.
Kano misses with a looping right.
Kano misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Kano rushes Fergusson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fergusson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kano swinging wildly here.
Kano lands with a nice body kick.
Kano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fergusson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fergusson moves away from the strike by Kano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fergusson misses with a low kick.
Kano throws a push kick but Fergusson slaps the foot to one side.
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
Kano connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Fergusson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
Fergusson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kano throws a push kick but Fergusson slaps the foot to one side.
Kano slips a jab from Fergusson.
Kano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson scoring well with a low kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kano.
Kano tries to clinch
and Fergusson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kojuro Kano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kano throws a head kick that misses.
Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kano avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kano misses with a low kick.
Kano throws a leg kick but Fergusson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kano connects with a jab.#T1#
Fergusson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kano is able to avoid easily.
Nice body kick from Kano.
Kano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fergusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kano.
A head kick by Kano misses
and Fergusson counters with an outside leg kick.
Kano looks to land a body kick but Fergusson moved away.
Fergusson is looking to counter punch.
Kano misses with a low kick as Fergusson jumps back.
Kano with a nice calf kick.
Fergusson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kano.
Kano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergusson scores with a kick to the body.
Kano throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fergusson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
A head kick from Fergusson lands but Kano takes it in his stride.
Fergusson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Kano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kano scores with a shot to the body.
Kano throws a head kick that misses.
Kano throws a chopping leg kick but Fergusson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Fergusson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kano scores with a nice body kick.
Fergusson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kano to score with a decent uppercut.
Fergusson slips a jab and a cross from Kano.
Fergusson throws a leg kick
and Kano counters with a left and a right that stings Fergusson.
Kano lands a front kick.
Fergusson blocks the body kick.
Fergusson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kano will feel that in the morning.
Kano feints and then cracks Fergusson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fergusson down.
Kano works the jab nicely.#T3#
Kano tries to clinch but Fergusson is having none of it.
Kano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fergusson moves away.
Fergusson blocks a low kick nicely.
Kano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fergusson.
Kano blocks the body kick.
And Kano responds with a good body kick, but Fergusson manages to step out the way in time.
Kano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fergusson on the side of the head.
Fergusson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kano.
Fergusson misses with a head kick.
Kano looks to score with a jab to the body but Fergusson is just out of range.
Kano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kano throws a hook but Fergusson blocks it.
Fergusson moves out of range as Kano strikes.
Kano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
Kano looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Kano looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Fergusson loads up on a big right hand but Kano slips the punch.
Fergusson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kano throws a head kick that misses.
Kano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kano slips a jab from Fergusson.
Kano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fergusson if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kano throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kano swinging wildly here.
Kojuro Kano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fergusson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fergusson misses with a kick to the body.
Kano lands a nice hook to Fergusson's body. Fergusson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kano throws a chopping leg kick but Fergusson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kojuro Kano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fergusson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fergusson wants to slow Kano down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Kano. #CL2#
Kano instigates a clinch.
Kano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fergusson blocks the elbow strike.
Fergusson managing to block the knees to the body from Kano.
Fergusson is trying to stall.
Kano blocks a body shot from Fergusson.
Fergusson tries to throw a body punch but Kano avoids it by throwing Fergusson back against the cage.
Kano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fergusson avoids it.
Fergusson works on Kano's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fergusson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kano throws a head kick that misses.
Kano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kano lands a head kick!
Kano tries a head kick but it misses.
Fergusson is looking to counter punch.
Fergusson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Fergusson misses the jab.
Fergusson looks to land a right hand but Kano moved out of range.
Fergusson throws a leg kick which misses Kano's front leg but catches the back leg as Kano tries to avoid it.
Kano throws a hook but Fergusson avoids it easily.
A jab from Kano finds it's way through Fergusson's defenses.
Fergusson misses with a head kick.
Kano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fergusson.
Kano lands with a good body shot.
Kano lands a body shot.
Kano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fergusson takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Fergusson.
Kano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kano 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 Fergusson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fergusson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fergusson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Kano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Fergusson misses with a body kick.
Kano throws a head kick but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fergusson throws the kick towards the body but Kano avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fergusson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fergusson throws a low kick but Kano moves out of range easily.
Kano tries to land a leg kick but Fergusson saw it coming and moves away.
Fergusson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fergusson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kano misses with a head kick.
Kano throws a body kick that misses
and Fergusson counters with a solid body kick.
Fergusson scores with a leg kick.
Kano tries a head kick but it misses.
Fergusson missing with a left hand there. Kano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Fergusson backs off Kano throws a huge counter combo but Fergusson manages to avoid it all.
Fergusson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kano. #T3#
Fergusson loads up on a big right hand but Kano slips the punch.
Kano throws a low kick but Fergusson avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fergusson.
Fergusson motions for Kano to come forward. Fergusson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fergusson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kano tries to clinch but Fergusson moves away
and Fergusson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kano misses with a wild combination.
Fergusson misses with a head kick.
Kano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fergusson blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Fergusson.
Fergusson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fergusson. Fergusson obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Kano lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses.
Fergusson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kano.
Kano is looking to clinch.
Fergusson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Kano misses with a left hand
and Fergusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fergusson misses with a looping right.
Fergusson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kano throws a body shot but no joy.
Kano lands a front kick.
Kano throws a head kick that misses.
Fergusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kano throws out the jab.
Fergusson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fergusson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kojuro Kano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kano 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kojuro Kano!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Fergusson is looking to land body kicks.
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
Koman throws a counter combo.
Karl Koman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Koman lands a big head kick that sends Fergusson tumbling to the mat! Koman takes a step backwards and waves Fergusson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Shane Fergusson has been cut.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koman.
Fergusson lands a high kick!
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!
Fergusson moves out of range as Koman throws a body kick.
Koman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fergusson.
Fergusson swats away the attempt to clinch by Koman.
A head kick misses from Fergusson.
Fergusson avoids the head kick by Koman.
Koman lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Fergusson is looking to close the distance but Koman sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Fergusson crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Fergusson is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Karl Koman!

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