Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 64: Tucker vs Carter II
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Hogg counters with a single leg into guard. Ferguson didn't expect that.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Hogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogg working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogg controlling from the top position.
Hogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ferguson holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hogg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogg works over Ferguson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Hogg from controlling successfully.
Hogg chips away with some ground and pound.
Hogg is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Hogg postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Hogg is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferguson has control of Hogg's left arm, preventing Hogg from doing any damage.
Hogg working some strikes from top position.
Hogg trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Hogg is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hogg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hogg avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Hogg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Hogg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hogg showed some decent athleticism there.
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Hogg sits in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hogg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hogg landing some decent shots from guard.
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hogg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hogg cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
Hogg misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hogg defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Hogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Hogg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson at a distance.
Hogg connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg throws out a powerful jab.
Hogg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferguson scores with a jab. Hogg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogg. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ferguson tries to move into range but Hogg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hogg connects with a single shot there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferguson. #CUT2#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Hogg throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Johnny Hogg is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Hogg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
Hogg wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Hogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hogg cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Hogg from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.#T2#
Hogg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hogg 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.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogg is one step ahead there.
Hogg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Hogg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Hogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogg landing with the ground and pound.
Hogg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Hogg is proving a slippery customer.
Hogg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogg is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Hogg throws a strike but Ferguson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Hogg has Ferguson pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Hogg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.#SUB#
Hogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferguson defends it easily.#SUB#
Hogg has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ferguson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hogg has tightened it up now! Ferguson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Hogg!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Hogg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Crusher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Crusher moved out of range.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crusher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Crusher feinted with a counter takedown.
Crusher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Crusher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crusher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferguson sprawls and moves away.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Crusher 's head but Crusher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferguson lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Crusher misses its target.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Ferguson catches Crusher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Ferguson throws a jab when Crusher was well out of range.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Crusher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson cracks Crusher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Crusher moves out of range easily.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
Crusher feinted with a counter takedown.
Crusher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Ferguson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crusher doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crusher momentarily.
Ferguson throws a right hand that Crusher ducks under and follows up with a left that Crusher also avoids with ease.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Crusher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses
and Crusher counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferguson throws a hook but Crusher blocks it.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Crusher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
A jab lands there for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Crusher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.#T3#
A left and a right from Ferguson both land. Nice combination.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crusher is putting a hurting on Ferguson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep.
Ferguson prevents Crusher from moving into mount.
Crusher trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away. #SUB#
Crusher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Crusher politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Crusher prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Crusher scoring with punches and elbows.
Ferguson 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.
Crusher fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crusher off and has taken his back!
Crusher tries to escape the position.
Ferguson doesn't have the hooks in and Crusher manages to turn into his guard.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crusher .
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crusher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Crusher tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson 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#
Nice jab there from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crusher throws an elbow that misses. Ferguson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crusher 's guard. Nice move by Ferguson!#REVB#
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Crusher keeps moving.
Crusher 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crusher looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
Crusher wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Crusher is working hard here to advance position.
Crusher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Crusher is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
Crusher 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.#SUB#
Crusher isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ferguson stacks Crusher on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ferguson!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crusher struggling a bit here.
Crusher tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferguson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Crusher is looking to get to half guard.
Crusher tries to lock up and control but Ferguson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Crusher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusher is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crusher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crusher wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferguson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crusher wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crusher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Crusher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Crusher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.

Ferguson has his feet on Crusher 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ferguson throws a hook but Crusher blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson misses with a combination
and Crusher counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Crusher moves out of range.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Niall Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferguson won't be happy with that.
Crusher tries to score with some ground and pound. Ferguson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crusher landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jack Crusher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Crusher trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson tries to bench press Crusher off him but Crusher keeps the position. #SUB#
Crusher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Check out the look on Crusher 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Crusher passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ferguson!
Crusher unloads with some shots from mount but Ferguson bucks and avoids them well.
Crusher working Ferguson over with strikes here.
Ferguson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Crusher .#CUT#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Crusher landing shots from mount.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Crusher tries to control but Ferguson wriggling away.
Ferguson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Crusher raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Ferguson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Niall Ferguson's cut even more.
Crusher is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Ferguson goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Crusher !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Crusher !
Jack Crusher retains his heavyweight title!

Event: NYF Fight Night Rio
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.
Kramer staying out of range there.
Kramer shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kramer closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Kramer pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kramer blocks a jab.
Kramer feints the counter takedown.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Kramer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Kramer keeps him under control.
Ferguson won't allow Kramer to pass to mount.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
Ferguson keeping hold of Kramer's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Ferguson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage. #T1##SUB2#
Kramer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ferguson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kramer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Kramer!

Event: NYF 53: Donal vs Ferguson II
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Nice jab there from Donal. #CUT#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Donal misses with a hook
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Elwyn Donal has been cut.
Donal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donal misses with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donal looks to throw a body kick
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Donal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donal misses with a body punch
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donal misses with a hook.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Donal, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferguson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Donal lands with a cross.
Donal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Donal misses with a body kick.
Ferguson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donal with a body shot.
Donal misses the body punch
and Ferguson counters with a good low kick that Donal was not able to check.
Ferguson tries to move into range but Donal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab from Donal.
Donal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferguson checks a leg kick.
Donal tries to land a body kick
and Ferguson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Donal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Donal. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donal swings widly with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with an inside leg kick.
Donal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferguson on the side of the head.
Donal misses with a body kick.
Donal thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donal gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Donal misses with a hook
and Ferguson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferguson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donal misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Donal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferguson doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#That has opened up Niall Ferguson's cut even more.
Donal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Ferguson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donal with a body shot.
Donal lands a right hook to the body.
Donal misses with a body kick.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Donal.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Donal finds it's target.#T4#
Donal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferguson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Elwyn Donal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Donal.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donal.
Donal connects with a body shot.
Donal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ferguson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donal throws a push kick but Ferguson slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elwyn Donal dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Donal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Donal, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donal lands with a right hand.
Donal throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donal swings widly with a right hand
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Donal throws a leg kick
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal scores with a kick to the body.
Donal looks to throw a body kick#KD2#
and Ferguson counters with a head kick that drops Donal to the mat! Donal scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Donal sends Ferguson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Donal is motioning to the referee to let Ferguson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Ferguson is rocked!#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ferguson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Donal - the referee stops the clock and Ferguson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Donal. Ferguson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Donal finish him?
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Donal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferguson seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Donal cracks Ferguson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ferguson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Donal finish him? #CUT#The cut above Niall Ferguson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Donal closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ferguson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elwyn Donal!
Elwyn Donal retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Elwyn Donal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: NYF 50: Makoba vs Simons III
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Rotiz avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotiz misses with a leg kick.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rotiz moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rotiz! But no joy.
Rotiz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Ferguson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rotiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Rotiz ducked under it nicely.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Rotiz is out of range.
Rotiz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rotiz. #T1#
Rotiz avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a hook #TD2#
and Rotiz counters with a single leg into guard. Ferguson didn't expect that.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet. #SUB2#
Rotiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Ferguson pulls Rotiz in close to prevent any damage.
Rotiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferguson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rotiz is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Rotiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rotiz is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferguson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ferguson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Rotiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Rotiz tries to pass.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferguson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rotiz is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Rotiz keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Rotiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferguson pushing down on Rotiz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferguson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferguson wants to pass to mount but Rotiz is defending the position.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rotiz is refusing to be controlled, as Ferguson sits in half guard.
Ferguson tries to pass to full mount but Rotiz defends it.
Ferguson wants to take a breather but Rotiz is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.
Ferguson wants to control but Rotiz is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rotiz slips under a jab.
Rotiz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rotiz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferguson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferguson pushes Rotiz away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rotiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson, which made it look bad.
Rotiz fails to land the takedown.
Niall Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toti Rotiz.#T1#
Rotiz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rotiz lands with a good body shot.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Rotiz moves out of range easily.
Niall Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rotiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rotiz checks the leg kick.
Rotiz connects with a crisp jab.
Rotiz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niall Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rotiz misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferguson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rotiz just manages to avoid it.
Ferguson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rotiz can do to turn this around?
Rotiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.#T3#
Ferguson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rotiz's hands.#CUT#That has opened up Toti Rotiz's cut even more.
Rotiz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Rotiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rotiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferguson lands with a nice combination. Rotiz backs away looking to recover.
Ferguson lands a nice shot that snaps Rotiz's head back. #CUT#The cut above Toti Rotiz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ferguson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson tries to bum rush Rotiz with a series of wild strikes but Rotiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Rotiz tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
A cross from Ferguson lands.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Rotiz on that attempt.
Ferguson is looking for a counter combo.
Ferguson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#Toti Rotiz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rotiz tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Rotiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Rotiz misses.
Toti Rotiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rotiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rotiz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rotiz.
Rotiz lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Rotiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Rotiz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rotiz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Check out the look on Rotiz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ferguson wants to control but Rotiz postures up.
Toti Rotiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rotiz wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rotiz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Rotiz sits in half guard. #T2#
Ferguson is trying to stand.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
Rotiz working over Ferguson with some ground and pound. Ferguson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rotiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
Rotiz lands strikes from half guard.
Rotiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rotiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Rotiz winds up and cracks Ferguson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson gets back to full guard.
Ferguson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Rotiz controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rotiz preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rotiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rotiz forces his way into half guard.
Rotiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson defending well though.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Rotiz keeps him under control.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Rotiz keeps him under control.
Rotiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferguson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Niall Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rotiz works over Ferguson with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toti Rotiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferguson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niall Ferguson!
Niall Ferguson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquer logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Toti Rotiz had this to say: 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

Event: NYF 46: Traumen vs Garcia
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Ferguson connects with a nice looking jab.
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a jab to the nose.
Good leg kick by Ferguson.
Dean misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Ferguson is struggling to control the position.
Ferguson presses Dean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferguson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferguson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dean pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferguson tries to work over Dean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Ferguson.
Dean leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferguson wants to slow Dean down by chopping away at his legs.
Dean looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Dean misses with a looping left.
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Dean cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
Dean 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.
Dean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dean tries to move into range but Ferguson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Dean's corner calls for a 1-2. Dean obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean misses the body punch
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Ferguson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dean connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferguson scrambles back to his feet.
Dean dips to his left and cracks Ferguson with an uppercut!
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Dean steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Dean sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dean.
Dean misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Dean.
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferguson.
Dean missing with a left hand there. Ferguson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferguson throws a shot to the body.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dean.
Dean loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Dean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dean blocks the body kick.
Dean cracks Ferguson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dean!
Dean jabs at Ferguson's body.#CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dean.
Ferguson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Dean just leaning against Ferguson, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
I was talking to Ferguson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dean tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Dean back against the cage.
Dean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dean is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferguson has double underhooks.
Ferguson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dean is leaning against Ferguson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferguson.
Dean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dean tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
Dean tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
Dean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dean is looking to score with low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Ferguson.
Dean works Ferguson's body with a nice hook.
Dean throws out a leg kick but Ferguson moves out of range and Dean only half commits.
Ferguson thows a leg kick but Dean checks it
and Dean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Ferguson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Ferguson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?
Dean taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Dean is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferguson has double underhooks.
Ferguson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Dean.
Niall Ferguson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Ferguson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Dean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dean tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
Dean can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Ferguson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dean's efforts to push away.
Ferguson can't get the takedown.
Dean has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2##BC#
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Dean misses the target.
Dean cracks Ferguson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ferguson 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferguson connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Ferguson drives through and clinches with Dean against the cage.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action. #T3#
Dean stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
Dean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dean trying to control the position but instead, Ferguson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dean into the cage.#BC#
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Ferguson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dean swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body kick.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dean misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Dean looking to stall.
A short right from Ferguson on the inside. #T4#
Dean tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
Dean loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Ferguson tries to counter by clinching up but Dean breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dean lands a slapping body shot.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Dean circles away and keeps his distance.
Dean throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Dean takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferguson connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ferguson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dean's head.
Dean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Dean ducks right into an uppercut from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Dean keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson slips under a jab from Dean.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Dean.
Ferguson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dean's head.
Dean misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Dean moves out of range. #CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Dean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Ferguson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Dean is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Dean is trying to break free.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dean's elbow.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dean.
Ferguson has Dean pressed against the cage, preventing Dean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferguson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Dean cracks Ferguson with a nice body shot.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferguson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferguson pushes Dean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Dean is rocked!
Ferguson scores with a shot to the side of Dean's head.
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferguson finish him?
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Dean tries to stall but Ferguson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson digs a right hand underneath Dean's ribcage. Dean let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferguson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferguson dips a shoulder and cracks Dean with a mighty uppercut! Dean falls back against the cage and Ferguson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dean is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ferguson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niall Ferguson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Niall Ferguson waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: NYF 42: Babcock vs Carter II
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Ferguson moves out of range as Hernandez throws a body kick.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ferguson will feel that in the morning.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hernandez. Ferguson shrugs it off though.
Hernandez wants to land a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson checks a leg kick nicely.
Ferguson throwing a counter right hand but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a body kick that misses
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Hernandez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a wild body kick that Ferguson sees coming a mile off.
Ferguson scores with a nice strike.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Hernandez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ferguson is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Hernandez throws the kick towards the body but Ferguson avoids it.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Hernandez misses with a kick to the body.
Hernandez looks for the body kick but Ferguson saw that one coming.
Hernandez throws a body kick that misses.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Hernandez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hernandez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
Hernandez scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferguson throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Hernandez tries to land a leg kick but Ferguson saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Ferguson as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Ferguson off balance momentarily.
We've been told by Ferguson's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Angel Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ferguson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hernandez - the referee stops the clock and Ferguson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hernandez. Ferguson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ferguson checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Hernandez looks to throw a body kick
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Ferguson counters with a crisp one two that drops Hernandez! Ferguson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hernandez to his feet! Hernandez is in big trouble!#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!
Hernandez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ferguson counters with a huge right that knocks Hernandez out cold! Ferguson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niall Ferguson!
Niall Ferguson made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.

Event: NYF 37: Kakuzo vs Babcock
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Oneil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oneil misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oneil swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Oneil's shoulder, as Oneil tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oneil, as that shot connected.
Oneil has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Oneil ducks down to avoid it.
Oneil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.#T1#
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Oneil avoids it well.
Oneil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oneil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oneil.
Decent striking displayed by Oneil there.
Oneil 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.
Oneil connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Oneil misses its intended target.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
David Oneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Oneil misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oneil connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Oneil - just one landing.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Oneil as he connects with a hook.
Ferguson walks into a stiff left hand from Oneil.
Nice uppercut lands for Oneil. That snapped Ferguson's head back.
Oneil throws a lazy right hand but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson throws out a counter right but Oneil avoids it with no problem.#T3##TD#
Oneil manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ferguson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ferguson's guard now, I'm sure.
Ferguson controlling Oneil's posture.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oneil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oneil engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Oneil chips away with some ground and pound.
Oneil passes into half guard. #SUB#
Oneil is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferguson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
Oneil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Oneil is looking for a kimura but Ferguson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oneil to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil 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#
Oneil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
David Oneil is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Oneil.
Oneil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oneil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oneil misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil takes one on the button.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oneil tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Oneil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like David Oneil has been cut.
Oneil looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferguson is fending him off so far but Oneil persists. Nope, Ferguson circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oneil connects with a body shot.
Oneil shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Oneil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oneil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oneil shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Ferguson lands an overhand right.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Oneil counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson parries the strikes from Oneil easily there. Oneil is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ferguson to escape.
Ferguson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil lands strikes from half guard.
Oneil is trying to control. Ferguson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
Ferguson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Oneil takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferguson trying to control here.
Oneil prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Oneil has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Oneil working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ferguson taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Oneil is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Oneil's head to control him but Oneil postures up.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Oneil prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Oneil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Oneil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oneil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Oneil is controlling well.
Oneil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Oneil is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Oneil is working for a submission of some sort.
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 David Oneil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Oneil's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferguson.#TD#
Oneil closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oneil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oneil thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneil wants to take a breather but Ferguson is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson is controlling Oneil's posture.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Oneil is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ferguson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
Oneil stops Ferguson from standing up.
Oneil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Oneil tries to pass.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Oneil postures up.
Oneil landing with the ground and pound.
Oneil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Oneil forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Oneil tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
Oneil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oneil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Ferguson is concentrating on defense, preventing Oneil from advancing position.
Ferguson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oneil.
Ferguson controls Oneil momentarily but Oneil frees himself.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oneil postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Ferguson looking to control.
Oneil is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Oneil is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Oneil tries to pass.
Ferguson looking to control.
Ferguson has momentary wrist control but Oneil slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oneil.
Oneil chips away with some ground and pound.
Oneil is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oneil's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ferguson pulls Oneil in close to prevent any damage.
David Oneil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Oneil trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Oneil stops Ferguson from standing up.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oneil scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oneil content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oneil is one step ahead there.
Oneil is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Oneil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oneil, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Oneil!
An out of breath David Oneil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 34: Donal vs Tonioli
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Ferguson throws a hook but Anudo blocks it.
Anudo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anudo takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Anudo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy right hand. Anudo should have avoided that one.
Anudo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Anudo slips under a jab.
And Anudo tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferguson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anudo lands with a good body shot.#T1#
A jab from Anudo misses.
Ferguson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferguson cracks Anudo with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Anudo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anudo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anudo blocks a jab.
Anudo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anudo blocks a jab.
Anudo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anudo darts in looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets double underhooks and turns Anudo into the cage.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Anudo.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mac Anudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Anudo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferguson doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Anudo.
Anudo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ferguson blocks it well.
Anudo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anudo ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
And Anudo tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferguson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anudo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body 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!
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Anudo slips the punch.
Anudo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anudo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Anudo fails to land the takedown.
Anudo moves out of range of the body kick from Ferguson. #TD2#
Anudo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Anudo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferguson defends it well.
Anudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Ferguson tries to roll over but Anudo keeps him under control.
Anudo trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anudo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Anudo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferguson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anudo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mac Anudo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Anudo misses with a body kick.
Anudo goes for a double leg but Ferguson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferguson continues to drive forward.
Niall Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anudo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferguson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anudo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Anudo shoots in.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anudo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anudo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anudo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niall Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Anudo.#T1#
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Anudo. #TD2#
Anudo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anudo throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Anudo is thwarting Ferguson's attempts to control the position.
Anudo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anudo lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo stalling. #T2#
Ferguson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anudo wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Ferguson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anudo.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anudo.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Anudo pushes down on Ferguson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anudo.
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferguson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson controlling the position for now.
Anudo tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
Anudo wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Anudo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferguson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Anudo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anudo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Anudo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson is looking to counter punch.
Anudo is looking to land body kicks.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anudo ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
The fighters circling - Anudo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Anudo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Anudo misses with a looping right.#T1#
Ferguson slips under a jab from Anudo.
Anudo with a hook.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Anudo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Anudo ducks down to avoid it.
Anudo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anudo slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Anudo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferguson has time to react.#T2#
A jab from Anudo does it's job there.
Anudo moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anudo. #TD2#
Anudo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferguson!
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!#SUB2#
Anudo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferguson stops Anudo from passing to mount. #T3#
Anudo landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anudo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Anudo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferguson, who protects the arm well.
Ferguson tries to buck Anudo off but Anudo is having none of it.
Ferguson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anudo.
Anudo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ferguson is avoiding damage well.
Ferguson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Ground and pound from Anudo.
Anudo trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away. #SUB2#
Anudo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Anudo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferguson trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Anudo cracks Ferguson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anudo.
Anudo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ferguson defends well and Anudo ends up having to push Ferguson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anudo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anudo.
Anudo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Anudo shoots in.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Niall Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Anudo.
Ferguson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferguson is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anudo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Niall Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anudo misses with a body shot.
Ferguson throwing a counter right hand but Anudo manages to avoid it.
Anudo misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Ferguson's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anudo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Anudo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anudo off to one side.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anudo.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Ferguson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anudo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferguson scrambles back to his feet.
Crunch! Ferguson slams his shin into Anudo's torso.
Anudo shoots and misses
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Anudo has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anudo fails to land the takedown.
Anudo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anudo.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Anudo. #T4#
Anudo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Anudo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anudo throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mac Anudo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson is controlling Anudo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ferguson trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anudo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anudo's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anudo tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson had his way with Mac Anudo in that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.#R5#
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anudo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anudo off to one side. #TD2#
Anudo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ferguson is adopting a defensive guard.
Anudo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson has Anudo pulled in close to control his posture.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anudo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anudo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anudo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferguson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Anudo 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##T2#
Ferguson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Anudo wants to free his trapped foot but Ferguson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anudo moves into full mount! Ferguson won't be happy about that!
Ferguson is desperately trying to improve his position but Anudo has a good base and remains in mount.
Anudo with good strikes from the mount here!
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anudo thowing shots but they're missing.
Anudo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ferguson? #T3#
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.
Anudo looking to finish Ferguson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ferguson!#SUB2#
Anudo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ferguson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Anudo raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Anudo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ferguson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Anudo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Ferguson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anudo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ferguson is in a horrible position here. Anudo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Anudo goes for an armbar but Ferguson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ferguson. #SUB2#
Anudo has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson won't allow Anudo to sweep him here.
Anudo working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Anudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Niall Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Anudo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anudo seems keen to control Ferguson's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anudo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!
Mac Anudo is the new heavyweight champion!
Mac Anudo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 31,5: Crispian vs Silalahi
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Lima shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lima darts in looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets double underhooks and turns Lima into the cage.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lima has clasped his hands together around Ferguson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ferguson is looking to reverse the position.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima moves into full mount!
Lima controlling his opponent.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Lima pushes him away. #T1#
Lima throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Lima gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima throwing strikes here but Ferguson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ferguson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lima thowing shots but they're missing.
Lima 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.#SUB#
Lima goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ferguson is on top in guard.
Ferguson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lima is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ferguson has his hands clasped together but Lima extends and breaks Ferguson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lima.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Lima!
A victorious Ricardo Lima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 28: Ferguson vs Daxton
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Daxton moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Daxton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a wild body kick that Daxton sees coming a mile off.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson takes a swing at Daxton's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Daxton.
Ferguson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daxton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferguson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daxton.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daxton! But no joy.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Daxton counters with a three punch combo that has Ferguson backing up. Ferguson nods at Daxton to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daxton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Daxton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daxton moves out of range of the body kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Ferguson slips a jab from Daxton.
Ferguson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferguson is looking to wear down Daxton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferguson takes a swing at Daxton's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson connects with a leg kick.
Ferguson takes a swing at Daxton's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Daxton misses.
Daxton throws a series of punches but Ferguson avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Daxton.
Nice straight punches there by Ferguson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Daxton is out of range. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Daxton.
Daxton avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
A nice side step and Daxton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Daxton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daxton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Daxton avoids it well.
Daxton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daxton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ferguson moves out of range as Daxton throws a body kick.
Daxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferguson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Daxton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferguson connects with a right hand. Daxton shakes it off.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daxton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferguson tried to score with a low kick but Daxton checks it.
Daxton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Daxton throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body kick.
Daxton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Daxton moves out of range of the body kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson connects with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Ferguson
and Daxton counters with a nice leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Daxton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ferguson lands with a good body shot.
Ferguson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daxton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daxton 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 Ferguson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ferguson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Daxton.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Daxton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daxton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daxton throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferguson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Daxton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Daxton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daxton ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Daxton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daxton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daxton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Daxton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daxton swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daxton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daxton blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daxton has time to react.
Daxton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Daxton moved away.
Daxton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Daxton.
Niall Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferguson thuds a left hand into Daxton's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton throws a leg kick but Ferguson moved away.
Daxton throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Ferguson with a nice calf kick.
Daxton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daxton motions for Ferguson to come forward. Daxton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ferguson misses with a shot to the body
and Daxton counters with a left to the body.
Daxton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Daxton moves out of range.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Daxton.
Daxton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daxton manages to avoid it.
Daxton lands with a right hand.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Daxton avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daxton checks it well.
Daxton dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Daxton throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Daxton throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daxton. That did some damage!
Daxton throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Daxton might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ferguson has got the better of the exchanges.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daxton.
Ferguson scores with a three punch combo!
Ferguson is looking to land body kicks.
Daxton is looking for the big counter here.
Daxton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Daxton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Niall Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Daxton tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daxton circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daxton misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Ferguson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daxton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferguson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a straight right. #T3#
Daxton misses with a looping left.
Daxton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson lands a glancing blow to the side of Daxton's head.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daxton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daxton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daxton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferguson finds it's way round the side to connect with Daxton's head.
Daxton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daxton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Daxton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daxton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Daxton throws a push kick but Ferguson slaps the foot to one side.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daxton doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Ferguson.
Daxton moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daxton raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ferguson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daxton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A clash of legs there as Daxton blocks the low kick.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Daxton.
Ferguson's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Daxton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daxton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daxton.
Ferguson connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daxton misses with a low kick.
Ferguson is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Ferguson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daxton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daxton misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson wants to land a leg kick but Daxton is out of range.
And Daxton responds with a good body kick, but Ferguson manages to step out the way in time.
Daxton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson scores with a one two! Daxton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Daxton 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.
Daxton misses with a head kick.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
Daxton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Daxton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson lands a jab.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daxton throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ferguson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferguson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daxton misses with a looping right.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daxton can do to turn this around?
Daxton lands a head kick!
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Daxton is just out of range.
Daxton just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Daxton counters with a nice kick to the body.
Daxton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daxton throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
A combination from Daxton does no damage.
Daxton needs to keep his hands up - Ferguson had a free shot at his head there.
Daxton walks into a left hand.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daxton. That did some damage!
A lazy body kick from Daxton
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daxton misses with a body kick.
Ferguson thuds a left hand into Daxton's body.#T2#
Ferguson throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Daxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daxton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick from Daxton.
Ferguson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daxton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daxton throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daxton. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Ferguson - just one landing.
Daxton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson at a distance.
Good leg kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daxton is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Daxton misses.
Ferguson scores with a nice strike.
Ferguson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
A head kick from Daxton lands but Ferguson takes it in his stride.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daxton throws a wild body kick that Ferguson sees coming a mile off.
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferguson as he connects with a hook.
Ferguson throws a combination that misses
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daxton tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Daxton. Those never looked like landing.
Daxton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Daxton.
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Daxton throws a head kick that misses.
Daxton needs to keep his hands up - Ferguson had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daxton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daxton. That did some damage!
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Daxton.
Daxton avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Daxton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ferguson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
Daxton throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Daxton keeps the fight on the outside.
Daxton misses with a body kick.
Ferguson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferguson throws a leg kick which misses Daxton's front leg but catches the back leg as Daxton tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daxton misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson lands with a nice body kick.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Daxton avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Daxton's leg. Daxton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daxton takes one on the button.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daxton.
Daxton throws a counter combo.
Daxton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferguson is looking for a counter combo.
Ferguson feints and then cracks Daxton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daxton down.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Daxton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson punishes Daxton's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daxton looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferguson.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Daxton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Daxton misses with a kick to the body.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daxton! But no joy.
Daxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daxton throws a head kick that misses.
Daxton thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab lands there for Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daxton in his tracks.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daxton's head backwards.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Daxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daxton blocks a low kick nicely.
Daxton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ferguson swinging wildly here. #T2#
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
Daxton avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
A countering left hand to the body from Daxton misses.
A punch combination from Daxton misses.
Ferguson thuds a left hand into Daxton's body.
Ferguson with a hook.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daxton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Daxton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson clobbers Daxton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daxton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daxton unleashes a big counter combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daxton throws a counter combo.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daxton counters with a left to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Daxton throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range. #T3#
Daxton throws a low kick but Ferguson avoids it.
As Daxton looks to move away, Ferguson throws a big counter combo but Daxton just gets out of the way.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daxton.
Daxton throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferguson.
Daxton misses with a kick to the body.
Ferguson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the body.
Daxton moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Daxton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ferguson swings for the body but Daxton moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Daxton.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daxton.
Ferguson with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Daxton saw that one coming.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Daxton.
A jab from Ferguson finds it's way through Daxton's defenses.
Daxton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daxton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Daxton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferguson scores with a nice strike.
Ferguson thumps Daxton with a low kick.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson scores with a spinning back kick!
Daxton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings for the body but Daxton moves out of range.
Daxton thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson had his way with Euan Daxton in that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Daxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson jabs Daxton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Daxton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferguson throws a series of strikes that have Daxton backpedaling.
Ferguson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson jabs at Daxton's body.
Daxton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Daxton.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Daxton.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Daxton.
Daxton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ferguson lunges at Daxton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daxton's hand. #T1#
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daxton. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daxton connects with a body shot.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Daxton misses with a head kick.
Daxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Daxton's body. Daxton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Daxton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daxton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daxton. That did some damage!
Daxton misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daxton.
It looked like Ferguson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
A left and a right from Ferguson both land. Nice combination.
Euan Daxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Daxton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daxton misses with a wild combination.
Daxton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daxton.
Ferguson scores with a nice strike.
Daxton looks to land a body kick but Ferguson moved away.
Ferguson lands a jab to Daxton's midsection.
Ferguson connects with a nice looking jab.
Ferguson with the inside leg kick.
Daxton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
Daxton is looking to land body kicks.
Ferguson with a nice calf kick.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daxton manages to avoid it.#T3#
Ferguson scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferguson misses with the combination.
Ferguson lands a jab-cross combination.
Daxton throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Daxton backs away, Ferguson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Daxton dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking to chop away at Daxton's legs.
Daxton throws out a counter right but Ferguson avoids it with no problem.
Ferguson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daxton misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson is looking to counter the offense by Daxton and move into the clinch.#T4#
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daxton at a distance.
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daxton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daxton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daxton.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daxton moves away.
Daxton misses with a body kick.
Daxton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson with a nice calf kick.
Daxton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferguson's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
Niall Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Daxton moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niall Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferguson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niall Ferguson!
Niall Ferguson gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Euan Daxton spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for stepping in here with me. It was an honour to eat his punches.'.

Event: NYF 24: Mendez vs Ferguson
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Mendez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick
and Mendez counters with a two punch combo.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendez moves away.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson sizes up Mendez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mendez moves out of range of the body kick.
Mendez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
Ferguson scores with a three punch combo!
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez misses with a body shot.
Ferguson works Mendez's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Mendez drops Ferguson with a right and a left! Mendez comes rushing in but Ferguson regains his composure and manages to keep Mendez in guard. #ROC#Ferguson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferguson has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Ferguson wants to stand but Mendez is controlling the position.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferguson pulls Mendez in close to prevent any damage.
Mendez cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.#T2#
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Mendez postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson 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#
Mendez wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Ferguson is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ferguson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Ferguson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferguson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendez trying to hold on to Ferguson's head to control him but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendez defending well though.
Ferguson prevents Mendez from improving his position.
Mendez is pressing down on Ferguson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendez, not yet.
Ferguson throwing strikes but missing.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mendez wants to control the position but Ferguson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ferguson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard.
Mendez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 Joe Mendez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mendez has a takedown stuffed.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mendez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferguson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ferguson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mendez checks a leg kick.
Mendez throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Mendez's body. Mendez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Niall Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendez blocks a jab.
Ferguson leaves Mendez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson connects with a leg kick.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Ferguson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferguson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferguson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendez rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferguson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ferguson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
An inside leg kick from Ferguson misses.
Mendez is looking for a counter combo.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.
Joe Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendez at a distance.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendez should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferguson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A bone on bone clash there as Mendez blocks the leg kick.
Mendez is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez tried to score with a low kick but Ferguson checks it.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendez throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferguson takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mendez blocks a jab.
Mendez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Ferguson digs a good hook to Mendez's body.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Mendez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Mendez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ferguson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferguson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mendez works Ferguson's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Mendez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez working the head and body with strikes.
Ferguson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mendez connects with a decent elbow.
Ferguson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mendez connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Ferguson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mendez working over Ferguson with some ground and pound. Ferguson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ferguson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Ferguson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ferguson 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#
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Mendez is doing well to control the position and prevent Ferguson from advancing to side control.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Mendez is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Mendez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferguson finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendez's head.
Mendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Mendez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferguson lands with a good body shot.
Mendez misses with a two punch combination.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mendez takes a step back to recover.
Ferguson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Mendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendez.
Ferguson digs a good body shot into Mendez's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mendez misses with a head kick. #T1#
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mendez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ferguson duly obliges.
Ferguson cracks a nice hook into Mendez's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferguson!
Ferguson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferguson scores with a body shot.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Ferguson feints and then cracks Mendez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendez down.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Mendez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson lands a jab to Mendez's midsection.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson throws a one two combo.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mendez throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily. #T3#
Ferguson lands with a nice body punch.
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Ferguson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferguson.
Ferguson thumps Mendez with a low kick.
Mendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendez staying out of range there.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferguson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Mendez misses with an attempted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferguson.
Mendez is looking for a counter combo.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mendez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendez should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Mendez avoids it well.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Mendez throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferguson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mendez avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Mendez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mendez.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Niall Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Mendez saw that one coming.
Ferguson avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendez is defended easily by Ferguson.
Ferguson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mendez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ferguson jabs Mendez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Ferguson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendez throws a nice looking combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferguson sprawls well. Ferguson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson lands an overhand right.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferguson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Ferguson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Mendez's leg. Mendez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferguson scores with a nice head shot.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Mendez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws a counter combo.
Ferguson throws a combination. Mendez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mendez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ferguson.#T3#
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Ferguson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ferguson works over Mendez's head and body with a nice combination.
Mendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ferguson duly obliges.
Ferguson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mendez checks it well.
Mendez throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferguson. Mendez shrugs it off though.
Mendez throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Mendez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendez misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferguson.
Mendez throws a front kick aimed at Ferguson's knee but Ferguson avoids it well.
Mendez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Mendez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mendez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferguson.
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Mendez throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendez throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mendez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mendez walks into a stiff left hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson with a nice calf kick.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
A combination from Mendez does no damage.
Ferguson punishes Mendez's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Mendez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferguson!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson jabs Mendez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendez. That did some damage!
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Mendez throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mendez avoids a kick to the body.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mendez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson thuds a left hand into Mendez's body.#T2#
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferguson. That's going to slow Mendez down.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Mendez moves out of range.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Mendez blocks the low kick.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ferguson duly obliges.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Mendez slips under a jab.
Mendez is looking for a counter combo.
Mendez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferguson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mendez is out of range. #TD#
Mendez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferguson to the mat! Ferguson manages to get full guard. #T3#
Mendez postures up.
Mendez trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendez works over Ferguson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferguson 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#
Ferguson is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now. #T4#
Ferguson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendez defending well though.
Mendez trying to hold on to Ferguson's head to control him but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mendez!
Mendez is looking to get to half guard.
Ferguson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mendez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Niall Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendez blocking the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niall Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niall Ferguson!
Niall Ferguson is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: NYF 20: St. Claire vs Ferguson
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Saint-Clair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saint-Clair throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferguson with the inside leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saint-Clair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Saint-Clair avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson takes a swing at Saint-Clair's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint-Clair.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saint-Clair. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Ferguson is predictable there
enabling Saint-Clair to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson misses the jab.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saint-Clair rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Saint-Clair moves out of range easily.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter punch.
Saint-Clair's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferguson under the eye.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Saint-Clair slips the punch.
Ferguson scores with a nice body kick.
Ferguson lands with a shot to the body.
Ferguson wants to slow Saint-Clair down by chopping away at his legs.
Saint-Clair went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been told by Saint-Clair's head coaches at Glory 4 Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ferguson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Saint-Clair's shoulder, as Saint-Clair tries to avoid the shot.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saint-Clair looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Saint-Clair misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saint-Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferguson with a hook.
Saint-Clair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint-Clair circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint-Clair is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair 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.
Saint-Clair cracks Ferguson with an open hand slap.
Ferguson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saint-Clair's sensitive parts.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook. Ferguson ducked under it nicely.
Saint-Clair moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Ferguson misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson misses with a body punch
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saint-Clair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Saint-Clair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Saint-Clair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook. Ferguson ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saint-Clair, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferguson stalling against the cage.
Saint-Clair lands a shoulder strike.
Saint-Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Stalling in the clinch from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair effectively controlling the action here.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike.
Saint-Clair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 LÃ©o Saint-Clair will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson'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#
Saint-Clair tests Ferguson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saint-Clair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saint-Clair tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saint-Clair is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferguson misses the body punch
letting Saint-Clair counter with a right hand.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saint-Clair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saint-Clair counters with a three punch combo that has Ferguson backing up. Ferguson nods at Saint-Clair to acknowledge the strikes.
Niall Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint-Clair manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a chopping leg kick but Saint-Clair manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Saint-Clair avoids it.
Ferguson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
Saint-Clair ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a right hand that Saint-Clair ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint-Clair also avoids with ease.
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Ferguson punishes Saint-Clair's body with a nice straight punch.
Saint-Clair defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Saint-Clair loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint-Clair manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Saint-Clair avoids it.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint-Clair throws out the jab.
Ferguson jabs at Saint-Clair's body.#T2#
Saint-Clair checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Saint-Clair misses its target.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson misses with a jab to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint-Clair is just out of range.
Saint-Clair blocks a leg kick.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Saint-Clair.
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson throws a one two combo.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
As Ferguson looks to move away, Saint-Clair throws a big counter combo but Ferguson just gets out of the way.
Ferguson misses with a low kick as Saint-Clair jumps back.#T3#
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson cracks a nice hook into Saint-Clair's ribs.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Saint-Clair moves away
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saint-Clair looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint-Clair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saint-Clair takes a step back to recover.
Saint-Clair moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson misses with a body shot
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferguson tries to land a leg kick but Saint-Clair saw it coming and moves away.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint-Clair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Saint-Clair takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saint-Clair lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson throws a shot to the body.
Ferguson misses with a jab to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Saint-Clair is avoiding it.
Ferguson works the jab nicely.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
Ferguson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saint-Clair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferguson swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Saint-Clair slips the punch.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ferguson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saint-Clair misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
That's time! Saint-Clair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Saint-Clair slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saint-Clair checks a low kick from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson connects with a single shot there.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Ferguson clinches.
Saint-Clair lands an uppercut.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Saint-Clair breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Saint-Clair moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Saint-Clair was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint-Clair.
A quick step to the side and Saint-Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson takes a swing at Saint-Clair's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Ferguson. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Saint-Clair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint-Clair on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saint-Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint-Clair checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saint-Clair at a distance.
Saint-Clair misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson misses the jab.#T2#
Ferguson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
Saint-Clair is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saint-Clair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saint-Clair checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Saint-Clair does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Saint-Clair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a stiff right hand.
Saint-Clair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Saint-Clair.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson looks to throw a body kick
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson misses with a body shot
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a hook but Saint-Clair avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Ferguson slips a jab from Saint-Clair.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saint-Clair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Saint-Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint-Clair.
A quick step to the side and Saint-Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saint-Clair lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
It looked like Saint-Clair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint-Clair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair cracks Ferguson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint-Clair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Saint-Clair misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferguson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint-Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Saint-Clair avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint-Clair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint-Clair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Ferguson is looking to score with low kicks.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Niall Ferguson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Saint-Clair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saint-Clair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saint-Clair avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saint-Clair blocks a jab.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saint-Clair 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.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson scores with a nice body kick.
Ferguson swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Saint-Clair throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson. #T1#
Ferguson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saint-Clair dips to his left and cracks Ferguson with an uppercut!
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson misses with a body punch
and Saint-Clair counters with a two punch combo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ferguson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Saint-Clair avoids it.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Ferguson. #T2#
Saint-Clair throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Saint-Clair counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Saint-Clair.
It looked like Saint-Clair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferguson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saint-Clair to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Saint-Clair throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint-Clair slips a jab from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Saint-Clair misses the jab.
Ferguson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Saint-Clair avoids nicely. #T3#
Saint-Clair throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Saint-Clair avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Saint-Clair counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint-Clair checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint-Clair throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Saint-Clair throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Saint-Clair moved out of range nicely.
Saint-Clair staying out of range there.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson works Saint-Clair's body with a nice hook.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Saint-Clair moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saint-Clair.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Saint-Clair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Saint-Clair sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair connects with a jab.
Saint-Clair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
It looked like Saint-Clair was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saint-Clair slips under a jab.
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson feints the counter takedown.
Ferguson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Niall Ferguson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson is looking to slow Saint-Clair down with leg kicks.
Ferguson jabs at Saint-Clair's body.
Ferguson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Saint-Clair.
Ferguson takes a swing at Saint-Clair's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Saint-Clair's body. Saint-Clair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Saint-Clair sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint-Clair was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Saint-Clair throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Saint-Clair avoids it.
Ferguson takes a swing at Saint-Clair's ribcage but misses.
Saint-Clair uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint-Clair is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Saint-Clair avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Saint-Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Saint-Clair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saint-Clair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Saint-Clair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saint-Clair lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saint-Clair moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Saint-Clair throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saint-Clair scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Saint-Clair checks it.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferguson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Saint-Clair ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Saint-Clair is avoiding it.
Ferguson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferguson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saint-Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Saint-Clair moved out of range nicely.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Saint-Clair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Saint-Clair misses its intended target.
Saint-Clair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Saint-Clair's body. Saint-Clair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint-Clair was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saint-Clair swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick
and Saint-Clair counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saint-Clair looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Saint-Clair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Ferguson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Saint-Clair's head but Saint-Clair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Ferguson digs a good hook to Saint-Clair's body.
Ferguson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Saint-Clair counter with a right 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!
Saint-Clair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Saint-Clair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferguson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niall Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheers as Saint-Clair lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferguson doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Niall Ferguson.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Niall Ferguson!

Event: NYF Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferguson checks a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silva has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tests Ferguson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferguson lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson checks the leg kick.
Ferguson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Silva looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Ferguson cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Silva swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva motions for Ferguson to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Silva slips a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Ferguson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Ferguson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Ferguson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Ferguson moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Silva throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Ferguson takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Ferguson.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Jackson Silva has been cut.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva misses with the combination. #T4#
Silva dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Silva'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#
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Silva throws a series of punches but Ferguson avoids them all with ease.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Ferguson lands a jab to the nose.
Niall Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferguson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferguson feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Ferguson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson scores with a hook.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niall Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Ferguson works the jab nicely.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva misses with a hook #KD#
and Ferguson counters with a nice right hand that sends Silva toppling to the canvas! Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ferguson finish him?!#ROC#Silva is rocked!
Silva misses with the combination.
Ferguson cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silva misses with a double jab
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Silva might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ferguson has got the better of the exchanges.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Silva.#T2#
Nice cross by Ferguson.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferguson finish him?
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson lands a head shot.#KD#
Ferguson sends Silva crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ferguson is motioning to the referee to let Silva up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Silva.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Ferguson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferguson lands an overhand right.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Ferguson drops Silva with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Silva looks back up at him and smiles so Ferguson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Silva gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Silva throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Silva throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Silva looks to move away, Ferguson throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.
Ferguson throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva throws a series of punches but Ferguson avoids them all with ease.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Ferguson counters with a crisp one two that drops Silva! Ferguson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Silva to his feet! Silva is in big trouble!
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD#
Ferguson sends Silva crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ferguson is motioning to the referee to let Silva up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#That has opened up Jackson Silva's cut even more.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferguson is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Ferguson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ferguson takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva thows a leg kick but Ferguson checks it
and Ferguson comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Silva stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Ferguson is on him like rabid pit bull! Silva slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niall Ferguson!

Event: NYF 14: Ferguson vs Donal
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Donal's corner calls for a 1-2. Donal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Donal ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferguson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson scores with the left hand. Donal knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Donal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a hook
and Donal counters with a stiff right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferguson.
Donal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Donal slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
Donal blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Donal.
Donal misses with a body punch.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Donal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferguson digs a right hand underneath Donal's ribcage. Donal let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
Donal lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Donal. #BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donal moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferguson cracks Donal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson connects with a body shot that sends Donal's belly button to the back.#T3#
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Donal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Donal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Donal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Donal ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferguson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Elwyn Donal has been cut.#T4#
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Donal counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Donal slips the punch.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donal throws a fast counter high kick but Ferguson manages to duck under it in time.
A nice leg kick from Donal, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donal walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donal ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Donal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Ferguson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Donal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferguson lands a glancing blow to the side of Donal's head.
Donal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferguson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ferguson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donal ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Donal ducks down to avoid it.
Donal staying out of range there.#T1#
Ferguson misses with a left hand
and Donal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Donal ducks down to avoid it.
Donal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Donal misses its intended target.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donal slips under a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a swing at Donal's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson backing away here, and Donal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donal moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donal can do to turn this around?
Donal scores with a leg kick.
Niall Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.#T2#
Donal lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#Niall Ferguson's cut is getting worse.
Donal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ferguson throws a right hand that Donal ducks under and follows up with a left that Donal also avoids with ease.
Donal throws out a counter right but Ferguson avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferguson as he connects with a hook.
Ferguson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Donal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donal 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 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elwyn Donal!
Elwyn Donal is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Elwyn Donal misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: NYF 11: Donal vs Myth
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Ferguson lands with a straight right. Black didn't see that one coming.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Excalam Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferguson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferguson pinned against the cage. Ferguson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
Niall Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Excalam Black.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.#T1#
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Black moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Black with a poor takedown
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson. #T2#
Black throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Black misses with a body shot.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson cracks Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Black is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Black ducks into an uppercut from Ferguson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niall Ferguson!

Event: NYF 8: Mith vs Ferguson
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Mith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mith misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Mith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mith scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Mith's shoulder, as Mith tries to avoid the shot.
Mith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Mith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferguson tries to clinch
and Mith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson swings for the body but Mith moves out of range.
Mith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson needs to keep his hands up - Mith had a free shot at his head there.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mith.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Mith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mith tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Mith moves away and avoids it.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Andre Mith has been cut.#T2#
Ferguson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mith cracks Ferguson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
Mith tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Mith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson connects with a jab.
Ferguson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Mith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD2#
Ferguson lands a left and a right that send Mith crashing to the mat, dazed. Ferguson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Mith is rocked!
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mith staying out of range there.
Mith throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Mith thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Mith dives in and scores a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Mith tries to pass.
Ferguson 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#
Mith is in trouble now - Ferguson has advanced to mount! #T4#
Mith wants to hold on but Ferguson pushes him away.
Ferguson breaks from Mith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ferguson throwing strikes here but Mith is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ferguson looking to ground and pound but Mith is blocking nicely.
Ferguson looking to control but Mith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferguson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ferguson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferguson pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Mith's cut.
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#
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Mith fails to land the takedown.#KD2#
Ferguson lands a left and a right that send Mith crashing to the mat, dazed. Ferguson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Mith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferguson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Mith clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ferguson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niall Ferguson!

Event: NYF 5
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Rotiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Ferguson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
letting Rotiz counter with a right hand.
Ferguson throws a hook but Rotiz blocks it.
Rotiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rotiz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rotiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a combination. Rotiz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rotiz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rotiz.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rotiz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rotiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rotiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rotiz backs up against the cage.
Ferguson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rotiz momentarily. #CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is getting worse.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Rotiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rotiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Rotiz throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Rotiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Rotiz slips the punch.
Rotiz throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferguson lands a jab to Rotiz's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rotiz ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rotiz. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Ferguson lands a left and a right that send Rotiz crashing to the mat, dazed. Ferguson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rotiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rotiz's head.#CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Ferguson throws a hook but Rotiz blocks it.
Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferguson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rotiz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#Jeez, Toti Rotiz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ferguson closes the distance and lands a one-two.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Niall Ferguson!
The defeated Toti Rotiz had this to say: 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

Event: NYF 1: Sam vs Marxer
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kardi.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Kardi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardi dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Kardi's head and hops out.
We've been told by Ferguson's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferguson sprawls well. Ferguson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Kardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Niall Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kardi on the side of the head.
Kardi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Kardi ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Niall Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Kardi gets a double leg takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Kardi tries to pass.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Kardi postures up.
Kardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Kardi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kardi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Kardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kardi on the ground.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Kardi's head to control him but Kardi postures up. #SUB2#
Kardi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Kardi stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Kardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kardi stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Kardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Kardi tries to pass.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kardi being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kardi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kardi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kardi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kardi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kardi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Kardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kardi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kardi drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kardi seems to have locked his on tight now - Ferguson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kardi, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rudi Kardi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2022

#R1#
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Ferguson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire digs a good hook to Ferguson's body.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferguson. That snapped McGuire's head back. #CL#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Ferguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Ferguson connects with a single shot there.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Ferguson misses with the combination.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Ferguson throws a series of strikes that have McGuire backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Ferguson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#James McGuire's cut is getting worse.
Ferguson throws a combination. McGuire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGuire slips a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire cracks Ferguson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ferguson throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#James McGuire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ferguson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferguson lands a jab to the nose.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ferguson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Ferguson tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Ferguson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
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!
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Niall Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire is looking for a counter combo.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
Ferguson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
Ferguson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGuire backs up against the cage.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Jeez, James McGuire's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson 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.#T2#
Ferguson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Niall Ferguson!

Event: Harlan vs Hogan - Money # 20
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Ferguson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thuta has time to react.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta tries to score with a low kick but Ferguson moves his leg out of the way.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thuta counters with a left to the body.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thuta under the eye.
Thuta defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Thuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thuta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Thuta.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Thuta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Thuta misses.
Thuta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ferguson cracks Thuta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ferguson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Thuta misses.
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Thuta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Thuta is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thuta.
Ferguson misses with a hook
and Thuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thuta cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Thuta counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Thuta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thuta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Thuta.
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thuta moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
A slow jab from Thuta misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thuta.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a low kick, right behind Ferguson 's knee. #T3#
Thuta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thuta throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thuta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thuta catches Ferguson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson tries to clinch but Thuta is having none of it.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Thuta scores with a body shot.
Thuta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson lands a glancing blow to the side of Thuta's head.
Ferguson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thuta.
Thuta 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.
Ferguson walks into a straight right hand from Thuta.
Thuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thuta misses with a body shot.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thuta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson throws a hook but Thuta avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Thuta.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Thuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thuta manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Thuta misses with a hook.
Thuta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thuta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Ferguson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson checks a low kick from Thuta.#CL#
Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thuta lands a nice uppercut.
Thuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fergusons head. #BC#
Ferguson breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Thuta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thuta lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuta tries to score with a low kick but Ferguson moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Ferguson has Thuta up against the cage in a clinch.
Thuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Thuta can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson. #BC#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thuta.
Thuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thuta slips a jab from Ferguson.#T3#
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Thuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thuta thinking.
Thuta digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson throws a hook but Thuta blocks it.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thuta.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thuta.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuta.
Thuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Thuta throws a push kick but Ferguson slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Ferguson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thuta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thuta throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Thuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Ferguson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Thuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thuta.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pyay Thuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Thuta coming out on top.
Thuta lands a two punch combo.
Thuta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thuta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice cross by Thuta.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Thuta slips the punch.
Thuta flicks out a counter leg kick but Ferguson steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferguson misses with a left hand
and Thuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Thuta tries to score with a low kick but Ferguson moves his leg out of the way.
Thuta cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thuta scores with a jab.
Thuta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Thuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson 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.
Thuta throws a solid leg kick but Ferguson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thuta.
Thuta lands a right hook to the body.
Thuta tries a low kick but Ferguson avoids it.#T2#
Thuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thuta throws a leg kick but Ferguson moved away.
Ferguson throws a big counter combination but Thuta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuta jabs Ferguson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Thuta.
Thuta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pyay Thuta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ferguson tries to move into range but Thuta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pyay Thuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson moves out of range as Thuta strikes.
Thuta lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Ferguson misses the jab.
Niall Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Thuta is looking to slow Ferguson down with leg kicks.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Thuta avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thuta! But no joy.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thuta scores with a jab.
Thuta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thuta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Niall Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pyay Thuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thuta 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Adams va Simbolon - Money # 16
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Spicoli misses the target.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Spicoli misses its target.
Ferguson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spicoli misses with a wild body shot.
Spicoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Spicoli misses with a hook
and Ferguson counters with a nice body shot.
Spicoli stalks Ferguson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferguson's face. Ferguson staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Spicoli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spicoli tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Spicoli back against the cage. #T1#
Spicoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spicoli lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Spicoli throws a head punch that misses.
Spicoli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spicoli lands a body shot.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spicoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferguson digs a right hand underneath Spicoli's ribcage. Spicoli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spicoli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spicoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
Spicoli lands a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Spicoli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Spicoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spicoli.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spicoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spicoli's elbow.
Spicoli misses with some punches.
Spicoli tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Spicoli lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Spicoli.
Ferguson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spicoli or not.
Ferguson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spicoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spicoli letting Ferguson take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Spicoli.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spicoli.#T3##BC2#
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spicoli with a jab.
Spicoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spicoli!
Spicoli connects with a jab.
Spicoli lands a jab to Ferguson's midsection.
Spicoli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spicoli scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferguson should have avoided that one.
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spicoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Spicoli connects with a body shot that sends Ferguson's belly button to the back.
Spicoli blocks a jab.
Spicoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ferguson slips a jab and a cross from Spicoli. #CL#
Spicoli moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spicoli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Spicoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferguson on the side of the head.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spicoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Spicoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Spicoli moved out of range.
Spicoli scores with a jab. Ferguson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spicoli misses with a left hand
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Spicoli.
Spicoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Ferguson tries to move into range but Spicoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson misses the body punch #CL#
and Spicoli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jeff Spicoli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Spicoli.
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spicoli is keeping busy.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spicoli backwards.
Spicoli lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spicoli as Ferguson tries to tie him up.
Spicoli misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Spicoli avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Spicoli blocks it.
Spicoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Spicoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spicoli working aggressively here.
Spicoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferguson.
Spicoli pushes Ferguson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spicoli lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Ferguson misses with a body punch.
Ferguson stalling the fight.
Spicoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson moves out of range as Spicoli strikes.
Ferguson misses with a straight right. #T2#
Spicoli throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferguson misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Spicoli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spicoli.
A shot in the inside from Spicoli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spicoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Spicoli.
Ferguson lands with a right to the head.
Spicoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spicoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spicoli lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Spicoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spicoli.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferguson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spicoli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Spicoli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferguson.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.#T3#
Ferguson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spicoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spicoli misses with the head strike.
Ferguson trying to stall but Spicoli improves his position.
Spicoli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spicoli lands with a left to the head.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spicoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Spicoli to work.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
Spicoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spicoli working aggressively here.
Spicoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson is looking for a takedown.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Spicoli controls his hands.
Ferguson is trying to stall. #T4#
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spicoli lands a shoulder strike.
Spicoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spicoli prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spicoli's elbow.
Spicoli working aggressively here.
Ferguson stalls.
Ferguson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Spicoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferguson is trying to maintain a safe position but Spicoli gets an underhook and turns Ferguson into the cage.
Spicoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spicoli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spicoli lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spicoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Spicoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Spicoli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Spicoli as he connects with a hook.
Ferguson walks into a stiff left hand from Spicoli.#ROC#Ferguson is rocked!
Spicoli slips a straight right by Ferguson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spicoli. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spicoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spicoli tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spicoli with the inside leg kick.
Spicoli missing with a left hand there. Ferguson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Ferguson walks into a left hand.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Spicoli finish him?
Spicoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
Ferguson seems to have recovered his senses.
Spicoli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferguson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spicoli.
Spicoli throws a leg kick but Ferguson moved away.#KD#
Spicoli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ferguson sprawling to the canvas! Ferguson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Spicoli finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Spicoli.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spicoli.
Jeff Spicoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ferguson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spicoli throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Jeff Spicoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Spicoli circles away.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Spicoli moved out of range.
Spicoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson 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.
Spicoli scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Spicoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spicoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Spicoli misses.
Spicoli clobbers Ferguson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
A jab lands there for Spicoli.
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson shoots for a double leg takedown but Spicoli sprawls well. He's pushed Ferguson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spicoli scores with a hook to the body. Ferguson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spicoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spicoli. #CL#
Spicoli takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spicoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spicoli.
Spicoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spicoli being controlled against the cage.
Spicoli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spicoli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spicoli pushes Ferguson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ferguson looking to slow down the pace here.
Niall Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Spicoli on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Spicoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spicoli 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Harlan vs Plex - Money - #13
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Paul throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Paul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Ferguson is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Paul does no damage.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Paul is looking for the big counter here.
Ferguson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
Paul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paul misses with a double jab
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul misses with a combination
and Ferguson counters with a right hand to the body.
Logan Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson counters with a nice body shot.
Paul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 jab from Paul finds it's way through Ferguson's defenses. #T1#
Ferguson tries to move into range but Paul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paul misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul misses with a combination
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Paul misses with a straight right.
Paul walks into a stiff left hand from Ferguson.#KD#
Ferguson sends Paul crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ferguson is motioning to the referee to let Paul up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Paul is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Logan Paul has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul misses with a few strikes there.
Paul misses with a double jab #KD#
and Ferguson counters with a nice right hand that sends Paul toppling to the canvas! Paul scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ferguson finish him?!
Paul is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferguson finish him?
Paul is aggressively charging in as Ferguson backs up avoiding any damage. Ferguson tosses out a jab and Paul runs right into it face first! Paul is out cold! Ferguson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Paul's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niall Ferguson!

Event: Cosme vs Quark - Money - #9
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Afanasy fails to land the takedown.
Ferguson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Afanasy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Afanasy somewhat.
Afanasy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akim Afanasy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Afanasy dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Afanasy fails with the takedown
and Afanasy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Akim Afanasy has been cut.
Jab from Ferguson.
Afanasy fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Afanasy closes the distance but Ferguson moves to the side
and Ferguson counters with a huge left! Afanasy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ferguson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Afanasy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ferguson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niall Ferguson!

Event: Money - Additional - #6
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Hogan shoots and misses
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Bo Hogan has been cut.
Hogan shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogan.
Ferguson takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niall Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Hogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hogan pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Hogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson has Hogan pressed against the cage, preventing Hogan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ferguson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body.
Ferguson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferguson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2##BC#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson lands with a hook. Hogan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferguson. That snapped Hogan's head back.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferguson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hogan drops his hands momentarily and Ferguson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Hogan is rocked!
Ferguson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Hogan is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Ferguson just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Hogan has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Niall Ferguson!

Event: Lights vs Davis - Money #4
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hogan is defended easily by Ferguson.
Ferguson leaves Hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hogan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Hogan has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Hogan needs to keep his hands up - Ferguson had a free shot at his head there.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hogan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferguson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hogan scrambles back to his feet.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson with a nice cross.
Ferguson scores with a hook.
Hogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hogan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Hogan attempts a counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it well and moves away.
Hogan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferguson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Hogan closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Ferguson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferguson lands a nice uppercut.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogan controls his hands.
Hogan can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Ferguson.#CUT2#Bo Hogan's cut is getting worse.
Nice cross by Ferguson.#ROC2#Hogan is rocked!
Hogan circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Ferguson. Hogan falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Ferguson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niall Ferguson!

Event: Money - Additional - #3
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Harlan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harlan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harlan.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Harlan misses with a looping right.
Harlan connects with a looping right hand.
Harlan throws a body shot but no joy.
Harlan ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hook but Harlan avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harlan.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harlan counters with a left to the body.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Harlan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.#T1#
Ferguson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
Harlan lands a shoulder strike.
Ferguson misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Harlan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson closes the distance but Harlan moves to the side
and Harlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harlan connects with a body shot that sends Ferguson's belly button to the back.
Ferguson throws a sloppy body shot
and Harlan counters with a huge left! Ferguson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Harlan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ferguson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Harlan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josiah Harlan!

Event: Justice - Additional - #1
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
A combination from Usyk does no damage.
Usyk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Usyk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Usyk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferguson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Usyk ducked under it nicely.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Usyk.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Oleksandr Usyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Usyk cracks Ferguson with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson lands with a cross.
Usyk throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usyk. #CL#
Ferguson clinches.
Ferguson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Usyk wants to break free but Ferguson has control. #T1#
Ferguson pushes Usyk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson taking a breather.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Usyk blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Usyk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Usyk is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferguson has double underhooks.
Ferguson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Usyk up against the cage.
Ferguson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Usyk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Ferguson to work.
Usyk is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson is controlling him.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Usyk lands a left hand.
A short right from Usyk on the inside. #T2#
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike.
Ferguson prevents Usyk from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Ferguson to work.
Usyk is trying to force a seperation but Ferguson has the dominant position.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Usyk manages to break the clinch.
Usyk misses with a straight left. #CL#
Ferguson rushes Usyk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Usyk controls the action.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Usyk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usyk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Usyk working hard to break the clinch.
Usyk is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson is controlling him.
Usyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Usyk tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Usyk back against the cage.
Usyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Usyk avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage. #T3##BC#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usyk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Usyk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferguson on the side of the head.
Usyk throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson misses with a jab to the body
and Usyk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usyk.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Usyk takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Usyk misses with a right hand #CL#
and Ferguson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Usyk backwards.
Ferguson has Usyk pressed against the cage, preventing Usyk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Usyk scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson misses with a body punch. #T4#
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Usyk tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
Usyk is trying to force a seperation but Ferguson has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Usyk looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Ferguson.
A short left from Ferguson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferguson.
Ferguson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Ferguson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a right to the head.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body.
Ferguson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Usyk backwards. #BC#
Ferguson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ferguson darts in and clinches Usyk up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a lovely overhand right.
Usyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Ferguson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Usyk avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
A slow jab from Usyk misses its intended target.
Ferguson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Usyk is fending him off so far but Ferguson persists. Nope, Usyk circles away and we're back to standing.
Usyk 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.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Usyk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Usyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Usyk lands with a right hand.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usyk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Usyk tries to break free but Ferguson pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've been informed that Usyk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferguson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Usyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
Usyk blocking some punches.
Usyk working hard to break the clinch.
Usyk blocking some punches.
Niall Ferguson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch. #CL#
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
Usyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Usyk misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson presses Usyk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usyk throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson shoots for a double leg takedown but Usyk sprawls well. He's pushed Ferguson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Usyk scores with a four punch combination!
Usyk throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Usyk is breathing heavily.
Usyk missing with a left hand there. Ferguson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Usyk letting Ferguson take a breather here.
Usyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Usyk blocks a body shot from Ferguson. #BC2#
Usyk breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Usyk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Usyk looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Oleksandr Usyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Usyk.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. #CL#
Usyk tries to keep at a distance but Ferguson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Usyk.
Usyk is trying to force a seperation but Ferguson has the dominant position.#T3#
Usyk blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Usyk tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
A short right from Ferguson on the inside.
Usyk has had enough of the clinch but Ferguson keeps him there for the moment.
Ferguson digs a right hand underneath Usyk's ribcage. Usyk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ferguson lands a hook that snaps the head of Usyk backwards.
Ferguson is leaning against Usyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferguson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferguson gets through Usyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Ferguson.
Usyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Usyk or not. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferguson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson lands a right hand. #ROC#Usyk is rocked!#BC#
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Usyk is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferguson finish him?
Usyk is holding his hands too far apart here. Ferguson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Usyk is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niall Ferguson!

Event: Justice (382K+) - #1
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Ferguson defending well as Usyk loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Ferguson clinches.
Usyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Usyk is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Usyk.
Ferguson wants to take the fight to the mat but Usyk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Usyk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Usyk tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson has Usyk pressed against the cage, preventing Usyk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Usyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Ferguson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usyk sprawls and moves away.
Ferguson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body punch from Ferguson. #T1#
Ferguson throws a body punch but Usyk moves out of range.
Ferguson slips a jab from Usyk.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Usyk works the jab nicely.
Usyk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab from Usyk.
Usyk lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Usyk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Usyk misses with a looping left.
Usyk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferguson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niall Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usyk misses the shot to the body.
Usyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usyk misses with a looping right.
Ferguson tries to counter with a takedown but Usyk is quick to defend against it.
Usyk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Decent striking displayed by Usyk there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usyk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oleksandr Usyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usyk scores with a hook.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Usyk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Usyk has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Usyk avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferguson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Usyk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Usyk misses the jab.
Ferguson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usyk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson slips a straight right by Usyk.
Usyk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ferguson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Usyk with a jab.
Ferguson slips under a jab from Usyk.
Ferguson moves forwards but Usyk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Usyk looks winded!
Ferguson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Usyk misses with a straight left.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson feinted with a counter takedown.
Usyk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Ferguson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Ferguson.
Usyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Usyk throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.#CL#
Ferguson clinches.
Ferguson controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferguson can't get the takedown.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Usyk avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Ferguson effectively controlling the action here.
Ferguson wants to get back to striking at distance but Usyk won't allow it. #T4#
Ferguson tries a body shot but Usyk blocks it.
Ferguson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Usyk's efforts to push away.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson tries to work over Usyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usyk lands an uppercut.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Usyk avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Usyk has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
A bit of stalling here from Ferguson.
Usyk tries to break the clinch but Ferguson is controlling the position.
Ferguson stalling.
Ferguson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Usyk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Usyk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferguson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Usyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oleksandr Usyk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Usyk avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Usyk as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Usyk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Usyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Usyk thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Usyk misses.
Usyk throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Usyk.
Usyk misses with a wild combination.
Usyk misses with a right hand #CL#
and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Usyk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Usyk misses.
Usyk is breathing heavily.
Ferguson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Usyk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferguson on the side of the head.#CL#
Ferguson has managed to clinch. #BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Usyk throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Usyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Usyk throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.#T2##TD#
Ferguson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usyk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ferguson connects with a decent elbow.
Usyk tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Usyk covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ferguson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Usyk.
Ferguson is striking from the back but Usyk escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Ferguson drops an elbow to the side of Usyk's head. #ROC#Usyk is rocked!#T3#
Ferguson passes to side control.
Usyk is still in real trouble! Can Ferguson finish him?
Ferguson controls the position.
Ferguson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Usyk is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ferguson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niall Ferguson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Barga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferguson as he avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barga sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Barga lands a big head kick that sends Ferguson tumbling to the mat! Barga takes a step backwards and waves Ferguson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Barga saw that one coming.
Barga doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Barga throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Ferguson stuns Barga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferguson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Ferguson finds it's way through Barga's defenses.
Barga throws a series of strikes that have Ferguson backpedaling.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Barga is having none of it.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Barga.
Ferguson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barga dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ferguson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Barga manages to break the clinch.
Barga tests Ferguson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Barga with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edy Barga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barga shoots in but Ferguson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferguson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barga with a body shot.
Barga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson stuns Barga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Barga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.#CL2#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barga is trying to stall.
Barga prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Barga breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barga shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Barga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Barga is looking for a counter combo.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown attempt from Barga. Barga gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barga closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Barga pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Barga.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Barga fails with a takedown attempt.
Barga sets himself, and Ferguson steps forward looking for the clinch! Barga avoids it this time.
Barga is breathing heavily.
Barga throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson with the counter takedown but Barga avoids it easily.
Barga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Barga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barga is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it. #CL2#
Ferguson darts in and clinches Barga up against the cage.#TD#
Barga jumps into guard, dragging Ferguson to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferguson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferguson trying to control but Barga is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson'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##CL2#
Barga tries to keep at a distance but Ferguson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Barga blocks it.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Barga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niall Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barga shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferguson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Barga instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Barga trying to stall but Ferguson improves his position.
Barga is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferguson gets an underhook and turns Barga into the cage.
Ferguson misses with a body punch. #T1#
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
Barga tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barga stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
Barga tries for a takedown but Ferguson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edy Barga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barga goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson swings for the body but Barga moves out of range.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barga moves away.
Barga tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson shoots in and drives through. Barga sprawls well.#TD2#
Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barga struggling a bit here.
Barga defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Barga regains half guard, as Ferguson was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferguson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson thows a huge punch but Barga dodges it nicely.
Ferguson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barga keeps working.
Barga wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Barga is trying to control but can't.
Ferguson trying to control from half guard but Barga is working away. #T3#
Ferguson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferguson trying to mount his opponent but Barga defends it.
Ferguson misses with a head shot. Barga uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ferguson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ferguson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barga preventing the sweep.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Barga from controlling successfully.
Barga advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson trying to control here.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barga off to one side.
Ferguson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Barga moves out of range.
Barga throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a left hand
and Barga counters with a series of strikes. Ferguson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Barga on that attempt.
Barga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Barga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barga moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barga fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edy Barga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barga looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Ferguson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barga defends it well.
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barga.
Ferguson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Barga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Barga is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barga moves away.
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Ferguson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barga on the side of the head.
Barga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferguson scores with a body shot.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Barga avoids the punch easily.
Barga is looking for a counter combo.
Ferguson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Barga ducks down to avoid it.
Barga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferguson lands a lovely overhand right.#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!
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by Ferguson.#TD2#
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ferguson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Barga throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barga swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Barga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barga was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Barga misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Barga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.#CL2#
Ferguson gets a clinch.
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barga is keeping busy.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barga's elbow.
Ferguson misses with a body punch.
Ferguson tries to score a body lock takedown but Barga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferguson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Barga's takedown attempt.
Barga tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually Barga drops back down to his feet.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Barga avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Barga jumps guard but Ferguson stands there with Barga around his waist. Barga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Ferguson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barga backwards.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Barga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Barga controls the action.
Barga keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barga tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually Barga drops back down to his feet.
Barga tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barga blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Barga prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Edy Barga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niall Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Barga controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niall Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferguson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niall Ferguson!

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