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Event:
ICF Friday Fights 4
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Ferguson misses the jab.
McManus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferguson, as that shot connected.
McManus 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 throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but McManus is out of range.
McManus moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab from Ferguson.
McManus needs to keep his hands up - Ferguson had a free shot at his head there.
Ferguson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
McManus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson throws a hook but McManus avoids it easily.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson with a nice cross.#T1#
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Jab by Ferguson.
McManus slips a straight right by Ferguson.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ferguson catches McManus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
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.
Ferguson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jonas Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McManus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McManus slips under a jab.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
McManus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
McManus slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
McManus moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but McManus ducks down to avoid it.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
McManus blocking some punches.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ferguson on the inside.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
McManus moves forwards but Ferguson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and McManus counters by clinching up.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McManus slows down the pace here.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus effectively controlling the action here.
McManus is stalling here.
McManus seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson. #T4#
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus blocking some punches.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
McManus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
Ferguson wants to break free but McManus has control.
#BC2#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and McManus counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson connects with a right hand. McManus shakes it off.
Ferguson scores with a jab. McManus acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T5#
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand
enabling McManus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by McManus.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson cracks McManus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a hook. McManus ducked under it nicely.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McManus.
Ferguson misses with a left hand #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
McManus blocks an uppercut.
McManus blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T6#
McManus blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from McManus.
Ferguson lands a right hand.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
McManus prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
McManus stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
McManus slows down the pace here.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to work over McManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T7#
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McManus working aggressively here.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
McManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McManus misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
McManus slips under a jab.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson with a jab.
Ferguson lunges at McManus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McManus's hand.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. McManus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McManus is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.#T8#
A jab from Ferguson does it's job there.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but McManus slips the punch.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but McManus is just out of range.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
McManus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson jabs at McManus's body.
McManus moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson looks winded!
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson lands a glancing blow to the side of McManus's head.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McManus. #T9##BC2#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McManus.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but McManus is just out of range.
McManus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McManus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferguson to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but McManus slips the punch.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Jonas Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McManus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson misses with a hook. McManus ducked under it nicely.
McManus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
McManus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
McManus slips a jab from Ferguson.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
McManus moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on McManus's shoulder, as McManus tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McManus.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson misses with a left hand #CL#
and McManus moves into the clinch.
McManus misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by McManus.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson tries a body shot but McManus blocks it.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land. #BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on McManus's shoulder, as McManus tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from McManus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and McManus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McManus avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
#T2#
Ferguson throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but McManus moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McManus slips a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a jab when McManus was well out of range.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and McManus counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McManus stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
McManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McManus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McManus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ferguson - that landed with a thud.
#T4##BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and McManus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McManus staying out of range there.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
McManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferguson up against the cage.#BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McManus walks into a jab.#T5#
McManus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
McManus slips a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McManus doesn't seem bothered though.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
McManus moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.#T6#
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McManus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but McManus ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McManus moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
A lazy left from Ferguson finds it's target.
Ferguson lands a really nice looking cross but McManus seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson jabs at McManus's body.#T7#
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but McManus is out of range.
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McManus.
McManus stalling against the cage.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McManus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T8#
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus has Ferguson pressed against the cage.
Ferguson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
McManus working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus wants to stall.
McManus trying to control the position but instead, Ferguson has worked for underhooks and has pushed McManus into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McManus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T9#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McManus.
Ferguson throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ferguson swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a jab when McManus was well out of range.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
McManus blocks a jab.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson throws a hook but McManus avoids it easily.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. McManus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McManus is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Ferguson scores with a sloppy right hand. McManus should have avoided that one.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but McManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like McManus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McManus blocks a jab.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and McManus moves into the clinch.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McManus is trying to stall.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
McManus prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of McManus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by McManus.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Ferguson takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McManus.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but McManus avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but McManus avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
McManus can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
Ferguson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferguson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McManus.
Ferguson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferguson tries to work over McManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as McManus controls the action.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
McManus blocks an uppercut.
McManus prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McManus.
Ferguson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferguson tries a body shot but McManus blocks it.
#T4#
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McManus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
#BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson misses the body punch #CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
#T5#
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a nice uppercut.
McManus blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
McManus blocking some punches.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by McManus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McManus's elbow.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McManus's elbow. #T6#
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
McManus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from McManus.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McManus misses with the head strike.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McManus misses with the head strike.
McManus taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
McManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.#T7#
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and McManus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but McManus avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McManus or not.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
McManus prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
A bit of stalling here from McManus.
A right hand to the body from Ferguson.
McManus stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ferguson. #T8##BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
It looked like McManus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Ferguson there.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from McManus misses its target.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Ferguson swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McManus on the side of the head.
McManus slips a jab from Ferguson.
A little feinted left hand from McManus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McManus moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a right hand. #T9#
McManus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McManus slips under a jab.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McManus walks into a stiff left hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
McManus avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
It looked like McManus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McManus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Ferguson really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
McManus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McManus slips under a jab from Ferguson.
McManus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. McManus moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like McManus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
McManus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson throws a jab when McManus was well out of range.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target. #T1#
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
McManus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but McManus moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McManus.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on McManus's shoulder, as McManus tries to avoid the shot.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferguson, as that shot connected.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.#T2#
McManus moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good exchange - Ferguson coming out on top.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by McManus.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. McManus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but McManus moved out of range nicely.
McManus throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson misses with a straight left. #T3#
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McManus.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson misses the body punch #CL#
and McManus moves into the clinch.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson tries a body shot but McManus blocks it.
McManus is stalling here.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
Ferguson tries to work over McManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McManus.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus stalling the fight.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but McManus avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Jonas Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T5#
Ferguson lands a body punch.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McManus is looking to control Ferguson's arms but Ferguson gets an underhook and turns him. Now McManus has his back to the cage.
McManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferguson up against the cage.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as McManus controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
#T6#
McManus blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ferguson.
McManus blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McManus blocking some punches.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McManus.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
McManus blocks a body shot from Ferguson. #BC2#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T7#
Ferguson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McManus staying out of range there.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
McManus staying out of range there.
McManus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferguson takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but McManus is just out of range.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ferguson lands a jab.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
McManus slips a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by McManus.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.#T8#
Ferguson throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Good shot there by Ferguson.
McManus avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McManus.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McManus blocks a jab.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.#T9#
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McManus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Ferguson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McManus momentarily.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson misses the jab.
McManus takes one to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McManus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Ferguson dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but McManus is out of range.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. McManus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by McManus.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McManus at a distance.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McManus.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
McManus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but McManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ferguson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.#T1#
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and McManus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses #CL#
and McManus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McManus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and McManus counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Ferguson.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by McManus.
McManus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and McManus counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
McManus working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McManus blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
McManus blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries a body shot but McManus blocks it.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McManus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferguson up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but McManus has double underhooks.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
McManus slows down the pace here.
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside. #T5#
McManus working aggressively here.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson lands an uppercut.
Ferguson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferguson cracks McManus with a nice body shot.
Ferguson gets through McManus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferguson as McManus tries to tie him up.
Ferguson lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ferguson. #T6#
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
Ferguson lands a body punch.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ferguson on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
Ferguson lands a right hand.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
A short right from Ferguson.
Ferguson digs a right hand into McManus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McManus's gas tank. #BC2#
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Brendan McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
McManus avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
It looked like McManus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
McManus is looking to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Ferguson.
McManus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but McManus ducks down to avoid it.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
As Ferguson tries to get set, McManus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ferguson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferguson throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
McManus tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a hook but McManus avoids it easily.
McManus slips a jab from Ferguson.
It looked like McManus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T8#
McManus slips under a jab from Ferguson.
McManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson catches McManus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
McManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Jonas Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McManus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McManus blocks a jab.
Ferguson lands with a cross.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but McManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T9#
Ferguson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McManus walks into a jab.
McManus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
McManus avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McManus doesn't seem bothered though.
McManus slips a straight right by Ferguson.
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 44:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 44:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Ferguson! |
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Event:
ICF Fri Fgts 3: Oops, Saturday
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Fundinul shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McManus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fundinul throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fundinul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McManus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fundinul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McManus's head.
McManus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fundinul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fundinul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fundinul throws a strike but McManus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fundinul stands up over McManus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fundinul postures up in McManus's guard and throws a big left but McManus blocks it.
Fundinul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fundinul lands a couple of digs.
Fundinul throws an elbow that misses. McManus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fundinul's guard. Nice move by McManus!#REVB#
McManus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fundinul pulls McManus in close to prevent any damage.
Fundinul keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fundinul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fundinul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fundinul pulls McManus in close to his closed guard and prevents McManus from doing any damage or advancing position.
McManus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McManus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fundinul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fundinul keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully.
McManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fundinul is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fundinul keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully.
McManus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fundinul is pulling down on McManus's head. It's preventing any offense from McManus, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McManus sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fundinul has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Fundinul feints and as McManus raises his hands in defense, Fundinul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
McManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fundinul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fundinul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fundinul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fundinul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fundinul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT#It looks like Brendan McManus has been cut.
McManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fundinul.
McManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fundinul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fundinul is looking to work some ground and pound but McManus has wrist control.
Fundinul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fundinul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#McManus is rocked!#T4#
Fundinul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McManus is still in real trouble! Can Fundinul finish him?
Fundinul lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fundinul postures up and lands a big shot to McManus's brow.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fundinul loads up on a big left hand. McManus felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fundinul looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! McManus can't hide his disappointment, as Fundinul celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Fundinul!
After the big win, Balin Fundinul made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Senshi Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
ICF Friday Fights 1
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
McManus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Brendan McManus has been cut.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck looks to score with a jab to the body but McManus is just out of range.
Brandybuck swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
Brandybuck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McManus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandybuck tries to work over McManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandybuck.
Nice body punch from Brandybuck - that landed with a thud.
McManus looks winded!
Brandybuck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McManuss head.
McManus prevents a body shot from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brandybuck fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
Brandybuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandybuck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McManus blocks a body shot from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
McManus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Brandybuck misses with a body punch.
Brandybuck lands a right hand.
Brandybuck lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandybuck misses with the head strike.
Brandybuck lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
A head punch on the inside from Brandybuck fails to land.
Brandybuck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McManus prevents a body shot from Brandybuck.
McManus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brandybuck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brandybuck struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with some punches.
#KD#
Brandybuck drops McManus onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McManus is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#McManus is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Brandybuck.
McManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandybuck finish him?
Brandybuck swings wildly with an uppercut but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
McManus blocks a body shot from Brandybuck.
McManus seems to have recovered his senses.
Brandybuck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandybuck digs a right hand into McManus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McManus's gas tank.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandybuck presses McManus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandybuck struggles to land a body shot inside as McManus controls his hands.
Brandybuck is leaning against McManus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck pushes McManus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandybuck scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandybuck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandybuck misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandybuck throws a punch but it's blocked by McManus. #T3#
Brandybuck presses McManus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandybuck throws a head punch that misses.
McManus takes a shot to the head.
Brandybuck scores with a shot to the side of McManus's head.
Brandybuck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandybuck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandybuck misses with some punches.
Brandybuck is working McManus over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Brandybuck.
A right hook to the body lands for Brandybuck.
Brandybuck can't find room to land a body shot as McManus controls the action.
Brandybuck lands with a light punch inside.
Brandybuck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Brandybuck fails to land.
Brandybuck throws a punch but it's blocked by McManus.
Brandybuck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandybuck misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Brandybuck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brandybuck lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Brandybuck tries a body shot but McManus blocks it.
A short left from Brandybuck. #KD#
Brandybuck drops McManus onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McManus is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Brandybuck lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McManus to his knees! Brandybuck keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samwell Brandybuck! |
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Event:
ICF 2
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Ionatescu clinches up with McManus and pushes him back against the cage.
McManus is leaning against Ionatescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ionatescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
#T1#
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus avoiding damage.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McManus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
McManus misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus controlling the action here for a moment.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
Ionatescu clinches.
McManus working aggressively here.
#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McManus slowing the pace effectively.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu is looking to control McManus's arms but McManus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Ionatescu rushes McManus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McManus can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
McManus blocking some punches.
McManus has Ionatescu pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land. #T5#
McManus misses with some punches.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and McManus has denied him.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
Ionatescu tries to throw a body punch but McManus avoids it by throwing Ionatescu back against the cage.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
Come on McManus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ionatescu is looking to control McManus's arms but McManus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McManus's elbow.
McManus stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
McManus gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
McManus gets tackled into the cage by Ionatescu. Ionatescu maintains the clinch.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T7#
McManus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu slows down the pace here.
McManus can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
McManus stalling against the cage.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McManus working aggressively here.
McManus has Ionatescu pressed against the cage.
Ionatescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T9#
The referee calls for McManus to work.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Ionatescu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McManus up against the cage.
Ionatescu has McManus pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL2#
Ionatescu has managed to 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 Brendan McManus will probably get the nod.
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#
Ionatescu takes the fight into the clinch.
McManus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McManus pressing his opponent against the cage.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
McManus misses with the head strike.
McManus misses with some punches.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ionatescu misses with some punches.
Ionatescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ionatescu can do to turn this around?
McManus misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
McManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
McManus avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McManus stalling the fight.
McManus stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
Ionatescu darts in and clinches McManus up against the cage.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McManus.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McManus misses with the head strike.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T5#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
McManus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McManus can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
McManus stalls. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head punch on the inside from Ionatescu fails to land.
McManus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ionatescu prevents a body shot from McManus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T7#
McManus stalls.
McManus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu misses with some punches.
Brendan McManus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McManus working aggressively here.
#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
McManus taking a breather.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL2#
Ionatescu moves into the clinch successfully.
McManus 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.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.#T9#
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
McManus is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ionatescu looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan McManus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Ionatescu tries a low kick but McManus avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from McManus misses its target.#CL2#
Ionatescu instigates a clinch.
McManus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McManus tries a body shot but Ionatescu blocks it.
McManus misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ionatescu misses with some punches.
#T1#
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McManus stalling against the cage.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ionatescu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McManus blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McManus misses with a body punch.
Ionatescu missing with knees to the body.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
McManus tries to work over Ionatescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for McManus to work.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
McManus avoiding damage as Ionatescu throws knees to the body.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
#T3#
McManus leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
McManus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
McManus gets tackled into the cage by Ionatescu. Ionatescu maintains the clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A short right from McManus.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
McManus has Ionatescu pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from McManus.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
McManus misses with the head strike.
#T5#
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McManus as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ionatescu up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus. #T7#
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.
McManus stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McManus for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McManus stalling against the cage.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McManus.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
Ionatescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McManus just leaning against Ionatescu, taking a breather.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McManus.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but McManus gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.#T9#
McManus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu is looking to control McManus's arms but McManus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
McManus avoiding damage as Ionatescu throws knees to the body.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan McManus clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Ionatescu misses with a left hand #CL#
and McManus moves into the clinch.
McManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ionatescu tries to work over McManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus effectively controlling the action here.
McManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus has Ionatescu pressed against the cage.
#T1#
The referee calls for Ionatescu to work.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL2#
Ionatescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McManus, pushing him back against the cage.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch but McManus improves position.
Ionatescu tries to stall but McManus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ionatescu slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.#CL2#
Ionatescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McManus, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
#T3#
McManus slowing the pace effectively.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
McManus stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ionatescu avoiding damage.
McManus misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
Ionatescu misses with a knee to the head.
McManus misses with some punches.
Ionatescu working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ionatescu letting McManus take a breather here.#T5#
Ionatescu misses with a knee to the head.
McManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on McManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McManus slowing the pace effectively.
McManus working aggressively here.
McManus slows down the pace here.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but McManus gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
#T7#
McManus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
Ionatescu closes the distance and clinches.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus stalling against the cage.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
Ionatescu is struggling to control the position.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on McManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McManus is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu tries to land knees in the clinch but McManus avoids the damage to the body. #T9#
McManus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McManus stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.#CL2#
Ionatescu forces McManus back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
McManus stalling against the cage.
Ionatescu being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan McManus had his way with Ion Ionatescu in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##CL2#
Ionatescu has closed the distance and engaged McManus in a clinch.
McManus slowing the pace effectively.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McManus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brendan McManus.
A shot to the body from Ionatescu misses #CL#
and McManus moves into the clinch.
McManus misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ionatescu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McManus tries to throw a body punch but Ionatescu avoids it by throwing McManus back against the cage.
Ionatescu throws an elbow but it misses.
McManus stalling the fight.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McManus is struggling to control the position.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu digs a good body shot into McManus's ribs.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ionatescu.#CL2#
Ionatescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ionatescu trying to stall but McManus improves his position.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but McManus gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus leaning against his opponent.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
McManus stalls.
McManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T5#
McManus is stalling here.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, McManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ionatescu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McManus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McManus fails to land.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu is looking to control McManus's arms but McManus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McManus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brendan McManus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
McManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on McManus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch but McManus improves position.
McManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ionatescu up against the cage.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
#T9#
Ionatescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan McManus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McManus, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Brendan McManus!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Brendan McManus!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Brendan McManus!
Brendan McManus wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
ICF 1
Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Faita clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Faita scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
Faita scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faita.
Faita throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faita.
Faita misses with some punches.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faita working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Faita pushes McManus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McManus looks winded!
Faita lands a left hand that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Faita.
Faita digs a right hand underneath McManus's ribcage. McManus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Faita scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faita lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faita lands a left hand.
A short right from Faita. #T1#
Faita lands a hook that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
Faita lands a left hand that snaps the head of McManus backwards. #ROC#McManus is rocked!
Faita stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Faita finish him?#BC#
Faita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faita ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McManus seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Faita drives through and clinches with McManus against the cage.
Faita lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Faita.
Faita lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
Faita drops McManus onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McManus is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faita creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McManus's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McManus drops to his knees and Faita pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guista Faita!
Guista Faita managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Senshi Fight Gear, into his post fight interview. |
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