Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ICF 13
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Jab, jab by Ferguson - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Balin Fundinul has been cut.
Fundinul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fundinul slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Fundinul moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Fundinul avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Fundinul has closed the distance and engaged Ferguson in a clinch. #TD#
Fundinul wants the takedown. Ferguson is fighting it off but Fundinul persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ferguson's guard against the cage.
Fundinul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fundinul throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Fundinul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fundinul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fundinul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fundinul is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Fundinul landing some decent shots from guard.
Fundinul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fundinul throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Fundinul postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fundinul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fundinul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fundinul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fundinul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson has momentary wrist control but Fundinul slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferguson looks winded!
Fundinul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fundinul postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fundinul landing with the ground and pound.
Fundinul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fundinul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fundinul stands up over Ferguson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fundinul postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Fundinul is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fundinul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fundinul is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Fundinul is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fundinul working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Ferguson is rocked!
Fundinul stands up over Ferguson, holding on to his feet. Fundinul throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Ferguson is out cold! Fundinul lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (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.

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!

Event: ICF Fri Fgts 3: Oops, Saturday
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferguson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Ferguson misses #CL2#
and Bayur counters by clinching up. #TD#
Ferguson jumps into guard, dragging Bayur to the mat. #SUB#
Ferguson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bayur escapes and throws Ferguson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bayur staying calm.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson struggling a bit here.
Ferguson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayur controlling well, preventing Ferguson from escaping the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Ferguson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ferguson trying to control the hands but Bayur won't let him.
Bayur controls the action.
Bayur gets his hands free as Ferguson looks to control. #T3#
Bayur keeps control of the position easily here as Ferguson tries to buck him off.
Ferguson trying to control the hands but Bayur won't let him.
Bayur is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ferguson trying to control the position but Bayur manages to sink in the hooks.
Bayur is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up.
Bayur slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T5#
Ferguson is in bad spot here.
What can Ferguson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bayur avoiding Ferguson 's attempts to control his hands.
Bayur is riding his opponent, not letting Ferguson buck him off. #T6#
Bayur has the hooks in. Ferguson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bayur keeps control of the position easily here as Ferguson tries to buck him off.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up.
Bayur keeps control of the position easily here as Ferguson tries to buck him off. #T7#
Ferguson wants to control his opponent's hands but Bayur gets his hands free.
Ferguson can't escape the position.
Ferguson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ferguson can't escape the position. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bayur is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ferguson tries to roll but Bayur sticks to his back.
Bayur trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ferguson doesn't escape.
Bayur has the hooks in. Ferguson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Ferguson is working hard here to advance position.
Bayur controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson trying to control the position but Bayur manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Ferguson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bayur did well to prevent Ferguson getting side control.
We've been informed that Bayur has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferguson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bayur keeps working.
Bayur tries to kick Ferguson off but Ferguson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Ferguson stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferguson showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura but Bayur is defending well. #T1##ES2#
Bayur makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Bayur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Ferguson darts in and clinches Bayur up against the cage.#BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Ferguson gets a double leg takedown into Bayur's guard.

Bayur pushes Ferguson off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Bayur avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Ferguson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bayur was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferguson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bayur wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferguson is looking to pass into half guard but Bayur pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bayur is in guard.#REVB#
Bayur controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Bayur has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Ferguson wants to control but Bayur passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bayur in particular looking to stall.
Ferguson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferguson tries to get out of the position.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Bayur's head to control him but Bayur postures up. #T4#
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.
Bayur keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ferguson is looking to get back to is feet but Bayur passes into side control.
Ferguson looks to move to half guard but instead Bayur has passed into mount! Damn!
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.#T5#
Bayur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.
Bayur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferguson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bayur is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bayur controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bayur controlling his opponent.
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferguson is trying to stand up.
Bayur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Ferguson wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bayur has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to control for a moment but Bayur uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ferguson misses with a head shot. Bayur uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ferguson gets to his feet. Bayur looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Ferguson shakes him off and moves away.
Ferguson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferguson throws a hook but Bayur avoids it easily.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ferguson.#TD#
Ferguson feints and as Bayur raises his hands in defense, Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bayur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Ferguson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bayur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bayur has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ferguson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bayur puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Bayur takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ferguson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bayur manages to pass to mount!
Baloo Bayur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.
Bayur controlling the position easily from mount.
Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bayur looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bayur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bayur is continuing to stall.
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard. #T5#
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur controlling the pace for now.
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.
Bayur controlling from mount. #T6#
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.
The adventures of Bayur the control monster continue. Boring.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position but Bayur isn't that keen on the idea.
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount. #T8#
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.
Bayur controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Bayur controlling from mount.
Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bayur controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##TD#
Ferguson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Bayur kicks off Ferguson and gets to his feet. #CL#
Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Bayur.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bayur avoids it.#TD#
Ferguson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Bayur throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Ferguson throws a head kick but Bayur moves out of range.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Bayur has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ferguson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bayur takes a shot to the head.
Bayur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Ferguson. #T2##CL#
Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bayur, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferguson throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch. #CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Ferguson has picked Bayur up - he's going for a ride! Ferguson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Bayur makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Bayur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Ferguson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bayur on his heels. He'll look to pass Bayur's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Bayur wants to stand up but Ferguson is controlling him.
Ferguson throws a strike but Bayur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bayur postures up.
Ferguson is striking but Bayur is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard but Bayur has mounted him!
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ferguson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bayur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Bayur content just to control the position here.
Ferguson is trying to stand.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bayur prevents Ferguson from getting the reversal.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Ferguson can't escape the position. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur controlling his opponent.
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape. #T7#
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
Ferguson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferguson really wants to buck Bayur off and get back to his feet.
Bayur controlling his opponent.
Ferguson is looking to get to half guard.
Bayur looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferguson wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.#T9#
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bayur controlling the position easily from mount.
Ferguson wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Bayur content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Ferguson and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Ferguson drives through with a takedown into Bayur's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bayur, up you get!
Ferguson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bayur circles away quickly and effectively.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Ferguson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bayur's guard.

Bayur pushes Ferguson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Ferguson taking a breather. #TD#
Ferguson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ferguson is just content to waste time from the top position. Bayur takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bayur wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bayur keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass. #T2##SU#
Ferguson gets to his feet - Bayur follows without any prompting. #TD#
Ferguson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Bayur is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ferguson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Ferguson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferguson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bayur controlling from the top position. #T3#
Ferguson working a defensive guard but Bayur manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ferguson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bayur presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferguson tries to reverse the position but Bayur maintains control.
Bayur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T5#
Ferguson tries to reverse the position but Bayur maintains control.
Bayur controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bayur.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bayur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.#T7#
Bayur controlling from the full mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bayur.
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.#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.
Bayur avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard. #T9#
Bayur controlling from mount.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jonas Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Baloo Bayur.
I've got Bayur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baloo Bayur!
An out of breath and clearly excited Baloo Bayur thanked Senshi Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: ICF 5
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Yeah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson. #CL#
Ferguson gets a clinch.
Ferguson tries to break free but Yeah pushes him back against the cage.
Yeah has Ferguson pressed against the cage, preventing Ferguson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferguson effectively controlling the action here.
Ferguson'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.
Yeah throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeah working aggressively here.
Yeah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson tries to score a body lock takedown but Yeah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yeah to keep the fight standing.
Yeah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson tries to break free but Yeah pushes him back against the cage.
Yeah tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it. #T1#
Yeah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yeah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yeah pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferguson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Ferguson jumps guard.
Yeah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferguson working a defensive guard but Yeah passes into half guard.
Yeah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yeah on the ground.
Yeah is thwarting Ferguson's attempts to control the position.
Yeah winds up and cracks Ferguson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yeah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ferguson trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Ferguson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yeah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yeah drops an elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Yeah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferguson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Yeah maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ferguson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Yeah has cracked it and Ferguson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Yeah!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lil Jon Yeah!

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