Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ICF 13
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Dievas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burch misses with a body shot.
Burch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dievas looks to score with a jab to the body but Burch is just out of range.
Dievas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dievas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dievas throws a jab but it's blocked by Burch.
Dievas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burch tries to clinch but Dievas moves out of range.
Burch throws a hook but Dievas blocks it.
Dievas with a nice cross.
Dievas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burch.
Dievas looks to score with a jab to the body but Burch is just out of range.
Dievas tries to bum rush Burch with a series of wild strikes but Burch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dievas manages to avoid it.
Dievas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burch.
Burch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dievas. Burch does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burch slips a jab from Dievas.
Burch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Burch.
Dievas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burch rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dievas avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Burch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dievas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burch ducks under a wild hook from Dievas.
Dievas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burch.
Dievas slips a straight right by Burch.
Burch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dievas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burch throws out the jab. #CL#
Burch gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dievas.
Dievas lands an uppercut.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dievas avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Burch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dievas blocks the elbow strike.
Dievas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dievas misses with some punches.
Dievas tries to work over Burch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dievas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Dievas dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dievas.
Burch lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Dievas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dievas.
Dievas gets through Burch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dievas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burch lands an elbow that stopped Dievas in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Dievas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burch throws a lazy right hand but Dievas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burch misses the shot to the body.
Burch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dievas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dievas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dievas ducks under a wild hook from Burch.
Burch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dievas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burch.
Burch is looking to counter the offense by Dievas and move into the clinch.
Dievas keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Dievas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burch tries to clinch up.
Dievas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burch throws out the jab. #CL2#
Dievas clinches up with Burch and pushes him back against the cage.
Burch lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Perkunas Dievas has been cut.#T3#
Burch blocks a body shot from Dievas.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dievas's brow.
Dievas blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Dievas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dievas misses with the head strike.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Dievas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dievas misses with the head strike.
Dievas avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
A short right from Dievas.
Dievas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dievas working aggressively here.
Burch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Dievas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dievas blocks an elbow strike.
Dievas dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Dievas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dievas misses with a punch to the body.
Dievas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Burch blocks a body shot from Dievas.
Dievas dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Dievas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dievas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dievas blocks an elbow strike.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Dievas stalling in the clinch.
Dievas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dievas lands a left hand.
Dievas misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dievas avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Dievas tries a body shot but Burch blocks it.
Dievas avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Dievas misses with some punches.
Burch lands an elbow just above Dievas 's eye.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dievas misses with some punches.
Dievas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Dievas. #T5#
Dievas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Dievas.
Burch is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dievas.
Burch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Dievas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dievas throws a punch but it's blocked by Burch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dievas.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Dievas on the inside. #ROC2#Burch is rocked!
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dievas lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Burch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dievas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dievas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Dievas.
Dievas pushes Burch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dievas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burch backwards.
Dievas dips a shoulder and cracks Burch with a mighty uppercut! Burch falls back against the cage and Dievas unloads with a barrage of strikes! Burch is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dievas screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perkunas Dievas!

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 12
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Didysis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Silva has eaten all the pies!
Didysis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Didysis tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Didysis to the ground. Didysis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice body punch from Didysis.
Didysis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Didysis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Didysis has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! Didysis steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Silva is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Soren Silva has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Didysis ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Silva's jaw. Silva's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Didysis does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vytautas Didysis!

Event: ICF 12
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from O Taybel. Meza does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Meza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Taybel scores with a nice head shot.
Meza moves out of range as O Taybel strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Meza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Taybel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Taybel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meza blocks a jab.
Meza ducks under a wild hook from O Taybel.
A left lands for O Taybel.
Meza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Taybel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Taybel.
O Taybel lands with an uppercut that bounces Meza off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Meza misses the target.
O Taybel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Taybel.
A counter left hand to the body from Meza misses its target.
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!
O Taybel clobbers Meza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Meza misses.
O Taybel cracks Meza with a good jab.
O Taybel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Paddy O Taybel has been cut.
Meza throws a body punch but O Taybel moves out of range.
O Taybel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Taybel scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - O Taybel coming out on top.
Nice straight punches there by O Taybel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Taybel.
O Taybel lands with a hook. Meza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
O Taybel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Taybel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meza. O Taybel does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Taybel with a hook.
Meza walks into a stiff left hand from O Taybel.
Meza throws an overhand right that lands on O Taybel's shoulder, as O Taybel tries to avoid the shot.
O Taybel defending well as Meza loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Meza misses.
O Taybel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Meza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Taybel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
O Taybel lands with an overhand left.
O Taybel misses the shot to the body.
Meza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from O Taybel does it's job there.
Meza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by O Taybel there.
O Taybel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Meza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Meza swings for the body but O Taybel moves out of range.
A big right from Meza misses.
O Taybel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Taybel misses with a wild body shot.
O Taybel swings for the body but Meza moves out of range.
O Taybel slips a straight right by Meza.
O Taybel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Taybel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Taybel.
O Taybel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
O Taybel clobbers Meza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Meza slips a jab from O Taybel.
O Taybel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Meza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Taybel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like O Taybel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meza misses with a wild body shot.
O Taybel connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meza tries to move into range but O Taybel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like O Taybel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meza looks to score with a jab to the body but O Taybel is just out of range.
Meza misses with a looping left.
O Taybel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Taybel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Meza misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Taybel, as that shot connected.
O Taybel looks to throw the jab but Meza is out of range.
Meza is looking to counter punch.
Meza throws a body shot but no joy.
O Taybel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meza.
O Taybel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meza is really struggling to find his range with his punches. O Taybel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Meza staying out of range there.
O Taybel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meza.
Meza throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Meza throws a looping overhand right but O Taybel ducks down to avoid it.
Meza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Taybel manages to avoid it.
Meza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Taybel was well out of range. Poor timing from Meza.
Meza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Taybel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meza in his tracks.
O Taybel staying out of range there.
Meza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Taybel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Taybel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Taybel scores with a jab. Meza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Taybel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Taybel scores with a nice strike.
O Taybel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Taybel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meza.
Nice cross by O Taybel.
O Taybel throws a lazy right hand but Meza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by O Taybel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Taybel.
O Taybel ducks under a wild hook from Meza.
A swing and a miss from O Taybel.
Nice straight punches there by O Taybel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Taybel.
O Taybel moves away from the strike by Meza. #T4#
O Taybel jabs at Meza's body.
A big right from O Taybel misses.
O Taybel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O Taybel slips under a jab from Meza.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Taybel! But no joy.
Meza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Taybel lands a jab to the head.
Meza misses with an uppercut. O Taybel saw that one coming.
O Taybel thuds his right hand into Meza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Taybel swings for the body but Meza moves out of range.
O Taybel defending well as Meza loads up on a big left hand.
O Taybel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meza cracks O Taybel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meza thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Taybel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Taybel catches Meza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been informed that O Taybel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
O Taybel just misses with a punch to the body.
Meza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Taybel manages to avoid it.
O Taybel scores with a decent looking hook.
O Taybel lands a right hook to the body.
Meza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Taybel throws a looping overhand right but Meza ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Meza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Taybel.
O Taybel misses with a body shot. #T5#
Meza moves away from the strike by O Taybel.
Meza throws a shot from downtown. O Taybel moves away and avoids it.
Meza drops his hands momentarily and O Taybel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O Taybel throws a body shot but no joy.
Meza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Taybel clobbers Meza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Meza misses with a hook.
O Taybel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meza.
O Taybel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Taybel. Meza does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Taybel scores with a nice right hand.
O Taybel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Taybel throws out the jab.
Meza misses with a hook. O Taybel ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for O Taybel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from O Taybel.
Meza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meza throws a jab but it's blocked by O Taybel.
O Taybel moves away from the strike by Meza.
Meza moves away from the strike by O Taybel.
Meza throws a big shot that misses.
O Taybel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Meza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Taybel.#T6#
O Taybel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Meza misses the target.
Meza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Taybel lands with a right hand.
O Taybel lands with a good body shot.
Meza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Taybel moves away.
Meza throws a jab but it's blocked by O Taybel.
O Taybel throws a lazy right hand but Meza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Taybel scores with a decent looking hook.
Meza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meza missing with a left hand there. O Taybel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Taybel moves out of range of the strikes.
Meza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Taybel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Taybel connects with the punch.
O Taybel defending well as Meza loads up on a big left hand.
O Taybel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Taybel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meza's head backwards.
Meza missing with a left hand there. O Taybel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meza throws a hook but O Taybel blocks it.
Meza throws an overhand right that lands on O Taybel's shoulder, as O Taybel tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from O Taybel misses.
O Taybel moves out of range of the strikes.
Meza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Taybel was well out of range. Poor timing from Meza.#T7#
Meza throws an overhand right that lands on O Taybel's shoulder, as O Taybel tries to avoid the shot.
O Taybel throws out a loose jab but Meza uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Meza misses the target.
O Taybel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Meza swings for the body but O Taybel moves out of range.
Jab by O Taybel.
Meza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Taybel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
O Taybel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meza's head.#ROC2#Meza is rocked!
O Taybel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Meza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Taybel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meza.
Meza seems to have got his legs back now.
Meza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Taybel.
Meza throws the left hand but O Taybel avoids the punch easily.
Meza throws a jab when O Taybel was well out of range.
O Taybel punishes Meza's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Taybel was well out of range. Poor timing from Meza.
Meza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Taybel lands a jab.
O Taybel scores with a hook.
O Taybel lands with an uppercut that bounces Meza off the cage and back into range.#T8#
Meza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Taybel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Taybel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meza scrambles back to his feet.
O Taybel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meza misses the jab.
O Taybel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meza at a distance.
Meza ducks right into an uppercut from O Taybel.
Meza misses the shot to the body.
O Taybel throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Meza misses its target.
O Taybel moves out of range as Meza strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Taybel! But no joy.
O Taybel ducks under a wild hook from Meza.
Meza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Taybel.
O Taybel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meza throws the left hand but O Taybel avoids the punch easily.
O Taybel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by O Taybel. Beautiful body shot.
Meza throws a looping overhand right but O Taybel ducks down to avoid it.
O Taybel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meza throws a big shot that misses.#T9#
Meza throws a looping overhand right but O Taybel ducks down to avoid it.
O Taybel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meza manages to avoid it.
O Taybel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meza connects with a body shot.
O Taybel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meza misses with a hook.
O Taybel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meza's hands.
O Taybel cracks Meza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Meza walks into a stiff left hand from O Taybel.
O Taybel throws an overhand right that lands on Meza's shoulder, as Meza tries to avoid the shot.
O Taybel throws a shot from downtown. Meza moves away and avoids it.
Meza is looking to counter punch.
O Taybel slips a jab from Meza.
O Taybel scores with a shot to the body.
Meza swings for the body but O Taybel moves out of range.
Nice body punch from O Taybel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Taybel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Taybel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Taybel moves away from the strike by Meza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy O Taybel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy O Taybel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
O Taybel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Taybel throws a big shot that misses.
Meza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Taybel works the jab nicely.
A jab from Meza misses.
O Taybel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Taybel works the jab nicely.
O Taybel lands with a shot to the body.
Meza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Taybel moves away.
O Taybel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meza throws a lazy right hand but O Taybel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meza throws a hook but O Taybel blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Taybel! But no joy.
O Taybel slips a jab from Meza.
Meza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Taybel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meza misses the shot to the body.
O Taybel punishes Meza's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by O Taybel.
Meza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Meza misses with a hook. O Taybel ducked under it nicely.
Meza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Meza misses its intended target.
O Taybel with a jab.#T1#
O Taybel throws a big shot that misses.
O Taybel misses with a looping left.
O Taybel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meza misses with a straight left.
Meza looks to throw the jab but O Taybel is out of range.
O Taybel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meza momentarily.
O Taybel throws an overhand right that lands on Meza's shoulder, as Meza tries to avoid the shot.
O Taybel scores with a shot to the body.
Meza looks to score with a jab to the body but O Taybel is just out of range.
O Taybel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meza's head.
O Taybel digs a good hook to Meza's body.
Meza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Taybel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paddy O Taybel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meza looks to land a right hand but O Taybel moved out of range.
Meza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Taybel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Meza misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meza throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like O Taybel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Taybel throws a body shot but no joy.
O Taybel scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Taybel throws out a counter right but Meza avoids it with no problem.
Meza misses with a hook.#T2#
Meza avoids the body shot from O Taybel.
O Taybel misses the shot to the body.
O Taybel misses with a looping right.
O Taybel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Taybel cracks Meza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Taybel.
Meza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Meza jabs at O Taybel's body.
Meza takes a swing at O Taybel's ribcage but misses.
O Taybel connects with a body shot.
O Taybel misses with an uppercut.
O Taybel defending well as Meza loads up on a big left hand.
Meza just misses with a punch to the body.
O Taybel lands with a nice body punch.
O Taybel scores with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Taybel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meza avoids the body shot from O Taybel.
Meza misses with a straight left.
O Taybel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meza.
O Taybel misses with a body shot. #T3#
Meza misses with a straight right.
Meza looks to score with a jab to the body but O Taybel is just out of range.
Meza misses with a hook. O Taybel ducked under it nicely.
Meza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Taybel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meza scrambles back to his feet.
O Taybel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Taybel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from O Taybel misses.
Meza throws a lazy right hand but O Taybel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Taybel.
O Taybel throws out a loose jab but Meza uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Taybel misses with a body shot.
O Taybel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meza just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from O Taybel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Taybel moves out of range as Meza strikes.
Meza looks to land a right hand but O Taybel moved out of range.
O Taybel slips a jab from Meza.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meza. O Taybel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meza misses with a looping right.#T4#
Meza lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Meza misses.
O Taybel throws out a powerful jab.
O Taybel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Taybel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meza.
Meza misses with an uppercut.
Meza misses with a hook.
Meza looks to score with a jab to the body but O Taybel is just out of range.
O Taybel lands a jab to the head.
O Taybel lands with a hook. Meza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meza misses with a hook. O Taybel ducked under it nicely.
Jab from O Taybel.
Meza misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Taybel! But no joy.
O Taybel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meza.
Meza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Taybel moves away.
O Taybel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meza throws a big shot that misses.
O Taybel misses the shot to the body.
Meza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Taybel thuds his right hand into Meza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T5#
Meza moves out of range as O Taybel strikes.
O Taybel lands a jab.
Meza takes a swing at O Taybel's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for O Taybel.
Meza looks to land a right hand but O Taybel moved out of range.
O Taybel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Taybel scores with a jab.
Meza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Taybel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Meza walks into a jab.
O Taybel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meza.
A left lands for Meza.
Meza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Taybel moves away.
O Taybel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Taybel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meza looks to land a right hand but O Taybel moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Taybel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Taybel.
O Taybel slips under a jab from Meza.
O Taybel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T6#
Meza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Meza just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from O Taybel misses its intended target.
O Taybel lands a nice shot that snaps Meza's head back.
O Taybel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Taybel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Taybel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meza moves away.
Nice cross by Meza.
O Taybel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meza.
Meza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Taybel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Taybel ducks under a wild hook from Meza.
O Taybel lands a jab to the nose.
O Taybel ducks under a wild hook from Meza.
O Taybel ducks under a wild hook from Meza.
O Taybel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Taybel cracks Meza with an open hand slap.
Meza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Meza misses.
O Taybel lunges at Meza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meza's hand. #T7#
Meza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Taybel.
O Taybel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meza moves away.
Meza misses with a looping left.
O Taybel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meza at a distance.
O Taybel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Taybel cracks Meza with a good jab.
O Taybel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meza.
Meza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Meza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meza missing with a left hand there. O Taybel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Taybel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Taybel just misses with a punch to the body.
Meza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Taybel staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Taybel misses with a straight left.
O Taybel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Taybel misses with an uppercut. Meza saw that one coming.#T8#
O Taybel lands with an overhand left.
O Taybel throws a hook but Meza avoids it easily.
Meza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from O Taybel lands.
O Taybel throws a big shot that misses.
O Taybel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meza throws a big shot that misses.
O Taybel avoids the body shot from Meza.
Meza throws a body punch but O Taybel moves out of range.
Meza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Taybel sizes up Meza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Taybel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meza doesn't seem bothered though.
Meza throws a jab when O Taybel was well out of range.
O Taybel swings for the body but Meza moves out of range.
Meza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meza there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Taybel throws a hook but Meza avoids it easily.
O Taybel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meza was well out of range. Poor timing from O Taybel.
Meza misses with a straight left.
Jab from O Taybel.
Meza thows a left - swing and a miss! #T9#
Meza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Taybel throws a body punch but Meza moves out of range.
Meza slips a jab from O Taybel.
A slow jab from O Taybel misses its intended target.
Meza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Taybel manages to avoid it.
O Taybel cracks Meza with an open hand slap.
O Taybel moves out of range of the strikes.
Meza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Taybel's head backwards.
O Taybel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meza throws out the jab.
O Taybel scores with a jab.
O Taybel throws a shot from downtown. Meza moves away and avoids it.
Meza is looking to counter punch.
O Taybel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Taybel looks to throw the jab but Meza is out of range.
Nice shot lands for O Taybel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meza throws a hook but O Taybel blocks it.
Meza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Taybel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meza just misses with a punch to the body.
O Taybel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Taybel misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy O Taybel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paddy O Taybel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
O Taybel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meza.
O Taybel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
O Taybel cracks a nice hook into Meza's ribs.
Meza takes a swing at O Taybel's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Meza misses.
Meza throws a hook to the side of O Taybel's head but O Taybel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Taybel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meza throws a lazy right hand but O Taybel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Taybel misses with a body shot.
O Taybel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meza moves away.
O Taybel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meza.
Meza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meza throws a body shot but no joy.
O Taybel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Taybel scores with a jab. Meza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meza looks to score with a jab to the body but O Taybel is just out of range.
Meza looks to throw the jab but O Taybel is out of range.
Meza throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meza looks to throw the jab but O Taybel is out of range. #T1#
O Taybel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Taybel lands with a nice body punch.
Meza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Taybel.
Meza is looking to counter punch.
O Taybel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by O Taybel - just one landing.
O Taybel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meza moves away.
O Taybel scores with a nice strike.
O Taybel misses with a looping left.
Meza is looking to counter punch.
Meza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Taybel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from O Taybel misses.
Meza misses with a body shot.
O Taybel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meza slips under a jab from O Taybel.
Meza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from O Taybel misses.
O Taybel throws the left hand but Meza avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for O Taybel.
Meza loads up on a big right hand but O Taybel slips the punch.
O Taybel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by O Taybel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Taybel.
O Taybel misses with a straight left.
O Taybel ducks under a wild hook from Meza.
Meza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Taybel.
Meza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meza throws a body shot but no joy.
O Taybel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meza looks to land a left hand but O Taybel moved out of range nicely.
O Taybel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Taybel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meza.
It seemed like O Taybel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by O Taybel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Taybel.
O Taybel connects with a single shot there.
O Taybel lands a jab.
Meza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Meza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Taybel blocks a jab.
Meza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Taybel sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
O Taybel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Taybel lands a jab.
O Taybel throws a big shot that misses.
O Taybel throws out a powerful jab.
O Taybel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Taybel cracks Meza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meza takes one to the side of the head.
Meza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Taybel.
Meza throws a body shot but no joy.
Meza throws out a loose jab but O Taybel uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Taybel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meza.
O Taybel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
O Taybel scores with a jab.
Meza throws a shot from downtown. O Taybel moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Taybel! But no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from O Taybel.
Meza throws a lazy right hand but O Taybel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Taybel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Taybel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Taybel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
O Taybel lands a glancing blow to the side of Meza's head.#T4#
O Taybel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Taybel.
O Taybel cracks Meza on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Meza falls backwards against the cage. O Taybel follows up with more strikes that drop Meza to his knees. O Taybel keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Meza! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy O Taybel!

Event: ICF 12
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Gracioao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gracioao has eaten all the pies!
Kalvis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Royce Gracioao has been cut.
Kalvis drops Gracioao with a huge uppercut! Gracioao drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kalvis is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalevelis Kalvis!

Event: SSD 6: Russian Gangster
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Kazlauskas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kazlauskas jabs at Zulu's body.
Good exchange - Kazlauskas coming out on top.#CL2#
Zulu instigates a clinch.
Kazlauskas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kazlauskas fails to land.
Zulu taking a breather.
Kazlauskas can't find room to land a body shot as Zulu controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zulu.
Zulu blocking some punches.
Zulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kazlauskas backwards.
Kazlauskas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazlauskas misses with a body punch.
Kazlauskas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zulu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kazlauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kazlauskas lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu trying to stall but Kazlauskas improves his position.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Zulu scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kazlauskas misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazlauskas avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kazlauskas.
Kazlauskas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu is working for takedown but Kazlauskas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kazlauskas tries to work over Zulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazlauskas misses with the head strike.
Kazlauskas tries a body shot but Zulu blocks it.
Kazlauskas tries to throw a body punch but Zulu avoids it by throwing Kazlauskas back against the ropes.
Kazlauskas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kazlauskas tries to work over Zulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazlauskas misses with some punches.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
Zulu misses with some punches.
Kazlauskas takes a shot to the head.
Kazlauskas swings wildly with an uppercut but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazlauskas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazlauskas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kazlauskas misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Kazlauskas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Kazlauskas presses Zulu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Zulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazlauskas controls his hands.
Kazlauskas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Kazlauskas misses with some punches.
Kazlauskas lands with a right to the head.
Kazlauskas swings wildly with an uppercut but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kazlauskas as Zulu tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kazlauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kazlauskas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kazlauskas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kazlauskass head. #ROC2#Kazlauskas is rocked!
Zulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Kazlauskas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kazlauskas misses with the head strike. #T3#
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Kazlauskas.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Kazlauskas.
Kazlauskas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazlauskas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu looking to throw knees to the head but Kazlauskas is blocking nicely.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Kazlauskas.
Kazlauskas blocks an uppercut.
Zulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazlauskas seems to have got his legs back now.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Zulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Kazlauskas backwards.
Kazlauskas has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
Kazlauskas has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Kazlauskas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kazlauskas managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Kazlauskas lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Kazlauskas - that landed with a thud.
Kazlauskas lands an uppercut.
We've been informed that Zulu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zulu lands a big right hand that drops Kazlauskas! The killer instinct kicks in and Zulu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zulu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tawanda Zulu!

Event: ICF 11
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Decker looks to score with a jab to the body but Alekseyovich is just out of range.
Decker throws an overhand right that lands on Alekseyovich's shoulder, as Alekseyovich tries to avoid the shot.
Decker throws a body shot but no joy.
Decker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alekseyovich doesn't seem bothered though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alekseyovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Decker, which made it look bad.
Decker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alekseyovich has time to react.
Decker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alekseyovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Decker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alekseyovich tries to clinch but Decker moves out of range.
Decker throws a lazy right hand but Alekseyovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alekseyovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alekseyovich manages to avoid it.
Decker digs a good hook to Alekseyovich's body.
Alekseyovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Kiril Alekseyovich has been cut.
Decker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big left from Decker misses.
Decker lands with a straight right. Alekseyovich didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Alekseyovich is rocked!#T1#
Decker is stalking Alekseyovich. Alekseyovich circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Decker, and it's lights out! Alekseyovich really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenneth Decker!

Event: ICF 10
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Didysis.
Manfield wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Didysis misses with an uppercut
and Manfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Didysis throws a body punch but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Didysis misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Manfield counters by moving into the clinch.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Didysis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Didysis misses with a punch on the inside.
Didysis has a couple of punches blocked by Manfield.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Didysis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Didysis throws a leg kick
and Manfield counters with a thumping low kick.
Didysis throws a jab but it's blocked by Manfield.
Manfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Didysis misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Didysis misses with a hook #CL#
and Manfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manfield.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Didysis looking to stall.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
Didysis fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Didysis breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Didysis closes the distance and clinches.
Didysis misses with a punch on the inside.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Manfield - that landed with a thud.
Manfield lands a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
Didysis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manfield is stalling here.
Didysis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Didysis.
A head punch on the inside from Didysis fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2#
Didysis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Didysis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Didysis misses with an uppercut.
Didysis with a hook.
Manfield staying out of range there.
Didysis throws a body punch but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Didysis.
Didysis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Didysis thows a leg kick but Manfield checks it
and Manfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Didysis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Didysis swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Didysis.
Didysis misses with a jab to the body
and Manfield counters with a leg kick.
Didysis throws a right hand that misses
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Didysis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Didysis throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manfield tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Didysis misses with a looping right.
Didysis lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Didysis darts in and clinches Manfield up against the cage.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Didysis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Didysis tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Didysis back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Manfield - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Didysis.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Didysis.
Didysis misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Manfield. #T5#
Didysis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manfield is keeping busy.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action. #BC2#
Didysis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Didysis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Didysis throws a poor cross that misses
and Didysis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Didysis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Didysis throws a right hand that misses
letting Manfield counter with a right hand.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Didysis.
Didysis throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Manfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manfield.
Didysis blocks a body shot from Manfield.
Manfield trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manfield. #T6#
Manfield manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Didysis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manfield is defending well for now.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Didysis throws an elbow that misses.
Didysis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Didysis avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manfield.
Didysis lands a shot to the body.
Manfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Didysis avoids the damage to the body. #T7#
Didysis working aggressively here.
Didysis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Didysis misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Didysis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Didysis tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Manfield to work. #T8#
Didysis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manfield.
Manfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Didysis won't want to take too many of those.
Didysis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Didysis tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Didysis back against the cage.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Didysis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
Didysis prevents a body shot from Manfield.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didysis misses with the head strike.
Didysis managing to block the knees to the body from Manfield. #T9#
Didysis misses with some punches.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Didysis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Didysis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Didysis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield slowing the pace effectively.
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manfield is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vytautas Didysis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Didysis misses with a double jab #TD#
and Manfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Didysis won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Didysis is trying to get back to half guard.
Manfield is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Didysis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Manfield has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield controlling his opponent.
Didysis wants to hold on but Manfield pushes him away.
Manfield controlling from mount. #T1#
Manfield seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Didysis is holding on tight.
Manfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield is looking to work his way around to Didysis's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Didysis has given up his back.
Manfield really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Didysis.
Manfield has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Didysis can't escape the position.
Manfield keeps control of the position easily here as Didysis tries to buck him off.
Manfield continues to stall.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Didysis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Manfield off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Didysis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manfield controls the action.
Didysis is in bad spot here.
Manfield controlling the position well here. Didysis rolled but Manfield kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T5#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Manfield.
Manfield continues to hold on tight.
Manfield's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Reni Manfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#T7#
Further stalling from Manfield.#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#T9#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Didysis tries to escape but Manfield has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that second 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.#R3#
Didysis throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Manfield counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Didysis!
Manfield taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield advances nicely into full mount.
Manfield controlling from mount. #T1#
Didysis is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Manfield has taken his back.
Didysis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manfield biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
More hug and hope from Manfield.#T3#
Manfield is hanging on to Didysis's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Didysis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T5##T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#T7##T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Didysis is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Didysis right now. #T9#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Manfield is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Didysis throws out the jab.
Manfield wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Didysis throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Manfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Didysis has a couple of punches blocked by Manfield.
Didysis has Manfield pushed against the cage.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
Didysis tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Didysis back against the cage.
Didysis tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it.
A body shot lands from Manfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Manfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Didysis misses with the head strike. #T1#
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Didysis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manfield effectively controlling the action here.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Didysis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Didysis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manfield is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manfield is working Didysis over against the cage.#T2#
Didysis gets through Manfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didysis throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Didysis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis misses with a body punch.
Manfield slowing the pace effectively.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Didysis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manfield slowing the pace effectively.
Manfield is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Manfield is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Didysis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manfields head.
Didysis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Manfield pushes Didysis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Manfield stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Manfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Didysis is defending well for now.
Manfield leaning his opponent against the cage.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vytautas Didysis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Didysis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Manfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Didysis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfield utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T5#
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Didysis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Didysis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Manfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Didysis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T6#
Didysis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield counters with a nice body kick.
Didysis misses with a double jab #CL#
and Manfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis digs a right hand underneath Manfield's ribcage. Manfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manfield.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Manfield is working Didysis over against the cage.
Didysis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis. #T7#
Manfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Manfield stalls.
Didysis struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Didysis fails to land.
Didysis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didysis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Didysis trying to land knees to the body.
Didysis trying to land knees to the body.
Manfield controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield. #T8#
Manfield is struggling to control the position.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manfield scores with a hook to the body.
Didysis prevents a body shot from Manfield.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didysis being controlled against the cage.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T9#
Didysis avoiding damage as Manfield throws knees to the body.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Didysis throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield.
Didysis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Didysis avoids it.
Didysis misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Didysis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Didysis slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vytautas Didysis dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Didysis misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Manfield counters by moving into the clinch.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Didysis.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manfield stalling the fight.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Didysis.
Manfield lands a knee to the body.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Didysis.
Manfield crunches a lovely knee into Didysis's ribcage.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield just leaning against Didysis, taking a breather.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
Didysis misses with the head strike.
Manfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didysis throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Didysis misses with a body punch.
Didysis looking to stall.
Didysis tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Didysis controls his hands.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Didysis.
Manfield slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Didysis fails to land. #T2#
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Manfield slowing the pace effectively.
Manfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Didysis's elbow.
Didysis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Didysis.
Didysis scores with a shot to the side of Manfield's head.
Didysis trying to stall but Manfield improves his position.
A short left from Didysis. #T3#
Didysis working aggressively here.
Manfield is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Manfield is pushing Didysis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Didysis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Didysis lands with a left to the head.
Manfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Didysis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Didysis tries to land knees in the clinch but Manfield avoids the damage to the body.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Didysis fails to land.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manfield landing knees to the body.
Didysis misses with a body punch.
Didysis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it. #T5#
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manfield is struggling to control the position.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Didysis.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Didysis.
Didysis tries a body shot but Manfield blocks it.
Manfield avoiding damage.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didysis working aggressively here. #T6#
Didysis has a couple of punches blocked by Manfield.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Didysis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Didysis misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Didysis manages to break the clinch.
Didysis misses with a hook to the body
and Manfield counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Didysis instigates a clinch.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Manfield taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T7#
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Didysis digs a right hand into Manfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manfield's gas tank.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfield slowing the pace effectively.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manfield.
Didysis throws a punch but it's blocked by Manfield. #T8#
Manfield tries to throw a body punch but Didysis avoids it by throwing Manfield back against the cage.
Manfield presses Didysis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Didysis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Didysis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Didysis fails to land.
Manfield stalls.
Didysis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Didysis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Didysis lands a hook that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T9#
Didysis struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands. #BC2#
Didysis manages to break the clinch.
Didysis misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Manfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:47
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vytautas Didysis!

Event: ICF 10
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Meza throws a body shot but no joy.
Meza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Meza just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meza.
Meza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Meza lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Jones forces Meza back against the cage and clinches.
Meza blocks a body shot from Jones.
Meza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Meza.
Meza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meza lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Meza.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meza lands with a light punch inside.
Meza is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meza.
Meza lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meza's brow. #BC2#
Meza breaks the clinch. #T1#
Meza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Meza.
Meza misses with a right hand #TD#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Meza! #SUB#
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Meza parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Meza to escape.
Meza is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones working the head with strikes.
Meza is looking for a sweep.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Meza looking for a sweep but Jones has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Meza has left one of his arms exposed and Jones doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Meza screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Black Beast Jones!

Event: SSKT VI
Date: Nov 13, 2023

#R1#
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Basrutten counter with a right hand.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Ward blocks a jab.
Ward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Ward.
Nice body punch from Basrutten.
Basrutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Basrutten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Basrutten.
Ward throws the left hand but Basrutten avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Ward misses its intended target.
Ward missing with a left hand there. Basrutten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michael Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Basrutten's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ward throws a jab when Basrutten was well out of range.
Ward misses with a hook. Basrutten ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Basrutten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A jab from Ward misses.
Basrutten misses the shot to the body.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward misses with a hook. Basrutten ducked under it nicely.
Basrutten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ward's head.
Basrutten blocks a jab.
Ward lands the left hand.
Ward swings for the body but Basrutten moves out of range.
Basrutten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Ward.
Basrutten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Basrutten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ward on the side of the head.
Ward misses with a hook.
Basrutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ward.
Ward misses with a jab to the body
enabling Basrutten to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward throws a jab when Basrutten was well out of range.
Ward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ward looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Basrutten ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward misses with a looping left.
Basrutten was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Basrutten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Basrutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Basrutten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Basrutten.
Ward throws a jab when Basrutten was well out of range.
Ward has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ward there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and Basrutten counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Ward misses.
Basrutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Ward misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Basrutten releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Basrutten's head but Basrutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Basrutten is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ward thuds his right hand into Basrutten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward stuns Basrutten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Ward dominated that round.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ward looks to throw the jab but Basrutten is out of range.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Basrutten is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Basrutten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Basrutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Basrutten slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basrutten! But no joy.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Basrutten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ward is out of range and Basrutten settles back down.
Ward misses with a hook. Basrutten ducked under it nicely.
Ward moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ward takes a swing at Basrutten's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Basrutten misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basrutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Basrutten throws a hook but Ward blocks it.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basrutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Basrutten walks into a left hand. #T1#
Ward lunges at Basrutten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Basrutten's hand.
Basrutten throws a low kick but Ward avoids it.
Basrutten defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Basrutten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ward misses with a looping left.
Basrutten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ward walks into a straight right hand from Basrutten.
Ward walks into a straight right hand from Basrutten.
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Basrutten.
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Basrutten to counter with a crisp jab.
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Basrutten moves away and avoids it.
Basrutten avoids the body shot from Ward.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Basrutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Basrutten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
It seemed like Basrutten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Basrutten. That snapped Ward's head back.
Ward scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Ward misses. #T2#
Ward misses with a looping left.
Basrutten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Basrutten slips under a jab.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michael Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
Basrutten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Basrutten lands with a hook. Ward tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward cracks Basrutten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Basrutten has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ward looks to land a left hand but Basrutten moved out of range nicely.
Basrutten steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ward.
Ward cracks Basrutten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Basrutten feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ward misses with a hook
and Basrutten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Basrutten slips under a jab.
Basrutten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ward with a body shot.
Basrutten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ward to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Ward dominated that second round.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ward misses with an uppercut
and Basrutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mirko Basrutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward misses with a jab to the body
and Basrutten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Basrutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basrutten can do to turn this around?
Basrutten defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Basrutten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Basrutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Basrutten ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Nice defenses there by Basrutten.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Basrutten counters with a right hand to the body.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basrutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basrutten moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward lands a really nice looking cross but Basrutten seems unphased.
Basrutten slips a straight right by Ward.
It seemed like Basrutten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Basrutten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward looks to land a right hand but Basrutten moved out of range.
Ward swings widly with a right hand
and Basrutten counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Basrutten.
Basrutten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Ward is rocked!
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basrutten moves away.
Basrutten throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.
Basrutten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ward misses with a hook. Basrutten ducked under it nicely.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Basrutten's head but Basrutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Basrutten misses.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Basrutten.
Ward is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ward misses with a hook. Basrutten ducked under it nicely.
Basrutten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ward with a body shot.
Michael Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward seems to have got his legs back now.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basrutten.
Nice defenses there by Basrutten.
Basrutten throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Basrutten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Ward throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Ward.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basrutten moves away.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Basrutten.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Basrutten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ward checks a low kick from Basrutten.
Jab, jab by Ward - just one landing.
Basrutten moves away from the strike by Ward.
Ward slips under a jab from Basrutten.
Basrutten ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Basrutten appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ward throws a predictable looking body shot
and Basrutten counters with a nice uppercut.
Ward misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Basrutten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basrutten manages to avoid it.
Basrutten staying out of range there.
Ward missing with a left hand there. Basrutten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Ward.
Well Ward has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Ward!

Event: ICF 8
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Meza misses with a hook.
Abott is looking to counter the offense by Meza and move into the clinch.
We've been told by Abott's head coaches at Island Kings Lua MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Meza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Abott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meza doesn't seem phased though.
Meza with a jab.
Meza moves out of range of the body kick from Abott.
Meza scores with a body shot.
Abott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abott slips a jab from Meza.
Meza scores with a body shot.
Meza cracks Abott with an open hand slap.
Abott throws an overhand right that lands on Meza's shoulder, as Meza tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abott.
Abott swings for the body but Meza moves out of range.
Meza throws a shot from downtown. Abott moves away and avoids it.
Meza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abott is breathing heavily.
Meza lands with a good body shot.
Meza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meza misses with a straight left.
Abott takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1##KD2#
Meza lands a big right hand that sends Abott crashing to the mat! Meza stays standing though and waves Abott back to his feet!#ROC2#Abott is rocked!
Meza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Abott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
BAM! Meza delivers a spinning backfist that drops Abott like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Mike Meza!

Event: ICF Friday Fights 4
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Fock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Didysis throws a big shot that misses.
Didysis throws an off balance right hand
and Fock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Didysis throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Fock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Fock pulls Didysis into guard.
Didysis passes Fock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fock tries to get to full guard but Didysis has control of the leg.
Fock missing with punches from the bottom.
Didysis works his way into full mount!
Fock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Didysis wants to get back to his feet but Fock is holding on tight.
Didysis controlling the pace for now.
Didysis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Fock regains half guard.#SUB#
Fock actively working from the bottom here.
Fock is trying to maintain the position but Didysis is very close to passing his half guard.
Didysis slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Fock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fock looking for submissions off his back.
Fock misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Didysis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Didysis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Didysis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Didysis wants to free his trapped foot but Fock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fock is looking to improve his position.
Didysis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Didysis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##SUB#
Fock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Didysis prevents Fock from improving his position.
Didysis wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Fock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Didysis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Didysis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Fock wants to get back to full guard.
Didysis wants to stand up but Fock has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Didysis not doing much here.
Fock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Didysis tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fock controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Didysis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fock manages to avoid it.
Didysis throws a big shot that misses.
Didysis swings for the body but Fock moves out of range.
Fock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.
Didysis misses the jab.
Fock feinted with a counter takedown.
Fock ducks under a wild hook from Didysis.
Fock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Didysis misses its intended target.
As Didysis tries to get set, Fock tries to push him back and clinch up but Didysis manages to avoid the attempt.
Didysis scores with a decent looking hook.
Didysis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Didysis looks to land a right hand but Fock moved out of range.
As Didysis tries to get set, Fock tries to push him back and clinch up but Didysis manages to avoid the attempt.#T5#
Fock staying out of range there.
Fock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Didysis throws out the jab.
Fock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Didysis.
Didysis throws out a loose jab but Fock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didysis misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Fock counters by clinching up.
Didysis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fock backwards. #TD#
Fock successfully pulls guard.
Didysis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fock's guard.
Didysis controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Fock looking for a guillotine here but Didysis defends easily. #SUB#
Didysis avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T6##SUB#
Fock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Didysis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Didysis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Fock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Fock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Didysis wanted to stand there but Fock had control of the position. #SUB#
Fock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Fock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T7#
Didysis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fock tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Fock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Didysis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Fock is looking for a triangle but Didysis pushes his legs off easily.
Fock is breathing heavily.
Didysis wants to stand but Fock has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Fock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Didysis cracks Fock with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Didysis. Fock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fock tries to counter by clinching up but Didysis breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Didysis. Fock does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Didysis tries to get set, Fock tries to push him back and clinch up but Didysis manages to avoid the attempt.#T8#
Fock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Didysis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fock under the eye.#ROC2#Fock is rocked!
Didysis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Fock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vytautas Didysis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Didysis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fock seems to have got his legs back now.
Didysis missing with a left hand there. Fock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Didysis misses with a body shot.
Fock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Didysis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.
Fock slips under a jab.
Didysis misses with an uppercut.
As Didysis tries to get set, Fock tries to push him back and clinch up but Didysis manages to avoid the attempt.
Didysis lands a really nice looking cross but Fock seems unphased.
Didysis misses with a low kick as Fock jumps back.
Fock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Didysis.
Fock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Didysis.#T9#
Fock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Didysis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fock slips under a jab.
Fock is looking to counter the offense by Didysis and move into the clinch.
Didysis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fock is looking to counter the offense by Didysis and move into the clinch.
Didysis swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Fock counters by clinching up.
Didysis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
Fock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Didysis to keep the fight standing.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis stands there with Fock around his waist. Fock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uada Fock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Didysis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Didysis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Didysis.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vytautas Didysis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Fock.
Fock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Didysis scores with a body shot.
Didysis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fock moves away.
As Didysis tries to get set, Fock tries to push him back and clinch up but Didysis manages to avoid the attempt.
Didysis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fock moves away.
Fock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Didysis misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Fock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Didysis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fock backwards.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Didysis walks away with a smile on his face. Fock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Didysis throws a jab when Fock was well out of range.
Fock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Didysis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fock.
Fock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Didysis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Didysis misses.
Didysis misses with a wild body shot.
Fock ducks under a wild hook from Didysis.
Fock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.
Fock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Didysis looks to land a left hand but Fock moved out of range nicely.
Didysis looks for the body kick but Fock saw that one coming.
Fock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Didysis.
Didysis misses with an uppercut.
Fock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Didysis clinches up against the cage.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Didysis misses with a punch on the inside.
Didysis lands a left hand.
Didysis is trying to break free.
Fock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fock avoids the elbow strike from Didysis, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
Fock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Didysis just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uada Fock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fock manages to pull guard.
Didysis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fock is proving hard to escape from.
Vytautas Didysis has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Fock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Didysis defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Didysis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fock being controlled here, momentarily.
Fock has a closed guard, preventing Didysis from standing up.
Didysis wants to control from the top but Fock keeps moving. #SUB#
Fock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Didysis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Didysis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fock is trying to control the position but Didysis postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fock slips a jab from Didysis.
As Didysis tries to get set, Fock tries to push him back and clinch up but Didysis manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Fock slips a jab from Didysis.
Fock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.
Didysis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fock doesn't seem bothered though.
Didysis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fock's head.#CL2#
Fock gets tackled into the cage by Didysis. Didysis maintains the clinch.
Fock tries to pull guard but Didysis won't allow it.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis stands there with Fock around his waist. Fock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis stands there with Fock around his waist. Fock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Didysis fails to land.
A short right from Didysis on the inside.
Fock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Didysis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Didysis working aggressively here.
Vytautas Didysis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Didysis smiles and moves away.
Didysis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Didysis.
Didysis throws a body shot but no joy.
Fock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Didysis tests Fock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Didysis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Didysis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Didysis throws a nice looking combination but Fock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fock is looking to counter the offense by Didysis and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Didysis clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Didysis.
Didysis misses with some punches.
Fock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Didysis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fock tries to pull guard but Didysis won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fock.
Fock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Didysis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fock blocks the elbow strike. #T5#
Fock jumps guard but Didysis stands there with Fock around his waist. Fock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fock is trying to pull guard but Didysis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Didysis.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Didysis to keep the fight standing.
Fock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Didysis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Didysis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fock.
Fock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Didysis walks away with a smile on his face. Fock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Didysis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Didysis takes a swing at Fock's ribcage but misses.
Didysis scores with a body shot.
Fock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Didysis.
Didysis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T6#
Didysis misses with a wild body shot.
Didysis throws a jab when Fock was well out of range.
As Didysis tries to get set, Fock tries to push him back and clinch up but Didysis manages to avoid the attempt.
Fock blocks a jab.
Didysis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Didysis misses the shot to the body.
Fock is looking to counter the offense by Didysis and move into the clinch.
Vytautas Didysis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Didysis misses the shot to the body.
Didysis throws a shot from downtown. Fock moves away and avoids it.
Fock is looking to counter the offense by Didysis and move into the clinch.
Fock ducks right into an uppercut from Didysis.
A jab from Didysis misses.
Didysis throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Fock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Didysis digs a right hand into Fock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fock's gas tank. #T7#
Fock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fock blocks an uppercut.
Fock is trying to pull guard but Didysis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Didysis to keep the fight standing.
Fock blocks an elbow strike from Didysis.
Fock blocks an uppercut.
Didysis lands an uppercut.
Didysis lands a hook that snaps the head of Fock backwards.
Didysis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis stands there with Fock around his waist. Fock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Didysis to keep the fight standing.
Didysis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Didysis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fock blocks a body shot from Didysis.
Fock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Didysis.
Fock is trying to pull guard but Didysis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T8#
Didysis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fock. #TD#
Fock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Didysis wants to stand but Fock has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Fock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Didysis tries to stand but Fock is controlling from the bottom.
Didysis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Fock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Didysis defends it easily.
Didysis wanted to stand there but Fock had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T9#
Didysis just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Didysis.
Didysis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fock moves out of range of the strikes.
Didysis just misses with a punch to the body.
Didysis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Didysis throws out the jab.
Fock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.
Didysis connects with a crisp jab.
Fock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Didysis misses with a hook to the body
and Fock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Didysis looks to land a left hand but Fock moved out of range nicely.
Fock is looking to counter the offense by Didysis and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vytautas Didysis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Didysis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Didysis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Didysis.
Didysis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Didysis scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Didysis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Didysis.
Didysis throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Fock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fock blocking some punches.
Didysis misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didysis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fock's elbow.
Fock is trying to pull guard but Didysis has him pressed against the cage.
Didysis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Didysis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Fock drags the fight down to the ground.
Didysis wants to stand but Fock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Didysis looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Didysis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fock is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fock has his foot on Didysis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Didysis works his way back into a safe position though.
Fock looking to control.
Didysis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fock's guard.#SUB#
Fock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Didysis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Didysis tries to stand but Fock is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Didysis misses with a wild combination.
Fock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Didysis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Didysis swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Fock counters by moving into the clinch.
Didysis misses with some punches.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uada Fock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didysis misses with some punches.
Fock tries to pull guard but Didysis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Didysis walks away with a smile on his face. Fock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Didysis throws out a loose jab but Fock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didysis swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Didysis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Didysis.
Fock is trying to pull guard but Didysis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fock blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Fock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Didysis walks away with a smile on his face. Fock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Didysis throws a hook to the side of Fock's head but Fock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Didysis misses the target.
Didysis with a hook.
Didysis jabs at Fock's body.
Didysis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Didysis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fock throwing a counter right hand but Didysis manages to avoid it.
Didysis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fock.
Fock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Didysis throws out the jab.
Fock is looking to counter the offense by Didysis and move into the clinch.
Didysis throws a jab but it's blocked by Fock.
Fock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Didysis throws out the jab.
Didysis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Fock ducks under a wild hook from Didysis.
Didysis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Didysis throws a leg kick that misses.
Fock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Didysis misses with a body shot.
Fock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Didysis misses with a body shot #CL#
and Fock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fock tries to pull guard but Didysis holds him up against the cage and eventually Fock drops back down to his feet.
Fock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fock is trying to pull guard but Didysis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Didysis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Didysis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Didysis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fock avoids it.
Didysis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fock backwards. #T5#
Fock jumps guard but Didysis stands there with Fock around his waist. Fock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Didysis smiles and moves away.
Didysis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fock was well out of range. Poor timing from Didysis.
Fock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Didysis.
Didysis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fock attempts a counter takedown but Didysis avoids it well and moves away.
Nice cross by Didysis.
Didysis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Didysis misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Fock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fock. #TD#
Fock manages to pull guard.
Didysis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Fock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Didysis is aware though and is defending well.
Didysis wants to stand but Fock is controlling his posture from full guard. #T6##SUB#
Fock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fock wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Fock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Didysis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Fock looking for a guillotine here but Didysis defends easily.
Didysis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fock's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T7#
Didysis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fock throwing a counter right hand but Didysis manages to avoid it.
Didysis throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Fock moves into the clinch.
Fock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Didysis smiles and moves away.
Didysis throws a hook to the side of Fock's head but Fock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Didysis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Didysis misses with a body shot #CL#
and Fock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fock.
Didysis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Didysis misses with a punch on the inside.
Didysis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fock avoids it.#TD#
Fock jumps guard.
Didysis wants to stand but Fock is controlling his posture from full guard. #T8#
Didysis won't allow Fock to sweep him here. #SUB#
Fock has his foot on Didysis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Didysis works his way back into a safe position though.
Didysis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fock is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Fock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Didysis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Didysis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Didysis connects with a looping right hand.
Didysis misses with a right hand #CL#
and Fock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T9#
Didysis lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Fock pulls guard. #SUB#
Fock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Didysis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Didysis wanted to stand there but Fock had control of the position.
Didysis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Fock working for a triangle but Didysis defends it easily.
Didysis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fock tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Didysis is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vytautas Didysis really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Didysis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fock.
An inside leg kick from Didysis misses.
Nice defenses there by Fock.
It looked like Fock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fock takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Didysis.
Fock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Didysis.
Fock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice uppercut there from Didysis.
A big left from Didysis misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fock slips under a jab from Didysis.
As Didysis tries to get set, Fock tries to push him back and clinch up but Didysis manages to avoid the attempt.
Didysis misses with an uppercut. Fock saw that one coming.
Fock tries to counter by clinching up but Didysis breaks away and moves out of range.
Didysis just misses with a punch to the body.
Fock tries to counter by clinching up but Didysis breaks away and moves out of range.
Didysis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fock counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Fock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Didysis swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Fock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fock is trying to pull guard but Didysis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Didysis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uada Fock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didysis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis stands there with Fock around his waist. Fock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Didysis scores with a shot to the side of Fock's head.
Didysis misses with some punches.
Fock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Didysis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fock tries to pull guard but Didysis won't allow it.
Didysis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Didysis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fock. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fock.
Didysis pushes Fock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis stands there with Fock around his waist. Fock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Didysis breaks from the clinch.
Didysis throws a body shot but no joy.
Fock is looking to counter the offense by Didysis and move into the clinch.
Didysis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Didysis misses its intended target.
Didysis swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Fock moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fock fails to pull guard.
Fock tries to pull guard but Didysis holds him up against the cage and eventually Fock drops back down to his feet.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis stands there with Fock around his waist. Fock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis. #T3#
Fock tries to pull guard but Didysis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Didysis walks away with a smile on his face. Fock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Didysis misses with a combination #CL#
and Fock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fock is trying to pull guard but Didysis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fock is trying to pull guard but Didysis has him pressed against the cage.
Didysis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Didysis gets through Fock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
Fock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Didysis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Didysis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fock.
Didysis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Didysis walks away with a smile on his face. Fock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from Didysis.
Didysis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Didysis tries to get set, Fock tries to push him back and clinch up but Didysis manages to avoid the attempt.
Didysis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Didysis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fock.
Fock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Didysis throws a body punch but Fock moves out of range.
Fock tries to counter by clinching up but Didysis breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Didysis misses.
Didysis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Didysis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fock's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Didysis takes a swing at Fock's ribcage but misses.
Fock moves out of range as Didysis strikes.
Fock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Didysis.
As Didysis tries to get set, Fock tries to push him back and clinch up but Didysis manages to avoid the attempt.
Didysis misses with a straight right.
Didysis misses with a hook. Fock ducked under it nicely.
Fock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.#T5#
Didysis looks to throw the jab but Fock is out of range.
Didysis throws a jab but it's blocked by Fock.
Fock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Didysis.
Fock tries to counter by clinching up but Didysis breaks away and moves out of range.
Fock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Didysis misses with a wild body shot.
Fock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Didysis just misses with a punch to the body.
Fock moves out of range of the strikes.
Didysis misses with a right hand #CL#
and Fock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Didysis pushes Fock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fock is trying to pull guard but Didysis has him pressed against the cage.
Fock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Didysis smiles and moves away.
Fock takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T6#
Didysis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Didysis swings widly with a right hand
and Fock counters with a nice body shot.
Didysis throws a looping overhand right but Fock ducks down to avoid it.
Didysis throws a big shot that misses.
Fock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.
Fock slips a straight right by Didysis.
Fock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Didysis swings for the body but Fock moves out of range.
Didysis throws a body punch but Fock moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Didysis takes a swing at Fock's ribcage but misses.
Fock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fock slips a jab from Didysis.
Fock is looking to counter the offense by Didysis and move into the clinch.
Didysis jabs Fock right on the nose. Fock blinks but takes it well.#T7#
A looping hook to the body misses from Didysis. Fock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Didysis looks to land a left hand but Fock moved out of range nicely.
Fock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Didysis wants to land a leg kick but Fock is out of range.
Fock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Didysis.
Fock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Didysis throws a leg kick #CL#
and Fock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fock is trying to pull guard but Didysis has him pressed against the cage.
Fock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Fock drags the fight down to the ground.
Fock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Fock is looking for a triangle but Didysis pushes his legs off easily.
Didysis wants to stand but Fock is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Fock has his foot on Didysis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Didysis works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Didysis wants to stand but Fock has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Fock working for a triangle but Didysis defends it easily. #SUB#
Fock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Didysis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Didysis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Didysis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Didysis.
Fock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Didysis.#CL2#
Fock gets tackled into the cage by Didysis. Didysis maintains the clinch. #TD#
Fock jumps guard. #T9#
Didysis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Fock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Didysis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fock has a closed guard, preventing Didysis from standing up. #SU2#
Didysis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Didysis misses with a body shot
and Fock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Didysis thinking. #CL2#
Didysis moves into range and clinches up with Fock.
Fock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fock takes a shot to the head.
Fock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Didysis to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
Didysis misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vytautas Didysis dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Didysis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Didysis throws a solid leg kick but Fock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Didysis.
Fock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Didysis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Didysis scores with the left hand. Fock knows he should have avoided that one.
Didysis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Didysis swings for the body but Fock moves out of range.
Didysis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Didysis.
Fock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Didysis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didysis misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Fock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fock.
Didysis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis lands a left hand.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Fock controls the action.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
Fock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Didysis to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Fock is trying to pull guard but Didysis has him pressed against the cage.
Fock tries to pull guard but Didysis won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uada Fock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Didysis misses with some punches.
Fock tries to pull guard but Didysis won't allow it.
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.
Fock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Didysis walks away with a smile on his face. Fock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Didysis connects with a body shot that sends Fock's belly button to the back.
Fock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Didysis throws a right hand that Fock ducks under and follows up with a left that Fock also avoids with ease.
Fock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.
Didysis throws a right hand that misses
and Fock counters with a left to the body.
Didysis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Didysis misses the body punch #CL#
and Fock counters by clinching up.
Fock is trying to pull guard but Didysis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Didysis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Didysis throws a hook to the side of Fock's head but Fock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fock tries to counter by clinching up but Didysis breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Didysis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fock.
Didysis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fock at a distance.
Didysis swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Fock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fock tries to pull guard but Didysis won't allow it.
Fock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Didysis walks away with a smile on his face. Fock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fock ducks under a wild hook from Didysis.
As Didysis tries to get set, Fock tries to push him back and clinch up but Didysis manages to avoid the attempt.
Didysis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fock checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Didysis. Fock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Didysis misses with a hook.
Fock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Didysis throws a shot from downtown. Fock moves away and avoids it.
Fock is looking to counter the offense by Didysis and move into the clinch.
Didysis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fock. #CL2#
Didysis moves into the clinch.#T3#
Fock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fock as Didysis tries to tie him up.
Didysis tries to throw a body punch but Fock avoids it by throwing Didysis back against the cage.
Didysis misses with a punch on the inside.
Didysis working aggressively here.
Fock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Didysis smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Didysis clinches up against the cage.
Didysis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Fock controls the action.
Fock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Didysis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Didysis walks away with a smile on his face. Fock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Didysis throws a hook to the side of Fock's head but Fock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Didysis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didysis manages to circle out of the way.
Didysis throws a jab but it's blocked by Fock.
Didysis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Didysis misses with a wild body shot.
As Didysis tries to get set, Fock tries to push him back and clinch up but Didysis manages to avoid the attempt.
Didysis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Didysis misses with an uppercut. Fock saw that one coming.
Didysis misses with a straight right.
Fock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fock is looking to counter the offense by Didysis and move into the clinch.
Fock moves out of range of the strikes.#T5#
Fock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Didysis swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Fock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Didysis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fock backwards.
Fock blocks a body shot from Didysis.
Fock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis stands there with Fock around his waist. Fock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Didysis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Didysis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Didysis lands with a right to the head.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis stands there with Fock around his waist. Fock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fock tries to pull guard but Didysis won't allow it.
Didysis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fock.
Didysis lands a right hand.
Fock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Didysis on the inside. #T6#
Didysis lands with a left to the head.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Didysis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Didysis just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
Fock jumps guard but Didysis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Didysis smiles and moves away.
Didysis scores with a nice head shot.
Didysis lands a nice shot to the body.
Didysis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fock is looking to counter the offense by Didysis and move into the clinch.
Didysis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Didysis throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Fock moves into the clinch.#T7#
Fock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Didysis walks away with a smile on his face. Fock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Didysis throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Fock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Didysis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Didysis.
Didysis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fock tries to pull guard but Didysis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Didysis dips a shoulder and cracks Fock with a mighty uppercut! Fock falls back against the cage and Didysis unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fock is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Didysis screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vytautas Didysis!

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 Friday Fights 4
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Vartescu throws a big shot that misses.
Vartescu misses with a head kick.
Vartescu defending well as Dievas loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Vartescu misses.
Dievas scores with a jab to the body.
Dievas misses with a body shot.
Dievas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dievas throws the left hand but Vartescu avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Vartescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dievas lands a jab to Vartescu's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vartescu looks winded!
A telegraphed right hand from Vartescu misses the target.
Dievas throws a jab when Vartescu was well out of range.
Dievas lands with a shot to the body.
Dievas punishes Vartescu's body with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Dievas sends Vartescu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dievas is motioning to the referee to let Vartescu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Nikolai Vartescu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Dievas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vartescu sprawling to the canvas! Vartescu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dievas finish him?! #ROC#Vartescu is rocked!
Vartescu leaves his chin hanging out and Dievas seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Vartescu crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Perkunas Dievas!

Event: ICF Friday Fights 4
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Clone throws a body shot but no joy.
Clone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalvis.
It seemed like Clone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalvis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clone walks into a straight right hand from Kalvis.
Clone moves forwards but Kalvis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clone throws out a loose jab but Kalvis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalvis swings for the body but Clone moves out of range.
Clone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalvis.
Kalvis misses with a straight right.
Clone moves out of range as Kalvis strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clone! But no joy.
Kalvis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clone.#ROC#Clone is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Cpu Clone's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalvis misses with an uppercut.
Kalvis lands a right hook to the body.
Kalevelis Kalvis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalvis throws a looping overhand right but Clone ducks down to avoid it.
Kalvis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalvis throws a body shot but no joy.
Clone throws out a counter right but Kalvis avoids it with no problem.
Kalvis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalvis dodges the punch combination from Clone. #T1#
Kalvis lands with a right hand.
and Kalvis counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Clone! He's just covering up as Kalvis starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalevelis Kalvis!

Event: ICF 7
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Decker catches Norddahl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Norddahl is defended easily by Decker.
Decker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decker with a hook.
Decker swings for the body but Norddahl moves out of range.
Decker lunges at Norddahl with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norddahl's hand.
Norddahl shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Decker defends it nicely.
Norddahl throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Decker's waist but Decker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norddahl off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evert Norddahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norddahl on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Decker, as that shot connected. #ROC2#Norddahl is rocked!#KD2#
Decker lands a big uppercut and Norddahl crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Norddahl looks OK. Decker waves Norddahl back to his feet!
Oh Norddahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norddahl bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Decker comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Norddahl falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Norddahl was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenneth Decker!

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 6
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Didysis throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimitriev.
Dimitriev defending well as Didysis loads up on a big left hand.
Didysis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dimitriev's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Bartok Dimitriev has been cut.
Didysis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Didysis works Dimitriev's body with a nice hook.
Didysis swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Dimitriev moves into the clinch.
Didysis working aggressively here.
Didysis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dimitriev is trying to stall.
Didysis blocks a body shot from Dimitriev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitriev uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Didysis.
Didysis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Didysis has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitriev. #T1#
Dimitriev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Didysis misses with a body punch.
Didysis gets through Dimitriev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dimitriev is struggling to control the position.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didysis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dimitriev is pushing Didysis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Didysis fails to land.
Dimitriev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Didysis digs a right hand into Dimitriev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitriev's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike.
Dimitriev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimitriev misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Didysis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Dimitriev.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Didysis throws a shot from downtown. Dimitriev moves away and avoids it.
Didysis sets himself, and Dimitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Didysis avoids it this time.
Didysis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitriev.
Dimitriev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Didysis.
Didysis works Dimitriev's body with a nice hook.
Didysis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dimitriev defending well as Didysis loads up on a big left hand.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Didysis pushes him away.
Dimitriev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Didysis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dimitriev slips a jab from Didysis.
Didysis looks to throw the jab but Dimitriev is out of range.
Dimitriev blocks a jab.
Didysis misses with a double jab.
Didysis scores with a shot to the body.
Didysis throws a shot from downtown. Dimitriev moves away and avoids it.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Didysis shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Didysis scores with a nice strike.
Didysis misses the jab.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Didysis misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Dimitriev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Didysis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitriev.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dimitriev slips a straight right by Didysis.
Dimitriev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitriev tries to counter with a clinch but Didysis shakes him off and moves away.
Didysis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Didysis throws a right and a left that Dimitriev avoids nicely.
Dimitriev wants to counter with a clinch but Didysis pushes him away.
We've been informed that Dimitriev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Didysis misses with a straight right.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Didysis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitriev was well out of range. Poor timing from Didysis.
Dimitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vytautas Didysis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Didysis throws a hook but Dimitriev avoids it easily.
Dimitriev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Didysis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Didysis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Didysis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dimitriev's brow.
Dimitriev tries to stall but Didysis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Didysis as the two fighters clinch.
Dimitriev is trying to stall.
Dimitriev has Didysis pushed against the cage.
Didysis blocks a body shot from Dimitriev.
Didysis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Dimitriev controls the action.
Dimitriev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Didysis is keeping busy.
Dimitriev wants to stall.
Didysis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimitriev backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Didysis. #T5#
A shot in the inside from Didysis.
A short right from Didysis.
Didysis lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimitriev takes a shot to the head.
Didysis can't find room to land a body shot as Dimitriev controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Didysis.
Didysis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Didysis misses with a body punch.
Didysis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dimitriev backwards.
Dimitriev is looking to control Didysis's arms but Didysis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dimitriev has his back to the cage.
Didysis misses with a punch to the body.
Didysis lands a right hand.
Didysis lands a body shot.
Dimitriev looks winded!
Didysis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didysis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimitriev backwards. #T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Didysis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Didysis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimitriev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Didysis's elbow.
Didysis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Didysis pushes Dimitriev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Didysis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Didysis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimitrievs head.
Didysis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimitriev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Didysis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dimitriev can't find room to land a body shot as Didysis controls the action.
Didysis lands a shoulder strike.
Didysis lands an uppercut.
Dimitriev is trying to maintain a safe position but Didysis gets an underhook and turns Dimitriev into the cage.
Didysis misses with a short punch on the inside. #T7#
Dimitriev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#That has opened up Bartok Dimitriev's cut even more.
Didysis throws a head punch that misses.
Didysis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dimitriev or not.
Dimitriev throws a punch but it's blocked by Didysis.
Didysis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitriev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Dimitriev to work.
Didysis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Didysis lands with a short shot to the head.
Didysis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Didysis misses with an elbow over the top.
Dimitriev takes a shot to the head.
Didysis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimitrievs head.
Dimitriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Didysis.
Dimitriev misses with the head strike. #T8#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Didysis presses Dimitriev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Didysis on the inside.
Dimitriev trying to control the position but instead, Didysis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dimitriev into the cage.
Didysis taking a breather.
Didysis cracks Dimitriev with a nice body shot.
Didysis lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Didysis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Didysis.
Didysis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Didysis scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Didysis breaks from the clinch.
Didysis pounces like a tiger and cracks Dimitriev with a vicious hook! Dimitriev is down but not out! Didysis follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vytautas Didysis!

Event: SSKT 4
Date: Oct 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Basrutten misses with a knee strike.
Anderson tries to work over Basrutten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Basrutten. #BC2#
Basrutten breaks the clinch.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Basrutten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basrutten manages to avoid it.
Basrutten doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Basrutten avoids it.
Basrutten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Basrutten has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Basrutten is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Basrutten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Basrutten blocking some punches. #T1##BC2#
Basrutten manages to break the clinch.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBasrutten.
Benny Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Basrutten scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Basrutten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Basrutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Basrutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Basrutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Basrutten.
And Anderson counters with a quick kick to the body but Basrutten blocks it.
Basrutten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Basrutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Basrutten wants to counter with a clinch but Anderson pushes him away.
Basrutten tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Basrutten blocks the body kick.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Basrutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Basrutten takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Basrutten looks winded!
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Basrutten sees coming a mile off.
Basrutten raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Basrutten follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Anderson moves out of range as Basrutten throws a body kick. #CL2#
Basrutten closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Basrutten. #BC2#
Basrutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson throws a body punch but Basrutten moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mirko Basrutten will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Basrutten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mirko Basrutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Basrutten forces Anderson back against the ropes and clinches.
Basrutten just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
Basrutten is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land. #BC2#
Basrutten breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Basrutten does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Basrutten darts in and clinches Anderson up against the ropes.#BC2#
Basrutten breaks the clinch.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a head kick that Basrutten semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Mirko Basrutten has been cut.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Basrutten unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Basrutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Basrutten sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson checks a low kick from Basrutten.
Basrutten moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Basrutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Basrutten drives through and clinches with Anderson against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Basrutten keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Basrutten.
Basrutten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Basrutten.
Basrutten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson. #BC2#
Basrutten breaks the clinch.
Mirko Basrutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Basrutten is breathing heavily.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Basrutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses #CL2#
and Basrutten counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Basrutten.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Basrutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Basrutten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Basrutten controls his hands.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Basrutten.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Benny Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mirko Basrutten's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Basrutten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Basrutten moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Basrutten has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basrutten is looking for the big counter here.
Anderson lands a nice looking body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Basrutten checks a leg kick.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson with a nice calf kick.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Basrutten.
Basrutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Basrutten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick but Basrutten moves out of range.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Basrutten moved away.
Basrutten throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range. #CL2#
Basrutten darts in and clinches Anderson up against the ropes.
Basrutten is looking to control Anderson's arms but Anderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Basrutten has his back to the ropes.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Basrutten controls his hands.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Basrutten is controlling the position. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Basrutten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Basrutten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Basrutten tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Basrutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Basrutten fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Basrutten moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Basrutten.
Basrutten moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Basrutten forces Anderson back against the ropes and clinches.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson tries to work over Basrutten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Basrutten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Anderson!

Event: ICF Friday Fights 2
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1#
Meza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as San Felipe sprawls well. San Felipe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meza gets slowly back to his feet.
San Felipe swats away the attempt to clinch by Meza.
Meza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meza tries to clinch up but San Felipe circles away and keeps his distance.
San Felipe blocks a head kick by Meza.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Felipe! But no joy.
Meza looks for a takedown but San Felipe sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Felipe avoids the head kick by Meza.
San Felipe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Meza lands a nice shot that snaps San Felipe's head back. #CL#
Meza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with San Felipe, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Meza pressing his opponent against the cage.
Meza lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Meza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meza with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and San Felipe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meza won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Meza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
San Felipe is working Meza over with some ground and pound from side control.
San Felipe wants to control but Meza is keeping him busy.
Meza wants to control but San Felipe postures up.#T2#
Meza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Meza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
San Felipe trying to control the position but Meza is working away.
Meza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but San Felipe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Meza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meza looking for a sweep but San Felipe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Meza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
San Felipe has control of Meza's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Meza regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
San Felipe wants to finish this one by submission but Meza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from San Felipe.
Meza working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
San Felipe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Meza manages to avoid the submission attempt.
San Felipe looks up at the clock and then as Meza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, San Felipe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
Meza is looking to regain half guard here but San Felipe keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
San Felipe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Meza tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but San Felipe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Meza tries to lock up and control but San Felipe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
San Felipe trying to control but Meza is having none of it. #SUB2#
San Felipe wants to finish this one by submission but Meza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from San Felipe. #T5#
San Felipe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Meza really wants to buck San Felipe off and get back to his feet.
Meza gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
San Felipe is working for a kimura but Meza is defending it quite comfortably.
San Felipe looks winded!
San Felipe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
San Felipe trying to control the action but Meza is working from the bottom.
Meza wants to improve his position but San Felipe is controlling well. #T6#
Meza is trying to stand. #SUB#
Meza looking for submissions off his back.
San Felipe is trying to control. Meza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
San Felipe controlling the action here.
Meza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. San Felipe is working away from the top position though.
San Felipe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
San Felipe prevents Meza from improving his position.
San Felipe is trying to control the action in half guard but Meza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Meza or perhaps it was just good defense by San Felipe, which made it look bad.
San Felipe misses with a body shot
letting Meza counter with a right hand.
Meza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Meza has taken the fight to the clinch.
San Felipe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T8#
San Felipe looking to slow down the pace here.
San Felipe is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Meza is trying to pull guard but San Felipe has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Meza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with San Felipe but San Felipe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
San Felipe avoids a kick to the body.
Meza looks for a takedown but San Felipe sprawls well.
San Felipe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T9#
Meza shoots for a double leg takedown but San Felipe sprawls well. He's pushed Meza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And San Felipe tries to counter it with a takedown but Meza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Meza throws a head kick but San Felipe moves out of range.
San Felipe slaps away a takedown attempt from Meza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
San Felipe slaps away a takedown attempt from Meza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meza avoids the body shot from San Felipe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meza tries for a takedown but San Felipe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
San Felipe tries to counter with a clinch but Meza shakes him off and moves away.
San Felipe lands a slapping body shot.
Meza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says San Felipe as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo San Felipe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Meza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts San Felipe as he jumps to the side.
Meza misses with a body shot
and San Felipe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meza misses with a takedown attempt
and San Felipe counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
San Felipe looking to score a takedown here. Meza is defending well but San Felipe drives through and ends up in Meza's guard.
San Felipe pushing down on Meza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
San Felipe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Meza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meza tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
San Felipe in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Meza tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from San Felipe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo San Felipe!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo San Felipe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ICF 5
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Bayur gets tackled into the cage by Decker. Decker maintains the clinch. #TD#
Decker drags the fight down to the ground.
Bayur being controlled here momentarily.
Decker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bayur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Decker working a defensive guard but Bayur manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
Decker tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bayur easily slips into full mount!
Decker tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur wants to control the pace but Decker is squirming around nicely.
Bayur avoids the attempt from Decker to control.
Bayur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Decker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bayur controlling the pace for now.
Decker is trying desperately to improve position.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Decker is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Decker is working hard here to advance position.
Bayur trying to control but Decker is having none of it.
Bayur controlling his opponent.
Decker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bayur content just to control the position here.
Decker working to try and regain half guard.
Decker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Decker tries to get out of the position.
Decker wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Decker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Bayur controlling from the full mount.
Decker is working to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Decker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Decker wants to control but Bayur is having none of it.
Decker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Decker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bayur wants to control the pace but Decker is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bayur looking to control and managing it successfully.
Decker is desperately trying to improve his position but Bayur has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decker tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur controlling from mount. #T7#
Bayur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Decker tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bayur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Decker doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Decker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Decker is squirming around, avoiding Bayur's attempts to control the action. #T8#
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.
We've been informed that Bayur has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Decker is looking to get to half guard.
Decker wants to control but Bayur is having none of it.
Bayur prevents Decker from getting the reversal.#T9#
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Decker working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Decker clinches.
Decker gets through Bayur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Decker.
Bayur being controlled against the cage.
Bayur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bayur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Decker pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Decker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1##SU#
Decker stands up.
Kenneth Decker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Decker closes the distance and clinches.
Decker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Decker pulls guard.
Decker pulls Bayur in to control the position.
Decker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Decker has Bayur pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Decker is looking to stand up but Bayur isn't so interested in that idea.
Decker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bayur has passed into side control.
Decker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Decker is pressing down on Bayur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bayur is holding on for now.
Bayur pushes Decker off looking to stand but Decker dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Decker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Decker is working for a submission of some sort.
Bayur wants to get back to his feet.
Decker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bayur keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Decker stalling away here and it's allowed Bayur to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Decker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Decker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bayur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Decker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T5#
Bayur is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Decker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Decker tries to advance position but instead Bayur slips a leg back in to half guard. #SU#
Decker decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Decker has Bayur up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Decker manages to pull guard. #T6##SUB#
Decker is looking for a triangle here but Bayur uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Decker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bayur is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bayur controlling the position easily from mount.
Bayur wants to control the pace but Decker is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Decker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Decker just holding on.
Baloo Bayur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Decker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Decker tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Decker is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.#T9#
Decker is trying to stand up.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Decker regains half guard.
Decker wants to control but Bayur passes into side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decker trying to remain calm as Bayur controls from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Decker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##TD#
Decker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bayur is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bayur is not content to let Decker control the position.
The referee asks Decker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Decker prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayur regains half guard there - taking advantage of Decker's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Decker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##ES2#
Bayur has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Decker is on him like a limpet, forcing Bayur back against the cage.
Come on Decker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Decker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bayur. #TD#
Decker manages to pull guard. #T2#
Bayur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Decker has control of Bayur's left arm, preventing Bayur from doing any damage. #SUB#
Decker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bayur stacks Decker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bayur!#T3#
Decker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Decker pushes Bayur away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bayur gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bayur working away.
Decker tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bayur easily slips into full mount!
Bayur content just to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Decker is looking to improve his position but Bayur isn't that keen on the idea.
Decker tries to buck Bayur off but he can't manage it.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Decker working to try and regain half guard.
Bayur trying to control but Decker is having none of it. #T5#
Decker tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Decker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Decker is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Decker working to try and regain half guard.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
Bayur content just to control the position here.
Decker can't escape the position. #T7#
Bayur looking to control but Decker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Decker is looking to improve his position but Bayur isn't that keen on the idea.
Decker wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.#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 controlling from mount.
Decker wants to control but Bayur is having none of it.
Decker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away. #T9#
Decker is trying desperately to improve position.
Decker wants to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Bayur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Decker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bayur controlling his opponent.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Bayur takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Bayur gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Decker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Decker throws an elbow that misses. Bayur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Decker's guard. Nice move by Bayur!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Decker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bayur is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Decker.#T1#
Bayur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decker keeps working.
Decker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Decker struggling a bit here.
Decker tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Decker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Decker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Decker is really stuck here.
Decker just trying to survive but Bayur is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Decker tries to roll but Bayur sticks to his back.
Decker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bayur biding his time, looking for the opening.
Decker tries to break free. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bayur tries to get the hooks in deep but Decker pushed the leg off.
Decker trying to control the hands but Bayur breaks the grip.
Bayur controlling the position well here. Decker rolled but Bayur kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Decker trying to get back to his feet but Bayur is in full control for now. #T5#
Bayur keeps control of the position as Decker tries to break free.
Decker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Decker needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decker trying to control the hands but Bayur won't let him.
I would not like to be Decker right now.
Decker is trying to break free.
Good control from Bayur.
Decker is really stuck here. #T7#
Bayur is not going to allow Decker to sit and survive in this position.
Bayur is looking to control Decker but Decker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Decker tries to escape but Bayur has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bayur not allowing Decker to control his hands. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decker is in bad spot here.
Bayur controlling the position well here. Decker rolled but Bayur kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Decker is trying to break free.
Decker trying to get back to his feet but Bayur is in full control for now. #T9#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Decker wants to control his opponent's hands but Bayur gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Decker right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bayur trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baloo Bayur dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Bayur gets caught flat footed, as Decker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Decker trying to move into half guard but instead Bayur has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Bayur postures up. #SUB#
Decker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bayur is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Decker.
Bayur is looking to take a break and control but Decker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayur controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Bayur is continuing to stall.
Decker tries to buck Bayur off but Bayur is having none of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bayur has control of an arm but Decker manages to advance to Bayur's back!#SUB#
Decker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Decker is controlling the position but Bayur somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Bayur is trying to stand back up but Decker is controlling him
Decker looks to land a strike but Bayur avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Decker is looking to work some ground and pound but Bayur has wrist control.
Decker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Decker wants to pass the guard but Bayur is keeping the position.
Bayur keeping moving, preventing Decker from controlling successfully.
Decker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Decker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decker prevents Bayur from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Decker gets a clinch. #TD#
Decker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bayur can't fight it off and eventually Decker manages to take the fight to the floor. Bayur looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Decker looking to sit in guard and control but Bayur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Decker is pulling down on Bayur's head. It's preventing any offense from Bayur, at least for the moment.#T5#
Decker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Decker holds on and takes a little breather.
Bayur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decker wants to improve his position but instead Bayur has moved into half guard.
Decker trying to get back to full guard but Bayur takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bayur avoids the attempt from Decker to control.#T7#
Bayur controlling the position easily from mount.
Decker tries to lock up and control but Bayur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Decker working to try and regain half guard.
Bayur looking to control but Decker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decker is looking to improve his position but Bayur isn't that keen on the idea.
Decker tries to hold on but Bayur pushes him away.
Decker is desperately trying to improve his position but Bayur has a good base and remains in mount.
Bayur avoids the attempt from Decker to control.
Decker can't escape the position. #T9#
Bayur tries to control but Decker wriggling away.
Decker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baloo Bayur!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Baloo Bayur waved his t-shirt featuring Senshi Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

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