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ICF Friday Fights 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan McManus (ranked 24429 p4p, 24908 weight class) and Jonas Ferguson (ranked 307 p4p, 312 weight class). Brendan McManus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendan McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonas Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
McManus moves forwards but Ferguson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
and McManus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McManus.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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!
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
and McManus moves into the clinch.
McManus misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson throws the left hand but McManus avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
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.
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McManus walks into a jab.
McManus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
McManus avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McManus doesn't seem bothered though.
McManus slips a straight right by Ferguson.
McManus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 44:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 44:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between AS Shole (ranked 24833 p4p, 5367 weight class) and Samwell Brandybuck (ranked 282 p4p, 197 weight class). Shole has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, AS Shole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Samwell Brandybuck!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandybuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shole was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Shole moved out of range.
Brandybuck scores with a body shot.
Shole is breathing heavily.
Brandybuck drops Shole with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shole looks back up at him and smiles so Brandybuck waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Shole is rocked!
 It looks like AS Shole has been cut.
Brandybuck flashes Shole a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Shole's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Shole crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Brandybuck punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samwell Brandybuck!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perkunas Dievas (ranked 5471 p4p, 24818 weight class) and Nikolai Vartescu (ranked 201 p4p, 272 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nikolai Vartescu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perkunas Dievas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Vartescu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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!
 It looks like Nikolai Vartescu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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?!
 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!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalevelis Kalvis (ranked 5411 p4p, 24882 weight class) and Cpu Clone (ranked 254 p4p, 333 weight class). Cpu Clone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevelis Kalvis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cpu Clone!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
Clone is rocked!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bigg Jyant (ranked 24832 p4p, 5074 weight class) and Zack Pin (ranked 215 p4p, 231 weight class). Zack Pin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bigg Jyant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zack Pin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jyant ducks under a wild hook from Pin.
Jyant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pin moves out of range as Jyant strikes.
Jyant clobbers Pin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jyant misses with a hook.
Pin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jyant.
Jyant waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Pin. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Pin to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Pin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jyant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pin is still on wobbly legs! Can Jyant finish him?
Jyant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jyant throws a jab but it's blocked by Pin.
Pin seems to have recovered his senses.
Jyant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pin.
Jyant misses with an uppercut. Pin saw that one coming.
It seemed like Pin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pin just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Jyant and Pin goes tumbling to the canvas! Jyant follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Pin is rocked!
Jyant wants to stand up but Pin is controlling the position.
Pin is still in real trouble! Can Jyant finish him?
Pin seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pin tries to roll over but Jyant keeps him under control.
Jyant tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pin controls his leg.
Jyant stands up and beckons Pin to join him on the feet.
Pin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jyant thows a left - swing and a miss!
BOOM! Jyant lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pin. Pin tries to recover but Jyant is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bigg Jyant!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Decebalu (ranked 5383 p4p, 5519 weight class) and Darvo Cett (ranked 253 p4p, 203 weight class). Emil Decebalu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darvo Cett's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emil Decebalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darvo Cett!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cett shoots for a double leg takedown but Decebalu sprawls well. He's pushed Cett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Decebalu wants to clinch up but Cett keeps it at a distance.
Decebalu is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cett has closed the distance and engaged Decebalu in a clinch.
Decebalu is looking to control Cett's arms but Cett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
Cett breaks the clinch.
Decebalu tries to clinch but Cett is having none of it.
Cett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Decebalu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Decebalu wants to control but Cett postures up.
Cett tries to score with some ground and pound. Decebalu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cett throws an elbow but Decebalu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cett throws a strike aimed at the side of Decebalu's head but Decebalu avoids it well.
Cett throws a strike aimed at the side of Decebalu's head but Decebalu avoids it well.
Cett working the ground and pound but Decebalu is defending the strikes.
Cett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Decebalu is breathing heavily.
Cett tries to score with some ground and pound. Decebalu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Decebalu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Decebalu defending against the ground and pound.
Cett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Decebalu is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Cett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Decebalu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cett on the ground.
Cett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Decebalu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cett throws a strike aimed at the side of Decebalu's head but Decebalu avoids it well.
Cett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Decebalu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cett throws a strike aimed at the side of Decebalu's head but Decebalu avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cett working the ground and pound but Decebalu is defending the strikes.
Cett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cett scores with punches from side control.
Cett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cett in side control, throwing shots but Decebalu defends.
Decebalu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decebalu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cett.
Decebalu defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Cett.
The ground and pound from Cett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Decebalu is avoiding damage well.
Cett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cett working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Decebalu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Decebalu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cett tries to score with some ground and pound. Decebalu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cett tries to score with some ground and pound. Decebalu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Cett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Decebalu defending against the ground and pound.
Cett misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cett misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cett in side control, throwing shots but Decebalu defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Cett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Decebalu parries the strikes from Cett easily there. Cett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Decebalu to escape.
Decebalu dodges the ground and pound from Cett.
The strikes coming from Cett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Decebalu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cett.
Decebalu dodges the ground and pound from Cett.
Cett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Cett.
Decebalu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cett.
Cett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cett throws an elbow but Decebalu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cett throws an elbow but Decebalu slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Decebalu parries the strikes from Cett easily there. Cett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Decebalu to escape.
Cett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Decebalu defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Cett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Cett.
Cett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Cett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Decebalu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cett.
Decebalu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cett.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cett working the ground and pound but Decebalu is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Cett crashes against the mat.
Cett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Decebalu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Decebalu parries the strikes from Cett easily there. Cett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Decebalu to escape.
Decebalu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cett.
Cett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cett tries to score with some ground and pound. Decebalu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Decebalu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cett throws an elbow but Decebalu slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Decebalu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cett lands a few punches from side control.
Cett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Decebalu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cett in side control, throwing shots but Decebalu defends.
Cett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Decebalu parries the strikes from Cett easily there. Cett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Decebalu to escape.
Decebalu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Cett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Decebalu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cett.
Cett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cett.
Cett throws a strike aimed at the side of Decebalu's head but Decebalu avoids it well.
Decebalu dodges the ground and pound from Cett.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cett clinches up against the cage.
Decebalu looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Cett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cett blocks an elbow strike.
Cett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cett tries to work over Decebalu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cett.
Cett breaks the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cett checks it well.
Decebalu moves in looking to clinch but Cett pushes him off.
Decebalu wants to clinch up but Cett keeps it at a distance.
Cett takes the fight into the clinch.
Decebalu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decebalu is trying to stall.
Cett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darvo Cett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Decebalu looks to clinch
and Cett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decebalu throws a looping overhand right but Cett ducks down to avoid it.
Cett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Decebalu tries to clinch there but Cett circles away.
Decebalu tries to clinch up but Cett circles away and keeps his distance.
Cett throws a counter combo.
Cett slips under a jab from Decebalu.
Cett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decebalu is looking to clinch but Cett is avoiding it.
Cett wants to counter with a clinch but Decebalu pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decebalu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cett is out of range and Decebalu settles back down.
Decebalu sets himself, and Cett steps forward looking for the clinch! Decebalu avoids it this time.
Decebalu tries to clinch but Cett moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decebalu moves in looking to clinch but Cett pushes him off.
Cett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Decebalu defends well and Cett ends up having to push Decebalu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Decebalu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cett.
Cett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cett working the ground and pound.
Cett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Decebalu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The strikes coming from Cett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cett throws an elbow but Decebalu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Decebalu dodges the ground and pound from Cett.
Cett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Cett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cett tries to score with some ground and pound. Decebalu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Cett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cett in side control, throwing shots but Decebalu defends.
Decebalu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cett.
Cett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Decebalu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Decebalu defending against the ground and pound.
Decebalu defending against the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cett looking to score a takedown here. Decebalu is defending well but Cett drives through and ends up in Decebalu's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cett throwing strikes from guard but Decebalu blocks nicely.
Cett throws a big elbow that misses.
Darvo Cett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cett throws a big elbow that misses.
Cett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cett throws a big right hand that misses.
Cett throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cett throws a low kick but Decebalu moves out of range easily.
Emil Decebalu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decebalu looks to clinch
and Cett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Decebalu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Decebalu defending well though.
Cett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Decebalu's head.
Cett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Decebalu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cett.
Cett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Decebalu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Decebalu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cett throws a one two combo.
Emil Decebalu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cett misses with a double jab.
Decebalu is looking to clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu is looking to clinch.
Cett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Decebalu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Decebalu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Decebalu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cett throwing strikes but missing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Decebalu enables Cett to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Decebalu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Decebalu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Decebalu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Decebalu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cett throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cett landing with the ground and pound.
Cett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Cett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decebalu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decebalu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Decebalu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decebalu tries to clinch
and Cett counters with a straight right hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu is looking to clinch.
Decebalu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cett.
Cett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decebalu.
Decebalu wants to clinch up but Cett keeps it at a distance.
Decebalu tries to close the distance and clinch but Cett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cett clinches up against the cage.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decebalu is looking to control Cett's arms but Cett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Decebalu.
Decebalu takes an elbow to the temple.
Cett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decebalu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cett keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decebalu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Darvo Cett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decebalu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cett.
Decebalu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darvo Cett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Decebalu tries to clinch up
and Cett counters with a series of strikes. Decebalu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Decebalu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decebalu is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decebalu is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cett! But no joy.
Cett shoots in and drives through. Decebalu sprawls well.
Decebalu moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decebalu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cett has clasped his hands together around Decebalu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Decebalu parries the strikes from Cett easily there. Cett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Decebalu to escape.
Decebalu parries the strikes from Cett easily there. Cett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Decebalu to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cett working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Cett crashes against the mat.
Cett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cett working the ground and pound but Decebalu is defending the strikes.
Decebalu defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Cett crashes against the mat.
Cett working the ground and pound but Decebalu is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cett tries to score with some ground and pound. Decebalu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cett misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cett throws an elbow but Decebalu slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Cett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Decebalu blocks the body kick.
Decebalu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Decebalu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decebalu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cett moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decebalu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decebalu tries to close the distance and clinch but Cett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decebalu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Decebalu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cett manages to avoid it.
Cett feints the counter takedown.
Decebalu tries to clinch there but Cett circles away.
Cett looks for a takedown but Decebalu sprawls well.
Decebalu tries to counter by clinching up but Cett breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cett throws a strike aimed at the side of Decebalu's head but Decebalu avoids it well.
An elbow from Cett crashes against the mat.
Cett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Decebalu defending against the ground and pound.
Cett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Decebalu is avoiding damage well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cett in side control, throwing shots but Decebalu defends.
Cett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cett misses with a low kick.
Cett closes the distance and pushes Decebalu back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cett breaks the clinch.
Decebalu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decebalu tries to clinch up.
Cett counters with a body kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decebalu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cett keeps the fight on the outside.
Cett slips under a jab from Decebalu.
Cett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cett showed some decent athleticism there.
Cett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cett throwing shots but Decebalu is blocking nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cett.
Cett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Decebalu's head.
Decebalu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cett.
Cett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Decebalu defending well though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Decebalu on his heels. He'll look to pass Decebalu's guard now, I'm sure.
Cett throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cett is looking to work some ground and pound but Decebalu has wrist control.
Cett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cett throwing strikes from guard but Decebalu blocks nicely.
Cett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cett postures up in Decebalu's guard and throws a big left but Decebalu blocks it.
Decebalu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloppy strikes there by Cett.
Cett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Decebalu parries the strikes from Cett easily there. Cett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Decebalu to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Decebalu parries the strikes from Cett easily there. Cett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Decebalu to escape.
Decebalu defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Cett.
Cett misses with the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Decebalu on his heels. He'll look to pass Decebalu's guard now, I'm sure.
Cett throwing strikes from guard but Decebalu blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cett is looking to work some ground and pound but Decebalu has wrist control.
Cett throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darvo Cett really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cett throwing shots but Decebalu is blocking nicely.
Decebalu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Decebalu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cett.
Cett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Decebalu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Decebalu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cett postures up in Decebalu's guard and throws a big left but Decebalu blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cett throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Decebalu enables Cett to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Decebalu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Decebalu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Decebalu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cett throws a big elbow that misses.
Cett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Decebalu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Decebalu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Darvo Cett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Decebalu's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cett checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Cett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decebalu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cett throws out a counter right but Decebalu avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decebalu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cett keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Cett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decebalu closes the distance but Cett moves to the side
and Cett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decebalu moves forwards but Cett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decebalu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu is looking to clinch.
Decebalu doesn't manage to clinch there - Cett circles away.
Cett looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Decebalu looks to land a left hand but Cett moved out of range nicely.
Cett tries to counter by closing the distance.
Decebalu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cett was well out of range. Poor timing from Decebalu.
Decebalu wants to clinch.
Decebalu clinches with his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cett is stalling here.
Cett has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Decebalu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Decebalu trying to get back to his feet but Cett is in full control for now.
Cett misses with an elbow to the head.
Cett misses with punches from the back.
Cett somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cett is punishing Decebalu with some ground and pound.
Cett is not going to allow Decebalu to sit and survive in this position.
Cett misses with a punch to the head.
Decebalu has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cett.
Decebalu avoids the strikes from Cett.
Cett throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Cett somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cett somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cett missing with punches from the back.
Cett throwing sloppy strikes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cett thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cett struggling to land strikes to the head as Decebalu covers up.
Decebalu has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cett.
Cett missing with punches from the back.
Decebalu covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Cett throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Cett thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cett misses with a punch to the head.
Cett missing with strikes from the back.
Decebalu covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Cett missing with punches from the back.
Cett missing with strikes from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Cett missing with strikes.
Cett missing with strikes.
Decebalu has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cett.
Decebalu covering up well under a series of strikes from Cett.
Decebalu covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Cett throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Decebalu avoids the strikes from Cett.
Cett throwing sloppy strikes.
Cett throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cett lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Decebalu.
Cett thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cett misses with an elbow to the head.
Cett missing with strikes from the back.
Cett throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Decebalu avoids the strikes from Cett.
Cett missing with strikes.
Cett misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cett misses with an elbow to the head.
Decebalu covering up well and avoiding damage.
Cett throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darvo Cett dominated that fourth 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cett takes the fight into the clinch.
Cett misses with the head strike.
Darvo Cett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cett slowing the pace effectively.
Cett is stalling here.
Cett is trying to drag Decebalu to the mat but Decebalu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cett tries to circle away but Decebalu has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cett tries to score a body lock takedown but Decebalu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Emil Decebalu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darvo Cett.
Cett is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Decebalu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Decebalu gets underhooks to prevent Cett's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Cett.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decebalu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cett pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Decebalu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cett's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cett misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cett goes for a takedown attempt but Decebalu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Decebalu moves into the clinch.
Cett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Decebalu gets underhooks to prevent Cett's takedown attempt.
Decebalu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cett tries for a takedown but Decebalu manages to get underhooks.
Decebalu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Decebalu blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Cett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Cett is working for takedown but Decebalu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cett is keeping busy.
Decebalu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decebalu is looking to control Cett's arms but Cett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decebalu has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emil Decebalu.
Decebalu tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Decebalu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Decebalu dodges the ground and pound from Cett.
Cett tries to score with some ground and pound. Decebalu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Cett.
Cett throws a strike aimed at the side of Decebalu's head but Decebalu avoids it well.
Cett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Decebalu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cett tries to bum rush Decebalu with a series of wild strikes but Decebalu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decebalu is looking to counter the offense by Cett and move into the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cett misses with a body shot.
Decebalu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Decebalu misses with a hook.
Cett lands a high kick!
Decebalu wants to clinch.
Decebalu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Decebalu tries to clinch but Cett moves out of range.
Decebalu wants to clinch.
Decebalu is looking to clinch but Cett is avoiding it.
Decebalu walks into a left hand.
Cett swats away the attempt to clinch by Decebalu.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Decebalu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Cett misses.
Decebalu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cett manages to circle out of the way.
Cett swats away the attempt to clinch by Decebalu.
Cett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cett misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Cett crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Cett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Decebalu parries the strikes from Cett easily there. Cett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Decebalu to escape.
Cett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Decebalu defending against the ground and pound.
Decebalu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cett.
Cett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Cett crashes against the mat.
Cett tries to score with some ground and pound. Decebalu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cett throws an elbow but Decebalu slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cett closes the distance and pushes Decebalu back into the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cett'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.
A right hook to the body lands for Cett.
Cett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Cett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decebalu trying to control the position but instead, Cett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decebalu into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darvo Cett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cett 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 Josh West scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 44:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darvo Cett!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Erwin (ranked 5234 p4p, 5619 weight class) and Radu Romanescu (ranked 243 p4p, 269 weight class). Radu Romanescu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Erwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radu Romanescu!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanescu jabs Erwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romanescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erwin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Erwin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Erwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romanescu looks for a takedown but Erwin sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Erwin misses its target.
Romanescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romanescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Romanescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romanescu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romanescu cracks Erwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romanescu connects with a body shot that sends Erwin's belly button to the back.
Romanescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erwin.
A shot to the liver by Erwin. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Erwin throws a big shot that misses.
Romanescu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Erwin is breathing heavily.
Romanescu wants to clinch up but Erwin keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erwin. Romanescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erwin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Erwin throws a wild hook but Romanescu just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Erwin gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Romanescu raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radu Romanescu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Bremmer (ranked 5541 p4p, 5024 weight class) and Roberto Carlos (ranked 265 p4p, 226 weight class). Hans Bremmer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Bremmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Carlos!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bremmer misses with a straight right.
Carlos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bremmer stuffs the takedown attempt from Carlos. Carlos gets slowly back to his feet.
Carlos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bremmer.
Carlos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carlos lands in his opponent's guard.
Carlos scoring with some ground and pound.
Carlos throws an elbow that misses. Bremmer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carlos's guard. Nice move by Bremmer!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos is controlling Bremmer's posture.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carlos's guard.
Carlos looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlos, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bremmer wanted to stand there but Carlos had control of the position.
Bremmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carlos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bremmer has managed to get both his arms back between Carlos's legs - danger averted.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carlos's guard.
Carlos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Carlos has eaten all the pies!
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carlos's guard.
Bremmer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremmer preventing the sweep.
Bremmer wants to get up but he can't break Carlos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carlos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carlos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bremmer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bremmer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carlos's guard.
Carlos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carlos looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlos, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bremmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carlos's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bremmer moves into the clinch successfully.
Carlos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bremmer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bremmer working aggressively here.
Carlos has picked Bremmer up - he's going for a ride! Carlos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Carlos with the ground and pound but Bremmer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Carlos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlos throws a strike but Bremmer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carlos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bremmer's guard.
Carlos is looking to work some ground and pound but Bremmer has wrist control.
Carlos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos lands a couple of digs.
Carlos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlos throws a big elbow that misses.
Bremmer is breathing heavily.
Carlos landing some decent shots from guard.
Carlos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlos throwing strikes but missing.
Carlos works over Bremmer with some ground and pound from guard.
Carlos throws a strike but Bremmer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carlos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremmer is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Carlos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bremmer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carlos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carlos is looking to work some ground and pound but Bremmer has wrist control.
Carlos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carlos is looking to work some ground and pound but Bremmer has wrist control.
Carlos is working Bremmer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carlos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carlos landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bremmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carlos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bremmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlos connects with a couple of short punches.
Carlos with a nice head shot there.
Carlos distracts Bremmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bremmer is rocked!
Carlos loads up on a big left hand. Bremmer felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Carlos looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bremmer can't hide his disappointment, as Carlos celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Carlos!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dundee Beasley (ranked 4341 p4p, 4197 weight class) and Royce Gracioao (ranked 172 p4p, 164 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dundee Beasley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracioao!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracioao fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Beasley with that takedown attempt.
Gracioao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beasley counters with a series of strikes. Gracioao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beasley is looking to land body kicks.
Gracioao moves in looking to clinch but Beasley pushes him off.
Gracioao looks to throw the jab but Beasley is out of range.
Gracioao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beasley counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beasley pushes Gracioao up against the cage in a clinch.
Beasley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracioao should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Beasley shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracioao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beasley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracioao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beasley defends well and Gracioao ends up having to push Beasley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gracioao as Beasley shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dundee Beasley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beasley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beasley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracioao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracioao has his hands on Beasley's head, controlling the position.
Gracioao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beasley controls the pace.
Gracioao is trying to keep Beasley in close.
Gracioao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beasley manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beasley wants to get back to his feet but Gracioao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracioao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gracioao has eaten all the pies!
Gracioao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beasley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracioao on the ground.
Beasley is positioning himself well to prevent Gracioao advancing to mount.
Gracioao throwing shots but Beasley is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracioao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beasley trying to control from the bottom.
Beasley is not content to let Gracioao control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beasley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracioao.
Gracioao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracioao in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beasley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracioao tries to avoid it but Beasley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracioao to the ground. Gracioao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracioao throws a big counter head kick but Beasley avoids it with no problem.
Beasley is breathing heavily.
Gracioao throws a sloppy head kick and Beasley moves out of range easily.
Beasley is looking to counter the offense by Gracioao and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracioao blocks a head kick by Beasley.
Beasley gets tackled into the cage by Gracioao. Gracioao maintains the clinch.
Beasley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracioao is defending well.
Gracioao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracioao wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracioao can't break the clinch.
Gracioao is trying to stall.
Beasley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracioao keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracioao misses with a takedown attempt
and Beasley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracioao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beasley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beasley shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracioao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beasley's half guard.
Beasley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracioao keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Beasley is pressed up against the cage. Gracioao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beasley down to the mat. Beasley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracioao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beasley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beasley instigates a clinch.
Beasley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beasley fails with the takedown.
Beasley digs a good hook to Gracioao's body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracioao moves into the clinch.
Gracioao is trying to break the clinch but Beasley has him pressed against the cage.
Beasley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beasley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracioao has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beasley uses from the top position.
Beasley trying to control but Gracioao is working from the bottom.
Beasley wants to stand and escape but instead Gracioao has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Beasley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracioao.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracioao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracioao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracioao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracioao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracioao trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracioao drops back looking for a leg! Beasley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beasley manages to kick Gracioao off! Gracioao jumps back into Beasley's guard.
Beasley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beasley keeping moving, preventing Gracioao from controlling successfully.
Beasley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracioao slips a jab and a cross from Beasley.
Gracioao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracioao.
Gracioao throws a head kick but Beasley moves out of range.
Beasley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracioao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beasley shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracioao sprawls well. He's pushed Beasley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracioao tries to clinch up.
Beasley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracioao tries to close the distance and clinch but Beasley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beasley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracioao as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracioao dives in and grabs Beasley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beasley pushes down on Gracioao's head and hops out.
Gracioao shoots in for a takedown but Beasley shows good takedown defense.
Gracioao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracioao showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dundee Beasley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracioao swats away the attempt to clinch by Beasley.
Gracioao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beasley.
Gracioao shoots in but no luck this time.
Beasley throws a sloppy head kick and Gracioao moves out of range easily.
Gracioao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracioao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beasley counters with a two punch combo.
Beasley instigates a clinch.
Beasley stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracioao avoiding damage as Beasley throws knees to the body.
Beasley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beasley keeping moving, preventing Gracioao from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beasley looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beasley working for a triangle but Gracioao defends it easily.
Gracioao wants to control from the top but Beasley keeps moving.
Beasley being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beasley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracioao throws a head kick that misses
and Beasley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beasley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracioao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dundee Beasley is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracioao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beasley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracioao is in Beasley's guard.
Gracioao trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beasley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracioao can do to turn this around?
Gracioao stays in close to Beasley's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracioao throwing strikes from guard but Beasley blocks nicely.
Gracioao 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Gracioao 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracioao wants to clinch but Beasley slips to the side
enabling Beasley to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracioao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beasley's half guard.
Beasley is trying to escape back to his feet but Gracioao uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gracioao takes a little break here. Beasley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracioao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beasley keeps working.
Beasley pushes Gracioao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracioao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracioao in side control, throwing shots but Beasley defends.
Beasley tries to bench press Gracioao off him but Gracioao keeps the position.
Gracioao taking a breather here.
Gracioao lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beasley down.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beasley defending against the ground and pound.
Gracioao in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Beasley is trying to work for a sweep but Gracioao has mounted him!
Gracioao is looking to stand but Beasley has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Gracioao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracioao misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gracioao content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracioao looking to isolate an arm here. Beasley doesn't see it coming and as Gracioao extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gracioao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracioao!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uada Fock (ranked 2774 p4p, 2417 weight class) and Vytautas Didysis (ranked 109 p4p, 89 weight class). Uada Fock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vytautas Didysis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uada Fock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vytautas Didysis!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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
and Fock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fock regains half guard.
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.
Fock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fock looking for submissions off his back.
Fock misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Didysis prevents Fock from improving his position.
Didysis wants to get back to his feet.
Fock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Didysis pulls his head out easily.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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
and Fock counters by clinching up.
Didysis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fock backwards.
Fock successfully pulls guard.
Didysis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fock's guard.
Didysis controlling from the top position.
Fock looking for a guillotine here but Didysis defends easily.
Didysis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Fock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Fock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Didysis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
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.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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
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!
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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
Fock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Didysis defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Didysis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fock.
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.
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.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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!
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
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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
and Fock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fock.
Fock manages to pull guard.
Didysis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
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 looking for a guillotine here but Didysis defends easily.
Didysis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fock's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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
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
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.
Fock jumps guard.
Didysis wants to stand but Fock is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Didysis won't allow Fock to sweep him here.
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.
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.
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
and Fock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Didysis lands with a short shot to the head.
Fock pulls guard.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Didysis swings widly with a right hand
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
Fock drags the fight down to the ground.
Fock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Didysis wants to stand but Fock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fock working for a triangle but Didysis defends it easily.
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.
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.
Fock gets tackled into the cage by Didysis. Didysis maintains the clinch.
Fock jumps guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Didysis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
Didysis moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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
and Fock moves into the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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
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!
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