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Event:
WeInSyd 17
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Black tries for a takedown but Cruciani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruciani tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Black shoots for a takedown but Cruciani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Black is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruciani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruciani feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollin Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruciani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruciani stuffs the takedown.
Cruciani has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cruciani leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Black scores with a takedown into Cruciani's guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruciani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Cruciani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black throws a strike but Cruciani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Black lands a decent shot there.
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Black is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#ES#
Black scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kollin Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruciani avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Black darts in looking for a takedown but Cruciani gets double underhooks and turns Black into the cage.
Cruciani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Black defends it well.#TD#
Black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruciani's guard.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruciani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruciani works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruciani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black is really struggling to control Cruciani but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruciani is retaining full guard.
Black throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Black drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cruciani dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kollin Black will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Black shoots in for a double leg but Cruciani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kollin Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black shoots in and drives through. Cruciani sprawls well.
Cruciani changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Black fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Cruciani counters with a nice double leg into side control. Black won't be happy with that.
Black tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollin Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Cruciani won't let Black get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SU2#
Cruciani gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Black looks for a takedown but Cruciani sprawls well.
Cruciani leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruciani changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Black fails to land the takedown.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Black looking to score a takedown here. Cruciani is defending well but Black drives through and ends up in Cruciani's guard.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Cruciani blocks nicely.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black stops Cruciani from standing up. #T3#
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black postures up in Cruciani's guard and throws a big left but Cruciani blocks it.
Cruciani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Black is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cruciani is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cruciani has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Black wants to stand and escape but Cruciani is having none of it.
Black working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruciani won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
Cruciani is looking to stand up but Black won't let him.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black tries for a takedown but Cruciani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Cruciani tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Black scores with a takedown into Cruciani's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruciani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Black has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cruciani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luca Cruciani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Black shoots in for a double leg but Cruciani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Black shoots for a takedown but Cruciani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Cruciani tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Cruciani.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollin Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries for a takedown but Cruciani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruciani with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.#T1#
Black shoots and misses #TD2#
so Cruciani counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruciani wanted to stand there but Black had control of the position.
Cruciani stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Cruciani would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Black manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruciani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Black defends it well.
Black shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruciani sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Black goes for a double leg but Cruciani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cruciani continues to drive forward.
Cruciani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Black defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Cruciani counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that.
Cruciani is standing up over Black. Black looks to escape but Cruciani dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Cruciani tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Black is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cruciani is controlling him well.
Black sneaks back into half guard.#ES#
Black has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cruciani is on him like a limpet, forcing Black back against the cage.
Cruciani wants a takedown.
Cruciani wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Cruciani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Black gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Black is trying to drag Cruciani to the mat but Cruciani just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruciani stops a takedown attempt from Black.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luca Cruciani.
I think Cruciani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Cruciani!
During a confident post fight interview, Luca Cruciani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WeInSyd 13
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Iruscek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black is looking for the big counter here.
We've been hearing reports that Iruscek has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Black looks to land a combination but Iruscek avoids it well.
Iruscek shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tvica Iruscek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black misses with a double jab.
Iruscek dives in for a single leg takedown but Black sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Black's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Black gets in close and tags Iruscek with a short punch that almost sends Iruscek to the mat! Oh Iruscek is in big trouble! He turns his back on Black, trying to create some distance but Black rushes him, striking wildly and Iruscek goes down! The referee tackles Black into the cage to end the fight! Black is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kollin Black!
After the fight, Kollin Black was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SyFi 41
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Itizer has Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Black is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Itizer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Black lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Itizer lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Kollin Black has been cut.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Itizer has him pressed against the cage.
Black tries to break free but Itizer pushes him back against the cage.
Itizer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Itizer gets through Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Itizer to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for Itizer.
Black looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itizer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Itizer.
Itizer scores with a hook to the body.
Black takes an elbow to the temple. #T1##KD#
Itizer drops Black with a big knee straight up the middle! Black is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL#
Itizer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Itizer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Itizer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itizer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itizer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Itizer lands an elbow just above Black 's eye. #ROC#
Black is rocked!
Itizer lands a big knee! That's hurt Black! Oh, he's all over the place! Itizer lands another knee that sends Black to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Man Itizer!
Man Itizer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
WeInSyd 2
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Vasconcelos throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vasconcelos won't be happy with that.
Vasconcelos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Black has hold of Vasconcelos's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vasconcelos seems comfortable defending it but Black has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vasconcelos is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vasconcelos is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Black couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kollin Black!
Kollin Black spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Bronson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronson off to one side.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bronson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bronson tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Black counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Black.
Black passes Bronson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Black escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bronson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bronson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Black pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Bronson tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Black swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronson darts in trying to clinch
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Bronson moves into range and clinches up with Black.
Bronson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Bronson jumps into guard, dragging Black to the mat.
#T2#
Black looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black tries to stand but Bronson is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black wants to stand but Bronson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Black.
#T3#
Bronson moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Black's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Bronson shoots in.
Black drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fishh Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson tries to clinch up.
Bronson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bronson tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Black is looking for the big counter here.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.
Black tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black unleashes a big counter combination but Bronson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bronson moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Black's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black is looking for the big counter here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson.
Bronson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Bronson is looking to clinch.
Bronson doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Black raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kollin Black dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bronson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bronson tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Bronson wants to clinch
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Bronson tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bronson tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Bronson tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Black misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronson has a takedown stuffed.
Black looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fishh Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson thumps Black with a low kick.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson attempts a counter takedown but Black avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Black's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fishh Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronson wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Bronson tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Bronson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Bronson tries to clinch up
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Bronson doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Bronson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bronson fails with the takedown
and Black counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Bronson lands with a slapping head kick.
Bronson blocks a low kick nicely.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Black.
Bronson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black with the counter takedown but Bronson avoids it easily.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kollin Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronson shoots and misses #KD2#
and Black counters with a crisp one two that drops Bronson! Black thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bronson to his feet! Bronson is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson wants to clinch.
Black looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Black. No joy for Bronson on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Black's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kollin Black 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bronson tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Black is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bronson shoots for a double leg takedown but Black sprawls well. He's pushed Bronson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Black is looking to clinch.
Bronson closes the distance but Black moves to the side #TD2#
and Black decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bronson's guard.#ES#
Bronson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Black off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Bronson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Black's head.#T1#
Bronson doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Bronson wants to clinch.
Bronson tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Black misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Black's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bronson tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Black counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bronson! #ES#
Bronson throws Black to one side and escapes!#T2#
Bronson tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bronson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Bronson tries to clinch #TD2#
and Black counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Black stands up from half guard. #CL2#
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Black has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
Bronson tries for a takedown but Black manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fishh Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson is trying to break free.
Black has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Black has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
Bronson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black is trying to push Bronson away but Bronson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Black wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Bronson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bronson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Bronson is keeping the position.#SU2#
Bronson is working an open guard so Black takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fishh Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kollin Black is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kollin Black.
I've got Black winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kollin Black!
Kollin Black tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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