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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Usher-More Remix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Larry Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaw shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Rua. No joy for Shaw on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua connects with a single shot there.
Rua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shaw drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shaw engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Larry Shaw.
Shaw dodges the punch combination from Rua.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to sprawl but Shaw drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shaw not doing much here.
Shaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shaw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rua sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw slows the pace down in half guard.
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rua has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shaw lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shaw dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rua misses with a few strikes there.
Shaw shoots for a takedown but Rua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Larry Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua throws a series of punches but Shaw avoids them all with ease.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rua defends it well.
Shaw looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shaw lands strikes from half guard.
Rua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shaw scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw drops an elbow to the side of Rua's head.
Larry Shaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw is looking to pass Rua's guard but actually Rua recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaw 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.
Shaw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rua is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rua has escaped and now he's on top!
Shaw wants to hit a switch here but Rua passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shaw there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shaw dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Shaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Shaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Shaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw scores with a takedown into Rua's guard.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Shaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shaw prevents Rua from getting back to his feet.
Shaw stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaw.
Larry Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Shaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
Rua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rua wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a nice looking combination but Shaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mauricio Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rua checks the leg kick.
Shaw decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
Shaw stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rua to get to his feet.
Shaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw prevents Rua from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larry Shaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Shaw is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Shaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shaw has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Shaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Larry Shaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cisay Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. N.E.R.D. - Rockstar remix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dennis Robinson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Self confident |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cisay Salace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots in and bounces Salace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Robinson passes into half guard.
Salace misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Robinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Robinson is thwarting Salace's attempts to control the position.
Salace tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salace wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Salace defends the submission attempt.
Salace is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Salace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Salace wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Robinson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Salace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robinson passes Salace's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Salace trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Salace is defending the position.
Salace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salace wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Salace won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salace tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace trying to control from the bottom.
Robinson moves into full mount! Salace won't be happy about that!
Robinson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Salace to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Salace shrugs it off.
Robinson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Salace has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Salace!
Robinson wants to sweep here but Salace controlling him for the moment.
Salace trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salace won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salace throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Salace from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Salace trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salace slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Robinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Salace sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salace's guard.
Dennis Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salace is on top in guard.
Salace wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salace manages to get himself to full guard.
Salace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Salace defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace is trying to control but can't.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Salace won't allow it.
Salace trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Salace defends the submission attempt.
Salace trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salace punching from the bottom.
Salace trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Salace tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salace has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salace actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson moves nicely into side control.
Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salace, who protects the arm well.
Salace throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salace gets back to half guard.
Salace trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Salace is positioning himself well to prevent Robinson advancing to mount.
Salace throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace trying to control here.
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Salace is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salace is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salace is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Salace.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Salace gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson is looking for a takedown.
Salace comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Salace gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salace prevents it.
Salace gets control of Robinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Salace will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Salace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Salace is retaining full guard.
Salace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salace working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Robinsonis looking to pass into half guard but Salace pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Salace is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salace trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salace manages to get himself to full guard.
Salace working a defensive guard here.
Salace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salace is keeping the position for now.
Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Salace throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Salace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Salace.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Salace is retaining full guard.
Salace wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salace is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salace has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Salace defends easily.
Salace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salace trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Cisay Salace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Salace's legs - danger averted.
Robinson passes into half guard.
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salace is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robinson prevents Salace from standing back up.
Dennis Robinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salace looking for submissions off his back.
Salace looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cisay Salace.
I think Robinson 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Robinson!
A relieved looking Dennis Robinson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craigie Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen UFC Theme song as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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182 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Craigie Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Lamar Washington!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington darts in trying to clinch
and Bee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Washington's guard.
Washington looking for a guillotine here but Bee defends easily.
Washington is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bee has his hands clasped together but Washington extends an breaks Bee's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Washington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamar Washington!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brett James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stefaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Stefaniak!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stefaniak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stefaniak, pushing him back against the cage.
Stefaniak breaks from the clinch.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stefaniak counters with a two punch combo.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stefaniak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stefaniak moves into range and clinches up with James.
Stefaniak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James has had enough of the clinch but Stefaniak keeps him there for the moment.
James tries to work over Stefaniak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefaniak wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James wants a takedown.
James pulls guard effortlessly.
Stefaniak trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is working hard here to advance position.
James wants to stand up but Stefaniak is controlling him.
Stefaniak is stalling in the full guard.
Stefaniak looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James passes Stefaniak's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stefaniak to get to his feet.
James has managed to clinch.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefaniak has double underhooks.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stefaniak fails with an attempt to clinch.
James throws a nice looking combination but Stefaniak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stefaniak is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James lands a nice hook to Stefaniak's body. Stefaniak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stefaniak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stefaniak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stefaniak doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Stefaniak's shoulder, as Stefaniak tries to avoid the shot.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stefaniak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Stefaniak seems unphased.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stefaniak.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefaniak.
Brett James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefaniak.
Stefaniak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James misses with a looping left.
Stefaniak tries to clinch
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Stefaniak.
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!
Stefaniak slips under a jab.
Jab by James.
Stefaniak is rocked!
Some wild striking there from James.
Stefaniak is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Stefaniak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James tries to keep at a distance but Stefaniak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stefaniak seems to have recovered his senses.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefaniak slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefaniak just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Stefaniak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stefaniak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stefaniak gets a clinch.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James is trying to break free.
Stefaniak throws an elbow that misses.
Stefaniak has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stefaniak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James misses with a body shot.
Stefaniak tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stefaniak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James jumps guard but Stefaniak stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stefaniak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefaniak works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stefaniak wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Stefaniak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stefaniak passes into side control, despite James's attempt to control the position.
Stefaniak creates some space and throws a big elbow, but James sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stefaniak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefaniak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stefaniak is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
The strikes coming from Stefaniak are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stefaniak is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to buck Stefaniak off but Stefaniak is having none of it.
Stefaniak wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stefaniak goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, James rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stefaniak's guard! Nice work there by James!
James content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anthony Stefaniak hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stefaniak tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Stefaniak lands a jab to the nose.
Stefaniak wants to clinch.
James slips under a jab from Stefaniak.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James has closed the distance and engaged Stefaniak in a clinch.
Stefaniak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Stefaniak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James avoids the elbow strike from Stefaniak, against the cage.
Stefaniak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on James - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
James blocks an elbow strike from Stefaniak.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Stefaniak.
Stefaniak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stefaniak.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefaniak goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brett James is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Stefaniak does a little dance to reset his feet.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stefaniak counters with an outside leg kick.
Brett James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James instigates a clinch.
Stefaniak goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James rushes Stefaniak and presses him up against the cage.
Stefaniak misses with an elbow strike.
Stefaniak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stefaniak stalling the fight.
James throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefaniak looking to stall.
Stefaniak lands a shoulder strike.
Anthony Stefaniak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stefaniak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stefaniak defends it nicely.
Stefaniak fails to land with a series of punches.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefaniak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. James sprawls well initially but Stefaniak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stefaniak blocks the strikes from James.
Stefaniak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stefaniak thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Stefaniak wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
James wants to control but Stefaniak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stefaniak trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Stefaniak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James gets full guard.
Stefaniak pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stefaniak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stefaniak wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James wants to improve his position but Stefaniak is controlling well.
Anthony Stefaniak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stefaniak trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Stefaniak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stefaniak 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Stefaniak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard McCaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bova comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I came to bring the pain! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tony Bova has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richard McCaw's chin.
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148 lbs
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155 lbs
13 - 17 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard McCaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bova!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bova checks a leg kick.
Bova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bova fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bova shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCaw manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova throwing strikes from guard but McCaw blocks nicely.
McCaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bova throwing strikes but missing.
Bova is looking to work some ground and pound but McCaw has wrist control.
Bova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCaw's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bova chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Bova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCaw's head.
Bova lands with a punch from half guard.
McCaw is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCaw defending well though.
McCaw is breathing heavily.
Bova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bova is nestled in close to McCaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bova works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have McCaw scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bova land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bova stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bova!
A very excited looking Tony Bova rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephan Walter told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dylan Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Walter!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter lands a really nice looking cross but Davison seems unphased.
Walter thows a body shot but no joy.
Walter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walter lands a nice looking body shot.
Walter is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Walter shuts the power down on Davison. Lights out, game over! Walter is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephan Walter!
Stephan Walter gave a mention to Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Usher - More . Martin Walter told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wanderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Walter!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Walter misses with a low kick.
Walter looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Walter throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Walter does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Walter.
Walter fails to land with a series of punches.
Walter misses with a looping right.
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walter's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to control from the top but Walter keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Walter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walter manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Walter's guard.
Walter wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Walter is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Walter in his guard.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Walter defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walter tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Walter defends easily.
Walter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter is sitting in close to Silva's body. Silva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Walter is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Walter is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wanderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gio Naza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is yes. Naza has chosen Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Gio Naza!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Naza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Black lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Black connects with the punch.
Naza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Naza tries to sprawl but Black drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Naza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Naza tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Naza defending well though.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Naza is in trouble now - Black has advanced to mount!
Naza is desperately trying to improve his position but Black has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Naza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Naza regains half guard.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naza tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Naza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Naza taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
Naza is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black thows a huge punch but Naza dodges it nicely.
Naza trying to control here.
Naza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Naza reverses the position - he's now on top in Black's guard.
Black working for a triangle but Naza defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Naza stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Black keeping moving, preventing Naza from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naza defends it easily.
Naza trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Naza wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naza looking for a sweep. Not yet Naza, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black throws a strike but Naza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Naza tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Black 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.
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naza manages to get himself to full guard.
Naza controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black wants to pass the guard but Naza is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Black.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Naza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Black lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Black.
Black gets a takedown into half guard.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black throwing shots but Naza is blocking nicely.
Black is looking for a kimura here.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naza's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is controlling the pace.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black wants to free his trapped foot but Naza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black is looking for a kimura but Naza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Black throwing shots but Naza is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Naza to regain full guard.
Black postures up in Naza's guard and throws a big left but Naza blocks it.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Naza's brow.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Naza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black throws a strike but Naza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Black keeping moving, preventing Naza from controlling successfully.
Black looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Naza has picked Black up and slammed him! Black can't keep hold of the triangle and Naza manages to pass to side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black tries to improve position but can't.
Black taking punishment in the form of punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Black here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Check out the look on Naza's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Naza scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Naza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Naza is retaining full guard.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black trying to control but Naza is working from the bottom.
Naza wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black is in close to Naza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Black preventing the sweep.
Black wants to control from the top but Naza keeps moving.
Black landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Naza's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Naza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Naza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black dominated that second round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Naza.
Naza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Naza as Black shoots in.
Naza takes one to the side of the head.
Naza with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza needs to keep his hands up - Black had a free shot at his head there.
Black lands with a good body shot.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Naza, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Naza against the cage but Naza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Naza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Black finds it's way round the side to connect with Naza's head.
Naza takes one to the side of the head.
Naza takes one on the button.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Naza's waist but Naza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Black feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black pushes down on Naza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naza keeping control of the position.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Naza defending well though.
Naza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Black is working away from the top position though.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gio Naza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black looks to land a strike but Naza avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Naza has wrist control.
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 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Naza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Naza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black is pushing down on Naza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Naza is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naza can do to turn this around?
Black trying to control the action but Naza is working from the bottom.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Naza defending well though.
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black works his way into side control.
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Naza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Naza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mr Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Black looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Naza is avoiding damage well.
Naza is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naza tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Black has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Black!
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