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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uzriel Navarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Uzriel Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Black!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro fails with a takedown attempt.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Navarro misses with an uppercut
and Black counters with a left to the body.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Navarro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Navarro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black wants to clinch.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Navarro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro 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 Navarro off to one side.
Navarro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Navarro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uzriel Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Navarro fails with a takedown attempt.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Navarro is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Navarro circles away and we're back to standing.
Black is looking to clinch.
Black wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Navarro circles away.
Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarro doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Black is looking to clinch.
Navarro swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Black tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
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.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Navarro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Black looks gassed!
Black tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Navarro stalling away here and it's allowed Black to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Black has a closed guard, preventing Navarro from standing up.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Navarro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Navarro throws a big right hand that misses.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Navarro.
Black keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Black wants to stand but Navarro is controlling the position.
Navarro throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
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 Uzriel Navarro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Navarro rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.
Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Black is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Navarro is keeping busy.
Navarro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
Black working hard to break the clinch.
Black tries to break free but Navarro pushes him back against the cage.
Navarro is trying to drag Black to the mat but Black just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Black gets control of Navarro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Navarro tries to stand but Black is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is breathing heavily.
Navarro wants to stand and escape but instead Black has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black stops Navarro from standing up.
Navarro looking to control.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navarro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Navarro's legs - danger averted.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black wants to stand but Navarro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Navarro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Navarro pulls Black in to control the position.
That's two 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.
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navarro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Uzriel Navarro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Tony Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Navarro is defended easily by Black.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uzriel Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Black!
Navarro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side.
Navarro leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Black fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Navarro keeps the fight on the outside.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Black is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
Navarro 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.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Navarro pushes him off.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Black is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
Navarro doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uzriel Navarro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black leaves Navarro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Black wants to clinch.
Navarro has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black shoots for a takedown but Navarro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Navarro pushes Black up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Navarro backs up against the cage.
Black throws a series of strikes that have Navarro backpedaling.
Navarro swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Navarro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
Navarro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Navarro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Black tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Navarro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uzriel Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Navarro pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Navarro shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Navarro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Navarro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is looking to clinch.
Navarro fails with a takedown attempt.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Navarro pushes him off.
Black lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Black.
Navarro tries to clinch up.
Navarro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Black to the mat! Black manages to get full guard.
Black wants to stand up but Navarro is controlling him.
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wants to stand but Navarro is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro pushing down on Black's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Navarro thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Navarro.
Navarro wants to stand up but Black is controlling the position.
Black won't allow Navarro to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Navarro is going to stand back up.
Black is not content to let Navarro control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Uzriel Navarro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Navarro is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
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.
Navarro looks for the body kick but Black saw that one coming.
Navarro is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Navarro or perhaps it was just good defense by Black which made him look bad.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Navarro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navarro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Navarro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Navarro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Navarro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black tries to clinch there but Navarro circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Navarro.
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 Uzriel Navarro.
I think Navarro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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