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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Toshua blocks the body kick.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Black is looking to clinch.
Black ducks right into an uppercut from Toshua. #CUT2#
It looks like Dana Black has been cut.
Black misses with a head kick.
Toshua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dana Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Black misses
enabling Toshua to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Toshua avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Black darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Black. That snapped Toshua's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toshua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toshua is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Black, as that shot connected.
Toshua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Black on the side of the head.
Toshua with a jab.
Toshua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Toshua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toshua connects with a nice looking jab.
Toshua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Black went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Toshua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Black lands a nice hook to Toshua's body. Toshua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toshua throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Black is looking to counter the offense by Toshua and move into the clinch.
A big right from Black misses.
Toshua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Black doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toshua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Black is breathing heavily.#T2#
Black avoids the body shot from Toshua.
Black tries to clinch there but Toshua circles away.
Black has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Black there as he acknowledges the shot.
Black wants to clinch.
Toshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Toshua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Black missing with a left hand there. Toshua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Toshua misses.
Black misses with a hook.
No joy there for Toshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toshua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Black throws the kick towards the body but Toshua avoids it.
Black looks to clinch
and Toshua counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Black tries to clinch but Toshua moves out of range.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Toshua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toshua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Black tries a low kick but Toshua avoids it.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toshua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Toshua throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Toshua does no damage.
Black throws a head kick that misses
letting Toshua counter with a right hand.
Toshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Toshua. Those never looked like landing.
Black is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toshua.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toshua counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Black takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshua pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Black back to the cage. Toshua follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
Dana Black's cut is getting worse.
A nice combination there by Toshua.
Toshua is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Black had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Toshua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toshua lands a two punch combo.
Toshua lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toshua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toshua scores with a one two! Black had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Toshua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toshua is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toshua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toshua misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derick Toshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dana Black's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Toshua cracks Black with a good jab.
Toshua throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Black wants to clinch
and Toshua counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Black misses.
Black cracks Toshua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Black gets a clinch. #BC2#
Toshua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toshua in his tracks.
Black tries to clinch up
and Toshua counters with a series of strikes. Black will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black cracks Toshua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Toshua keeps the fight on the outside.
Black throws a predictable looking body shot
and Toshua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Black throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Toshua counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toshua throws a counter combo.
Toshua lands a two punch combo.
Toshua misses with a few strikes there.
Toshua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toshua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Black tries to counter by clinching up but Toshua breaks away and moves out of range.
Black lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Toshua is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshua punishes Black's body with a nice straight punch.
Black throws a head kick that misses
and Toshua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dana Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toshua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black. #T2#
Toshua's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toshua duly obliges.
Toshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toshua lands a two punch combo.
Toshua shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Black eats them both and turns towards Toshua to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Toshua does no damage.
Black tests Toshua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toshua swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Derick Toshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toshua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toshua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Toshua.
Black turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Toshua misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Toshua.
Black misses with a body shot
and Toshua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Toshua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toshua misses with a series of wild punches.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Toshua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Black misses with a jab to the body
and Toshua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toshua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Toshua swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.#T4#
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toshua.
A little feinted left hand from Black on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Toshua coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Toshua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Derick Toshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Toshua counters with a straight right hand.
Toshua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Toshua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left and a right from Toshua both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toshua stalks Black and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Black's face. Black staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
Dana Black's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Black has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toshua finds it's way round the side to connect with Black's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derick Toshua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dana Black's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Toshua misses with a series of wild punches.
Toshua lands a nice shot that snaps Black's head back.
Toshua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black punishes Toshua's body with a nice straight punch.
Black looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Toshua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toshua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Toshua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Toshua's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Black.#T1#
Toshua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Black.
Black jabs at Toshua's body.
Toshua misses with a combination
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Toshua backing up. Toshua nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Toshua.
Black has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toshua finds it's way round the side to connect with Black's head.
Black 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.
Toshua throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Black tries to clinch but Toshua is having none of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Black.
Toshua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toshua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toshua digs a good body shot into Black's ribs.
Black tries to clinch up.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toshua fails to land with a series of punches.
Black throws a head kick but Toshua moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Toshua misses.
A jab from Black misses.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toshua throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.#T3#
Toshua lands with a shot to the body.
Black tries to clinch but Toshua moves out of range.
Toshua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Toshua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toshua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Black.
Toshua being controlled against the cage.
Black lands a right hand. #BC2#
Toshua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Black dodges the punch combination from Toshua.
Black is looking to slow Toshua down with leg kicks.
Toshua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black throws a hook but Toshua avoids it easily.
Black is looking to clinch but Toshua is avoiding it.
Jab by Black.
Dana Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toshua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Toshua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Toshua.
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 Dana Black.
I think Toshua 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derick Toshua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Black feints a jab promting Pankratios to slip. Black then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pankratios slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Hellas Pankratios has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Pankratios does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Black throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Pankratios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black dips to his left and cracks Pankratios with an uppercut!
Black lands a nice hook to Pankratios's body. Pankratios takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Black stuffs the takedown.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pankratios is defended easily by Black.
Black let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Black gets a clinch.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Pankratios looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hellas Pankratios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pankratios dodges an elbow strike from Black.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pankratios stops a takedown attempt from Black.
#T2#
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Pankratios controls his hands.
Black has Pankratios pushed against the cage.#TD#
Pankratios tightens his grip and picks Black up, before dumping him to the ground. Black manages to land in guard.
Pankratios is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Pankratios trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pankratios 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.#SUB2#
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pankratios is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pankratios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pankratios is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Pankratios trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Pankratios gets to his feet. Black looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pankratios doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black counters with a left and a right that stings Pankratios.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Pankratios is breathing heavily.
Black lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#KD2#
Black waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Pankratios. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Pankratios to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#
Pankratios is rocked!#CUT2#
Hellas Pankratios's cut is getting worse.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pankratios's head.
Oh Pankratios is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Pankratios has wrist control.
Pankratios trying to control the position.
Pankratios seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Black gets to his feet - Pankratios follows without any prompting.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pankratios attempts a counter takedown but Black avoids it well and moves away.
Black thuds a left hand into Pankratios's body.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Black sends Pankratios down but not out. Black dives into side control looking to finish.
Black throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Black throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Black misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hellas Pankratios's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Black lands with a left to the head.
Black is trying to force a seperation but Pankratios has the dominant position.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but Pankratios blocks with his arms.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Black. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pankratios is looking to take this one to the mat.
Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Black tries to stall but Pankratios uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pankratios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Pankratios was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dana Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pankratios with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pankratios tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Black counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Hellas Pankratios's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1##CL2#
Black gets a clinch.
Pankratios being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Pankratios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black tries to land a leg kick but Pankratios saw it coming and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pankratios.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hellas Pankratios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pankratios takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2##CL2#
Black gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pankratios tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pankratios is looking for a takedown.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pankratios's elbow.
Black throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pankratios prevents a body shot from Black.
Black pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Black is trying to force a seperation but Pankratios has the dominant position.
Black effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Pankratios is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Black letting Pankratios take a breather here.
Pankratios looking for a takedown.
Black's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pankratios drops down looking for an ankle pick but Black pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Black clinches up against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Black is pressed up against the cage. Pankratios has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Black down to the mat. Black avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Black. Beautiful body shot.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Black clinches up against the cage.
Black wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pankratios has him pressed against the cage.
Black slowing the pace effectively.
Black stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pankratios is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Pankratios letting Black take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hellas Pankratios's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Black lands a jab to Pankratios's midsection.
Pankratios shoots for a double leg takedown but Black sprawls well. He's pushed Pankratios's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Black clinches with his opponent.
Black has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pankratios avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Black has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pankratios regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black cracks Pankratios with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Black decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Black cracks Pankratios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hellas Pankratios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
Black throws a wild body kick that Pankratios sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pankratios's head.#SUB2#
Black drops back looking for a leg! Pankratios is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pankratios manages to kick Black off! Black jumps back into Pankratios's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Black won't allow Pankratios to sweep him here.
Dana Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pankratios wants to stand and escape but Black is having none of it. #SU2#
Black gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Black chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Black lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
Jeez, Hellas Pankratios's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Pankratios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pankratios tries to move into range but Black moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hellas Pankratios's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dana Black!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wyatt.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wyatt really is a fat lump.
Wyatt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Shelby Wyatt has been cut.
Black tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wyatt defends well and Black ends up having to push Wyatt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wyatt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Wyatt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
Wyatt slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Black clinches. #BC#
Wyatt manages to break the clinch.
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wyatt is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Wyatt circles away and we're back to standing.
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shelby Wyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Black.#T1#
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Black rushes Wyatt and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Wyatt breaks the clinch.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Black gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Wyatt manages to pull guard.
Black is looking to stand up but Wyatt won't let him.
Black postures up in Wyatt's guard and throws a big left but Wyatt blocks it.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wyatt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black prevents Wyatt from getting back to his feet.
Wyatt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wyatt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wyatt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Wyatt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black sitting in guard here, content to control. #ES#
Wyatt wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black throws a sloppy head kick
and Wyatt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Black looks winded!
Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wyatt defends it nicely.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Black as he connects with a hook.
Wyatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Wyatt moves out of range as Black strikes.#CL2#
Black has Wyatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wyatt.
Wyatt misses with a knee to the head.
Wyatt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Black is trying to pull guard but Wyatt has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Wyatt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Black has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Black throws an elbow but misses.
Wyatt is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Black is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Black stalling against the cage.
Black controlling the action here for a moment.
Black receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shelby Wyatt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Black.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Black. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL2#
Black clinches.
Black with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wyatt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wyatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wyatt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black lands a right hand.
Wyatt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Wyatt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shelby Wyatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wyatt, pushing him back against the cage.
Black tries to pull guard but Wyatt holds him up against the cage and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
Wyatt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Black lands a body shot.
Black tries to pull guard but Wyatt won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Black takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyatt's elbow.
Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wyatt is defending well for now.#T2##TD2#
Black has clasped his hands together around Wyatt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wyatt is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
What's Wyatt going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Black throws a strike aimed at the side of Wyatt's head but Wyatt avoids it well.
Wyatt regains half guard.#SUB2#
Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wyatt is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Wyatt looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wyatt is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Wyatt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wyatt wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura but Wyatt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Black is breathing heavily.
Wyatt is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wyatt avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Wyatt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wyatt controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyatt is keeping the position for now.
Wyatt looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wyatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Black.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Wyatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyatt attempts a counter takedown but Black avoids it well and moves away.
Wyatt has his takedown stuffed
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wyatt takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Black has Wyatt up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shelby Wyatt's cut.
That's time! Wyatt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Black lands a really nice looking cross but Wyatt seems unphased.
Black lands a jab.
Black stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Wyatt is rocked!
Black scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Wyatt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Wyatt gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black connects with a nice cross there... Wyatt is looking wobbly and Black recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Wyatt to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Black jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dana Black!
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