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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 2
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Williamson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Wells closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wells landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williamson is trying to drag Wells to the mat but Wells just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wells is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wells lands with a right to the head.
Wells throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wells wants to get back to striking at distance but Williamson won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Wells.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Williamson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williamson is thwarting Wells's attempts to control the position.
Wells is in trouble now - Williamson has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Williamson has hold of Wells's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wells manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T1##SUB2#
Williamson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Wells is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glenn Williamson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Stoneheart shoots in and drives through. Wells sprawls well.#TD2#
Stoneheart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wells is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wells can't do much from the bottom here.
Wells is letting Stoneheart control him for a moment.
Stoneheart's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stoneheart in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wells tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stoneheart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Stoneheart!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Stoneheart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Wells has Hurley up against the cage in a clinch.
Hurley wants to take the fight to the mat but Wells manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Hurley successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurley wants to get back to his feet but Wells passes into half guard.
Wells is looking to advance position but Hurley won't allow it.
Wells thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Wells is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hurley wants to improve his position but Wells is controlling well.
Wells takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells wants to pass the guard but Hurley is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hurley is looking for a sweep. Wells is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Hurley has a hand on Wells's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wells takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wells landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hurley is trying desperately to improve position.
Wells sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hurley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wells prevents Hurley from improving his position.
Hurley won't allow Wells to pass to mount.
Wells is keen to just control but Hurley is a slippery customer.
Hurley is trying to stand up here but Wells is controlling him well.
Wells seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hurley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Wells controlling the action here.
Wells missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hurley wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wells is trying to control. Hurley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wells content to control rather than advance.
Wells trying to control the action but Hurley is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Wells decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3##CL2#
Hurley gets tackled into the cage by Wells. Wells maintains the clinch.
Hurley tries to pull guard but Wells forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Hurley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hurley tries to keep at a distance but Wells has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Wells has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hurley is trying to keep an underhook but Wells manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hurley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wells keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wells throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wells gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demarcus Hurley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurley is looking to break free of the clinch but Wells has double underhooks. #TD2#
Wells gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hurley regains guard.
#T4#
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wells is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wells must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hurley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wells's guard. #REVR#
Wells has momentary wrist control but Hurley slips an elbow through the middle.
Hurley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hurley throws a strike but Wells rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hurley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurley, not yet.
Wells lands a couple of elbows.
Hurley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hurley keeping moving, preventing Wells from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Wells dominated that round.
That's time! Hurley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hurley walks into a stiff left hand from Wells.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wells. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hurley gets underhooks to prevent Wells's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Hurley has clasped his hands together around Wells's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wells tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurley avoids the attempt from Wells to control.
Hurley tries to control but Wells wriggling away. #T1#
Wells can't escape the position.
Hurley avoids the attempt from Wells to control.
Wells keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wells really wants to buck Hurley off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hurley is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wells has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wells! #T2#
Hurley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurley, not yet.
Wells controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hurley working for submissions but it's allowed Wells to get to half guard.
Wells missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wells has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wells is trying to control the action in half guard but Hurley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wells throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Wells wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurley keeps working.
Wells seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wells seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hurley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES#
Hurley kicks Wells off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Hurley rushes Wells and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wells tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wells wants to take the fight to the mat but Hurley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Demarcus Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Wells.#TD#
Hurley successfully pulls guard.
Hurley wants to sweep here but Wells controlling him for the moment.
Wells lands a couple of elbows.
Wells looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Wells won't allow Hurley to get back to his feet.
Hurley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wells is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wells stopping the sweep attempt from Hurley.
Wells tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurley is retaining full guard.
Hurley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hurley wants to stand and escape but Wells is having none of it.
Wells trying to control but Hurley is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wells is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wells lands a couple of elbows.
Wells with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wells wants to get up but he can't break Hurley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Wells will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Wells clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hurley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wells regains guard immediately.
Wells looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hurley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hurley prevents Wells from standing back up.
Wells wants to improve his position but Hurley is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hurley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wells defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells trying to hold on to Hurley's head to control him but Hurley postures up.
#T1#
Hurley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hurley stops Wells from getting back to his feet.
Wells wants to control but Hurley is keeping busy.
Wells avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hurley.
Hurley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Hurley is looking for a kimura but Wells is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hurley to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wells is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hurley lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Wells is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hurley pulls his head out easily.
Wells is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Wells fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hurley, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Hurley manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Hurley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wells presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Wells lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wells is trying to pull guard but Hurley has him pressed against the cage.
Wells takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Hurley manages to pull guard.
Hurley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wells is controlling him.
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wells stopping the sweep attempt from Hurley.
Hurley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wells manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wells not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hurley stands up over Wells, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Hurley cracks Wells with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Wells looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hurley has picked Wells up and slammed him! Wells can't keep hold of the triangle and Hurley manages to pass to side control!
Wells tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hurley presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hurley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hurley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Demarcus Hurley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Wells is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurley working Wells over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demarcus Hurley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wells 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Wells!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Airwolf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Levy on his heels. He'll look to pass Levy's guard now, I'm sure.
Airwolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Airwolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Airwolf gets to his feet. Levy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Airwolf throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Levy was covering up waiting for the punch and Airwolf finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ROC2#
Levy is rocked!
Airwolf connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Levy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Airwolf is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Airwolf loads up on a big left hand. Levy felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Airwolf looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Levy can't hide his disappointment, as Airwolf celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Airwolf!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Navi lands a slapping body shot.
Navi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Navi wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Calvucci clinches with his opponent.
Navi is trying to push Calvucci away but Calvucci has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Calvucci has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Navi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Navi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calvucci has him pressed against the cage.
Calvucci changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Navi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Calvucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calvucci on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Calvucci rushes Navi and presses him up against the cage.
Navi tries to circle away but Calvucci has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Calvucci manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvucci throws a head kick that misses.
Navi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Navi's coach down at We The Best was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Navi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Navi cracks a nice hook into Calvucci's ribs.
Navi scores with a jab to the body.
Navi throws a leg kick which misses Calvucci's front leg but catches the back leg as Calvucci tries to avoid it. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Navi. Calvucci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calvucci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Navi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Calvucci avoids the head kick by Navi.
Navi throws a right and a left that Calvucci avoids nicely.
Calvucci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Navi pinned against the cage. Navi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Navi throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Calvucci counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Navi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calvucci could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Calvucci keeps control of Navi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Navi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calvucci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Navi can't break the clinch.
Navi wants to get back to striking at distance but Calvucci won't allow it.
Navi tries to circle away but Calvucci has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Navi manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Navi digs a good hook to Calvucci's body.
Navi scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Navi.
Calvucci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Navi as he jumps to the side.
Navi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Calvucci takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Calvucci moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navi is trying to break the clinch but Calvucci has him pressed against the cage.
Navi being controlled against the cage.
Navi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calvucci has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Calvucci breaks from the clinch.
Navi tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Navi throws a head kick but Calvucci moves out of range.
Navi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calvucci doesn't seem bothered though.
Navi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Calvucci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calvucci avoids the body shot from Navi.
Navi throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Calvucci counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Calvucci. #BC#
Calvucci breaks from the clinch.
Navi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calvucci rather than just go for the knockout.
Navi misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Calvucci tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calvucci takes a kick to the side of the head.
Calvucci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Navi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Calvucci with a body shot.
Navi scores with a nice body kick.
Calvucci ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Navi as Calvucci shoots in.#TD#
Calvucci shoots in and bounces Navi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Calvucci is breathing heavily.
Navi is looking to stand up but Calvucci isn't so interested in that idea.
Navi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calvucci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Navi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Calvucci controls the pace.
Calvucci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Navi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Navi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Calvucci shoots in looking for a takedown. Navi tries to sprawl out of it but Calvucci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Navi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Navi avoids a kick to the body.
Navi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Navi throws a body punch but Calvucci moves out of range.
Calvucci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Navi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Navi closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Vinny Calvucci has been cut.
Vinny Calvucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Calvucci scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navi being controlled for a moment.
Navi is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Calvucci controlling from side mount.
Navi is pushing Calvucci's head away, looking to escape. Calvucci manages to hold on to the position though.
Navi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Calvucci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Navi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Navi is trying to buck Calvucci off.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Calvucci advances nicely into full mount.
Navi tries to buck Calvucci off but Calvucci takes his back! #SUB#
Calvucci looking for the choke but no joy. #ES2#
Navi manages to escape to his feet.
Brian Navi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navi. Calvucci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brian Navi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calvucci shoots in but Navi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Calvucci shoots in looking for a takedown. Navi tries to sprawl out of it but Calvucci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Navi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Calvucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calvucci blocks the body kick.
Calvucci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck for Calvucci with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Calvucci closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Navi tries to circle away but Calvucci has him pinned against the cage.
Navi is trying to break free.
Navi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Calvucci.
Calvucci wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Navi prevents the takedown attempt.
Navi tries to circle away but Calvucci has him pinned against the cage.
Navi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calvucci will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Navi up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Calvucci.
A frustrated look appears on Navi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Calvucci breaks from the clinch.
Calvucci fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Navi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calvucci moves away.
Navi lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Navi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinny Calvucci's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Calvucci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Navi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Calvucci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Navi is trying to defend but Calvucci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Navi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Calvucci fails with a takedown attempt.
Navi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calvucci stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Calvucci takes the fight into the clinch.
Navi blocks a body shot from Calvucci. #T1##BC2#
Navi breaks the clinch.
Navi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calvucci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Navi.
Navi swats away the attempt to clinch by Calvucci.
Calvucci shoots in looking for a takedown but Navi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Calvucci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Calvucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navi digs a good hook to Calvucci's body.
#CL#
Calvucci moves into the clinch.
Navi wants to get back to striking at distance but Calvucci won't allow it.
Calvucci avoiding damage.
Navi wants to break free but Calvucci has control.
Calvucci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Navi avoids it.
Calvucci keeps control of Navi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2##BC#
Calvucci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Navi breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Calvucci has managed to clinch.
Calvucci slows down the pace here.
Navi wants to break free but Calvucci has control.
#BC2#
Navi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Calvucci shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Navi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Calvucci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Navi, who protects the arm well.
Navi wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Calvucci moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Navi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Calvucci connects with a decent elbow.
Navi prevents Calvucci from improving position.
Calvucci trying to control the position but Navi is working away.
Calvucci looks up at the clock and then as Navi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Calvucci smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Navi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Calvucci lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB#
Navi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Calvucci.
Navi trying to get back to his feet but Calvucci is in full control for now.
Vinny Calvucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Navi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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 Vinny Calvucci.
I think Navi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Navi!
After the fight, Brian Navi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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