Bellator London Results: Michael Page vs. Giovanni Mellilo Headlines An 18 Fight Card
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Main Card (5pm EST., Bellator App)
Michael Page def. Giovanni Melillo by KO via punch (1:47, R1)
Fabian Edwards def. Mike Shipman by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Soren Bak def. Terry Brazier by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Preliminary Card (11:45am EST., Bellator App)
Pietro Penini def. Charlie Ward by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Denise Kielholtz def. Sabriye Sengul by submission via americana (0:32, R1)
Kent Kauppinen def. Andy Manzolo by submission via forearm choke (3:53, R1)
Kevin Fryer def. George Tokkos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Tim Wilde def. Charlie Leary by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Aiden Lee def. Damian Frankiewicz by submission via rear naked choke (1:24, R3)
Robert Whiteford def. Sam Sicilia by KO via strikes (4:54, R3)
Alfie Davis def. Alessandro Botti by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Lewis Long def. Walter Gahadza by submission via rear naked choke (1:44, R1)
Akonne Wanliss def. Tim Barnett by submission via d’arce choke (0:56, R1)
Raphael Uchegbu def. Shane Campbell by submission via rear naked choke (2:17, R3)
Chris Bungard def. Benjamin Brander by submission via rear naked choke (1:26, R1)
Harry Hardwick def. Nathan Rose by majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Jeremy Petley def. Tom Mearns by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Charlotte McIntyre def. Josie Blaber by TKO via strikes (2:00, R2)
Charlotte McIntyre vs. Josie Blaber
Round One: The round begins with the fighters exchanging a few jabs, Blaber starts attacking McIntyre with some leg kicks. McIntyre charges forward and takes a few swings at Blaber, Blaber looks for counter strikes against the swinging McIntyre. McIntyre drops Blaber after landing a pair of rights, Blaber gets up and McIntyre gets her against the cage wall. McIntyre nails Blaber with knee strikes while in the clinch, McIntyre drops Blaber with an elbow strike. Blaber gets up and gets into a striking exchange with McIntyre, McIntyre keeps backing Blaber up while landing combinations. McIntyre nails a kicking Blaber with a counter left hook, McIntyre attacks Blaber with elbow strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-8 for McIntyre
Round Two: The round begins with McIntyre attacking Blaber with some leg kicks, Blaber grabs McIntyre and gets her against the cage wall. McIntyre spins Blaber into the cage wall as the two exchange knee strikes, the fighters separate and McIntyre drills Blaber with a knee strike. Blaber charges at McIntyre while swinging wildly at her, McIntyre cracks an incoming Blaber with a right. McIntyre drops Blaber with a combination and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Charlotte McIntyre def. Josie Blaber by TKO via strikes (2:00, R2)
Raphael Uchegbu vs. Shane Campbell
Round One: The round begins with the fighters swinging away at each other, Uchegbu grabs Campbell and gets him against the cage wall. Uchegbu scores a takedown on Campbell and he gets the half guard, Uchegbu attacks Campbell with some ground and pound. Campbell scrambles and Uchegbu keeps him down with head control, Uchegbu rolls for a peruvian necktie and Uchegbu releases the move as Campbell scrambles to his feet. Campbell gets Uchegbu against the cage wall while landing a few strikes, the fighters separate and swing away at each other. Uchegbu pulls guard and he drags Campbell to the ground, Campbell lands a few strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Uchegbu
Round Two: The round begins with Uchegbu attacking Campbell with some leg kicks, Uchegbu then nails Campbell with a kick to the midsection. Campbell scores a takedown on Uchegbu and he gets the open guard, Uchegbu rolls for an omaplata and he attacks Campbell with strikes as well. Campbell escapes the submission attempt and Uchegbu gets top control, Uchegbu attacks Campbell with ground and pound. Campbell gets up and Uchegbu gets him against the cage wall, Uchegbu drags Campbell back to the ground and he gets him in a seated position. Uchegbu gains the half guard against Campbell as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Uchegbu (Overall Score: 20-18 for Uchegbu)
Round Three: The round begins with Campbell taking some swings at Uchegbu, Campbell also nails Uchegbu with some kicks to the midsection. Campbell nails a kicking Uchegbu with a counter right hook, Uchegbu grabs Campbell and gets him against the cage wall. Uchegbu scores a takedown on Campbell and he gets side control, Campbell scrambles to his feet and Uchegbu jumps on his back. Uchegbu gets Campbell back to the ground while applying a rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Raphael Uchegbu def. Shane Campbell by submission via rear naked choke (2:17, R3)
Akonne Wanliss vs. Tim Barnett
Round One: The round begins with Wanliss attacking Barnett with some leg kicks, Wanliss and Barnett exchange a few jabs. Wanliss drops Barnett with a multiple punch combination, Wanliss pounces on a downed Barnett with a plethora of strikes. Wanliss locks Barnett in a d’arce choke and Barnett goes out cold.
Official Result: Akonne Wanliss def. Tim Barnett by submission via d’arce choke (0:56, R1)
Nathan Rose vs. Harry Hardwick
Round One: The round begins with Hardwick falling after a head kick attempt and he quickly gets back up, Hardwick and Rose exchange some striking combinations. Rose starts attacking Hardwick with a variety of strikes, Hardwick comes forward and Rose nails him with rights followed by knee strikes. Hardwick backs up Rose while taking some swings at him, Hardwick grabs Rose and gets him against the cage wall. Rose spins Hardwick into the cage wall as they exchange strikes, the fighters separate and Rose attacks a swinging Hardwick with a combination. Rose grabs Hardwick and they exchange some knee strikes, the fighters separate and Hardwick attacks Rose with a high kick. Hardwick again gets Rose against the cage wall before eating a knee strike to the face, Hardwick comes forward and he attacks Rose with combinations. Hardwick drops for a guillotine choke and Rose escapes to get top control on the ground, Rose gets up and Hardwick follows. Hardwick and Rose exchange knee strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Rose
Round Two: The round begins with Rose attacking Hardwick with leg kicks, Hardwick backs up Rose while swinging away at him. Hardwick scores a trip takedown on Rose and he gets the half guard, Rose gets up and Hardwick attacks him with knee strikes. Rose grabs Hardwick and gets him against the cage wall while eating knee strikes, Hardwick spins Rose into the cage wall while landing more knee strikes. Hardwick scores another takedown on Rose and he gets the half guard, Hardwick attacks Rose with ground and pound. Rose eventually gets Hardwick back in his full guard, Hardwick attacks Rose with more strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Hardwick (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Rose attacking a swinging Hardwick with leg kicks, Hardwick attacks Rose with kicks to the midsection. The fighters clinch and battle for position along the cage wall, the fighters separate and Hardwick attacks Rose with a variety of kicks. Rose nails a swinging Hardwick with a counter right hook, Hardwick grabs Rose and gets him against the cage wall. The fighters exchange strikes while in the clinch, Hardwick scores a takedown on Rose and he gets the half guard. Rose scrambles to his feet and Hardwick swings away at him. Rose scores a takedown on Hardwick and Hardwick catches him in a guillotine choke as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Hardwick (Final Score: 29-28 for Hardwick)
Official Result: Harry Hardwick def. Nathan Rose by majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Jeremy Petley vs. Tom Mearns
Round One: The round begins with Mearns peppering Petley with a few strikes, Petley scores a takedown on Mearns and he gets the half guard. Petley attacks Mearns with some ground and pound, Mearns sweeps Petley and he gains top control. Petley immediately sweeps Mearns and he regains top control, Mearns tries getting to his feet while eating knee strikes from Petley. Petley nails Mearns with a few more strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Petley
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters swinging away at each other, Mearns backs up Petley while attacking him with lefts. Petley scores a takedown on Mearns and Mearns briefly looks for a guillotine choke, Mearns attacks Petley with strikes and submission attempts while on his back. Petley gains the half guard while attacking Mearns with ground and pound, Petley keeps top control as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Petley (Overall Score: 20-18 for Petley)
Round Three: The round begins with Mearns attacking Petley with a jumping front kick, Petley pops a swinging Mearns with a counter right. Mearns continues throwing strikes at a backing Petley, Petley scores a takedown on Mearns after eating a knee strike. Petley attacks Mearns with some ground and pound, Mearns tries attacking Petley with strikes while on his back. Petley keeps top control as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Petley (Final Score: 30-27 for Petley)
Official Result: Jeremy Petley def. Tom Mearns by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Aiden Lee vs. Damian Frankiewicz
Round One: The round begins with Frankiewicz attacking Lee with some leg kicks, Lee starts peppering Frankiewicz with some jabs. Frankiewicz comes forward and he cracks Lee with a left, Frankiewicz and Lee exchange a few combinations. Lee goes for a high kick and Frankiewicz blocks it, Lee grabs Frankiewicz and he gets him up against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Lee attempts a flying knee strike as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Frankiewicz
Round Two: The round begins with Frankiewicz attacking Lee with some leg kicks, Lee backs up Frankiewicz while throwing a few combinations. Frankiewicz comes forward and he cracks Lee with a few lefts, Frankiewicz then nails a swinging Lee with a counter left. Lee nails Frankiewicz with a superman punch after pushing off the cage wall, Lee cracks a swinging Frankiewicz with a two punch combination. Lee continues looking for high kicks against Frankiewicz, Frankiewicz pops a swinging Lee with a counter right hook as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Lee (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Frankiewicz grabbing Lee and getting him against the cage wall, Frankiewicz swings at Lee as they separate. Frankiewicz then cracks a swinging Lee with a counter left, Lee scores a takedown on Frankiewicz and he gets back control. Lee locks in a rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Aiden Lee def. Damian Frankiewicz by submission via rear naked choke (1:24, R3)
George Tokkos vs. Kevin Fryer
Round One: The round begins with Fryer attacking Tokkos with some leg kicks, Fryer scores a trip takedown on Tokkos and he gets head control. Tokkos gets up and Fryer drags him back to the ground, Tokkos gets back up against and he gets Fryer against the cage wall. The fighters exchange strikes while in the clinch, Tokkos gets Fryer to a knee while eating a few strikes. Fryer gets back up and Tokkos gets him against the cage wall, Fryer drops Tokkos with a leg kick and he gets top control on the ground. Fryer keeps top control until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Fryer
Round Two: The round begins with Fryer attacking Tokkos with leg kicks, the fighters clinch after Tokkos swings wildly at Fryer. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Tokkos nailing a swinging Fryer with a counter right. The fighters clinch again and battle along the cage wall, the fighters separate and Fryer nails Tokkos with a left. Fryer stays on the outside while attacking Tokkos with some jabs, Fryer goes for a superman punch as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Fryer (Overall Score: 20-18 for Fryer)
Round Three: The round begins with Fryer attacking Tokkos with some leg kicks, Fryer also attacks a kicking Tokkos with jabs. Tokkos accidentally kicks Fryer low and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with the fighters taking some swings at each other. Tokkos nails Fryer with a kick to the midsection, Fryer scores a takedown on Tokkos and he gets back control. Tokkos gets up and Fryer drags him back to the ground, Tokkos scrambles to his feet and Fryer gets him against the cage wall. Tokkos scores a takedown onFryer and he gets him in a seated position, Tokkos maintains top control as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Fryer (Final Score: 30-27 for Fryer)
Official Result: Kevin Fryer def. George Tokkos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alfie Davis vs. Alessandro Botti
Round One: The round begins with Davis attacking Botti with a high kick, Davis then kicks Botti in the midsection. Botti backs up Davis while swinging away at him, Davis then barely lands a superman punch against Botti. Botti and Davis exchange a few combinations, Davis scores a takedown on Botti and he gets the full guard. Davis postures up and Botti attacks his legs with kicks, Davis eventually returns to top control against Botti. Botti attacks Davis with strikes while on his back, Davis advances to the half guard against Botti as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Davis
Round Two: The round begins with Davis attacking Botti with leg kicks, Botti and Davis get into a brief striking exchange. Botti continues backing Davis up while swinging away at him, Davis grabs Botti and gets him against the cage wall. Botti accidentally nails Davis low and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with the fighters swinging away at each other. Davis grabs Botti and gets him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Davis nails Botti with a spinning back kick to the midsection. Botti recovers and he cracks Davis with a right, Botti grabs Davis and gets him up against the cage wall. The fighters separate and swing away at each other, Botti and Davis take a few swings at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Davis (Overall Score: 20-18 for Davis)
Round Three: The round begins with Davis attacking Botti with a variety of kicks, Botti comes forward and he swings away at Davis. Davis backs up Botti with a pair of head kick attempts, Botti grabs Davis and briefly gets him up against the cage wall. The fighters separate and swing away at each other, Botti goes after Davis while landing some leg kicks. Davis grabs a swinging Botti and they clinch near the cage wall, the fighters separate and Davis attacks Botti with a variety of spinning kicks. Botti backs Davis into the cage wall while swinging away at him, the fighters separate and Davis attacks Botti with more kicks. Botti swings away at Davis as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Davis (Final Score: 30-27 for Davis)
Official Result: Alfie Davis def. Alessandro Botti by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Kent Kauppinen vs. Andy Manzolo
Round One: The round begins with Kauppinen attacking Manzolo with some leg kicks, Manzolo responds by throwing a few leg kicks of his own. Manzolo goes for a takedown and Kauppinen stuffs it, Kauppinen drops Manzolo with a leg kick and he makes him get back up. Kauppinen comes forward and he attacks Manzolo with a variety of kicks, Kauppinen drops Manzolo with a flying knee strike and he makes him get back up. Manzolo pulls guard on Kauppinen and he drags him to the ground, Kauppinen catches Manzolo in a forearm choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Kent Kauppinen def. Andy Manzolo by submission via forearm choke (3:53, R1)
Chris Bungard vs. Benjamin Brander
Round One: The round begins with Bungard and Brander exchanging some leg kicks, Bungard scores a takedown on Brandeer and Brander gets right back up. Bungard scores another takedown on Brander and he gets back control, Bungard locks in a rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Chris Bungard def. Benjamin Brander by submission via rear naked choke (1:26, R1)
Walter Gahadza vs. Lewis Long
Round One: The round begins with Gahadza attacking Long with some leg kicks, Gahadza scores a takedown on Long and he lets him get back up. Long eats more kicks before getting Gahadza against the cage wall, Long scores a takedown on Gahadza and he gets right back up. Long gets Gahadza back to the ground and he gets back control, Long locks in a rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Lewis Long def. Walter Gahadza by submission via rear naked choke (1:44, R1)
Robert Whiteford vs. Sam Sicilia
Round One: The round begins with Sicilia attacking Whiteford with a high kick, Whiteford cracks a swinging Sicilia with a counter right. Whiteford starts attacking Sicilia with some leg kicks, Sicilia charges forward and he pops Whiteford with a short right. Whiteford and Sicilia also exchange a few jabs, Sicilia comes forward and he nails Whiteford with another right. Sicilia catches a swinging Whiteford with a few counter rights as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Sicilia
Round Two: The round begins with Sicilia nailing Whiteford with a head kick, Sicilia follows up by nailing Whiteford with a right. Whiteford backs up Sicilia after landing a two punch combination, Sicilia cracks Whiteford with a kick to the midsection. Whiteford and Sicilia exchange a few leg kicks, Sicilia backs up Whiteford with another kick to the midsection. Whiteford responds by cracking Sicilia with a straight left, Sicilia goes for a kick and Whiteford counters with a right. Whiteford cracks Sicilia with a two punch combination, Sicilia rocks Whiteford with a right followed by a knee strike as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Sicilia (Overall Score: 20-18 for Sicilia)
Round Three: The round begins with Whiteford attacking Sicilia with a few lefts, Sicilia hits a swinging Whiteford with a counter right. Sicilia drops a swinging Whiteford with a counter left and he pounces on him with more strikes before settling in top control, Sicilia gains the half guard against Whiteford. Sicilia gets up a few moments later and Whiteford follows, Whiteford starts hunting for takedowns against Sicilia. Whiteford and Sicilia briefly get into a striking exchange, Whiteford rocks Sicilia with a two punch combination. Whiteford drops Sicilia with a combination and Sicilia goes out cold.
Official Result: Robert Whiteford def. Sam Sicilia by KO via strikes (4:54, R3)
Charlie Ward vs. Pietro Penini
Round One: The round begins with Ward taking some swings at Penini, Ward backs up Penini while swinging away at him. Ward also starts attacking Penini with some leg kicks, Penini looks for counter strikes against Ward. Penini grabs Ward and gets him against the cage wall, Penini attacks Ward with knee strikes while in the clinch. The fighters separate and Penini nails Ward with a multiple punch combination, Penini grabs Ward and gets him back against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Ward attacks Penini with a combination, Penini nails a swinging Ward with a counter strike. Penini grabs Ward and gets him back against the cage wall for a short time, the fighters separate and Ward throws a kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Penini
Round Two: The round begins with Penini cracking Ward with a right, Penini and Ward have a brief striking exchange. Penini attacks Ward with jabs to keep him at a distance, Ward starts attacking Penini with some leg kicks. Penini goes for a head kick and Ward blocks it, Penini dances around Ward while nailing him with a few rights. Penini and Ward simultaneously hit each other with rights, Ward swings wildly at Penini as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Penini (Overall Score: 20-18 for Penini)
Round Three: The round begins with Ward swinging wildly at Penini, Penini uses the jab to keep Ward at a distance. Penini scores a takedown on ward and Ward gets back up while eating a few strikes, Penini cracks a swinging Ward with a counter left hook. Ward comes forward and he nails Penini with a right to the midsection, Ward continues attacking Penini with combinations. Penini grabs Ward and he gets him against the cage wall while landing knee strikes, the fighters separate and Penini scores another takedown on Ward. Ward gets right back up and he swings away at Penini until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Penini (Final Score: 30-27 for Penini)
Official Result: Pietro Penini def. Charlie Ward by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Charlie Leary vs. Tim Wilde
Round One: The round begins with Leary charging at Wilde and dropping him with a combination, Leary gets the half guard on a downed Wilde. Wilde eventually gets Leary in his open guard, Wilde tries getting up as Leary attacks him with knee strikes. Wilde gets up and he separates from Leary, Wilde stays on the outside while attacking Leary with strikes. The fighters clinch and battle for position along the cage wall, the fighters separate and Wilde nails Leary with a multiple strike combination. Leary comes forward and he nails Wilde with a left hook, Leary and Wilde also get into a brief striking exchange. Wilde starts attacking Leary with a variety of kicks, Leary comes forward and Wilde nails him with an uppercut before getting him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Leary drops Wilde with a right, Leary gets top control on the ground as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Leary
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters having a wild striking exchange, Wilde drops Leary with a knee strike and he gets top control on the ground. Wilde attacks Leary with ground and pound, Leary gets to his feet while eating some more strikes. Leary starts attacking Wilde with some leg kicks, Wilde responds by landing leg kicks of his own. Leary scores a takedown on a kicking Wilde and he gets the open guard, Wilde attacks Leary with strikes while on his back. Leary advances to the half guard against Wilde while landing a few strikes, Wilde eventually gets Leary in his full guard again as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Leary (Overall Score: 20-18 for Leary)
Round Three: The round begins with Wilde and Leary taking some swings at each other, Wilde nails Leary with a few kicks to the midsection. Wilde backs up Leary while attacking him with combinations, Wilde attacks Leary with a spinning back fist. Leary cracks a kicking Wilde with a counter right hook, Leary charges at Wilde while swinging away at him. Wilde again attacks Leary with a kick to the midsection, Wilde comes forward and he cracks Leary with an uppercut. Leary and Wilde get into a wild striking exchange as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Wilde (Final Score: 29-28 for Leary)
Official Result: Tim Wilde def. Charlie Leary by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Denise Kielholtz vs. Sabriye Sengul
Round One: The round begins with Kielholtz dropping a swinging Sengul with a counter right, Kielholtz gets side control on the ground and she attacks Sengul with strikes. Kielholtz gets Sengul in an americana and the tap out follows.
Official Result: Denise Kielholtz def. Sabriye Sengul by submission via americana (0:32, R1)
Terry Brazier vs. Soren Bak
Round One: The round begins with Bak taking a few swings against Brazier, Brazier and Bak exchange some leg kicks. Bak starts taking some wild swings at a backing Brazier, Brazier cracks a swinging Bak with a counter right. Bak grabs Brazier and gets him up against the cage wall, Brazier separates from Bak after eating a knee strike. Bak scores a takedown on Brazier and he gets him in a seated position, Brazier wall walks to his feet and Bak drags him back to the ground. Bak starts attacking Brazier with some ground and pound, Bak moves into the half guard against Brazier. Bak then gains the full mount against a downed Brazier, Brazier gets to a seated position as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Bak
Round Two: The round begins with Bak attacking Brazier with some leg kicks, Brazier comes forward and he takes a few swings at Bak. Bak scores a takedown on Brazier and he gets him in a seated position, Bak gains the half guard against Brazier. Bak then advances to the full mount against Brazier, Bak attacks Brazier with some ground and pound, Bak goes for an arm triangle choke and Brazier wall walks to get free. Brazier gets up and he separates from Bak, Bak scores another takedown on Brazier and he gets him in the seated position. Bak attacks Brazier with a few more strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Bak (Overall Score: 20-18 for Bak)
Round Three: The round begins with Bak attacking Brazier with some leg kicks, Bak attacks a swinging Brazier with a counter right. Bak scores a takedown on Brazier and he gets the open guard, Brazier gets to a seated position while eating more strikes. Brazier scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again, Bak scores another takedown on Brazier and he gets him in the seated position. Bak keeps Brazier down while landing strikes and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Bak (Final Score: 30-27 for Bak)
Official Result: Soren Bak def. Terry Brazier by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Fabian Edwards vs. Michael Shipman
Round One: The round begins with Shipman taking a few swings at Edwards, Shipman grabs Edwards and gets him against the cage wall. Shipman accidentally nails Edwards low and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Edwards cracking Shipman with a few lefts. Shipman grabs Edwards and gets him against the cage wall again, the fighters separate and Edwards cracks a swinging Shipman with a counter left. Shipman backs up Edwards after throwing a few rights, Edwards continues cracking Shipman with lefts. Shipman grabs Edwards and gets him back against the cage wall, the fighters exchange knee strikes while in the clinch. Edwards spins Shipman into the cage wall and they separate a short time later, Edwards nails Shipman with another left as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Edwards
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters having a brief striking exchange, Shipman grabs Edwards and gets him against the cage wall. Shipman scores a takedown on Edwards and he gets the half guard, Edwards scrambles to his feet and Shipman controls his head while holding him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Edwards pops Shipman with some lefts, Edwards looks for a takedown and Shipman drags him to the ground. Edwards scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again, Shipman cracks a swinging Edwards with a knee strike. Edwards attacks Shipman with a two punch combo as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Shipman (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Edwards charging at Shipman while swinging away at him, Shipman scores a takedown on Edwards and he gets him in a seated position. Shipman gains the half guard against Edwards, Shipman postures up and he gets a standing Edwards against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Edwards attacks Shipman with combinations, Shipman responds by nailing Edwards with a knee strike. Shipman grabs Edwards and gets him back against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Edwards attacks Shipman with another combination. Edwards cracks an incoming Shipman with an uppercut, Edwards follows up by rocking Shipman with an elbow strike. Edwards scores a takedown on Shipman and he gets the half guard as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Edwards (Final Score: 29-28 for Edwards)
Official Result: Fabian Edwards def. Mike Shipman by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Michael Page vs. Giovanni Melillo
Round One: The round begins with Page attacking Melillo with a side kick to the midsection, Page then attacks Melillo with a multiple punch combination. Melillo starts attacking Page with some leg kicks, Page catches Melillo with some leg kicks of his own. Page levels Melillo with an overhand right and Melillo goes out cold.
Official Result: Michael Page def. Giovanni Melillo by KO via punch (1:47, R1)
