Rodolfo Bellato

Bellato used pressure and clinch work early, including a knockdown that gave him the first-round advantage. Edwards adjusted with kicks and cleaner distance attacks, then continued to make Bellato work in the clinch. Edwards landed the decisive jab and left hook in the third round and finished at 1:47.

Key moments

• Bellato's forward work and first-round knockdown gave him an early lead.
• Edwards used kicks, range and clinch answers to change the rhythm in the second round.
• Edwards's jab-left-hook combination led to the stoppage at 1:47 of round three.

Fernandez used a long jab and clinch pressure early, landing a right hand that opened Bellato's nose and eye. Bellato answered with leg kicks and a short left hook that dropped the debuting Fernandez, then swarmed with hammerfists until the referee stopped the fight at 2:42 of Round 1.

Key moments

• Fernandez established the jab and drove into the clinch, where a heavy right hand hurt Bellato and opened his face.
• Bellato began attacking the legs and slipped punches while Fernandez continued to press with combinations.
• A short left hook from Bellato dropped Fernandez and turned the fight instantly.
• Bellato followed with hammerfists until the referee waved it off at 2:42 of Round 1.

Stirling used front kicks, body hooks and leg kicks to outwork Bellato over three rounds, while also surprising him with a second-round takedown. Bellato landed clean jabs and his own low kicks, but Stirling stayed out of danger and won a unanimous decision.

Key moments

• Stirling used front kicks to the midsection and a steady one-two to keep Bellato working at range.
• A second-round takedown from Stirling added a grappling change-up to his body-and-leg attack.
• Bellato answered with jabs and low kicks but could not produce enough output to swing the rounds.
• The judges scored the fight 30–27, 30–27 and 29–28 for Stirling.