By: Fight Radar Staff Category: Independent Wrestling & Combat Sports Review
Onyx utilized her footwork immediately, staying on the outside of the cage. She landed a sharp leg kick within the first ten seconds that echoed through the empty arena (the event was held without a live audience due to COVID restrictions). Tile, stoic as ever, walked through it. He shot for a double-leg at the 1:45 mark. Onyx showcased incredible defensive wrestling, sprawling effectively and landing a knee to the shoulder. However, Tile was relentless. He pressed her against the cage, utilizing a dirty boxing clinch to drain her energy. The round ended with Tile controlling the center, but Onyx landing the cleaner shots.
While it did not draw the pay-per-view numbers of the majors, on March 19, 2021, represents the heart of independent fighting. It was a raw, honest battle where a striker met her kryptonite in a relentless wrestler. Whether you are a fan of Onyx’s fire or Tile’s mechanical pressure, this fight is a time capsule of a specific era in underground combat sports.