PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 1492 p4p, 2893 weight class) and Frank Whitaker (ranked 181 p4p, 333 weight class). Frank Whitaker struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Frank Whitaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

TheNoseBleeds
vs
Whitaker

179 cm
28
193
7 - 5 - 0

195 cm
21
205
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Northern Zombie
Shadow Realm Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Whitaker!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

TheNoseBleeds shoots in and bounces Whitaker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Whitaker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. TheNoseBleeds is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
TheNoseBleeds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whitaker prevents it.
TheNoseBleeds prevents a takedown attempt there.
TheNoseBleeds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Whitaker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whitaker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Whitaker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TheNoseBleeds is defending well for now.

Whitaker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but TheNoseBleeds regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's one minute gone in the round.

TheNoseBleeds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitaker defends it easily.
Whitaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

TheNoseBleeds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whitaker trying to control but TheNoseBleeds is working from the bottom.

TheNoseBleeds looking for a guillotine here but Whitaker defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

TheNoseBleeds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitaker tries to free his leg and advance position but TheNoseBleeds is retaining full guard.
TheNoseBleeds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

TheNoseBleeds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whitaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TheNoseBleeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.

TheNoseBleeds working for a triangle but Whitaker defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TheNoseBleeds working for a triangle but Whitaker defends it easily.

TheNoseBleeds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but TheNoseBleeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker wants to stand but TheNoseBleeds has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Whitaker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Whitaker stands and steps away. TheNoseBleeds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

TheNoseBleeds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
TheNoseBleeds working away.
Whitaker holding on.
TheNoseBleeds is looking to take a break and control but Whitaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Whitaker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Good standup being displayed there by Whitaker as he connects with a hook.
Whitaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whitaker wants it to stay on the feet.
TheNoseBleeds shoots in and drives through. Whitaker sprawls well.
Whitaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
TheNoseBleeds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker.
TheNoseBleeds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitaker sprawls and moves away.
Whitaker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TheNoseBleeds.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.

TheNoseBleeds drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Whitaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Whitaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whitaker wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TheNoseBleeds is controlling him.
Whitaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitaker wants to sweep but no luck.

Whitaker is looking for a triangle but TheNoseBleeds pushes his legs off easily.

Whitaker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes TheNoseBleeds off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
TheNoseBleeds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
TheNoseBleeds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker moves out of range of the strikes.
TheNoseBleeds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker.
TheNoseBleeds tries to counter with a takedown but Whitaker is quick to defend against it.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a jab to the body
and Whitaker counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Whitaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitaker digs a good body shot into TheNoseBleeds's ribs.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a hook
and Whitaker counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has been cut.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. TheNoseBleeds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but TheNoseBleeds ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from TheNoseBleeds.
TheNoseBleeds closes the distance and clinches up with Whitaker, looking for a takedown. TheNoseBleeds pushes Whitaker against the cage but Whitaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
TheNoseBleeds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Whitaker misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds fails with a takedown attempt.
TheNoseBleeds shoots and misses
and Whitaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps TheNoseBleeds thinking.
Frank Whitaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitaker with a nice cross.
TheNoseBleeds slips a jab from Whitaker.
Whitaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TheNoseBleeds.
Whitaker drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks TheNoseBleeds right on the button. TheNoseBleeds goes down! Whitaker follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Whitaker gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Whitaker!