PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Reddington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Whiting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raymond Reddington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Reddington
vs
Whiting

175 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raymond Reddington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Whiting!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Whiting shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reddington tries to roll over but Whiting keeps him under control.

Reddington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whiting is taking a breather. Reddington says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reddington is trying to control but can't.
Whiting passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddington tries to improve position but can't.
Whiting wants to stand but Reddington has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Whiting is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reddington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reddington is looking to reverse the position.
Whiting tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reddington's legs.
Reddington tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whiting landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Whiting landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Whiting happy to just control the position for now.
Whiting lands a few punches from side control.
Reddington is trying to get back to half guard.
Whiting is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Whiting is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reddington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Whiting is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reddington will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chris Whiting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whiting dives in for a single leg takedown but Reddington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reddington looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reddington fails with a takedown attempt.

Whiting closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Whiting sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Reddington wants to control but Whiting is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiting content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Whiting looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Whiting dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Reddington fails with a takedown attempt.
Whiting has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Whiting.
Nice sprawl there from Reddington as Whiting shoots in.

Whiting clinches.

Whiting breaks from the clinch.

Whiting moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Whiting manages to pull guard.
Reddington trying to control but Whiting is working from the bottom.

Whiting is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reddington defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddington trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reddington stops Whiting from standing up.
Chris Whiting has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reddington preventing the sweep.
Whiting working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reddington trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whiting shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reddington as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reddington has a takedown stuffed.
Reddington tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Whiting counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Whiting.
Whiting works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Whiting there.
Reddington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reddington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reddington is looking to sweep but instead, Whiting has passed into half guard.
Whiting controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Whiting prevents Reddington from getting back to his feet.
Reddington has a closed guard, preventing Whiting from standing up.
Whiting slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Reddington has his foot on Whiting's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whiting works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Whiting controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Whiting pushes Reddington up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reddington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Whiting fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Whiting showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Reddington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Whiting fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Whiting has Reddington up against the cage in a clinch.
Whiting effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reddington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Whiting is keeping busy.
Whiting just leaning against Reddington, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Whiting manages to break the clinch.
Whiting misses with a body kick.
Reddington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whiting fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raymond Reddington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Whiting.
Reddington blocks a head kick by Whiting.
Whiting changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reddington tries to avoid it but Whiting manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reddington to the ground. Reddington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whiting takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whiting misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Whiting or perhaps it was just good defense by Reddington, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiting blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Whiting.
Reddington appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reddington darts in looking for a takedown but Whiting gets double underhooks and turns Reddington into the cage.
Whiting tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reddington swivels and escapes.
Reddington dives in for a single leg takedown but Whiting sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Whiting gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whiting gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reddington.

Whiting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiting throws the left hand but Reddington avoids the punch easily.
Reddington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reddington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Whiting closes the distance and clinches.

Whiting has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reddington uses from the top position.
Reddington being controlled here momentarily.

Reddington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whiting has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reddington has managed to get both his arms back between Whiting's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reddington would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Whiting keeping moving, preventing Reddington from controlling successfully.
Whiting is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Whiting keeping moving, preventing Reddington from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reddington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Raymond Reddington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Whiting is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whiting looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

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 fight!
Chris Whiting comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whiting has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Whiting!