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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Angelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Whittaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Angelov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dick Whittaker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whittaker has a takedown stuffed.
Dick Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whittaker misses with a few strikes there.
Angelov tries to clinch up but Whittaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Angelov tries to clinch but Whittaker moves out of range.
Whittaker swings for the body but Angelov moves out of range.
It looked like Angelov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Angelov tries to clinch but Whittaker is having none of it.
Angelov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Angelov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Angelov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
Angelov looking to throw knees to the head but Whittaker is blocking nicely.
Whittaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angelov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Angelov lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Angelov.
Whittaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angelov misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov lands an elbow inside that Whittaker shrugs off.
Angelov lands a damaging elbow.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Dick Whittaker has been cut.
Whittaker is pushing Angelov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Angelov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whittaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Angelov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Angelov managing to block the knees to the body from Whittaker.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Whittaker goes for a takedown attempt but Angelov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peter Angelov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Whittaker.
Whittaker looks winded!
Whittaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angelov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Angelov slips a straight right by Whittaker.
It looked like Angelov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Angelov clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but Whittaker blocks with his arms.
Whittaker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Angelov after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov stops a takedown attempt from Whittaker.
The referee calls for Whittaker to work.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Whittaker blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but Whittaker blocks with his arms.
Whittaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Angelov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Angelov lands an elbow inside.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whittaker tries a knee to the head but Angelov blocks it.
Angelov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Angelov managing to block the knees to the body from Whittaker.
Whittaker wants a takedown.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Angelov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whittaker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angelov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whittaker backwards.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but Whittaker blocks with his arms.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Whittaker blocks it.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whittaker's face.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but Whittaker blocks with his arms.
Whittaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angelov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
Angelov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whittaker.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelov scores with a shoulder strike.
Angelov lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Angelov misses with a knee strike.
Angelov lands a nice uppercut.
Whittaker has a couple of punches blocked by Angelov.
Knees to the body from Angelov.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whittaker's face.
Angelov stops a takedown attempt from Whittaker.
Angelov working Whittaker over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Angelov - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Angelov gets through Whittaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angelov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Angelov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Whittaker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whittaker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Angelov counters with a left and a right that stings Whittaker.
Whittaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Angelov.
We've been told by Angelov's head coaches at Kombat MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whittaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Angelov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Whittaker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Angelov is looking to stand up but Whittaker isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angelov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittaker postures up and lands a big shot to Angelov's brow.
Angelov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whittaker.
Angelov wants to stand up but Whittaker is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Angelov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Angelov - that landed with a thud.
Whittaker blocks an uppercut.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whittaker is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whittaker blocks it with crossed arms.
Whittaker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Angelov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Angelov managing to block the knees to the body from Whittaker.
Whittaker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angelov.
Whittaker takes a shot to the head.
Angelov misses with a knee strike.
Angelov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Whittaker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Whittaker is breathing heavily.
Whittaker tries to land knees in the clinch but Angelov avoids the damage to the body.
Angelov misses with a knee to the head.
Angelov prevents the takedown attempt.
Angelov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whittaker is working for takedown but Angelov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peter Angelov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Whittaker.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whittaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angelov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angelov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Angelov misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Whittaker lands a knee to the body.
Whittaker can't get the takedown.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whittaker's face.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whittaker's face.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whittaker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Angelov regains guard.
Angelov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Whittaker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Whittaker can't get the takedown.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whittaker has picked Angelov up - he's going for a ride! Whittaker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Angelov tries to kick Whittaker off but Whittaker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Whittaker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whittaker slips a nice elbow through Angelov's hands, connecting with Angelov's forehead.
Whittaker throwing shots but Angelov is blocking nicely.
Angelov is not content to let Whittaker control the position.
Whittaker prevents Angelov from standing back up.
Angelov taking some punishment here, with Whittaker in his half guard.
Angelov is looking to escape.
Whittaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angelov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Angelov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Whittaker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Whittaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whittaker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Angelov counters with a two punch combo.
Whittaker throws a series of punches but Angelov avoids them all with ease.
Angelov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whittaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whittaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Whittaker throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whittaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whittaker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Angelov counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Whittaker down! Angelov is looking to finish but Whittaker is intelligently defending himself.
Whittaker is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whittaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angelov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Whittaker is still in real trouble! Can Angelov finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelov stopping the sweep attempt from Whittaker.
Angelov wants to stand and escape but instead Whittaker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Whittaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Whittaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Angelov has momentary wrist control but Whittaker slips an elbow through the middle.
Whittaker throws a strike but Angelov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Angelov wants to get up but he can't break Whittaker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Whittaker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dick Whittaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Whittaker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Angelov wants to stand but Whittaker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whittaker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whittaker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Angelov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dick Whittaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whittaker.
Peter Angelov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whittaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Angelov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Peter Angelov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angelov tries to clinch but Whittaker moves out of range.
Angelov slips under a jab.
Whittaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angelov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whittaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Angelov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whittaker throws a right hand that misses
and Angelov counters with a two punch combo.
Whittaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whittaker tries for a takedown but Angelov circles away easily
and Angelov counters with a series of strikes that sends Whittaker to the canvas! Angelov follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelov wants to stand but Whittaker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Whittaker is pulling down on Angelov's head to control his posture.
Angelov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whittaker can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelov wants to stand but Whittaker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Angelov gets to his feet. Whittaker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Whittaker throws a series of punches but Angelov avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whittaker.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Whittaker.
I think Angelov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Angelov!
An intense looking Peter Angelov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Bate Pepo ne proshtava!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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