Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UGD 64:Wayne Vs Sanchez
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Neadue dives in and scores a takedown into Whitaker Jr's guard.
Neadue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitaker Jr is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whitaker Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Neadue pushes down on Whitaker Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neadue wants to pass the guard but Whitaker Jr is defending well.
Whitaker Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Whitaker Jr is in trouble now - Neadue has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Neadue with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neadue prevents Whitaker Jr from getting the reversal.#T1#
Neadue dominating with strikes here.
Neadue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Whitaker Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Neadue trying to control but Whitaker Jr is having none of it.
Neadue looking to finish Whitaker Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Whitaker Jr!
Neadue controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Neadue.
Neadue throws some wild stikes that Whitaker Jr manages to avoid easily. #T2#
Neadue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Neadue punishing his opponent with strikes.
Neadue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neadue scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Whitaker Jr tries to lock up and control but Neadue gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neadue misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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!
Neadue postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Whitaker Jr looks a forlorn figure.
Neadue punishing his opponent with strikes.
Whitaker Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Neadue looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB2#
Neadue wants to finish this one by submission but Whitaker Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Neadue.
Neadue is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Neadue lands a couple of good shots and Whitaker Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've been informed that Neadue has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Neadue lands with a hammerfist to the side of Whitaker Jr's head.
Neadue tries to keep control of the position but Whitaker Jr is staying busy.
Whitaker Jr is really stuck here.
Neadue lands punches and elbows.
Neadue controlling the position well here. Whitaker Jr rolled but Neadue kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB2#
Neadue is cranking Whitaker Jr's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Whitaker Jr! He's tightened the choke and Whitaker Jr is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Silvan Neadue!
A determined Silvan Neadue didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: UGD 61:Palmer Vs Usyk
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Kinshaw misses with a leg kick.
Whitaker Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whitaker Jr moves away from the strike by Kinshaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good leg kick by Kinshaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whitaker Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kinshaw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whitaker Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kinshaw misses with a kick to the body
and Whitaker Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker Jr blocks the body kick.
Kinshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whitaker Jr looks to land a left hand but Kinshaw moved out of range nicely.
Kinshaw scores with a jab.
Kinshaw wants to slow Whitaker Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Kinshaw throws a right hand that misses
and Whitaker Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kinshaw really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinshaw moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Kinshaw both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Whitaker Jr misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Whitaker Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Kinshaw misses the target.
Kinshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kinshaw on the side of the head.
Kinshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitaker Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Whitaker Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whitaker Jr works the jab nicely.
Kinshaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kinshaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whitaker Jr at a distance.
Whitaker Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Whitaker Jr motions for Kinshaw to come forward. Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kinshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitaker Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kinshaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinshaw scores with a punch to the head.
Kinshaw throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kinshaw misses with an uppercut. Whitaker Jr saw that one coming.
Whitaker Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kinshaw motions for Whitaker Jr to come forward. Kinshaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kinshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Kinshaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whitaker Jr connects with a jab.
Karter Kinshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinshaw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Whitaker Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kinshaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whitaker Jr tries to land a front kick but Kinshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kinshaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kinshaw lands with a shot to the body.
Whitaker Jr looks to land a body kick but Kinshaw moved away.#T3#
Kinshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitaker Jr.
Kinshaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kinshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker Jr.
Kinshaw connects with a body shot that sends Whitaker Jr's belly button to the back.
Kinshaw walks into a left hand.
Kinshaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Kinshaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whitaker Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kinshaw.
Whitaker Jr lands a head shot.
Kinshaw moves out of range as Whitaker Jr throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kinshaw's shoulder, as Kinshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Whitaker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kinshaw.
Whitaker Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Whitaker Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karter Kinshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinshaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Kinshaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitaker Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker Jr scores with a leg kick.
Kinshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinshaw.
A big right from Kinshaw misses.
A low kick from Kinshaw misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kinshaw's knee momentarily.
Whitaker Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kinshaw cracks Whitaker Jr with an open hand slap.
Whitaker Jr missing with a left hand there. Kinshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kinshaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitaker Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Whitaker Jr misses with a low kick.
Kinshaw throwing a counter right hand but Whitaker Jr manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Whitaker Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kinshaw has got the better of the exchanges.
Kinshaw misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Whitaker Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kinshaw backing away here, and Whitaker Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kinshaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whitaker Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kinshaw with a body shot.
Whitaker Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kinshaw cracks Whitaker Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kinshaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body shot.
Kinshaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kinshaw throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Kinshaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Whitaker Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Whitaker Jr throws out a loose jab but Kinshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kinshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kinshaw.
Nice straight punches there by Kinshaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kinshaw.
Whitaker Jr avoids the body shot from Kinshaw.
A head kick misses from Kinshaw.
Whitaker Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Kinshaw coming out on top.
Kinshaw is looking to chop away at Whitaker Jr's legs.
Whitaker Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw throws a head kick but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Kinshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitaker Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kinshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kinshaw throws a good cross that connects.
Whitaker Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kinshaw misses with a hook
letting Whitaker Jr counter with a right hand.
Kinshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Whitaker Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kinshaw throws a hook to the side of Whitaker Jr's head but Whitaker Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Whitaker Jr.
Kinshaw is looking for a counter combo.
Kinshaw misses with a looping left.#CL#
Kinshaw instigates a clinch.
Whitaker Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kinshaw pushes Whitaker Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kinshaw throws an elbow that misses.
Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Whitaker Jr avoiding damage as Kinshaw throws knees to the body.
Whitaker Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kinshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kinshaw misses with an elbow strike.
Whitaker Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kinshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Whitaker Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr misses with some punches.
Whitaker Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kinshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kinshaw misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kinshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kinshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whitaker Jr can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whitaker Jr.
Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whitaker Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kinshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kinshaw lands with a left to the head.
Kinshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whitaker Jr backwards. #ROC#
Whitaker Jr is rocked!#T4#
Whitaker Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kinshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Whitaker Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Kinshaw finish him?
Whitaker Jr is trying to break free.
Whitaker Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Kinshaw throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Whitaker Jr scores with a shot to the side of Kinshaw's head.
Whitaker Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whitaker Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kinshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Kinshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whitaker Jr scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kinshaw. #BC2#
Whitaker Jr breaks the clinch.
Kinshaw closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kinshaw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kinshaw connects with a leg kick. Whitaker Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kinshaw swings for the body but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr dodges the punch combination from Kinshaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whitaker Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kinshaw checks it well.
Whitaker Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Whitaker Jr blocks the low kick.
Kinshaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kinshaw misses with a looping left.
Karter Kinshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitaker Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinshaw moves away.
Whitaker Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whitaker Jr tries to land a leg kick but Kinshaw saw it coming and moves away.
Kinshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Whitaker Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Kinshaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whitaker Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kinshaw lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Kinshaw closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Whitaker Jr tries to throw a body punch but Kinshaw avoids it by throwing Whitaker Jr back against the cage.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Kinshaw trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whitaker Jr is trying to break free.
Kinshaw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kinshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kinshaw misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Whitaker Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker Jr scores with the left hand. Kinshaw knows he should have avoided that one.
Kinshaw avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kinshaw.
Whitaker Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Kinshaw throws a right and a left that Whitaker Jr avoids nicely.
Whitaker Jr staying out of range there.
Pernell Whitaker Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kinshaw misses with the combination.
Kinshaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab.
Kinshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker Jr throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Whitaker Jr lands.
Kinshaw misses with a wild combination.
Kinshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Kinshaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whitaker Jr slips a straight right by Kinshaw.#T3#
Kinshaw misses with a looping right.
Kinshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kinshaw connects with a jab.
Kinshaw throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kinshaw.
Whitaker Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinshaw misses the shot to the body.
Kinshaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Whitaker Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kinshaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Whitaker Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whitaker Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kinshaw misses with a two punch combination.
Kinshaw misses with a body punch
and Whitaker Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Kinshaw lands with a cross.
Whitaker Jr misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinshaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Kinshaw as he connects with a hook.
Whitaker Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kinshaw scores with a jab.
Kinshaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Whitaker Jr connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karter Kinshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kinshaw has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karter Kinshaw!

Event: VFA 13
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Whitaker Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whitaker Jr throws a right and a left that Hightower avoids nicely.
Hightower misses with a straight right.
Hightower attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hightower backing away here, and Whitaker Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hightower misses with a low kick.
Hightower shoots in for a takedown but Whitaker Jr shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker Jr.
Hightower takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whitaker Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hightower is out of range and Whitaker Jr settles back down.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Whitaker Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Hightower throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whitaker Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hightower moves out of range of the body kick from Whitaker Jr.
Hightower scores with a leg kick.
Hightower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hightower swings for the body but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr lands with a straight right. Hightower didn't see that one coming.
Hightower moves away from the strike by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hightower ducks down to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr misses with a head kick.
Whitaker Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2##CL#
Hightower clinches with his opponent.
Hightower lands a body punch in 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!
Hightower throws a punch but it's blocked by Whitaker Jr.
Hightower landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike.
Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Whitaker Jr controls his hands.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whitaker Jr is defending well for now.
Whitaker Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whitaker Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Hightower is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hightower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Whitaker Jr fails to land.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Whitaker Jr is trying to push Hightower away but Hightower has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Whitaker Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hightower taking a breather.
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hightower using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whitaker Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Whitaker Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hightower looking to throw knees to the head but Whitaker Jr is blocking nicely.
Hightower prevents Whitaker Jr from breaking the clinch.
Hightower connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
Hightower landing knees to the body.
Hightower throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Whitaker Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hightower walks into a jab.
Whitaker Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hightower lands a jab to the head.
Hightower misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
A lazy left from Whitaker Jr finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower throws a low kick, looking for Whitaker Jr's leg but Whitaker Jr calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whitaker Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hightower has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hightower and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hightower misses the body punch
and Whitaker Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Hightower.
Hightower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitaker Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hightower misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whitaker Jr checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Reed Hightower will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Whitaker Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hightower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hightower lands with a good body shot.
Whitaker Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Whitaker Jr misses.
Whitaker Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hightower moves out of range easily.
Whitaker Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whitaker Jr misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hightower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hightower lands with a good body shot.
Hightower misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hightower or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitaker Jr, which made it look bad.
Whitaker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hightower.
Hightower is looking to wear down Whitaker Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitaker Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hightower moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hightower throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr looks to land a right hand but Hightower moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hightower misses its target.
Hightower swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whitaker Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Whitaker Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Hightower looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whitaker Jr throws a hook but Hightower avoids it easily.
Hightower misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whitaker Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters circling - Whitaker Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook. Hightower ducked under it nicely.
Pernell Whitaker Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hightower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hightower!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Whitaker Jr landing strikes.
Hightower regains half guard.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hightower manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hightower looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitaker Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Whitaker Jr looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hightower's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Hightower working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitaker Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitaker Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitaker Jr preventing the sweep.
Whitaker Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker Jr connects with a couple of short punches.#T4##SUB#
Hightower has his foot on Whitaker Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitaker Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitaker Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Whitaker Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hightower's head.
Whitaker Jr trying to control but Hightower is working from the bottom.
Whitaker Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Hightower's brow.
Whitaker Jr lands a couple of digs.
Hightower keeping full guard, as Whitaker Jr tries to pass. #SUB#
Hightower looking for subs off his back but Whitaker Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Whitaker Jr working Hightower over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pernell Whitaker Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Whitaker Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Whitaker Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hightower.
Hightower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Hightower throws a leg kick that misses.
Hightower takes a swing at Whitaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hightowers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Whitaker Jr walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitaker Jr keeps Hightower at a distance using the push kick.
Hightower tries to land a front kick but Whitaker Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whitaker Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Good exchange - Hightower coming out on top.#TD2#
Whitaker Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hightower is trying to get back to full guard.
Hightower is pressing down on Whitaker Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pernell Whitaker Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hightower wants to sweep but no luck.
Hightower is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Whitaker Jr drops back looking for a leg! Hightower is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hightower manages to kick Whitaker Jr off! Whitaker Jr jumps back into Hightower's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Hightower looking to control.
Whitaker Jr chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Hightower looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whitaker Jr working some strikes from top position.
Hightower pulls Whitaker Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Hightower wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Hightower looking for a guillotine here but Whitaker Jr defends easily.
Whitaker Jr stands up over Hightower, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitaker Jr landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hightower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hightower looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whitaker Jr throws out a loose jab but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hightower ducks down to avoid it.
Hightower has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hightower there as he acknowledges the shot.
Whitaker Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hightower counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Whitaker Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hightower misses with an uppercut.
Whitaker Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hightower moves away.
Hightower fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Whitaker Jr tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pernell Whitaker Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whitaker Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pernell Whitaker Jr!
A relieved looking Pernell Whitaker Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VFA 6
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Combo King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Whitaker Jr misses.
King checks a low kick from Whitaker Jr.
King lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker Jr misses the target.
Whitaker Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to clinch there but Whitaker Jr circles away.
King looks to land a right hand but Whitaker Jr moved out of range.
That kick from Whitaker Jr tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Whitaker Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but King blocks it.#T1#
Whitaker Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Whitaker Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick that misses.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitaker Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitaker Jr misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Whitaker Jr
letting King counter with a right hand.
A big right from King misses.
Whitaker Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Whitaker Jr.
King misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Whitaker Jr misses the target.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
King is looking to clinch but Whitaker Jr is avoiding it.
Whitaker Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.#T2#
King on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Whitaker Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in King's guard.
Whitaker Jr is standing up over King. King looks to escape but Whitaker Jr dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
King tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Whitaker Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, King has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
King is trying to stand back up. #T3#
King is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
King is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker Jr tries to keep control of the position but King is staying busy.
King trying to get back to his feet but Whitaker Jr is in full control for now.
King covers up after that shot from Whitaker Jr. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whitaker Jr gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
King tries to break free.
Whitaker Jr softening up his opponent with strikes here.
King grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
King is trying to get back to his feet but Whitaker Jr has full control of the position and if anything, King has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Whitaker Jr missing with strikes from the back.
Whitaker Jr lands punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pernell Whitaker Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Whitaker Jr misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Whitaker Jr gets the takedown into side control.
King bucks up and tries to throw Whitaker Jr off but instead Whitaker Jr has got his back!
Whitaker Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Whitaker Jr is punishing King with strikes - can he finish him?!
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whitaker Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King covering up well and avoiding damage.
King trying to get back to his feet but Whitaker Jr is in full control for now.
King is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Whitaker Jr off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1##SUB#
King is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Whitaker Jr gets his way!
Whitaker Jr struggling to land strikes to the head as King covers up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr not allowing King to control his hands.
King is trying to stand back up.
Whitaker Jr keeps control of the position as King tries to break free. #T2#
King is trying to remain composed but Whitaker Jr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
King is trying to stand back up.
King takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Whitaker Jr lands with a hammerfist to the side of King's head.
King trying to get back to his feet but Whitaker Jr is in full control for now.
Whitaker Jr lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns King. #T3#
King takes a big shot to the side of the head. #ROC#
King is rocked!
Whitaker Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Whitaker Jr cracks King with a big right hand from the back mount! King immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Whitaker Jr takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pernell Whitaker Jr!
A relieved looking Pernell Whitaker Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VFA 3 - Neadue vs. Schmidt
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
A good leg kick by Whitaker Jr.
Wai Ping has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rhino MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wai Ping moves out of range as Whitaker Jr throws a body kick. #CL#
Wai Ping closes the distance and clinches.
Wai Ping trying to control the position but instead, Whitaker Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wai Ping into the cage.
Wai Ping using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whitaker Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Whitaker Jr manages to break the clinch.
Whitaker Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wai Ping defending well as Whitaker Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Wai Ping is looking to clinch.
Whitaker Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wai Ping doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitaker Jr circles away.
Wai Ping closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping looks to clinch
and Whitaker Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wai Ping connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Wai Ping has closed the distance and engaged Whitaker Jr in a clinch. #BC2#
Whitaker Jr breaks the clinch.
Whitaker Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wai Ping doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitaker Jr circles away. #T1#
Whitaker Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
Whitaker Jr cracks Wai Ping with an open hand slap.
Whitaker Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Whitaker Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Wai Ping is rocked!
Wai Ping pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Wai Ping clinches up with Whitaker Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Wai Ping is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Whitaker Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whitaker Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Wai Ping is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wai Ping tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up but Whitaker Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Wai Ping tries to clinch but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Wai Ping looks to clinch
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Wai Ping moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker Jr pushes him off.
Wai Ping tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Wai Ping clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Wai Ping is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Whitaker Jr breaks from the clinch.
Wai Ping tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wai Ping tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Whitaker Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Wai Ping tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Whitaker Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Whitaker Jr drops Wai Ping with a naaaaasty hook - Wai Ping is in real trouble here! Whitaker Jr dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pernell Whitaker Jr!
Pernell Whitaker Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 481 - Bustamante vs Norton
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Whitaker Jr misses with a low kick.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Whitaker Jr.
Cobb has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Coco Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobb takes one on the button.
Whitaker Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whitaker Jr thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb lands a nice hook to Whitaker Jr's body. Whitaker Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whitaker Jr thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Whitaker Jr seems unphased. #T1#
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whitaker Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whitaker Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Whitaker Jr throws a solid leg kick but Cobb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whitaker Jr.
Cobb slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
Cobb blocks the body kick.
Cobb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whitaker Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobb throws a body punch but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobb.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Coco Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Whitaker Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Cobb does it's job there.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Cobb.
Whitaker Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Whitaker Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Cobb throws a big counter head kick but Whitaker Jr avoids it with no problem.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body shot.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb. #T3#
Cobb works Whitaker Jr's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whitaker Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cobb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitaker Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cobb connects with a body shot.
Cobb tries to land a leg kick but Whitaker Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Whitaker Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Cobb - just one landing.
Whitaker Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cobb takes a swing at Whitaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobb.
Cobb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitaker Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker Jr misses with a low kick.
Whitaker Jr walks into a jab.
Whitaker Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whitaker Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Cobb.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coco Cobb dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Whitaker Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitaker Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb lands with an uppercut that bounces Whitaker Jr off the cage and back into range.
Cobb throws a solid leg kick but Whitaker Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cobb.
Whitaker Jr throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely.
Cobb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whitaker Jr misses with a straight right.
Whitaker Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobb takes one on the button.
Whitaker Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.#T1#
Cobb misses with a hook to the body
and Whitaker Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Cobb shrugs it off.
Whitaker Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whitaker Jr defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb scores with a jab to the head.
Whitaker Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cobb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Whitaker Jr misses the jab.
Cobb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whitaker Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whitaker Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitaker Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Cobb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker Jr throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cobb throws a jab when Whitaker Jr was well out of range.
Whitaker Jr motions for Cobb to come forward. Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb throws the left hand but Whitaker Jr avoids the punch easily.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Whitaker Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whitaker Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cobb tries a low kick but Whitaker Jr avoids it.
It looked like Whitaker Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobb.#T3#
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker Jr throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Whitaker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Whitaker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Whitaker Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good standup being displayed there by Whitaker Jr as he connects with a hook.
Cobb throws a front kick aimed at Whitaker Jr's knee but Whitaker Jr avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Whitaker Jr. That snapped Cobb's head back.
Whitaker Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Whitaker Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobb is fending him off so far but Whitaker Jr persists. Nope, Cobb circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Good work by Whitaker Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitaker Jr is just out of range.
Whitaker Jr walks into a straight right hand from Cobb.
Whitaker Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whitaker Jr misses the jab.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker Jr.
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!
Cobb jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whitaker Jr throws a combination that misses
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb lets loose with a powerful body kick. Whitaker Jr will feel that in the morning.
Whitaker Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coco Cobb 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb checks a low kick from Whitaker Jr.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whitaker Jr cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Whitaker Jr.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Whitaker Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whitaker Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitaker Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Cobb lands a jab to the head.
Coco Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Whitaker Jr moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whitaker Jr thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body punch
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it.
Cobb checks a low kick from Whitaker Jr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Cobb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whitaker Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cobb counters with a good low kick that Whitaker Jr was not able to check.
Pernell Whitaker Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobb, as that shot connected.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
Whitaker Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Whitaker Jr blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Whitaker Jr walks into a straight right hand from Cobb.
Whitaker Jr wants to land a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Whitaker Jr moved out of range nicely.
Whitaker Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whitaker Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coco Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Whitaker Jr tries to work over Cobb's front leg with a kick but Cobb checks it.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a head kick. That will keep Whitaker Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy body kick from Whitaker Jr
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb scores with a jab to the body.
Whitaker Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Whitaker Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cobb throws out a powerful jab.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitaker Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Cobb releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whitaker Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Good work by Cobb as he checks the leg kick.
Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Whitaker Jr seems unphased.
Whitaker Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Whitaker Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whitaker Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitaker Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whitaker Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Whitaker Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
Cobb lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coco Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cobb 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coco Cobb!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Coco Cobb waved his t-shirt featuring Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!!'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Syn 476 - Helix vs Donnelly
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Shaman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker Jr manages to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr connects with a body shot that sends Shaman's belly button to the back.
Shaman blocks a leg kick.
Whitaker Jr drops his hands momentarily and Shaman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Whitaker Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shaman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Whitaker Jr attempts a counter takedown but Shaman avoids it well and moves away.
We've been informed that Shaman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Whitaker Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whitaker Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaman.
A combination from Shaman does no damage.
Whitaker Jr has been working on his balance at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Shaman.
Whitaker Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shaman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whitaker Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Whitaker Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shaman connects with a body shot that sends Whitaker Jr's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaman throws out a loose jab but Whitaker Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shaman. Whitaker Jr shrugs it off though.
Whitaker Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Shaman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaman takes a swing at Whitaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
Shaman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whitaker Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker Jr.
Shaman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whitaker Jr on the side of the head.
Shaman throws a body shot but no joy.
Whitaker Jr tries to land a front kick but Shaman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Whitaker Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaman, which made it look bad.
Good exchange - Whitaker Jr coming out on top.
Whitaker Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Whitaker Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker Jr. Shaman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Whitaker Jr throws a hook but Shaman avoids it easily.
Whitaker Jr misses with a looping left.
Shaman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaman looks to throw the jab but Whitaker Jr is out of range.
Shaman lands a slapping body shot.
Whitaker Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitaker Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaman throws out a counter right but Whitaker Jr avoids it with no problem.
Shaman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaman lands a body shot.
Whitaker Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Shaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaman slips under a jab.#TD2#
Shaman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Whitaker Jr!#T3#
Whitaker Jr is trying to control Shaman's posture but Shaman avoids it. #SUB2#
Shaman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Shaman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whitaker Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Shaman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shaman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whitaker Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaman is looking to take a break and control but Whitaker Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shaman tries for a kimura but Whitaker Jr is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blind Shaman dominated that round.
That's time! Whitaker Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Whitaker Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaman should have avoided that one.
Whitaker Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitaker Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whitaker Jr loads up on a big right hand but Shaman slips the punch.
Whitaker Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitaker Jr.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shaman.
Shaman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Whitaker Jr momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Shaman.
Blind Shaman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaman cracks Whitaker Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shaman throws a hook to the side of Whitaker Jr's head but Whitaker Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaman. Whitaker Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A jab from Shaman misses.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaman misses with a hook. Whitaker Jr ducked under it nicely.
Whitaker Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shaman will feel that in the morning.
Blind Shaman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker Jr misses the target.
Whitaker Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Shaman misses.
Shaman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whitaker Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whitaker Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shaman throws out a loose jab but Whitaker Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaman throws the left hand but Whitaker Jr avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Shaman blocks the low kick.
Shaman looks to land a left hand but Whitaker Jr moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Shaman throws a combination. Whitaker Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Whitaker Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaman.
Whitaker Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Whitaker Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shaman.
Shaman misses with a body kick.
Whitaker Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook.
Shaman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Whitaker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaman.
Shaman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shaman's head backwards.
Shaman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker Jr moves away.
Shaman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker Jr moves away.
Shaman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Shaman takes a swing at Whitaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Whitaker Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaman works Whitaker Jr's body with a nice hook.
Shaman slips a jab from Whitaker Jr.
Shaman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shaman tries a low kick but Whitaker Jr avoids it.
Whitaker Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Shaman is quick to defend against it.
Whitaker Jr feints and then cracks Shaman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaman down.
Shaman moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaman takes a swing at Whitaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
Shaman fakes the leg kick and cracks Whitaker Jr in the body.
Shaman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whitaker Jr can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker Jr. Shaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaman misses with a straight left.
Whitaker Jr throwing a counter right hand but Shaman manages to avoid it.
Shaman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker Jr.
Shaman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaman blocks the body kick.
Whitaker Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whitaker Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaman throws a series of punches but Whitaker Jr avoids them all with ease.
Whitaker Jr walks into a jab.
Shaman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitaker Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shaman eats them both and turns towards Whitaker Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Whitaker Jr thuds his right hand into Shaman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body shot
and Shaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaman throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blind Shaman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Whitaker Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whitaker Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Shaman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Whitaker Jr's hands.
Whitaker Jr swings for the body but Shaman moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Shaman. Beautiful body shot.
Whitaker Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shaman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whitaker Jr somewhat.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaman misses the target.
Whitaker Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shaman sprawls and moves away.
Whitaker Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman misses with a body shot.
Shaman misses with a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr attempts a counter takedown but Shaman avoids it well and moves away.
Whitaker Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaman throws a hook to the side of Whitaker Jr's head but Whitaker Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whitaker Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Shaman avoids a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Shaman.
Whitaker Jr blocks the body kick.
Shaman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whitaker Jr moves away from the strike by Shaman.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body kick.
Shaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaman.
Whitaker Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Shaman #TD#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Shaman looking for a sweep but Whitaker Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Shaman wants to control but Whitaker Jr is having none of it.
Pernell Whitaker Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice elbow there by Whitaker Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker Jr landing strikes from the mount and Shaman is in trouble!
Shaman wants to control but Whitaker Jr is having none of it.
Shaman can't escape the position.
Shaman wants to control but Whitaker Jr is having none of it.
Shaman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Shaman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whitaker Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whitaker Jr's back!
Shaman is hanging on to Whitaker Jr's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Whitaker Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shaman's arms.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Whitaker Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Whitaker Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T4#
Shaman avoiding Whitaker Jr 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Shaman working for a choke but Whitaker Jr reverses nicely into Shaman 's guard.
Whitaker Jr stands up over Shaman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blind Shaman.
I've got Shaman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blind Shaman!
Blind Shaman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'When my mother gave birth to me in the forests I was struggling so much that I wrapped my own mothers neck tightly with my embilical chord. End in end, I had to bust my embilical chord by tightening heavily....I earnt my freedom and it cost me my own mother. Matador mightt have felt like this.'.

Event: Syn 470 - Turpin vs Rasputin
Date: Sep 12, 2016

#R1#
Whitaker Jr throws a wild body kick that Lynch sees coming a mile off.
Whitaker Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Whitaker Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lynch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Whitaker Jr's guard.
Lynch won't allow Whitaker Jr to sweep him here.
Lynch throws an elbow that misses. Whitaker Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lynch's guard. Nice move by Whitaker Jr!#REVR#
Whitaker Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lynch looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch pulls Whitaker Jr in to control the position.
Whitaker Jr throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Whitaker Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitaker Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Lynch pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lynch is in guard.#REVB#
Lynch is stalling in the full guard.
Whitaker Jr keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Whitaker Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lynch landing with the ground and pound.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Whitaker Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitaker Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynch looking to sit in guard and control but Whitaker Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Whitaker Jr wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Whitaker Jr postures up in Lynch's guard and throws a big left but Lynch blocks it. #T3#
Whitaker Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Whitaker Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lynch managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice cross by Lynch.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynch. That's going to slow Whitaker Jr down.
Cilian Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch looks to throw a body kick
and Whitaker Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab.
Whitaker Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Whitaker Jr.
Lynch tries to land a front kick but Whitaker Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whitaker Jr throws the left hand but Lynch avoids the punch easily.
Lynch throws a body punch but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Lynch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynch misses with a shot to the body
and Whitaker Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker Jr moves away and avoids it.
Whitaker Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whitaker Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cilian Lynch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Whitaker Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker Jr moves away.
Lynch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lynch cracks Whitaker Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
Whitaker Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cilian Lynch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lynch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whitaker Jr throws the kick towards the body but Lynch avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range as Lynch throws a body kick.
Whitaker Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lynch.
Whitaker Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lynch connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Whitaker Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lynch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whitaker Jr.
Lynch misses with a takedown attempt - Whitaker Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lynch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whitaker Jr under the eye.
Lynch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whitaker Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whitaker Jr jabs at Lynch's body.
Lynch goes for a double leg but Whitaker Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whitaker Jr continues to drive forward.
Whitaker Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Lynch is quick to defend against it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
Good leg kick by Lynch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynch misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Lynch avoids the body shot from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whitaker Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lynch under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Cilian Lynch has been cut.
Lynch thumps Whitaker Jr with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Whitaker Jr misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target.
Lynch thows a leg kick but Whitaker Jr checks it #TD#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Whitaker Jr.
Lynch is trying to keep Whitaker Jr in close.
Whitaker Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitaker Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch throws an elbow that misses. Whitaker Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lynch's guard. Nice move by Whitaker Jr!#REVR#
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Whitaker Jr won't allow Lynch to sweep him here.
Whitaker Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitaker Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lynch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Whitaker Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lynch passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cilian Lynch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Whitaker Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Lynch there.
Lynch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lynch throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker Jr moves away and avoids it.
Whitaker Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lynch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whitaker Jr.
Lynch misses with a looping right.
Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lynch misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Lynch fights it but they end up in guard.
Whitaker Jr won't allow Lynch to sweep him here.
Lynch is trying to control the position but Whitaker Jr postures up. #T1#
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet.
Lynch wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Whitaker Jr is now in half guard.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynch.
Lynch trying to control the position.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet.
Pernell Whitaker Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Whitaker Jr lands a couple of digs.
Lynch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lynch has Whitaker Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Whitaker Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Whitaker Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Lynch managing to control the position.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lynch lands a head kick. Whitaker Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice cross by Whitaker Jr.
Nice jab there from Lynch.
Lynch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whitaker Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lynch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lynch misses with a looping left.
Whitaker Jr is looking to counter punch.#T4#
A jab from Lynch misses.
Whitaker Jr misses with a right hand
and Lynch counters with a nice body kick.
Whitaker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Whitaker Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lynch works Whitaker Jr's body with a nice hook.
Lynch misses with a wild combination.
Whitaker Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker Jr misses with a leg kick
and Lynch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lynch lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynch. That's going to slow Whitaker Jr down.
Lynch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cilian Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lynch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cilian Lynch!
During a confident post fight interview, Cilian Lynch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 461 - Heatwave
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
Donnelly ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker Jr.
Donnelly has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Donnelly instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Donnelly.
Donnelly lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
Whitaker Jr tries to circle away but Donnelly has him pinned against the cage.
Whitaker Jr cracks Donnelly with a nice body shot.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whitaker Jr pushes Donnelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donnelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Whitaker Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly has a couple of punches blocked by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Donnelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whitaker Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Donnelly.
Whitaker Jr is trying to force a seperation but Donnelly has the dominant position.
Whitaker Jr is leaning against Donnelly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whitaker Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Donnelly tries to work over Whitaker Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donnelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whitaker Jr tries to throw a body punch but Donnelly avoids it by throwing Whitaker Jr back against the cage.
Donnelly prevents a body shot from Whitaker Jr. #BC#
Whitaker Jr breaks the clinch.
Donnelly misses with a body punch
enabling Whitaker Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Donnelly throws a body kick that misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donnelly's knee momentarily.
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab from Donnelly.
Whitaker Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Donnelly is quick to defend against it.
Whitaker Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Donnelly misses #TD#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Donnelly didn't expect that.
Donnelly is pulling down on Whitaker Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Whitaker Jr, at least for the moment.
Donnelly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Donnelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Donnelly is continuing to stall.
Donnelly wants to pass the guard but Whitaker Jr is keeping the position.
Whitaker Jr pulls Donnelly in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Whitaker Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Donnelly to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker Jr wants to improve his position but Donnelly is controlling well. #T3#
Whitaker Jr manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donnelly wants to pass the guard but Whitaker Jr is keeping the position.
Donnelly cracks Whitaker Jr with a solid left hand.
Donnelly passes Whitaker Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Donnelly wants to control but Whitaker Jr is keeping him busy.
Whitaker Jr is looking for a sweep. Donnelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Whitaker Jr wants to control but Donnelly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker Jr is looking to improve his position.
Donnelly frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Donnelly scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Whitaker Jr tries to lock up and control but Donnelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Whitaker Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Donnelly landing punches. #CUT2#
Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut is getting worse.
Donnelly looking to control but Whitaker Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liam Donnelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr'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.
#R2#
Donnelly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donnelly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donnelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whitaker Jr's sensitive parts.
Donnelly scores with a hook to the body. Whitaker Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whitaker Jr takes one on the button.
Donnelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donnelly slips under a jab.
Whitaker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Donnelly. Beautiful body shot.
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Whitaker Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Whitaker Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Donnelly with a jab.#CUT2#
Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Donnelly throws a looping overhand right but Whitaker Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Donnelly misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liam Donnelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donnelly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donnelly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donnelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whitaker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Donnelly.
Whitaker Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Donnelly sprawls and moves away.
Whitaker Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Whitaker Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donnelly's sensitive parts.
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab from Donnelly.
Donnelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whitaker Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Donnelly ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker Jr.#T2#
A low kick from Donnelly is predictable there #TD#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Donnelly tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Whitaker Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Donnelly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Donnelly has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Whitaker Jr.
Donnelly rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Donnelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Whitaker Jr working Donnelly over with strikes.
Donnelly is looking to improve his position.
Whitaker Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Donnelly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Whitaker Jr.
Donnelly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donnelly working a defensive guard here.
Donnelly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Donnelly scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Donnelly is looking to take a break and control but Whitaker Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whitaker Jr is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Liam Donnelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Donnelly throws a lazy right hand but Whitaker Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitaker Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donnelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Donnelly misses.
Whitaker Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Donnelly is quick to defend against it.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Donnelly cracks Whitaker Jr with an open hand slap.
Donnelly looks to land a right hand but Whitaker Jr moved out of range.
Whitaker Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whitaker Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donnelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Donnelly will feel that in the morning.
Whitaker Jr slips a jab from Donnelly.
Whitaker Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Donnelly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donnelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whitaker Jr at a distance. #T1#
Whitaker Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donnelly.
Whitaker Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Donnelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donnelly stuns Whitaker Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whitaker Jr, as that shot connected.
Donnelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whitaker Jr's calf.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range as Donnelly throws a body kick.
Donnelly misses with a right hand
letting Whitaker Jr counter with a right hand.
Whitaker Jr misses with a left hand
and Donnelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donnelly misses with a hook.
Whitaker Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker Jr lands with a hook. Donnelly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Whitaker Jr.
Donnelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whitaker Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donnelly.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Donnelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Whitaker Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donnelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitaker Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donnelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donnelly throws a chopping leg kick but Whitaker Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Whitaker Jr misses with a straight right.
Whitaker Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donnelly manages to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick but Donnelly moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr misses with a left hand
letting Donnelly counter with a right hand. #T3#
Donnelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab.
Donnelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly lands with a nice body punch.
Whitaker Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donnelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donnelly throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Whitaker Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donnelly lands a lovely overhand right.
Whitaker Jr misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Donnelly.
Whitaker Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Donnelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Donnelly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Whitaker Jr misses.
Donnelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Whitaker Jr momentarily.
Donnelly scores with a jab to the body.
Whitaker Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whitaker Jr throws a hook but Donnelly blocks it.
Jab, jab by Donnelly - just one landing. #CUT2#
Jeez, Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Liam Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Whitaker Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whitaker Jr misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Donnelly really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Whitaker Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Donnelly lunges at Whitaker Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whitaker Jr's hand.
Whitaker Jr defending well as Donnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Whitaker Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donnelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Whitaker Jr is rocked!
Donnelly misses the shot to the body.
Donnelly throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Donnelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whitaker Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Donnelly manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Whitaker Jr. #T1#
Whitaker Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whitaker Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donnelly is on top in guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donnelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitaker Jr pulls Donnelly in close to prevent any damage.
Donnelly wants to control from the top but Whitaker Jr keeps moving. #T2#
Whitaker Jr pulls Donnelly in close to prevent any damage.
Donnelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitaker Jr is retaining full guard.
Whitaker Jr controlling the position.
Donnelly trying to control but Whitaker Jr is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donnelly checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Donnelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Whitaker Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Donnelly throws a hook to the side of Whitaker Jr's head but Whitaker Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donnelly connects with a right hand. Whitaker Jr shakes it off.
Whitaker Jr misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whitaker Jr.
Donnelly misses with a low kick.
Whitaker Jr misses the body punch
letting Donnelly counter with a right hand.
Donnelly misses with a wild body shot.
Donnelly scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Donnelly misses.
Good exchange - Whitaker Jr coming out on top.
Whitaker Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Donnelly scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Whitaker Jr there.
Whitaker Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Whitaker Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donnelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whitaker Jr has time to react.
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Donnelly's head.
Donnelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Whitaker Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Donnelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donnelly misses with a hook
and Whitaker Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pernell Whitaker Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Donnelly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Whitaker Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donnelly lands with a nice body punch.
Donnelly misses with a head kick.
Donnelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Donnelly throws out a counter right but Whitaker Jr avoids it with no problem.
Whitaker Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Donnelly gets tackled into the cage by Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr maintains the clinch.
Whitaker Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donnelly tries to work over Whitaker Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whitaker Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Whitaker Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Donnelly controls his hands.
Donnelly blocks an uppercut.
Donnelly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Donnelly tries to throw a body punch but Whitaker Jr avoids it by throwing Donnelly back against the cage.
Whitaker Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whitaker Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker Jr tries to work over Donnelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whitaker Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whitaker Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Pernell Whitaker Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Whitaker Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Donnelly.
Whitaker Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whitaker Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pernell Whitaker Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A low kick from Donnelly is predictable there
and Whitaker Jr counters with a good low kick that Donnelly was not able to check.
Donnelly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donnelly cracks Whitaker Jr with a good jab.
Donnelly moves out of range as Whitaker Jr throws a body kick.
Donnelly jabs Whitaker Jr right on the nose. Whitaker Jr blinks but takes it well.
Donnelly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whitaker Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donnelly slips a straight right by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donnelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Whitaker Jr misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Whitaker Jr is predictable there
and Donnelly counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Whitaker Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Liam Donnelly!
In his post fight interview, Liam Donnelly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EVO 255: Shillings vs Hardman
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Whitaker Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from NKone.
NKone looks to throw the jab but Whitaker Jr is out of range.
NKone moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker Jr pushes him off.
Whitaker Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
NKone digs a good hook to Whitaker Jr's body.
NKone throws an off balance right hand
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps NKone thinking.
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab.
Whitaker Jr defending well as NKone loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for NKone. That snapped Whitaker Jr's head back.
Whitaker Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whitaker Jr can pounce on him.
Whitaker Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from NKone finds it's target.
Whitaker Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NKone.
Whitaker Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
NKone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone darts in looking for a takedown but Whitaker Jr gets double underhooks and turns NKone into the cage. #T1#
NKone misses with a shot to the body
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice body kick.
NKone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab.
Whitaker Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr avoids the body shot from NKone.
NKone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker Jr.
NKone misses with a shot to the body
and Whitaker Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.
Whitaker Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
NKone swings for the body but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by NKone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NKone slaps away a takedown attempt from Whitaker Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ole NKone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Whitaker Jr throws a series of punches but NKone avoids them all with ease.
Whitaker Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whitaker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says NKone as he avoids it easily.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from NKone misses its intended target.
Whitaker Jr throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and NKone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
NKone throws an elbow that misses. Whitaker Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in NKone's guard. Nice move by Whitaker Jr!#REVR#
NKone has his hands on Whitaker Jr's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitaker Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Whitaker Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
NKone looking for a sweep. Not yet NKone, not yet.
NKone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
NKone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
NKone keeping full guard, as Whitaker Jr tries to pass.
Whitaker Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of NKone's head.
Whitaker Jr trying to control but NKone is working from the bottom.
Whitaker Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whitaker Jr wants to pass the guard but NKone is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
NKone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
NKone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitaker Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whitaker Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Whitaker Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. NKone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
NKone tries to bench press Whitaker Jr off him but Whitaker Jr keeps the position.
Whitaker Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but NKone keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pernell Whitaker Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitaker Jr is just out of range.
NKone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whitaker Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
NKone throws an off balance right hand
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps NKone thinking.
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab from NKone.
A shot to the liver by NKone. Beautiful body shot.
Whitaker Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whitaker Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whitaker Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and NKone counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Whitaker Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Whitaker Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
NKone regains half guard there - taking advantage of Whitaker Jr's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Whitaker Jr connects with a nice short shot to NKone's temple. #T1#
NKone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Whitaker Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but NKone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
NKone trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Whitaker Jr manages to pass to mount!
Whitaker Jr is stalling here but it's allowed NKone to get half guard.
Whitaker Jr working the head and body with strikes.
NKone tries to get to full guard but Whitaker Jr has control of the leg. #SUB2#
NKone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Whitaker Jr stalling.
Whitaker Jr wants to take a breather but NKone is having none of it.
NKone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
NKone wants to improve his position but Whitaker Jr is controlling well.
Pernell Whitaker Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitaker Jr works his way into full mount!
NKone is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
NKone tries to lock up and control but Whitaker Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Whitaker Jr landing shots from mount.
Whitaker Jr avoids the attempt from NKone to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker Jr lands a big shot there that rocks NKone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
NKone is looking to improve his position but Whitaker Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Whitaker Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Whitaker Jr prevents NKone from getting the reversal.
Whitaker Jr lands a big shot there that rocks NKone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
NKone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
NKone trying to control here.
Whitaker Jr is keen to just control but NKone is a slippery customer.
Whitaker Jr is controlling the pace.
NKone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for NKone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pernell Whitaker Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
NKone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ole NKone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick that misses.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitaker Jr is just out of range.
NKone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
NKone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from NKone.
Some bone on bone action there as NKone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
NKone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whitaker Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses NKone's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Whitaker Jr.
NKone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whitaker Jr on the side of the head.
Whitaker Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone lands a jab to Whitaker Jr's midsection.
NKone throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitaker Jr counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Whitaker Jr thows a body kick. NKone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
NKone misses with a jab to the body
and Whitaker Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
NKone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
NKone misses with a hook
and Whitaker Jr counters with a low kick, right behind NKone 's knee.
NKone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker Jr.
NKone takes a swing at Whitaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by NKone. Beautiful body shot.
Whitaker Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
NKone throws out a loose jab but Whitaker Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from NKone.
Whitaker Jr misses with a right hand
and NKone counters with a nice uppercut.
Whitaker Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. NKone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
NKone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whitaker Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling NKone to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
NKone scores with the left hand. Whitaker Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NKone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
NKone on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD2#
NKone drives through with a takedown into Whitaker Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
NKone stopping the sweep attempt from Whitaker Jr.
NKone cracks Whitaker Jr with a solid left hand.
Whitaker Jr working a defensive guard here.
NKone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
NKone wants to control from the top but Whitaker Jr keeps moving. #T3#
Whitaker Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Whitaker Jr working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
NKone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whitaker Jr.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick but NKone moved away.
NKone scores with a jab. Whitaker Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
NKone cracks Whitaker Jr with an open hand slap.
NKone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
NKone throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
NKone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
NKone scores with a jab. Whitaker Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
NKone checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Whitaker Jr moves out of range as NKone strikes.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
NKone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker Jr.
NKone scores with a sloppy right hand. Whitaker Jr should have avoided that one.
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whitaker Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
NKone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
NKone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Whitaker Jr there.
NKone throws a jab when Whitaker Jr was well out of range.
Whitaker Jr lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - NKone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and NKone counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitaker Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
NKone lands a right hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whitaker Jr, right into the meat.
NKone tries to clinch but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
NKone lands the left hand.
Whitaker Jr misses with a kick to the body.
NKone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
NKone moves out of range of the body kick from Whitaker Jr.
NKone throws out a counter right but Whitaker Jr avoids it with no problem.
Whitaker Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by NKone.
NKone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whitaker Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
NKone walks into a straight right hand from Whitaker Jr.
NKone tries to clinch but Whitaker Jr is having none of it.
Whitaker Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone ducks right into an uppercut from Whitaker Jr.
NKone connects with a single shot there.#T1#
NKone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whitaker Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker Jr misses with a straight left.
NKone stuffs the takedown.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker Jr. #TD2#
NKone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whitaker Jr did well to prevent NKone getting side control.
NKone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whitaker Jr is looking for a sweep. NKone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
NKone is nestled in close to Whitaker Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Whitaker Jr has hold of NKone's hands but NKone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
NKone controlling the pace.
Whitaker Jr wants to improve his position but NKone is controlling well. #T2#
NKone looks to land a strike but Whitaker Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Whitaker Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitaker Jr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Whitaker Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
NKone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitaker Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
NKone keeping full guard, as Whitaker Jr tries to pass. #T3#
NKone is trying to control the position but Whitaker Jr postures up.
Whitaker Jr with a nice head shot there.
Whitaker Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Whitaker Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whitaker Jr preventing the sweep.
Whitaker Jr postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Whitaker Jr jabs at NKone's body.
Whitaker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from NKone.
Whitaker Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
NKone throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
NKone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Whitaker Jr throws an off balance right hand
and NKone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
NKone moves out of range as Whitaker Jr throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker Jr. NKone does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pernell Whitaker Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
NKone throws a looping overhand right but Whitaker Jr ducks down to avoid it.
NKone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whitaker Jr has time to react.
NKone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitaker Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whitaker Jr walks into a straight right hand from NKone.
NKone scores with a shot to the body.
NKone misses with a combination
and Whitaker Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whitaker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
Whitaker Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
NKone throws the left hand but Whitaker Jr avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
NKone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Whitaker Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
NKone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Whitaker Jr takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
NKone wants to counter with a clinch but Whitaker Jr pushes him away.
Whitaker Jr misses with a straight right.
Whitaker Jr throws a low kick but NKone avoids it.
NKone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whitaker Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
NKone swings for the body but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
NKone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whitaker Jr connects with a body shot.
NKone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps NKone thinking.
NKone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Whitaker Jr with a nice cross.
NKone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Whitaker Jr shoots for a takedown but NKone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
NKone gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker Jr is holding NKone down, trying to stall.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Whitaker Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
NKone is working Whitaker Jr over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
NKone is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitaker Jr is defending well.
Whitaker Jr struggling a bit here.
Whitaker Jr is not content to let NKone control the position. #T3#
NKone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
NKone trying to control the action but Whitaker Jr is working from the bottom.
Whitaker Jr looking for a sweep but NKone has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, NKone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
NKone lands a heavy elbow.
Whitaker Jr regains half guard.
NKone with the ground and pound but Whitaker Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Whitaker Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. NKone defends it easily.
Ole NKone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NKone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
NKone postures up in Whitaker Jr's guard and throws a big left but Whitaker Jr blocks it.
NKone trying to control but Whitaker Jr is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ole NKone.
Well Whitaker Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pernell Whitaker Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Pernell Whitaker Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EVO 250: Chernov vs Shillings
Date: Jun 16, 2016

#R1#
Whitaker Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vogler.
Whitaker Jr shoots in for a takedown but Vogler shows good takedown defense.
Vogler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whitaker Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whitaker Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook
and Vogler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vogler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vogler thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Whitaker Jr tenderised Vogler's leg. Vogler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vogler scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogler is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vogler. Whitaker Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Vogler drives through and clinches with Whitaker Jr against the cage.
Vogler goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Whitaker Jr breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Vogler throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker Jr moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whitaker Jr! But no joy.
Vogler blocks the body kick.
Vogler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vogler misses the shot to the body.
And Whitaker Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Vogler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vogler throws a lazy right hand but Whitaker Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitaker Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whitaker Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Whitaker Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Gunter Vogler has been cut.
Whitaker Jr avoids a kick to the body.
And Whitaker Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Vogler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunter Vogler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vogler lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.#CL#
Vogler clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vogler fails to land.
Vogler lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Whitaker Jr is trying to break free.
Vogler throws a punch but it's blocked by Whitaker Jr.
A frustrated look appears on Whitaker Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Whitaker Jr manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogler checks a low kick from Whitaker Jr.
Vogler leaves Whitaker Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vogler throws a body shot but no joy.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitaker Jr feints the counter takedown.
Vogler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vogler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Vogler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vogler moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker Jr pushes him off.#T3#
Vogler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vogler misses with a hook #TD2#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Whitaker Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vogler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vogler wants to get back to his feet.
Vogler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whitaker Jr slips a nice elbow through Vogler's hands, connecting with Vogler's forehead.#T4#
Vogler wants to control but Whitaker Jr is keeping busy.
Vogler is not content to let Whitaker Jr control the position.
Vogler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vogler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whitaker Jr is controlling him.
Whitaker Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunter Vogler dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Whitaker Jr tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Vogler closes the distance and clinches.
Vogler lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whitaker Jr.
Vogler blocks a body shot from Whitaker Jr.
Vogler misses with the head strike.
Whitaker Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vogler fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Whitaker Jr breaks the clinch.
Vogler wants to clinch up but Whitaker Jr keeps it at a distance.
Vogler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker Jr manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogler scores with a body shot.
Whitaker Jr connects with a single shot there.
Vogler misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vogler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitaker Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Whitaker Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whitaker Jr's guard. #REVR#
Vogler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitaker Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vogler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whitaker Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vogler has managed to get both his arms back between Whitaker Jr's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Whitaker Jr has his foot on Vogler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vogler works his way back into a safe position though.
Vogler advances to half guard. #T2#
Vogler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whitaker Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vogler wants to control but Whitaker Jr is keeping him busy.
Whitaker Jr tries to roll over but Vogler keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vogler seems to be working for a kimura but Whitaker Jr defends the submission attempt.
Whitaker Jr is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Vogler wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vogler trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vogler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whitaker Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Whitaker Jr finds it's way through Vogler's defenses. #CL#
Vogler darts in and clinches Whitaker Jr up against the cage.
Vogler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vogler scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Whitaker Jr tries to break the clinch but Vogler is controlling the position.
Whitaker Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vogler backwards.
Vogler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whitaker Jr is trying to break free.
Vogler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vogler tries to throw a body punch but Whitaker Jr avoids it by throwing Vogler back against the cage. #BC2#
Whitaker Jr breaks from the clinch.
Whitaker Jr slips a straight right by Vogler.
Whitaker Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vogler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitaker Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vogler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Vogler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whitaker Jr.
Nice jab there from Whitaker Jr.
Vogler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gunter Vogler will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Whitaker Jr takes one on the button.
Vogler throws a sloppy head kick and Whitaker Jr moves out of range easily.
Whitaker Jr wants to slow Vogler down by chopping away at his legs.
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook
and Vogler counters with a left to the body.
Vogler needs to keep his hands up - Whitaker Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Vogler throws a hook but Whitaker Jr blocks it.
Whitaker Jr throws out a leg kick but Vogler moves out of range and Whitaker Jr only half commits.
Vogler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whitaker Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Vogler.
As Whitaker Jr tries to get set, Vogler tries to push him back and clinch up but Whitaker Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vogler walks into a stiff left hand from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Vogler just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Vogler drives through and clinches with Whitaker Jr against the cage.
Whitaker Jr can't break the clinch.
Whitaker Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vogler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vogler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vogler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whitaker Jr's elbow. #BC2#
Whitaker Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitaker Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vogler under the eye.
Vogler tries to clinch up.
Whitaker Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range as Vogler throws a body kick.
Vogler throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Vogler throws a wild body kick that Whitaker Jr sees coming a mile off.
Vogler looks for the body kick but Whitaker Jr saw that one coming.
Whitaker Jr misses with a low kick as Vogler jumps back.
Gunter Vogler is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Vogler clinches.
Whitaker Jr tries a body shot but Vogler blocks it.
Vogler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Whitaker Jr misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Whitaker Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Vogler lands but Whitaker Jr takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Vogler lands.
Vogler misses with a hook.
Vogler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker Jr.
Vogler is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vogler throws the left hand but Whitaker Jr avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Whitaker Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vogler.
Nice shot lands for Vogler.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vogler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vogler misses with a two punch combination.
Whitaker Jr scores with a jab.
Vogler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Whitaker Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogler moves away.
Vogler throws a head kick that misses.
Whitaker Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vogler defends it well.
Vogler misses with a body shot. #T4#
Whitaker Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunter Vogler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Whitaker Jr tries a low kick but Vogler avoids it.
Vogler misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
A lull in the action here as Whitaker Jr stalls from top position.
Pernell Whitaker Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vogler is trying to control Whitaker Jr's posture but Whitaker Jr avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gunter Vogler did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab.
Vogler connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Vogler.
Whitaker Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vogler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vogler misses with a body kick.
Vogler misses with a hook. Whitaker Jr ducked under it nicely.
And Whitaker Jr responds with a good body kick, but Vogler manages to step out the way in time.
Vogler lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogler tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Whitaker Jr misses.
Whitaker Jr lands with a right hand.
Vogler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whitaker Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Whitaker Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitaker Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Vogler throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker Jr moves away and avoids it.
Vogler walks into a left hand.
Whitaker Jr cracks Vogler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Whitaker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Vogler.
Whitaker Jr feints the counter takedown.
Vogler needs to keep his hands up - Whitaker Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Vogler misses with a hook.
Whitaker Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whitaker Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Vogler.
Whitaker Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Vogler blocks a leg kick.
Whitaker Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Vogler seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Vogler.
And Whitaker Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Vogler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vogler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vogler misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick which misses Vogler's front leg but catches the back leg as Vogler tries to avoid it. #T3#
Vogler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vogler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Whitaker Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Vogler lands with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Vogler.
And Whitaker Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Vogler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitaker Jr.
Vogler looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitaker Jr is just out of range.
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook.
Vogler throwing a counter right hand but Whitaker Jr manages to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vogler counter with a right hand. #T4#
Vogler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whitaker Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vogler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Vogler.
Nice defenses there by Vogler.
Whitaker Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whitaker Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Whitaker Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitaker Jr misses the body punch
and Vogler counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Whitaker Jr is rocked!
Vogler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunter Vogler had his way with Pernell Whitaker Jr in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Whitaker Jr misses with a looping right.
Vogler is looking to counter the offense by Whitaker Jr and move into the clinch.
Whitaker Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vogler looks to land a body kick but Whitaker Jr moved away.
Whitaker Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogler manages to avoid it.
Vogler misses with a looping right.
Whitaker Jr stuns Vogler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vogler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogler looks to land a right hand but Whitaker Jr moved out of range.
Whitaker Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Vogler steps away.#KD#
Vogler drops Whitaker Jr with a beautiful combination! Whitaker Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vogler is looking for the KO!
Whitaker Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Vogler finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Vogler throws a hook but Whitaker Jr avoids it easily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Vogler! Whitaker Jr is out on his feet! Vogler rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Whitaker Jr is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Whitaker Jr is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunter Vogler!
Post fight, Gunter Vogler stared into the camera and said 'Wunderbar! ha ha ha'.

Event: EVO 245
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camacho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr jabs at Camacho's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker Jr. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr jabs at Camacho's body.
Whitaker Jr needs to keep his hands up - Camacho had a free shot at his head there.
Camacho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whitaker Jr.
Camacho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whitaker Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whitaker Jr throws a push kick but Camacho slaps the foot to one side.
Whitaker Jr scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Camacho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whitaker Jr thumps Camacho with a low kick.
Pernell Whitaker Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho tries to work over Whitaker Jr's front leg with a kick but Whitaker Jr checks it. #T1#
Whitaker Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whitaker Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Whitaker Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Camacho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whitaker Jr throws out a loose jab but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whitaker Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Whitaker Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camacho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camacho works Whitaker Jr's body with a nice hook.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick which misses Camacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Camacho tries to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camacho wants to slow Whitaker Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Whitaker Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Camacho coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whitaker Jr's head backwards.
Whitaker Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whitaker Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Camacho lands.
Camacho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Camacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whitaker Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Camacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho tries to land a leg kick but Whitaker Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Whitaker Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Camacho jabs at Whitaker Jr's body.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Camacho throws a hook but Whitaker Jr blocks it.
Whitaker Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Whitaker Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camacho.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitaker Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Camacho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Camacho scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.#T3#
Whitaker Jr throws a wild body kick that Camacho sees coming a mile off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camacho, as that shot connected.
Whitaker Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camacho.
Whitaker Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Camacho rather than just go for the knockout.
Whitaker Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camacho can pounce on him.
Whitaker Jr misses with an uppercut.
Whitaker Jr digs a good hook to Camacho's body.
Whitaker Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Camacho punishes Whitaker Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Camacho.
A combination from Whitaker Jr does no damage.
Camacho cracks Whitaker Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whitaker Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Whitaker Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Camacho takes a swing at Whitaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Whitaker Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Camacho lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camacho.
A head kick by Whitaker Jr misses
and Camacho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whitaker Jr throws a hook but Camacho blocks it.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body shot.
Camacho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitaker Jr avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Camacho connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Camacho misses the target.
A big right from Whitaker Jr misses.
Camacho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Camacho checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitaker Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.
Whitaker Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Camacho moves forwards but Whitaker Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hector Camacho will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Camacho misses.
Camacho tries to land a front kick but Whitaker Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whitaker Jr slips a straight right by Camacho.
Camacho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hector Camacho is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitaker Jr throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho moves out of range of the body kick from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho misses with a looping left.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Camacho is looking to land body kicks.
Whitaker Jr sizes up Camacho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whitaker Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whitaker Jr circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Camacho but Camacho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Camacho misses the target.
Camacho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Camacho blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
Whitaker Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camacho to score with a decent uppercut.
Whitaker Jr motions for Camacho to come forward. Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho staying out of range there.
Camacho misses with an uppercut. Whitaker Jr saw that one coming.
A big right from Camacho misses.
It seemed like Whitaker Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whitaker Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Camacho.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body kick.
Whitaker Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Camacho throws a leg kick but Whitaker Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whitaker Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camacho defends it well.
Whitaker Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camacho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Camacho slips a straight right by Whitaker Jr.
Camacho thumps Whitaker Jr with a low kick.
A combination from Whitaker Jr does no damage.
Whitaker Jr misses with a leg kick.
Camacho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whitaker Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Whitaker Jr misses with a low kick.
Camacho moves out of range of the body kick from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws the kick towards the body but Camacho avoids it.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Camacho.
Whitaker Jr feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Camacho misses.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camacho's head backwards.
A clash of legs there as Camacho blocks the low kick.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whitaker Jr throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Whitaker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camacho as he avoids it easily.
Camacho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whitaker Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camacho. That did some damage!
Camacho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whitaker Jr's calf.
A low kick from Camacho is predictable there #TD2#
so Whitaker Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Camacho is trying to keep Whitaker Jr in close.
Whitaker Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camacho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Camacho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whitaker Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Camacho throws a big right hand that misses.
Camacho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Whitaker Jr 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.
Whitaker Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Camacho is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camacho.
Whitaker Jr keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully.
Camacho is in close to Whitaker Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pernell Whitaker Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Whitaker Jr throws a low kick but Camacho moves out of range easily.
Camacho looks for a takedown but Whitaker Jr sprawls well.
Whitaker Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whitaker Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camacho connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Camacho rushes Whitaker Jr and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Whitaker Jr breaks the clinch.
Whitaker Jr lands a jab.
Camacho checks a leg kick nicely.
Camacho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whitaker Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Camacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camacho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camacho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whitaker Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Whitaker Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camacho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho connects with a single shot there.
Camacho scores with a sloppy right hand. Whitaker Jr should have avoided that one. #T1#
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho walks into a jab.
A jab from Whitaker Jr misses.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camacho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whitaker Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitaker Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Camacho counters with a series of strikes. Whitaker Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Whitaker Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Camacho counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Whitaker Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Camacho's guard.
Camacho pulls Whitaker Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Whitaker Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitaker Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitaker Jr landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitaker Jr advances position into side control!
Camacho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Whitaker Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Camacho is looking to improve his position.
Camacho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whitaker Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whitaker Jr's back!
Camacho misses with an elbow to the head. #T3#
Whitaker Jr turns into Camacho and is now in his guard.
Whitaker Jr pushing down on Camacho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Whitaker Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Camacho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Whitaker Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Whitaker Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whitaker Jr is looking to advance position but Camacho won't allow it. #SUB2#
Whitaker Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Camacho is just riding it out for now. Whitaker Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Camacho is refusing to be controlled, as Whitaker Jr sits in half guard. #T4#
Camacho is trying to get back to full guard.
Camacho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Whitaker Jr won't allow Camacho to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hector Camacho did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Camacho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whitaker Jr, right into the meat.
Camacho throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitaker Jr.
Camacho digs a good hook to Whitaker Jr's body.
Whitaker Jr motions for Camacho to come forward. Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Camacho.
Camacho throws a low kick but Whitaker Jr avoids it.
Whitaker Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whitaker Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Camacho.
A telegraphed right hand from Camacho misses the target.
Camacho lands a jab.
That kick from Camacho tenderised Whitaker Jr's leg. Whitaker Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camacho.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Camacho.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker Jr moves away.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker Jr.
Camacho shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Whitaker Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Whitaker Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Camacho is fending him off so far but Whitaker Jr persists. Nope, Camacho circles away and we're back to standing.
Whitaker Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camacho misses the jab.
Camacho throws a low kick, looking for Whitaker Jr's leg but Whitaker Jr calmly moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr throws a right hand that Camacho ducks under and follows up with a left that Camacho also avoids with ease.
Camacho lands with an overhand left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whitaker Jr, right into the meat.
Whitaker Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Camacho throws a solid leg kick but Whitaker Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camacho.
Whitaker Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whitaker Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Whitaker Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camacho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whitaker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whitaker Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker Jr moves away.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick but Camacho checks it.
Camacho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camacho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whitaker Jr's sensitive parts.
Camacho connects with a single shot there.
Camacho scores with a leg kick.
Camacho thuds his right hand into Whitaker Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camacho throws a solid leg kick but Whitaker Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camacho.
Whitaker Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whitaker Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camacho is looking to counter punch.
Whitaker Jr thuds his right hand into Camacho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camacho jabs Whitaker Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whitaker Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Camacho moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Camacho. #T3#
Camacho moves out of range as Whitaker Jr throws a body kick.
Whitaker Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Camacho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camacho throws out a powerful jab.
Camacho sizes up Whitaker Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whitaker Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camacho. Camacho obviously looking to wear him down.
Whitaker Jr missing with a left hand there. Camacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whitaker Jr wants to slow Camacho down by chopping away at his legs.
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook. Camacho ducked under it nicely.
Whitaker Jr moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Whitaker Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camacho throws a front kick aimed at Whitaker Jr's knee but Whitaker Jr avoids it well.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho half committed to a counter leg kick.
Whitaker Jr throws a lazy right hand but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick which misses Camacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Camacho tries to avoid it. #T4#
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camacho defends it well.
Camacho misses with a looping left.
Whitaker Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Whitaker Jr misses with a straight left.
Camacho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Camacho tries to score with a low kick but Whitaker Jr moves his leg out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camacho checks a leg kick.
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!
Camacho's corner calls for a 1-2. Camacho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whitaker Jr lands an overhand right.
Camacho scores with a jab to the head.
Whitaker Jr feints and then cracks Camacho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camacho down.
Camacho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitaker Jr.
Camacho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whitaker Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whitaker Jr drops his hands momentarily and Camacho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker Jr.
Camacho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Camacho had his way with Pernell Whitaker Jr in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Camacho's corner calls for a 1-2. Camacho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whitaker Jr throws a low kick but Camacho moves out of range easily.
Camacho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camacho tries to clinch but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camacho has time to react.
Camacho swings for the body but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Whitaker Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho avoids the head kick by Whitaker Jr.
Camacho misses with a body kick.
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Camacho scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camacho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camacho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Whitaker Jr misses its intended target.
Camacho connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Camacho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Whitaker Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Whitaker Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camacho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Whitaker Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whitaker Jr lunges at Camacho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camacho's hand.
Camacho avoids the head kick by Whitaker Jr.
Camacho thinks about countering with a head kick.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camacho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whitaker Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whitaker Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Whitaker Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Camacho's calf.
Nice straight punches there by Whitaker Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whitaker Jr.
Camacho keeps Whitaker Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Whitaker Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camacho's head.
Pernell Whitaker Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitaker Jr throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body kick. #CL#
Camacho closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Whitaker Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Camacho slips a straight right by Whitaker Jr.
Camacho blocks a head kick by Whitaker Jr.
Camacho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitaker Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camacho slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Camacho misses its target.
Camacho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Whitaker Jr's shoulder, as Whitaker Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitaker Jr circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook
and Whitaker Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitaker Jr throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Camacho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whitaker Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitaker Jr.
Camacho tries to counter with a takedown but Whitaker Jr is quick to defend against it.
Danga de danga de dang - Camacho scores with a four punch combination!
Camacho misses with a hook to the body
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Hector Camacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camacho is looking to slow Whitaker Jr down with leg kicks.
Whitaker Jr looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
Whitaker Jr looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
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!
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whitaker Jr throws out a loose jab but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho lands a glancing blow to the side of Whitaker Jr's head.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Whitaker Jr is looking to slow Camacho down with leg kicks. #T4#
Camacho lands a body shot.
Whitaker Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho scoring well with a low kick there.
Camacho misses with a head kick.
Camacho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whitaker Jr connects with a body shot that sends Camacho's belly button to the back.
Camacho thumps Whitaker Jr with a low kick.
Camacho cracks Whitaker Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body shot.
Whitaker Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Camacho counters with a good, hard body kick but Whitaker Jr shrugs it off.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker Jr.
Camacho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Whitaker Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Camacho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Camacho.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camacho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whitaker Jr tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector Camacho.
I think Camacho 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hector Camacho!
Hector Camacho retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Hector Camacho stared into the camera and said 'For my fans, Go ahead and tell everybody, I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man , I'm the man.'.

Event: EVO 242: Tallon vs Tsoi
Date: May 05, 2016

#R1#
Hawkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whitaker Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawkins takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker Jr. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins scores with a jab.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Whitaker Jr's hands.
Whitaker Jr's coach down at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Whitaker Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hawkins throws out a leg kick but Whitaker Jr moves out of range and Hawkins only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whitaker Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Hawkins throws a hook but Whitaker Jr avoids it easily.
A big right from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Good work by Whitaker Jr as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Whitaker Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hawkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whitaker Jr on the side of the head.
Lamont Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitaker Jr misses with an uppercut. Hawkins saw that one coming.
Whitaker Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whitaker Jr shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawkins thows a body kick. Whitaker Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Whitaker Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Whitaker Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Hawkins lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Hawkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hawkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hawkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitaker Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Whitaker Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitaker Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whitaker Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Whitaker Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawkins. Hawkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Whitaker Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Whitaker Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawkins throws a shot to the body.
Whitaker Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker Jr throws a good cross that connects.
A leg kick checked by Hawkins.
Whitaker Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitaker Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whitaker Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Whitaker Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawkins misses with a hook.
Hawkins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Whitaker Jr if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Hawkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins walks into a jab.
Hawkins throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawkins!
Whitaker Jr in side control, throwing shots but Hawkins defends.
Whitaker Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Hawkins is looking for a sweep.
Hawkins wants to control but Whitaker Jr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pernell Whitaker Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Whitaker Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitaker Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawkins tries to land a front kick but Whitaker Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whitaker Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawkins scores with a head kick. Whitaker Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
Whitaker Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitaker Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Hawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker Jr manages to avoid it.
Hawkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr motions for Hawkins to come forward. Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Hawkins.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
A low kick from Hawkins is predictable there #TD2#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Whitaker Jr.
Hawkins controlling Whitaker Jr's posture.
Whitaker Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whitaker Jr throws a strike but Hawkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Whitaker Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitaker Jr is pulling down on Hawkins's head to control his posture.
Hawkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB2#
Whitaker Jr working for a triangle but Hawkins defends it easily.
Hawkins throwing strikes from guard but Whitaker Jr blocks nicely.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Whitaker Jr is keeping the position.
Whitaker Jr keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hawkins cracks Whitaker Jr with a solid left hand.
Whitaker Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hawkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawkins misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Hawkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Whitaker Jr trying to control the action but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
Whitaker Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Hawkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hawkins looking for submissions off his back.
Whitaker Jr trying to control from half guard but Hawkins is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Hawkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whitaker Jr lands a nice hook to Hawkins's body. Hawkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whitaker Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut there from Hawkins.
A big right from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins misses with a leg kick.
Whitaker Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Whitaker Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins slips under a jab from Whitaker Jr.
Hawkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawkins. #T1#
Hawkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawkins misses with a low kick.
Whitaker Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whitaker Jr throws a solid leg kick but Hawkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whitaker Jr.
Hawkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawkins keeps Whitaker Jr at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitaker Jr takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Hawkins coming out on top.
Hawkins tries to bum rush Whitaker Jr with a series of wild strikes but Whitaker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Hawkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Hawkins.
Whitaker Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Whitaker Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hawkins tries to land a leg kick but Whitaker Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Whitaker Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Hawkins.
Whitaker Jr misses with a straight right.
Whitaker Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hawkins.
Whitaker Jr feints the counter takedown.
Whitaker Jr blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker Jr. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Whitaker Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Whitaker Jr does it's job there.
Whitaker Jr lands a high kick! #TD2#
Whitaker Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hawkins to the mat! Hawkins manages to get full guard.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Whitaker Jr from controlling successfully.
Whitaker Jr lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Hawkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hawkins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Whitaker Jr has passed into side control. #T4#
Hawkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whitaker Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whitaker Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Whitaker Jr scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whitaker Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whitaker Jr working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Hawkins clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Whitaker Jr scores with a head kick.
Whitaker Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but Whitaker Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range as Hawkins strikes.
Whitaker Jr misses the shot to the body.
Hawkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whitaker Jr's sensitive parts.
Hawkins scores with a spinning back kick!
Hawkins thows a leg kick but Whitaker Jr checks it #TD2#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Hawkins didn't expect that.
Hawkins is trying to control the position but Whitaker Jr postures up.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Whitaker Jr from controlling successfully.
Hawkins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Whitaker Jr has passed into side control. #T1#
Hawkins is trying to control Whitaker Jr's posture but Whitaker Jr avoids it. #SUB2#
Whitaker Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawkins is looking for a sweep.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whitaker Jr wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy.
Hawkins parries the strikes from Whitaker Jr easily there. Whitaker Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hawkins to escape.
Hawkins can't do much from the bottom here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sloppy strikes there by Whitaker Jr.#T3#
Whitaker Jr in side control, throwing shots but Hawkins defends. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Hawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Whitaker Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lamont Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Whitaker Jr feints the counter takedown.
Hawkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whitaker Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hawkins with a nice cross.
Hawkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Hawkins lands an overhand right.
Whitaker Jr lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Whitaker Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Hawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Whitaker Jr tenderised Hawkins's leg. Hawkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawkins cracks a nice hook into Whitaker Jr's ribs.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick which misses Hawkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawkins tries to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr cracks Hawkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whitaker Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Whitaker Jr staying out of range there.
Whitaker Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range as Hawkins throws a body kick.
Whitaker Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Whitaker Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Pernell Whitaker Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook. Hawkins ducked under it nicely.
Hawkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hawkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Whitaker Jr.#TD2#
Whitaker Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hawkins is trying to defend but Whitaker Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hawkins gets full guard.
Whitaker Jr is working Hawkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkins is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Whitaker Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitaker Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Hawkins's legs - danger averted.
Whitaker Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Hawkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hawkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitaker Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Hawkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whitaker Jr wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hawkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitaker Jr checks a leg kick.
Whitaker Jr throws a big counter head kick but Hawkins avoids it with no problem.
Hawkins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Whitaker Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whitaker Jr works Hawkins's body with a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Whitaker Jr.
Hawkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whitaker Jr looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins slips under a jab.
Hawkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Hawkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whitaker Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whitaker Jr takes one to the chin there.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Hawkins.
Whitaker Jr misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawkins misses the target.
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
Whitaker Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkins is looking to counter the offense by Whitaker Jr and move into the clinch.
Nice cross by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Hawkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Whitaker Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whitaker Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from Whitaker Jr.
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!
Hawkins works over Whitaker Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Hawkins scores with a four punch combination!
Hawkins takes one to the chin there.
Hawkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whitaker Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hawkins ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Whitaker Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hawkins - the referee stops the clock and Whitaker Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hawkins. Whitaker Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pernell Whitaker Jr.
I think Whitaker Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pernell Whitaker Jr!
An out of breath Pernell Whitaker Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Lamont Hawkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

Event: EVO 236: Seia vs Kakoullis
Date: Mar 31, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Whitaker Jr finds it's way through Castro's defenses.
Castro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Castro misses with an uppercut.
Castro moves out of range of the body kick from Whitaker Jr.
Castro lands a jab to the nose.
Whitaker Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr cracks Castro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castro thinking.
Whitaker Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker Jr throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr throws a shot from downtown. Castro moves away and avoids it.
Castro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Giovani Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
Castro takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Castro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castro misses with a double jab.
Whitaker Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Whitaker Jr lands with a good body shot.
Whitaker Jr defending well as Castro loads up on a big left hand.
Whitaker Jr throws a hook but Castro blocks it.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick which misses Castro's front leg but catches the back leg as Castro tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Whitaker Jr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Castro. #T2#
Whitaker Jr throws a jab when Castro was well out of range.
Castro ducks right into an uppercut from Whitaker Jr.
Castro misses with a low kick.
Whitaker Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Castro lands a jab to Whitaker Jr's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Whitaker Jr moves forwards but Castro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Whitaker Jr moves out of range easily.
Castro cracks Whitaker Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Castro tried to score with a low kick but Whitaker Jr checks it.
Whitaker Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Castro closes the distance and clinches.
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whitaker Jr is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Castro.
Whitaker Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Whitaker Jr throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Whitaker Jr manages to break the clinch.
Whitaker Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whitaker Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castro moves away.
Whitaker Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castro manages to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castro rather than just go for the knockout.
Whitaker Jr slips a straight right by Castro.
Castro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Castro lands with a nice body punch.
Whitaker Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
And Whitaker Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Castro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Whitaker Jr tries to move into range but Castro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whitaker Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Castro's head.#T4#
Castro checks a leg kick.
Castro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whitaker Jr is looking to chop away at Castro's legs.
Whitaker Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Castro moves into the clinch.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Castro has Whitaker Jr pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whitaker Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whitaker Jr.
Castro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whitaker Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Castro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castro misses with some punches.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Whitaker Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giovani Castro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Whitaker Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Pernell Whitaker Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castro slips a jab and a cross from Whitaker Jr.
Castro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Castro throws a leg kick but Whitaker Jr moved away.
A good leg kick by Whitaker Jr.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whitaker Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr throws a low kick but Castro avoids it.
Whitaker Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro tries to score with a low kick but Whitaker Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Whitaker Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Castro lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Whitaker Jr blocks the low kick.
Whitaker Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Castro cracks Whitaker Jr with a good jab.
Castro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whitaker Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Castro 's knee.
Castro moves out of range as Whitaker Jr throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Castro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whitaker Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Castro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Whitaker Jr connects with a jab.
Castro moves out of range of the body kick.
Castro throws a poor cross that misses
letting Whitaker Jr counter with a right hand.
Whitaker Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whitaker Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Castro moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker Jr pushes him off.
A cross from Castro lands.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Castro throws an off balance right hand
and Whitaker Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker Jr tries to work over Castro's front leg with a kick but Castro checks it.
Castro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Whitaker Jr misses.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Whitaker Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Castro connects with a looping right hand.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker Jr.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker Jr.
Castro is looking to slow Whitaker Jr down with leg kicks.
Castro misses the jab.
Castro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whitaker Jr is out of range.
Whitaker Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Castro with a nice cross.#T3#
Whitaker Jr staying out of range there.
Whitaker Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Whitaker Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker Jr. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Castro tries to score with a low kick but Whitaker Jr moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Whitaker Jr loads up on a big right hand but Castro slips the punch.
Whitaker Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Whitaker Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitaker Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Whitaker Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
A good leg kick by Whitaker Jr.
Castro misses with a looping right.
Whitaker Jr tries to land a front kick but Castro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good exchange - Whitaker Jr coming out on top.
Castro moves away from the strike by Whitaker Jr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castro, as that shot connected.
Giovani Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Castro misses.
Whitaker Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Castro under the eye.
Castro misses with a looping right.
Whitaker Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitaker Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Whitaker Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whitaker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Castro lands a nice hook to Whitaker Jr's body. Whitaker Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pernell Whitaker Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Castro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitaker Jr throws a wild body kick that Castro sees coming a mile off.
Castro throws a head kick that Whitaker Jr semi-blocks.
Whitaker Jr is looking to slow Castro down with leg kicks.
Castro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Castro slips under a jab.
Whitaker Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whitaker Jr misses with a head kick. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Whitaker Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Whitaker Jr moves away from the strike by Castro.
Castro takes a swing at Whitaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker Jr feints the counter takedown.
Castro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Castro motions for Whitaker Jr to come forward. Castro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitaker Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Castro takes a swing at Whitaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Castro defends it well.
Castro looks to land a body kick but Whitaker Jr moved away.
A lazy left from Whitaker Jr finds it's target.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Whitaker Jr throws a low kick but Castro moves out of range easily. #T2#
A slow jab from Castro misses its intended target.
Whitaker Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whitaker Jr misses the shot to the body.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Castro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castro.
Castro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castro needs to keep his hands up - Whitaker Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whitaker Jr is out of range. #T3#
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Castro tries to bum rush Whitaker Jr with a series of wild strikes but Whitaker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castro throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker Jr connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Castro misses the target.
Whitaker Jr throws out a leg kick but Castro moves out of range and Whitaker Jr only half commits.
Castro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castro scores with a sloppy right hand. Whitaker Jr should have avoided that one.
Whitaker Jr throws a low kick but Castro avoids it.
Castro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whitaker Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Castro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whitaker Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Whitaker Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Castro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Whitaker Jr throws the kick towards the body but Castro avoids it.
Castro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
A good leg kick by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr looks for the body kick but Castro saw that one coming.
Castro takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whitaker Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castro throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker Jr moves away and avoids it.
Castro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Whitaker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Whitaker Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Castro misses with a looping right.
Castro throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Castro struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Whitaker Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pernell Whitaker Jr just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Whitaker Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whitaker Jr throws a solid leg kick but Castro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whitaker Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from Whitaker Jr.
Castro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whitaker Jr looks to land a body kick but Castro moved away.
Castro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Whitaker Jr.
Castro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Castro throws a front kick aimed at Whitaker Jr's knee but Whitaker Jr avoids it well.
Castro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whitaker Jr's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whitaker Jr.
The fighters circling - Castro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Castro checks a leg kick.
Castro staying out of range there.
Castro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castro cracks the inside of Whitaker Jr's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castro. That's going to slow Whitaker Jr down.
Castro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Whitaker Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Castro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whitaker Jr can pounce on him.
Castro scores with a hook.
Whitaker Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castro.#T2#
Castro swings widly with a right hand
and Whitaker Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castro takes a swing at Whitaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castro misses with a looping left.
Whitaker Jr with the counter takedown but Castro avoids it easily.
Castro throws a hook but Whitaker Jr avoids it easily.
Castro is looking to land body kicks.
Castro backing away here, and Whitaker Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Castro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Whitaker Jr.
Castro looks to land a left hand but Whitaker Jr moved out of range nicely.
Whitaker Jr lunges at Castro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castro's hand.
Whitaker Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whitaker Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Castro throws a right and a left that Whitaker Jr avoids nicely. #T3#
Whitaker Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitaker Jr motions for Castro to come forward. Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Whitaker Jr.
A shot to the body from Castro misses #TD2#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Castro looks to move to half guard but instead Whitaker Jr has passed into mount! Damn!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Castro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whitaker Jr with a couple of short strikes.
Whitaker Jr throwing strikes here but Castro is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T4#
Whitaker Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Whitaker Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Castro is positioning himself well to prevent Whitaker Jr advancing to mount.
Whitaker Jr is nestled in close to Castro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Castro is rocked!
Castro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitaker Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pernell Whitaker Jr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Castro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitaker Jr with the counter takedown but Castro avoids it easily.
Whitaker Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitaker Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castro at a distance.
Castro lands a leg kick that knocks Whitaker Jr off balance momentarily.
Castro wants to slow Whitaker Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Whitaker Jr connects with a leg kick. Castro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Whitaker Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whitaker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
Whitaker Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Castro is looking to score with low kicks.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on Whitaker Jr's shoulder, as Whitaker Jr tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Castro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Whitaker Jr momentarily.
Castro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whitaker Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitaker Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Castro connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castro.
Whitaker Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro needs to keep his hands up - Whitaker Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters circling a little - Whitaker Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Castro throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Castro fights it but they end up in guard.
Giovani Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro working a defensive guard here.
Pernell Whitaker Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whitaker Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitaker Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whitaker Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Castro is retaining full guard.
Castro is trying to keep Whitaker Jr in close.
Castro is controlling Whitaker Jr's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Whitaker Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whitaker Jr.
Castro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Whitaker Jr's hands.
Castro throws out a powerful jab.
Castro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whitaker Jr.
Castro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Whitaker Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whitaker Jr throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range. #T4#
Castro misses with an uppercut. Whitaker Jr saw that one coming.
Castro misses with a body kick.
Whitaker Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Castro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Castro throws a jab when Whitaker Jr was well out of range.
Castro misses with a body kick.
Castro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whitaker Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Castro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whitaker Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Castro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitaker Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whitaker Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pernell Whitaker Jr.
I think Whitaker Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pernell Whitaker Jr!
A relieved looking Pernell Whitaker Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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