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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Whittaker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fredrico.#CL#
Whittaker takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Whittaker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fredrico is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Whittaker to the mat. Whittaker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fredrico seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Whittaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fredrico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrico controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Fredrico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrico pushes down on Whittaker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fredrico content to control rather than advance.
Fredrico takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fredrico is taking a breather. Whittaker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Whittaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fredrico is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fredrico is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Whittaker is looking to improve his position.
Fredrico wants to pass to mount but Whittaker is defending the position.
Fredrico working over Whittaker with some ground and pound. Whittaker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fredrico drops an elbow to the side of Whittaker's head.
Fredrico trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Fredrico has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fredrico seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fredrico is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fredrico is nestled in close to Whittaker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fredrico not doing much here.
Fredrico working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fredrico slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Fredrico is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Fredrico there.
Fredrico controlling the action here.
Fredrico working over Whittaker with some ground and pound. Whittaker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Fredrico is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fredrico passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elmo Fredrico 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##TD2#
Whittaker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fredrico to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fredrico is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fredrico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrico engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fredrico content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Fredrico lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fredrico slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fredrico is continuing to stall.
Whittaker keeping full guard, as Fredrico tries to pass.
Fredrico preventing the sweep.
Fredrico works over Whittaker with some ground and pound from guard.
Fredrico is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whittaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fredrico seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fredrico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fredrico wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Fredrico drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whittaker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fredrico manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Whittaker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fredrico slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Whittaker taking some punishment here, with Fredrico in his half guard.
Fredrico keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fredrico tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whittaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fredrico is controlling the pace.
The adventures of Fredrico the control monster continue. Boring.
Fredrico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elmo Fredrico has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whittaker moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whittaker has momentary wrist control but Fredrico slips an elbow through the middle.
Fredrico scoring with some ground and pound.
Fredrico not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elmo Fredrico 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#
Fredrico shoots in for a takedown but Whittaker shows good takedown defense.
Elmo Fredrico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredrico closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whittaker circles away.
Whittaker slaps away a takedown attempt from Fredrico, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khazmat Whittaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elmo Fredrico.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fredrico or perhaps it was just good defense by Whittaker, which made it look bad. #CL#
Whittaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fredrico, pushing him back against the cage.
Fredrico jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whittaker walks away with a smile on his face. Fredrico gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Fredrico throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Whittaker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fredrico is in Whittaker's guard.
Whittaker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fredrico controls the pace.
Fredrico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrico lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fredrico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whittaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Whittaker working for a triangle but Fredrico defends it easily.
Fredrico sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fredrico won't allow Whittaker to sweep him here.
Fredrico slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Fredrico shoots in for a takedown but Whittaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whittaker slaps away a takedown attempt from Fredrico, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Whittaker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fredrico fails to land the takedown.
As Fredrico looks to move away, Whittaker throws a big counter combo but Fredrico just gets out of the way.
Fredrico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Whittaker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Whittaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fredrico changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Whittaker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whittaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whittaker wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Whittaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fredrico, pushing him back against the cage.
Fredrico is trying to pull guard but Whittaker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Whittaker successfully pulls guard.
Fredrico stopping the sweep attempt from Whittaker.
Whittaker is trying to keep Fredrico in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fredrico sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whittaker's guard.
Whittaker tries to kick Fredrico off but Fredrico keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Whittaker is looking for a sweep. Fredrico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredrico sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fredrico.
Fredrico's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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. Fredrico connects with a nice short shot to Whittaker's temple.
Fredrico performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fredrico is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Still in half guard, Fredrico seems content to control.
Fredrico winds up and cracks Whittaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Fredrico connects with a nice short shot to Whittaker's temple.
Fredrico landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fredrico is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fredrico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Khazmat Whittaker.
I think Fredrico 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elmo Fredrico!
After winning the bout, Elmo Fredrico thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 8
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Meadows throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meadows jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whittaker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whittaker wants to clinch up but Meadows keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Meadows misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Meadows. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meadows.
Good exchange - Meadows coming out on top.
Whittaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meadows is fending him off so far but Whittaker persists. Nope, Meadows circles away and we're back to standing.
Whittaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Meadows catches Whittaker right on the button with a cross.
Whittaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meadows lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead 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 left and a right from Meadows both land. Nice combination.
Whittaker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Meadows lands with a nice body punch.
Meadows is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meadows misses with a two punch combination.
Whittaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meadows has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Meadows scores with a jab. Whittaker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meadows lands a body shot.
Whittaker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Meadows displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Meadows moves out of range of the body kick from Whittaker.
Meadows cracks Whittaker with an open hand slap.
Meadows lands with a nice body punch.
Whittaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meadows scores with the left hand. Whittaker knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Whittaker is rocked!
Whittaker is holding his hands too far apart here. Meadows throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Whittaker is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Meadows! |
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Event:
RSE 6: Masters Of Combat
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Whittaker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenton as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Kenton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Whittaker pushes Kenton off and gets back to his feet.
Kenton with a poor takedown
and Kenton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenton is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Kenton misses #CL2#
and Whittaker moves into the clinch.
Whittaker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kenton after a bit of a struggle.
Kenton can't get the takedown.
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!
Whittaker is trying to drag Kenton to the mat but Kenton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Charlie Kenton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khazmat Whittaker.
Kenton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whittaker just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Whittaker jumps guard.
#T1#
Whittaker wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kenton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whittaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kenton has managed to get both his arms back between Whittaker's legs - danger averted.
Kenton looking to sit in guard and control but Whittaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kenton really is a fat lump.
Whittaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whittaker forces his way into half guard.
Kenton wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Whittaker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Whittaker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Whittaker wants to pass the guard but Kenton is defending well. #SU2#
Whittaker decides to return to a standing position.
Whittaker shoots in but Kenton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kenton shoots in but Whittaker avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Whittaker shoots in and drives through. Kenton sprawls well.
Kenton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Whittaker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kenton avoids it really well and circles away.
Whittaker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kenton defends well and Whittaker ends up having to push Kenton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whittaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Whittaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whittaker lands with a good body shot.
Whittaker sizes up Kenton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Whittaker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kenton did well to prevent Whittaker getting side control.#T4#
Well, if Whittaker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kenton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whittaker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khazmat Whittaker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Whittaker lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenton's head.#CL2#
Whittaker closes the distance and clinches.
Kenton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whittaker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kenton avoiding damage as Whittaker throws knees to the body.
Whittaker tries to circle away but Kenton has him pinned against the cage.
Kenton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whittaker walks away with a smile on his face. Kenton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Whittaker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenton tries to avoid it but Whittaker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenton to the ground. Kenton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whittaker thuds a left hand into Kenton's body.
Whittaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Kenton gets tackled into the cage by Whittaker. Whittaker maintains the clinch. #T1#
Whittaker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whittaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Charlie Kenton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khazmat Whittaker.#CL2#
Whittaker clinches up against the cage.
Whittaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenton backwards.
Whittaker is working for takedown but Kenton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Whittaker tries to circle away but Kenton has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Whittaker to work.
A frustrated look appears on Whittaker's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Kenton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kenton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whittaker after a bit of a struggle.
Whittaker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kenton walks away with a smile on his face. Whittaker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Whittaker works over Kenton's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Whittaker forces Kenton back against the cage and clinches.
Whittaker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Whittaker trying to land knees to the body.
Whittaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kenton.
Whittaker looking for a takedown. #T3#
Whittaker can't break the clinch.
Whittaker is leaning against Kenton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whittaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Whittaker pulls guard.
Whittaker pulls Kenton in close to prevent any damage.
Kenton won't allow Whittaker to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Whittaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whittaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenton looking to sit in guard and control but Whittaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Whittaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khazmat Whittaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Whittaker closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Whittaker forces Kenton back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kenton.
Kenton wants to stall.
#BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kenton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whittaker pushing down on Kenton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Whittaker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kenton tries to get to full guard but Whittaker has control of the leg. #SU2#
Whittaker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Whittaker!
#CL2#
Whittaker closes the distance and pushes Kenton back into the cage.
Kenton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Whittaker tries for a takedown but Kenton manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whittaker.
Whittaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kenton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Charlie Kenton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khazmat Whittaker.
Kenton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whittaker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Whittaker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kenton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Whittaker wants to take the fight to the mat but Kenton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kenton misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kenton is pressed up against the cage. Whittaker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kenton down to the mat. Kenton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Kenton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khazmat Whittaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenton scores with a one two! Whittaker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kenton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whittaker.#CL2#
Whittaker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whittaker stalling.
Whittaker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kenton or not.
Kenton trying to land knees to the body.
Kenton jumps guard but Whittaker stands there with Kenton around his waist. Kenton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Whittaker gets control of Kenton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Whittaker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Whittaker has his foot on Kenton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kenton works his way back into a safe position though.
Kenton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Whittaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kenton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whittaker struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whittaker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kenton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khazmat Whittaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whittaker 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khazmat Whittaker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2023 |
#R1#
James misses with a double jab.
Whittaker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.#TD#
Whittaker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whittaker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James won't allow Whittaker to sweep him here.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whittaker on the ground.#SUB2#
Whittaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Whittaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Whittaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whittaker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Whittaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Whittaker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Whittaker misses with a takedown
and James counters with a series of strikes. Whittaker will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Whittaker fails to land with a series of punches.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
James pushes Whittaker up against the cage in a clinch.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Khazmat Whittaker has been cut.
James slowing the pace effectively.
Whittaker can't get the takedown.
#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whittaker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James throws a series of punches but Whittaker moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whittaker as he avoids it easily.
James is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Whittaker.
#CUT2#It looks like Deontay James has been cut.
James throws the left hand but Whittaker avoids the punch easily.#T3#
James closes the distance and clinches up with Whittaker, looking for a takedown. James pushes Whittaker against the cage but Whittaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deontay James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whittaker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Whittaker shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whittaker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whittaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Whittaker swats away the attempt to clinch by James.#CL2#
Whittaker closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whittaker to keep the fight standing.
Whittaker tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Whittaker sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whittaker shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Whittaker as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Whittaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Whittaker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Whittaker wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whittaker just leaning against James, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khazmat Whittaker 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!#R2#
Whittaker misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Whittaker.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whittaker defends well and James ends up having to push Whittaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Whittaker into the cage.
Khazmat Whittaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Whittaker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the liver by Whittaker. Beautiful body shot.
Whittaker misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Whittaker shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Deontay James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khazmat Whittaker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whittaker tries to clinch up.
James dives in and grabs Whittaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whittaker pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Whittaker or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
James seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Whittaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Whittaker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Whittaker looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Whittaker just gets out of the way.#CL#
James pushes Whittaker up against the cage in a clinch.
Whittaker jumps guard but James stands there with Whittaker around his waist. Whittaker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Whittaker wants to stall.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whittaker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Whittaker pulls guard successfully.
James trying to control but Whittaker is working from the bottom.
Whittaker controls James momentarily but James frees himself. #SUB2#
Whittaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James wants to control from the top but Whittaker keeps moving. #T3#
Whittaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard. #REVB#
James trying to keep a closed guard but Whittaker is proving a slippery customer.
Whittaker is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.#SUB#
James looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Whittaker has picked James up and slammed him! James can't keep hold of the triangle and Whittaker manages to pass to side control!
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
Whittaker is staying tight to James's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whittaker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Whittaker advances to mount.
Whittaker misses with a head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James blocking the ground and pound.
Whittaker controlling from mount.
James blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khazmat Whittaker 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! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Whittaker or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Whittaker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Whittaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Whittaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whittaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Whittaker moves into the clinch.#TD#
James gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker has his hands clasped together around James's back. He's all about the action.
James is trying to control. Whittaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Whittaker wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whittaker keeping hold of James's head, controlling as best he can.
Whittaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whittaker.#SUB2#
Whittaker has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Whittaker keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Whittaker has his hands on James's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
James has managed to clinch.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Whittaker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Whittaker's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Whittaker pulls guard.
Khazmat Whittaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whittaker trying to control the position here.
Whittaker controls James momentarily but James frees himself. #T3#
Whittaker keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Whittaker is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Whittaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Whittaker is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Whittaker stands up and waves to James to follow him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whittaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James is looking to clinch.
Whittaker wants to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch position.
Whittaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whittaker fails to land the takedown.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whittaker tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whittaker to the ground. Whittaker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deontay James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Whittaker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into James's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whittaker passes into half guard.
Deontay James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khazmat Whittaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whittaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khazmat Whittaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Whittaker 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khazmat Whittaker! |
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