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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 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kenton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kenton is in Grant's guard.
Kenton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Grant working for a triangle but Kenton defends it easily.
Kenton advances to half guard.
Grant is trying is best to control the position here.
Kenton tries to stand and escape but Grant is controlling the position.
Grant trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant is pressing down on Kenton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Kenton from controlling successfully.
Kenton passes Grant's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Grant scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kenton manages to mount him!
Grant is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant tries to hold on but Kenton pushes him away.
Grant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grant 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.
Kenton is stalling here. Grant is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kenton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grant has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kenton has eaten all the pies!
Grant trying to control the action but Kenton is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kenton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Grant presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kenton tries to lock up and control but Grant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenton tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##ES2#
Kenton bucks up and throws Grant to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Grant shoots in for a double leg but Kenton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grant or perhaps it was just good defense by Kenton, which made it look bad.
Kenton tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Kenton clinches.
Grant 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. Grant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kenton's waist but Kenton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grant off to one side.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but Kenton shows good takedown defense.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Grant has a takedown stuffed.
Kenton throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily. #T4##CL2#
Kenton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grant keeps control of Kenton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kenton wants it to stay on the feet.
Kenton moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kenton is defended easily by Grant.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenton tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Grant tries to counter by clinching up but Kenton breaks away and moves out of range.
Kenton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grant counters with a left and a right that stings Kenton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Kenton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kenton misses with a takedown
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant scores with a nice head shot.
Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenton as he jumps to the side.
Kenton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kenton shoots in and gets a takedown into Grant's guard.
Grant is wriggling around but Kenton manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Kenton working the head and body with strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Kenton seems to be looking for submissions.
Grant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenton is working away from the top position though.
Grant is pressing down on Kenton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Kenton is working an open guard so Grant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kenton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grant counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Grant closes the distance and clinches up with Kenton, looking for a takedown. Grant pushes Kenton against the cage but Kenton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Kenton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kenton lands in his opponent's guard.
Grant uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant goes for a double leg but Kenton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kenton continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kenton fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Kenton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grant is defending well.
Grant jumps guard but Kenton stands there with Grant around his waist. Grant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grant dodges an elbow strike from Kenton.
Grant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grant has Kenton pressed against the cage.
Grant seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grant or perhaps it was just good defense by Kenton, which made it look bad.
Kenton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Kenton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
Kenton passes into half guard.
Grant works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenton controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Grant dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kenton dives in for a single leg takedown but Grant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenton throws the kick towards the body but Grant avoids it.
Grant throws a head kick that half lands.
Grant fails with the takedown
and Kenton counters with a head kick. That will keep Grant thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kenton.#CL#
Grant clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenton prevents it.
Grant wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Grant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kenton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Kenton pulls guard effortlessly.
Kenton trying to keep a closed guard but Grant is proving a slippery customer.
Kenton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenton trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grant isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kenton stacks Grant on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kenton!#T2#
Grant is trying to work for a sweep but Kenton has mounted him!
Grant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kenton looking to control but Grant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kenton with a couple of short strikes.
Kenton avoids the attempt from Grant to control.#T3#
Kenton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kenton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grant is looking to escape.
Grant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grant trying to control but Kenton postures up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kenton in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kenton lands a nice short elbow.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charlie Kenton has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Kenton stands up out of the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grant is fending him off so far but Kenton persists. Nope, Grant circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Kenton tries to keep at a distance but Grant has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Kenton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kenton 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Kenton! |
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